Maximizing your vADz through Add-Ons

You will want to make sure you maximize the effectiveness of your vADz, by attaching "Add-Ons" which will appear at the end of your vADz. These Add-On's include coupons, menus or brand lists and maps to your location. You can edit these "Add-On's as often as you like.

1. After you have created your vADz it will appear in the vADz Scheduler. Locate the vADz to which you would like to attach a coupon. It will appear in the column under "name" on the left hand side of the page. Your newest vADz will at the top of the column.

2. Click on the "Edit Coupon" link and you will see the Add/Edit Coupon page. This page is also used to attach a menu or brand list and a map.

3. The Coupon Number Box will allow you to enter a barcode for your coupon. Enter your bar code number here. If you do not use bar codes, just enter 123456.

4. Enter the text that you would like to have appear on your coupon. For example "Buy one entrée, get one 50% off. Offer expires May 14, 2010.

5. You might want to include a picture of your business, or some other image representing your business or your offer. Click the "browse" button and download this image from your computer.

6. Hit Save. Your coupon will now be attached to your vADz and will be printable by your customer. You can view the coupon by clicking "view vADz" on the vADz Scheduler page and then clicking "view add-ons" then "view coupon"

7. You can add a logo or a map from this page as well. Simply download the map or logo from your computer and press save. You can view all of these "Add-On's" by clicking "view vADz" on the "vADz Scheduler " page.

Tips for Restaurateurs on Making a vADz

1. Make a few notes on what you would like your vADz to convey to your customer. Are you promoting a new menu item? Do you have a special holiday or children's menu, etc?

2. You might want to grab your camera and make a short video of your kitchen operation or other special features about your restaurant.

3. Take some still images to include in your vADz... maybe some of your signature dishes.

4. Be sure to include your hours of operation and your phone number. You can do this through the text transition or through the use of "Add-On's"

5. Add-on's are particularly useful for restaurants. After you have completed your vADz, go to the vADz Scheduler and click on "Edit Coupon." It is from this page that you can "Add a Coupon", "Add a copy of your menu" and a "map to your location."

6. See further instructions on "Add-on's " in our "Maximizing the Effectiveness of your vADz" video

Tips on making a vADz resume

What better way to distinguish yourself from your competitors and show off your creativity and uniqueness to prospective employers than by creating your own vADz video resume. It's easy to do so let's get started.

1. Gather your thoughts. Make a list of your skills, your experience and the all other factors that would make a prospective employer want to hire you.

2. Dress for an interview. This is your first chance to make a good impression. Unless you are looking for work as a lifeguard, I don't think you want to be wearing shorts and a t-shirt.

3. Grab a friend with a digital camera and ask them to shoot a 20 video of you telling people a little about yourself and why you would make a terrific employee.

4. Do you have a portfolio, letters of reference, papers you have written or other images that would impress an employer? Make sure to download those to your computer as well.

5. Upload all of the above into the vADz Media page.

6. Head on over to the vADz Video Editor. Begin downloading your media. You will probably want to start with your introductory video then dissolve into your still images. Don't forget to add text giving your contact information at the end of the video. I would skip the music for this one.

7. Save your vADz and click on the vADz Scheduler. Click the "edit coupon" page. On the right hand side of this page, you will see the heading "Product or Service Logo Image." Save your resume as a jpg file attach your resume here.

8. You now have a video resume that you can use on job hunting sites, in your e-mail and text messages and on your social media pages. Just copy your vADzLink and embed it on all of these locations.

9. Good luck with your job hunt.

Optimizing your vADz

You have just finished creating a terrific vADz. You want to make sure that as many people see it as possible. In addition to putting your vADz on your Social Media Pages and linking it via your vADzLink to your e-mails and newsletters and text messages, you will want to make sure that a Google search brings your ad to the attention of potential customers.

