The main features of YouTube are
- It is a video sharing site;
- One can view, upload and download videos for free;
- The concept of YouTube works on Adobe Flash and HTML5;
- It is user generated site. That is the videos which are available are uploaded by viewers only and nobody else, provided a person can upload a video only if he/she is registered with YouTube. However, non-registered person can view the content for free.
The application of YouTube by public
has increased tremendously in recent years. It is site which not only
helps in sharing of videos, rather, it is informative channel where one
can connect with each other in no time, advertise latest products, share
useful information etc. There is no set criteria s to how to use
YouTube, However, certain important points are mentioned which talks
about the tips to use YouTube.
These are:
- One important point that must be considered is that; always tag the videos which a person is uploading. It must be tagged along with the keywords. It is essential to tag because if the video cannot be searched with the related keyword then there is no use to upload the file;
- It is better to upload videos which are of short durations;
- It can be used to advertise products;
- One must always watermark the video with URL;
- It can be sued as communication channel by providing an option to leave comments. This also leads in increase in traffic;
- One should always provide a link which leads to the website;
- It is only registered users who can upload a video, though; non-registered users can view the videos for free.
However, there is nothing which comes
for free. With every new invention comes with it, its drawbacks. YouTube
is no exception. It has its own set of controversies. It has adult
content which becomes the topic of debate for many, at times YouTube has
be charged with the infringement of the copyright (Viacom User data
controversy)etc.
Thus, since the content on YouTube can
be uploaded by anyone, it is very difficult to stop certain offensive
material which is not right to be viewed by people in certain
circumstances, such as, adult material viewed by the children of age
below 18.
However, every set of inventions and
development has its own set of advantages and drawbacks and thus, must
be followed with due care and by respecting the sentiments of every
religion and the general public.
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