Youtube Unveils New Widescreen Format (16:9)

I was playing a Youtube video tonight at 11 p.m. eastern standard time, then I refreshed the page and the new widescreen format appeared in the Youtube player.

The new default Youtube player size is: 640x360 pixels.

Wow, this changes everything. And, in my opinion, it's for the better!!! With TV going all digital and new TVs being widescreen with a 16:9 format, I think this change in none too soon.

There are a lot of web 2.0 video marketers that are using the new Flip Video HD which uses the new YouTube 16:9 widescreen format which Amazon offering at a discount. The resolution format of the new Flip Video Mino HD is 1280 x 720 so it wouldn't surprise me if that were the new HQ upload resolution for Youtube widescreen players. It has been 640 x 480 for HQ, but now it makes me believe it will be 1280 x 720 because I doubt the Flip video company did this new format on a whim; I'll bet they were in communication with Google/Youtube the whole time because they proudly display the Youtube logo all over their Flip Mino boxes. I've ordered mine and it's on it's way!

Here's YouTube's first official statement I could find on this subject http://www.youtube.com/blog?entry=0i22UDAOfj8

I saw one person using Divx get great results with these upload settings:

I saw one person using these Divx settings for pretty good video quality in stereo:

Codec: DivX 6.8.3 Pro
Rate Control Mode: 1-Pass
Profile: Unconstrained
Quality Preset: 10
Bitrate: 2000Kb/s
Resolution: 856x482 16:9 Square-Pixel Format
Framerate: 24fps
Running Time: 9:56
Source Filesize: 160MB
256Kb/s 48KHz Stereo CBR MP3 Audio

Another little known secret is that it appears there are now 3 levels of YouTube video resolution. First is the default video that everyone gets to see. Second, one can click on the "Watch Video in High Quality" hypertext link directly under the video. And here's the secret, it appears to me, that some videos qualify to an even higher level of resolution which I believe to be 720 pixels. To get there, you can watch the video in high quality, then add: "&fmt=22" to the end of the HQ url in the browser. It doesn't work on every video because not every video is uploaded at the right settings, but it will for for some. So, that means YouTube is making 3 different videos when you upload them if they qualify.

The evidence can be seen on this video:

Video 1 at default quality: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5y0A9N1-E8

Video 2 at high quality: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5y0A9N1-E8 (It's the same url, but click on the blue hypertext link under the video for high quality)

Video 3 at 720 pixels: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5y0A9N1-E8&fmt=22

Video number 3 is delivered on my computer a little choppier, probably because it's a lot more data coming through the pipe. I've got a 16 meg download speed and frames were still a little sticky. I believe the purpose for this level of resolution is for services like videos shown on regular HD TVs through Apple TV which is delivered through iTunes and video podcasts.

This simple demo has me convinced that YouTube now makes 3 copies of your videos instead of one or two.

If you find the best upload settings, please comment. I'm very interested in suggestions!

Google Mobile App with Voice Search for iPhone - Available NOW!

Finally, after unexplained delays by Apple, the Google Mobile App with Voice Search is NOW here and available for download FREE in the iPhone Apps store or on iTunes Apps store. It became available at the very end of the day on Monday, November 17th, 2008.

For me, this is a big deal because it's so hard to dial and drive, now cars around me will have a much needed chance not to meet me after a fender bender.

It's super easy to use, just start the app, then bring the phone to your ear, when you hear the beep, say what you are searching for, then just look at the screen for the results. It's that easy.

I am completely jazzed about this new feature! Now, the iPhone just needs video.

How to Get Tons of FREE Traffic and Leads to Your Website

About two months ago, I was watching YouTube at 4 a.m. and I found a group of very average people getting extraordinary marketing results without paying a dime.

Enjoy my "Attraction Marketing" video here.

These marketers were using web 2.0 social media sites to market their businesses. They were making the most of all the traffic that is found on MySpace, Facebook and above all, YouTube.

One of the characteristics of their YouTube videos was that they weren't charismatic, but they were very sincere and straight forward. I trusted them in a very short amount of time.

They kept throwing out the phrase, "attraction marketing." They claimed a new day has dawn for many people that constantly have pressure on the to drum up new clients. They assured me that if I would expose my head and heart to the public on social media sites, that I could get leads calling me rather than me chasing down people in hopes of a sale.

These peaceful gurus shared that new age concept termed the "law of attraction" where we attract that which we a commited to. That which we are seeking is also seeking us simultaneously.

I can't speak of all the voodoo, but I've already been getting remarkable results after just a handful of videos. One has already gotten about 6,000 views which has lead to a bunch of flashlight sales.

Check it out my first YouTube video where I share my attraction marketing ideas.

Brad Fallon's "Stomping the Search Engines 2" Is Now FREE

4 years ago, Brad Fallon, world renowned SEO specialist, was interviewed by Internet marketer and film editor, Andy Jenkins about how to get to page one on Google thus creating tons of free

traffic to your website. That interview became an 8 disc audio CD course "Stomping the Search Engines" that sold like gang busters for $300 a pop. I am personally one of their customers and of the $30,000 I've spent on Internet marketing education in the last two years, I can testify that the $300 course was worth more than all the other courses combined.

Now, they have announced that they will be giving away their new "Stomping the Search Engines 2" for FREE! This time the course contains 7 DVDs including training from the top SEO specialist in America. This course now retails for $497, but if you take a free trial of their "Net Effects" magazine, then they will ship you the STSE2 for free if you'll pay for the shipping.

What's the gimmick. There is none, they simply want to expand their subscriber base for their new publication. Your first issue is free and as soon as you get it, you can cancel if you wish, but they hope that you'll be so blown away by the content, that you'll gladly continue your $40 a month subscription.

If you think, it will be pulling teeth to cancel your subscription if you choose to, then they show you in this video, their email address and phone number to cancel with no questions asked. Here's their video page: http://stse2.stompernet.net/

These men have a reputation of integrity and I believe them. I'm ordering the set today when they open the doors at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, September 3rd. Get yours too and it could change your life.

Also, check out their daily web update site called the "Freeline Report."