Tuesday, March 4, 2008

My Google Suggestion



After spending some time with Google Sites, here's a suggestion for Google. Start a premium YouTube channel.

Why not allow private YouTube channels using the same privacy logic as you do for Google sites - based upon a common email domain or by specific invitation?

I think this would open your service up to companies, who simply don't have the resources to setup their own video servers, nor want the muss and fuss of managing, cataloging and publishing the content.

You folks have a user friendly framework already setup. You have a huge base of users who are comfortable with the technology. It's time to help spread this creativity to the workplace. Imagine a private company site with playlists entitled:

Employee Life at XYX Company: with an introductory video welcoming new employees to the company, providing a virtual tour, outlining the HR Policies and any Safety rules.

XYX Training Playlist: Where you could go for training on systems, processes or professional development.

Product (or Service) Overview: Where your products or services are explained.

News: Short videos of what is happening at your company, including financial reporting, major project updates or milestones.

And get this. Companies might even PAY for it!

Just an idea.