Clip Shack: The new YouTube?

When you think about viral video, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? YouTube? But have you heard about Clip Shack? Originally this site was built and branded for businesses to manage and share their videos and ideas. It was an online tool used by corporations to market their ideas and products on a reliable online platform. The site's creators quickly realized there was a broader market for online video content and extended their services to individuals. I know what you’re thinking? It sounds familiar to YouTube. Well, it is but isn’t that the whole idea of social media, choices? The internet is filled with choices and places to stream your content. Clip Shack is one of those choices.



Here are some benefits to make those choices easier:

-The content is organized into Topics instead of related videos. For example, say you want to check out a skateboard video they have a nicely organized topics page where you can find these videos, and, currently, 327 others just like it.

-Unlike YouTube, material cannot be obscene or offensive “adult material” Clip Shack’s Terms of Use clearly outlines that their site is not to be used for such material and membership to the site requires that you are 18 years of age or older

-Clip Shack has recently incorporated a Google Maps application where you can organize content based on location.


Clip Shack has not received the recognition and viewership of YouTube, but it is a safe and reliable place where friends and family, colleagues and companies can share videophiles.

How-To Embed a Video

Technologically challenged? I get it! That was me a few weeks ago, before Twitter and my new blog. But I promise you it’s easy and Google will save your life.

Social media has evolved from sending a quick e-mail or instant message to creating an interactive online social network. With all this internet clutter something really has to jump down your throat in order for you to pay attention. This is why creating a blog space that includes videos is so important in the day and age of short attention spans. So if you were able to create your blog your first baby step is over!
Next: Embedding your video.

Here’s how-to:
1. On the right hand side of the YouTube video you will see an About This Video box, with a URL that says 'Embed'.
2. Copy this URL: Drag your mouse over it and right click, then select Copy.
3. Go to your blog and paste the video where you want it to go by right clicking again and selecting Paste.
4. Your done!




That wasn’t so bad, was it? There are so many easy how-to steps in creating your personalized online presence, for other tips on embedding videos, check out these blogs: Ali, Zack, Julie