The visual networks - are they right for you and your brand? Compare the 4 most widely used visual platforms. Which would work the best for your product or service?

After reading the YouTube post, I am inspired to use the platform to share short videos about making things I love. I find the idea of making a video somewhat intimidating because it requires a bit more planning and a camera stand (its the little things that get in my way sometimes). I would be way to embarrassed to record a video with someone helping (even my love..haha). I think short 30 second instructions could be kinda rad. I hate long instructional videos. This could be a fun thing to add to my business.

Instagram is appealing. I like the idea of creating a community and truly pushing a brand concept. I don't think I have the ability to commit to the large number of posts and quality of photography required to make it a useful tool.

I love the idea of using Tumblr but have always been confused by it. I think after reading the blog post I have a better understanding. It is simply a blog, but formats things in a nice way and allows you to randomly search. This would also feed effortlessly into my website which would be very helpful.

Pinterest would be very useful to gain content for a blog, but I think would have the same drawback as instagram. I don't have high quality photos or content and would not want to market photos dominately. If I were to get a bit more serious about creating educational content (how to's for products or artwork) then I might be able to use this as a better platform. 

Overall I think that tumblr would be a great tool to promote my business.

COMMENT TO THE INSTRUCTORS:

I totally wrote this post on Monday. I'm so bummed because it (ok...I) saved to draft instead of publishing. I really thought I had it locked and loaded. :-( Sorry.