Crawler based VSEO (Video Search Engine Optimization) - make sure your video has target keywords, title, description, clip info. Don't use Flash video. Upload your video in mov, avi, wmv, (mySpace AOL, Youtube) TubeMogul.com - allows you to upload one video to 12 engines - one upload, free service.
- Use metadata with all files you produce, include channel info, links to your channel.
- Add unique brand tags to control related videos, keep them on your content.
- Add other peoples unique tags to in-drivers.
- Make video replies - reply to most viewed videos
- Frame counter - create a frame count video, upload, check thumbs, use FFMPEG to change just 1 keyframe
- Create buzz - digg, get timely videos up fast, provocative thumbnails, humor
- Get a signed release form for anyone in your video
Video may make you $0 but they add a sign of quality to your site and helps build your brand.