Random Thoughts on YouTube and E-Marketing

Top 5 Most Viewed, All Time (Official)

Two out of the top five are music videos, and the other three are obviously not professionally made. Out of these five videos, I can only find one remotely funny. Does this mean humor is an overrated factor for creating viral videos?

I am sure people and experts are more than capable of coming up with reasons for why these videos became viral, and especially after there are millions of views! The reasons can be: the dog is cute, the girls are attractive, and so on.

Can you imagine how many videos with these so called "viral videos making components" don't even get 500 views? Therefore, I have came up with a very unofficial theory. I know there are studies and researches done on how to create viral videos, but from watching these most viewed videos on YouTube, I truly believe that luck is still the single most significant determining factor.

1. Since June 12th 2008, "Sasha CHEER for Team U.S.A!!!" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ribqGr-yxw


2. Since April 5th 2006, "Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXdNnw99-Ic


3. Since August 8th 2007, "Brick & Lace: Love is Wicked (OFFICIAL Video..Standard DEF)" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IrQ2SvjzIOk


4. Since May 28th 2007, "Powerthirst" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRuNxHqwazs


5. Since September 17th 2006, "Bring Me To Life - Evanescence" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_TILCIRspO0

Two Amazing Channels/Personality (Personal Preference)

When someone develops a great reputation (and viewers base) on YouTube, they can really start using that reputation to make some serious money. There are people on YouTube who has thousands of subscribers, and millions of views for their videos, so what's the wait..Coca Cola, let's negotiate a deal.

1. Phillip DeFranco: A great speaker who talks about current hot issues and news in a very compelling and humourous style! http://www.youtube.com/user/sxephil


2. MRirian: the exact opposite of Phillip. She looks into the camera, and makes cute expressions, while she doesn't speak much. She has made 75 videos so far, and all of these have over a million views. http://www.youtube.com/user/MRirian