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MISSION CONTROL: A Conversation with Julie Powers of the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation
On this episode of Mission Control, we talk with Julie Powers, former executive director of the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation. We talk about how crucial the work of the foundation is to helping get treatment options for mesothelioma, why her theater background equipped her for the turbulent situations in non-profit leadership , and the biggest misconception of what it means to be an executive director of a non-profit.
NOTE: This podcast was recorded February 14, 2023
For more on the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation: http://curemeso.org/
The Mission: The Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation is the nonprofit collaboration of patients and families, physicians, advocates, and researchers dedicated to eradicating the life-ending and vicious effects of mesothelioma.
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EXPERT CONNEXIONS: Building Your Business… to Sell!
Are you so engulfed in the daily grind of entrepreneurship that you’re overlooking your ultimate exit strategy—selling your venture?
It’s time to elevate your approach with expert advice from an entrepreneur who has built and sold more than 20 businesses. In this new segment of Startup Connexions, Julie Holton talks with Christine McDannell of @themagnoliafirm, breaking down the critical do’s, don’ts, and savvy strategies you absolutely need to know if you’re contemplating selling your business down the road.
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CLIENT STORY: Child and Family Charities – The Magic of Giving: The Magician
Child and Family Charities is kicking off their 2023 Red Nose Ruckus: Magic of Giving campaign with Magician Daniel Martin. Here, he talks about how Child and Family Charities spreads the magic of giving in their every day, and why you should spread your own magic too.
For more info: https://www.childandfamily.org/page.php?id=182
BBQ.Business.Pride.Comics – August Stories in Review
We share images from four completely new stories that we launched to our vimeo channel in August. We have stories from Saddleback BBQ, MSU Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship, St Johns Call-In Coalition, and Summit Comics and Games. You can watch the full videos on Vimeo.
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GUEST BLOG: The Benefits of Using WooCommerce Product Video for Your Online Store
Have you ever wondered why some websites have videos showing off their cool stuff? Well, get ready to uncover the secret weapon: WooCommerce product videos.These short videos aren’t just videos – they’re like your personal tour guides to awesome products. Imagine seeing a toy or a gadget in action before you buy it. Cool, right?
Let’s dive into how these videos can make your online shopping experience even more exciting and enjoyable!
- Enhanced Product Understanding
Enhanced product understanding means helping customers understand more about what they want to buy. Imagine you want to get a cool new gadget online but are unsure how it works. Instead of just seeing pictures or reading words, you can watch a product video that shows the gadget in action. You’ll see how it’s used, what it can do, and why it’s awesome.
This video helps you understand the product better because you can see it doing its thing. It’s like when you watch a short movie about the gadget. You can watch someone using it, showing all the cool features and explaining how it can improve your life.
When you understand the product better, you know what you’re getting. You won’t feel confused or unsure whether it’s right for you. It’s like if you’re trying to choose between two toys. If someone shows you a video of one toy being played with, you can decide if it’s what you want.
- Increased Engagement
Increased engagement means getting people more interested and excited about something. Let’s say you’re telling an interesting story; everyone is listening and asking questions. That’s because they’re engaged – they care about what you’re saying.
When it comes to online shopping, engagement is when you see something cool and can’t look away. Imagine you’re watching a fun video about a new toy. If the video is exciting and you like what you see, you’ll keep watching and not close it.
For online stores, engagement is super important. When people visit a store’s website, the store wants them to stay and look around for a while. If they do, they’re having a good time while shopping. Videos help with this because they’re more interesting than just pictures or words. If a store has videos showing products, people might stay longer to watch them.
It’s a bit like a magic trick – the longer people stay on the website, the more likely they are to buy something. When you’re having fun looking at the videos and learning about the products, you might decide to buy them.
- Improved SEO
Improved SEO means making your website appear higher when you search for things online. Think of it like looking for your favorite game in a big library – you want it to be on the top shelf where you can find it easily.
When you search for stuff online, like “cool shoes” or “funny cat videos,” search engines like Google try to find the best websites to show you. Websites want to be on the first page of the results because that’s where people usually look.
Using videos on your website can help with this. Google like websites that have interesting and helpful things. Videos are super interesting, so if you have them, Google might think your website is cool and show it to more people.
Also, when people watch videos on your website, they might stay longer. Search engines see this and think, “Wow, people like this website. Let’s put it higher in the results so more folks can find it!”
It’s like when you’re telling a fun story, and everyone wants to listen. Search engines like stories, too – they want to show the best ones first.
So, if you have videos people like and watch, your website could increase the search results. This is great because more people will see your website, and you’ll have a better chance of getting visitors and customers.
