This is one of many posts in our “Niche Social Networking  Sites” series, highlighting some of the lesser-known social media sites online.  A solid social media strategy will often incorporate presence on both well-known, and lesser-known social networking sites.  Whether you have a business in this a particular field, are interested in something new, or could use some of the tools provided by a niche site, we aim to provide a sampling of what’s out there.  Got a community you’re involved in that excites you?  Let us know about it!

Our next topic of choice in our niche social networking sites series are sites dedicated to video sharing.  Each of these can help you do some pretty incredible things with the videos you create – for business or for fun.  Know of any other video sites that should be included?  Leave us a comment at the bottom of the post!


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blip.tv

blip.tv is dedicated to making independent web shows sustainable.  In addition to providing analytics and insight to videos you upload, there are also options for monetizing and distributing to 80% of the video internet.

Viddler

Upload videos or use your webcam to record directly to Viddler.  Brand yourself by placing a logo in the corner of the screen and have the video link back to your website no matter where it’s embedded on the web.  Users can interact with your video by placing timed comments inside it.  Apply for iTunes syndication and revenue share, or pay a monthly fee to access analytics and more.

Revver

Videos can be paired with targeted ads and tracked across the internet, or even syndicated through their network consisting of iTunes, AOL, Facebook, and more.  Install a WordPress app to start your own vlog.