Perhaps it's just my own bias toward the written word, but what's the point in making a video of yourself sitting behind a desk and reciting a list of recommended books?

I recently saw a blog post that was supposed to be about book reviews, and the author chose to film himself talking about the books instead. Wouldn't it be much easier for the audience to read the reviews, which could then include links to Amazon along with the book names?

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More and more frequently when someone posts a link to content that seems interesting to me, it's a webinar. I have nothing against video conferences, but I miss reading written articles, which I can fit much more easily into my working hours. I simply don't have time to watch most webinars, and will join one occasionally, only to think, "I could have obtained the same information from a blog post, much faster".

If you are offering a webinar, consider providing as an alternative a short PDF for downloading. Some people still prefer to read, and will be more likely to consume a short text than sit through a long presentation of doubtful value.