NORTHAMPTON, ENGLAND, December 23, 2010 (Press-News.org) Internet video will be used by more people this year than ever before as a way of sending festive greetings to friends and loved ones, a new survey has found. The report, carried out by Mark Webb of http://markwebbmarketing.blogspot.com, discovered that 21% more people than the previous year felt that online video was a viable way of sending a message to a loved one, and even felt that it could replace the traditional greetings card.
"I think a combination of new technology, increasing postage prices and the difficulty that the unseasonably bad weather has brought have meant that more people want an alternative", explained Mark. "Most computers have
built in webcams and microphones these days, and so I think more people are experimenting. Plus it's far more personal than sending a card, as your loved one actually gets to see your face and hear your voice."
Mark conducted the survey by speaking with a group of 200 people last year, and then the same 200 this year. The group consisted of a mixture of ages, demographics and IT skill levels. Mark has worked online for years and offers tuition for people who want to improve their online skills, as well as business consulting for offline clients.
"I think it shows a very clear shift in the way that people use the Internet", commented Mark. "In the same way that most people wouldn't dare shop online a few years ago, that's really taken off of late. I think video messages and virtual greetings cards are going to go the same way too."
Currently, Mark offers a free online video course showing people how to easily produce their own videos and what to do with them once you've made them. More information can be found by visiting his website, http://markwebbmarketing.blogspot.com
Mark Webb Marketing is an online and offline consultancy for business owners who want to increase their online presence.
Internet Video A Christmas Lifesaver For Many, Report Shows
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[Press-News.org] Internet Video A Christmas Lifesaver For Many, Report ShowsInternet video will be used by more people this year than ever before as a way of communicating with loved ones, a new survey has found.