How to Get Paid to Post Videos

When the Internet first started, the content was mainly generated by academics, the military and a few early adopters. User generated content is the biggest trend on the Web these days. Many sites accept user-generated content for no charge. Others actually have subscription fees for uploading content. A few sites allow you to post videos and get paid, using new business models that benefit the site and the producer. Read on to learn how to get paid to post videos.

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Instructions

1. Review the terms of service at sites that accept video submissions for pay. Break, Cruxy and Upblogger are just a few of the sites that pay for posted videos. Each has a different payment system.
   

2. Read reviews of these sites in blogs that review making money on the Internet. Familiarize yourself with the pros and cons of making your content public by posting videos on the Internet for a price.
   

3. Check the website rank and link popularity to narrow down your paid video posting website choices to the top five potential sites that pay for video posting. You will spend less time promoting your video, if the site you choose has higher traffic.
   

4. Check for complaints against paid video posting websites at the Better Business Bureau.
   

5. Register for the paid video posting website that seems to be the best fit for you and your content. Before posting any videos, read and reread the copyrights requested and payment terms.
   
   

6. Select content from your existing digital video collection. Be sure that your video matches the accepted file format. If you need a different format, try using the Zamzar online file converter.
   

7. Promote your uploaded video. Don't spam.

Tips & Warnings

• Check each site's terms of use for non-compete clauses and file restrictions.
• Keep good records of where your content is posted, in case of copyright violations.
• Listings of paid posting sites does not constitute an endorsement.
• Conduct due diligence before entering into any business contract.

[buzzhunt]

on 8/16/2009 Informative article on the part of "how to", yet fails to mention key video distribution platforms such as Goviral, Rubber Republic etc.

[waiting4rain]

on 11/22/2008 Lots of practical advice - good article!