videoblogging

Personal web broadcasts

Videoblogging is creating and publishing blog content in video format rather than text.

The practice emerged in the early 2000s as bandwidth and video technology improved, eventually evolving into what's now commonly called vlogging.

She started videoblogging about her travels before YouTube even existed.

platform

YouTube

Video-sharing website

subscriber · creator · influencer · upload · livestream · monetization · analytics · engagement · algorithm · thumbnail

technical

webcam

Computer-mounted video capture device

resolution · 4K · HD · bitrate · codec · compression · bandwidth · streaming · buffering · thumbnail

personal

diary

Personal daily record

self-expression · authenticity · candid · intimate · monologue · anecdotes · reflections · experiences · journey · perspective

content

tutorial

Instructional step-by-step guide

  • how-toPractical instruction format
  • unboxingRevealing packaged goods on camera
  • reviewCritical written assessment

haul · reaction · commentary · playthrough · walkthrough · travelogue · mukbang · storytime · Q&A · challenge

viral

trending

Currently gaining widespread attention

likes · subscribe · shares · views · clickbait · algorithm · recommended · clout · engagement

Opposites
medium/format

videobloggingblogging

Writing online regularly

print journalism · microblogging · podcasting · writing · tweeting

content creation mode

videobloggingvideo watching

Observing recorded footage

lurking · subscribing · readership · spectating

Family

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Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Everyday, not technical · Rated G