You do that through intelligent use of SEO, Search Engine Optimization. If you are a florist and someone is looking for flowers, they might come to Google and enter the word "flowers" or "roses" or "flower arrangements," etc. You want to make sure that your SEO string contains those words that best describe your business. We can help you with that.

When you fill out your profile string, you will see a block on the bottom right hand side of the page that says "SEO String." This is where you enter your key words. Those key words should include words that best describe your business. For a tire store, for example, they might include "tires," "Goodrich," "Pirelli," and "Bridgestone." Don't forget to also include your zipcode in your keywords. Your customers are probably looking for a tire store near them.

Remember you can update your profile as often as you like, so experiment a little until you find the SEO combination that brings you the best results.

How Can I Use vADz?

Classified Advertisers

If you are selling your product or even yourself over the Internet, what better way to make you or your product stand out than a vADz? Simply include the words "see video" in your ad and include your vADzlink.

With vADz you can make a cost effective, high quality video that will distinguish your product or service from those hundreds, even thousands, of other classified advertisers on free and paid classified sites.

Here are a few tips to maximize the effectiveness of your vADz.

1. Maybe you're selling your kid's bike. A picture is great, but what if you could actually show a video with your kid riding the bike down the street. Your buyer would feel much comfortable if they could see that all the tires really are inflated, that the lights and brakes actually work. You set your bike apart from the hundreds of other bikes for sale.

2. You can even take this to the next level, imagine selling your car on the Internet and being able to show yourself riding that sporty convertible down the street with the wind blowing through your hair, as well as the cleanliness of the interior and engine compartment. Pretty powerful stuff and sure to attract more buyers to your car! - You might even want to add some music to this one.

3. You might even want to advertise yourself. We have 9.7% unemployment in this country. If you are posting your resume on one of the job hunting sites or sending out your resume through e-mails, why not attach a video, telling more about yourself and pictures of your portfolio?

4. Be sure to post your vADzlink on your Facebook page, your Twitter page, your Text Messages and your blog as well. Give it as much exposure as possible.

5. We publish every vADz to the Web, so with prudent use of your SEO (Search Engine Optimization) if someone is looking for that 97 Mustang Convertible or needs a new graphic designer, your vADz will be searchable.

6. Don't forget to include your contact and pricing information on your vADz, either as a text transition or as a still photograph.

7. We offer a "click to buy" option as well, so we can handle the transaction for you through Paypal.

8. You can also edit your vADz, so if that "white elephant" isn't selling so well, put a coupon on the page, that says "One Day Only, price reduced by 10%" and see if that gets things moving.

I'm sure you can think of many creative ways to use vADz. We would be interested in hearing about what works for you. Share your experiences with us and other vADz users on our Blog.

Tips on renting your house or apartment with vADz

You've got a great house or apartment you want to rent or lease. You've put a sign out front and have a classified ad in the newspaper, but you don't seem to be generating much interest. It's time to pull out all the stops and make a vADz.

With vADz, you can not only show pictures of your bathrooms and kitchen, but you can actually show videos of your faucets running smoothly, your garage door actually working, even the traffic pattern in front of your house. Let's get started.

1. Make a list of all the unique features about your house or apartment. Save that file to your computer. The list should include all vital statistics about your house...address, school district, number and size of rooms, etc.

2. Get out that camera and begin shooting still images and brief videos highlighting these features.

3. Go to the Media page and begin downloading all of these pictures and videos.

4. Assemble these videos and images in your video editor, get it just the way you want it and press save.

5. Don't forget to include your contact information or that of your real estate agent.

6. Go to the vADz scheduler and click the "Add Coupon" link. It will appear below your vADz when you mouse over the vADz.

7. You will see a page that says "Product or Service Logo or Image. " Copy your list of selling features into the "browse" window. On this same page you will sell a browse button for a "map image." Download that map you made in the first step.

8. Use your 250 free views to advertise your house or apartment on your Facebook, Twitter and Social Media Page by using your vADzLink. Clicking on that Link will show people your vADz.

