How to use YouTube for politics

YouTube has become the world's largest town hall for political discussion, with citizens, politicians, and campaigners all airing their views on the issues that matter most. Here's how to make your political videos rise to the top.
You Will Need
* An issue or candidate you care about
* A digital video camera
* A free YouTube account

Step 1: Check the YouTube pulse

Search any and all relevant keywords surrounding your candidate or issue, including opposing views.

Step 2: Define your objectives

Focus on one issue per video so you don’t dilute your message. You can upload as many videos as you want for free on YouTube.

Step 3: Shoot the video

Solicit volunteers to help make your video by searching for YouTube users who may be sympathetic to your campaign.

Step 4: Include a call to action

Step 5: Use good keywords

Step 6: Spread the word

Step 7: Monitor your performance

You can stay on top of political video trends with YouTube’s political blog, Citizentube, at citizentube.com.