Site Update: New Business Friendly Medical Services Actionpacks!

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GoAnimate proudly presents our newest Business Friendly Actionpacks: Medical Services!

Now whether you’re training staff or simply telling your story, we’ll keep you OVER the weather by taking care of all your healthcare and medical industry needs with these great with these doctor and patient Medical Services Actionpacks. Each has a healthy dose of actions with various industry-specific imagery sure to be the antidote to your video woes!

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8 Videos That Could Change The World If They Went Viral

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Is there a recipe for going viral? It’s difficult to say. After all, while it appears adding babies and kittens seems to help, do you have any idea how competitive the market is for that?

The truth is there is no sure-fire way to guarantee your video will become the next “Charlie Bit My Finger,” even if your aim is nothing short of saving all life on Earth. We know this because the following videos are among the best, most creative, and in some cases most hysterical public service announcements on the Internet, and they could potentially save countless lives if only they became as popular as the Star Wars Kid.

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Secrets To A Killer Landing Page

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A persuasive landing page that convinces visitors to try your product is the key to converting customers. Conversions are the lifeblood for any business website, where the ultimate aim is to attract new business. So, how do you craft a killer landing page? While there’s no surefire way to craft the perfect landing page, there are a few basic rules to follow that will dramatically increase your conversion rate.

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Press And Mentions: The Marketing Coach: How To Make Your Own Marketing Video

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So how much does a fabulous animated video cost? It may be free, or close enough. Companies such as GoAnimate and Xtranormal allow you to build a basic video for free and then charge more for upgrades or enhanced monthly service. The highest fee I saw was $59 per month, but you could cut off service after three months. Compare that to the cost of a professional video with actors or, even cheesier, you and your employees. I’ve never seen a decent video cost less than $5,000.

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Case Study: Startup eCommerce Site Finds Flexible, Affordable Video Platform In GoAnimate

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PhatRice.com, based in Hong Kong, is a website designed to help providers of socially responsible and creative products sell their offerings online. The site promotes products in three categories:
• Listings that display a “heart” icon indicate products that improve lives through social good.
• A “green leaf” icon designates innovative products that are environmentally responsible.
• A “light bulb” icon denotes a product designed with exceptional creativity and imagination.

PhatRice.com (whose name is a combination of “pretty hot and tempting” and the concept of rice as a staple for Asian society) intends to gather these products from entrepreneurs all over the world, with an initial focus on offerings from Asia and sales to the Asian marketplace.

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Site Update: New Business Friendly Management Actionpack!

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GoAnimate proudly presents our new Management Actionpack!

Now you can “manage” to pull off what it’s like to be in a real work place in your videos- complete with hiring, training, and firing – and everything in between!

Whether you’re making training videos or making fun of your boss, we’ve got you covered.

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The Truth About Startups

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Editor’s Note: Introducing GoAnimate’s latest mini series on Video Maker Tips: Friday Fun! Every Friday we’ll try to kick off the weekend right with a little humor. Be sure to check in under our new “Just For Fun” section of the blog. Don’t worry, the rest of the week we’ll still be bringing you case [...]

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6 Best, Free Banner Maker Tools

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Banners are an integral part of the web as we know it, and there may be times when you need to design a header or promotional banner ad for your website. Luckily, you don’t need to hire a professional – or even be a professional – to create one. Try one of these free banner [...]

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Press And Mentions: Go and Animate with Go!Animate

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All in all, I’m kind of loving this product. I plan on using it quite often. While it does not take the place of full-motion videos, in many instances it does a fine job of replacing the need for such videos at a much lower cost and effort.

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6 Very Popular Free Online Ecards, Greeting Cards, Animated Cards & Postcard Websites

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On important occasions where a simple SMS, email (or worse, a Facebook post) just won’t cut it, a greeting card offers a more personal touch. Luckily, online greeting cards have come a long way since the 90s and are infinitely more sophisticated. Here are six of the best sites for static and animated e-cards.   [...]

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