9. You should also embed your vADzLink in your e-mails and text messages as well. You never know who is looking for a great house or apartment.

10. Most importantly, use your vADz link in your free or paid on-line classified ad. Your place will really stand out.

Good Luck with getting a great tenant.

Tips on selling your house with vADz

It's tough market, but those of you trying to sell your house are certainly aware of that. You need to do all that you can to make your house stand out among the competitors. What better way to do this than with a vADz, a video highlighting the features of your house.

With vADz, you can not only show pictures of your bathrooms and kitchen, but you can actually show videos of your faucets running smoothly, your garage door actually working, even the traffic pattern in front of your house. Let's get started.

1. Make a list of all the unique features and great selling features about your house. Save that file to your computer. The list should include all vital statistics about your house...address, school district, tax information, average utility bills, etc. You might also want to make a map showing the location of your house and how to get there from major highways.

2. Get out that camera and begin shooting still images and brief videos highlighting these features.

3. Go to the Media page and begin uploading all of these pictures and videos.

4. Assemble these videos and images in your video editor, get it just the way you want it and press save.

5. Don't forget to include your contact information or that of your real estate agent.

6. Go to the vADz scheduler and click "Add Coupon" link. It will appear below your vADz when you mouse over the vADz.

7. You will see a page that says "Product or Service Logo or Image. " Copy your list of selling features into the "browse" window. On this same page you will see a browse button for a "map image." Download that map you made in the first step.

8. Use your 250 free views to advertise your house on your Facebook, Twitter and Social Media Page by use of your vADzLink. By clicking on this link, your friends and prospects will be able to see your vADz.

9. Just grab your vADzLink from your vADz Scheduler page and place it on these social media pages. You should also embed your vADzLink in your e-mails and text messages. You never know who is looking for a great house.

10. You can also share your video with your real estate agent or if you are selling your house yourself, place it in your on-line classified ads.

Good Luck with selling your house.

Tips on using your vADz in your e-mail, texts, newsletter and your social media

One of the easiest and most efficient uses of your vADz is through your vADzLinktm. You received 250 free views when you created your vADz. You can use these free views easily by inserting your vADzLink in your e-mails, text messages, newsletters and social media pages. Here's how to do it!

Do you send out newsletters or e-mails to your customer list? Liven up that plain text message by inserting your vADzLink. Just copy the vADzLink from the vADz Scheduler page and copy it into your e-mails, text messages and newsletters.

Don't forget to put your vADzLink on your Facebook page, your Twitter page and your blog as well.

Internet Ad Campaigns

You've created a vADz video ad for your business and are using it on your social media pages like Facebook and Twitter. You've included your vADzLink in all of your e-mails, newsletters and text messages. What's the final step in getting the most out of that $19.00 you've spent to create your vADz? .... An Internet advertising campaign.

You probably think you don't know where to begin. Well, we do. We'll handle the hard parts for you and you just have to sit back to count your new customers.

1. Go to the vADz Scheduler and click "Create and Edit Campaign"

2. Name your campaign. The name is up to you. Choose something that you will remember and that will be easily recognizable in case you decide to run multiple campaigns.

3. Give your campaign a title. The time and date created will be automatically generated by our system.

4. Fill in your SEO String with words that describe your business. Don't forget to include your zip code in your SEO String. For more info on SEO, see our "Optimizing your vADz" video.

5. Next you will see the area where you can choose your options on when, where and how your vADz will be displayed.

   • a) Choose the time period when you would like your vADz to appear on popular websites.

   • b) Set a budget for the month and for the total campaign. Choose the demographics of your audience by age and gender and set the area by zip code for the audience you would like to reach. If you are a florist in DesMoines, you probably don't want to run your ad on a website whose primary audience lives in St. Louis.

6. When have made all your choices, click "save changes" You can always come back and edit your choices at any time. Notice the "active" button. You can stop and start your campaign at any time just by clicking this button.

7. Monitor your campaign by "clicking the stats" link on the vADz Scheduler.