- Higher Conversion Rates
Higher conversion rates mean more people buying things from your online store. Imagine if you have a store and lots of people who visit buy something – that’s a high conversion rate.
So, when more visitors come to your online store and see something they like, if they buy it, that’s a conversion. Higher conversion rates mean more people are buying than just looking around.
Using videos can help with this. When people watch videos about the products you’re selling, they understand them better. It’s like if you’re watching a friend play a new game, you’ll know if you want to play it, too.
Videos show how things work and why they’re cool. This helps people feel sure about what they’re buying. When they’re sure, they’re more likely to buy it.
Imagine you’re buying a toy online, and one store has pictures while the other has a video showing the toy being played with. You can see how the toy moves, what it does, and how much fun it is. Which store would you trust more? It’s probably the one with the video, right?
When more people trust your store, they will likely buy from you. That’s why videos can lead to higher conversion rates. They make people feel comfortable and excited about buying things from your store.
- Reduced Returns
Reduced returns mean fewer people sending things back to the store. Do you know when you get a toy and decide you don’t want it? Returning is like giving the toy back to the store.
When people buy stuff online, sometimes they’re not sure how it looks or works. Videos can help with this. Imagine you want a new gadget and see a video showing how it works, what it does, and all its cool features. You’ll know exactly what you’re getting.
If people watch videos about products before buying, they’re less likely to be surprised when the thing arrives. They already saw how it looks and what it can do. So, they’re more likely to keep it and not send it back.
Imagine buying shoes online; the video shows how they fit, look from all sides, and how comfy they are. If you get exactly what you expected, you won’t need to return them, right?
When people don’t return things, it’s good for the store. Returns cost time and money because the store must handle the returned items. So, when stores use videos to show products accurately, it helps customers pick things they like.
Think of it like borrowing a friend’s game before buying it. If you like the game after trying it, you’ll keep it. Videos let you “try” products online, so you’re more likely to be happy with your choice.
Conclusion
So, that’s the scoop on using WooCommerce product videos for your online store. Remember, these videos make things clear, keep you interested, and help you trust the store more. They also make the store easier to find on the internet.
So, next time you’re shopping online and spot a video, give it a watch – it’s like a sneak peek that can make your shopping experience way better!
Inam Ullah Dar is a content writer by passion and profession. He started his journey with Motif Creatives. He primarily writes for guest post articles falling under various niches. The main area of his interest and expertise is Web design & Digital marketing. He enjoys reading and writing about healthcare, mindfulness, and well-being to educate people about being happier and lively. His work has been published on many high-authority websites. He believes that writing is an effective way to communicate at better levels.
EXPERT CONNEXIONS: Beyond Soft Skills: Empowering Leaders
Soft skills, according to ChatGPT, refer to personal attributes, interpersonal abilities, and social skills. Different from hard skills, defined as specific, teachable abilities such as writing, math, or technical proficiencies.
Look — leadership is right there on the list of examples of soft skills! The ability to inspire, motivate, and guide others towards achieving common objectives.
But — Insert record scratch here! — isn’t leadership exactly what it takes to launch a startup? Scale a business? Really, achieve anything in life?
But… Can it be taught?
Host, Julie Holton explores this age-old question with today’s expert, who shares how she continues to hone her leadership skills, more than 30 years after launching her career.
CLIENT STORY: ACME Home Exteriors – Building the Best Decks Possible
Decks are an extension of your home. ACME Home Exteriors is here to take the stress away and build the best deck possible for their clients, so that they can kick their feet up and relax right outside of their home for years to come.
For more information: https://acmehomeexteriors.com/
MISSION CONTROL: A Conversation with Rebecca Johnson of Todd Martin Youth Leadership –Mission Control
On this episode of Mission Control, we talk with Rebecca Johnson, executive director of Todd Martin Youth Leadership. We talk about working for and with a famous founder, how the organization isn’t about competing with organized group sports, and why they are working toward building their own facility and what that will look like for the future.
For more on Todd Martin Youth Leadership: https://www.tmyl.org/
The Mission: TMYL exists to prepare young people – especially those from under-resourced families and communities – for success as individuals and as active, responsible citizens, through innovative tennis, education, life skills, and leadership development programming.
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EXPERT CONNEXIONS: Making a Living with Extraordinary Acts of Kindness
Imagine a world where, when the worst happens, help is right around the corner.
Our community connexions segment today features a business owner turned non-profit founder who was inspired to turn ordinary tasks like yard work and house cleaning into extraordinary acts of kindness for those fighting cancer.