It seems like about everybody can be a major movie maker thanks to the software that is so freely available on computers these days. But it does take a little bit of savvy to really hit it big online, even with the advent of YouTube and such.

Like other things online, it takes some effort to break through all the clutter. You need to do more than just post a video. You need to sell it, to get people to pay attention.

1. Use free services, instead of fee services

YouTube and its brethren are all over the place. There’s a good chance you already have a Facebook and Twitter account. Use these to promote yourself. If you’ve just uploaded a new video, post a link to your Facebook account and tweet about it on Twitter.

2. Provide something worthwhile

Like getting an article noticed online, you have to appeal to your audience. By using these simple tips you can quickly increase the view count on your online videos.

Be clear and instructional in your video style, whether it is a straight interview or a narrative. If possible, create a widescreen format video in MP4 format. This is the standard of internet video these days, and has efficient compression to keep your files smaller.

3. Don’t forget to include a link to your own website

It’s all too easy to overlook this step, but it’s so important for generating interest. Remember to put in the link to your own web site. For real, it isn’t rocket science, is it?