Video Hosting Provider

The use of Internet video hosting services is ever-increasing as people use video more to communicate and share experiences. These services give Internet users the opportunity to post videos online just as easily as they might post photos or blogs. Some services are paid while others are completely free. Without these services, many clips would go unseen or only be accessible to others in limited ways. As with any growing web industry, the world of hosting continues to expand with more and more options for Internet users. Making the choice to subscribe to the right host can be rather challenging, considering the large pool of options. However, there are particular features to look for that will point the typical Internet user in the right direction.

Many cell phones today are now equipped with not only a camera but also a video capturing feature. These clips are not of high quality but can be the perfect size for a video hosting provider. People often capture amazing things on their video phones at the spur of the moment. Cell phone cameras are easy to access, and most people carry a cell phone on them during the majority of the day. Whether it is a recording of a baby doing something cute or footage of a skateboarder doing an awesome trick, someone besides the cell phone owner is going to want to see the video. Unfortunately, others won't always have easy access to the clip. Sending clips from cell phone to cell phone can be expensive. The best alternative is to subscribe with a host.

Choosing the right video hosting services really depends on the purpose behind the need. Some businesses use videos to promote products or provide methods for using a product. Even though the business has a website, they lack the money to afford the appropriate bandwidth to support the videos on their own site. Instead, they can create a link to a host. On this site, customers can immediately view the videos. If a clip is promoting a particular product, many free hosting sites will not permit it. In this case, it may be necessary to subscribe to a paid host. These services do offer great benefits, especially concerning ownership and rights to the clip. Shoppers should always read the Terms of Use to find out these rights because ownership of the videos may be a stipulation of a free service.

Not every video hosting provider has a set price. The vast majority of these sites make money from advertising, so there is no need for them to charge for a subscription. The most popular sites are now household names and draw millions of viewers on a regular basis. They are even used by teachers who need a particular video but can't access one through any other means. Others use them for entertainment, communication, or important information. The biggest sites offer some larger clips in multiple parts, so viewers can watch longer postings in better quality. Many of these free sites stress the importance of community. After all, the postings are connecting people all over the world to one another. Today people can see things that they never dreamed of seeing one hundred years ago because they just didn't have the means to see them in person.

Video quality may not be an issue for some video hosting services shoppers. However, some may find this extremely important. An independent filmmaker, for example, may want to maintain a good frame rate and a clear picture in the posting of his newest movie. While a mom in Kansas, who just wants to show her family in Wisconsin a clip of her son's first homerun, may not be as concerned about how in focus her son's face is. The file size will affect the quality of the picture, and hosts do have MB limits. These can range anywhere from 25MB to over 2,000MB. Most sites will provide information on those limits.

Families who are shopping for a video hosting provider should be cautious with their children using these websites. "Even a child is known by his doings, whether his work be pure, and whether it be right" (Proverbs 20:11). Not all videos are "G-rated." The best providers will monitor what postings are on their sites and flag or remove inappropriate postings. Before choosing the right provider, be sure to read the website's community guidelines or terms of use. This list should include violence, nudity, sexual content, hate speech, and other offensive materials. Be aware that not all inappropriate language is censored, so children should be monitored at all times while using these types of sites. The safest route approach would be to use a filter or one of many computer monitoring software technologies available.

The great news about shopping for the right video hosting services is that much of the comparison work is already done. Many online magazine and video gurus have already taken the time to research and test out up to forty online hosts. The next step is tracking down those reviews and comparisons and reading them. Look for review sites that are reputable, not just John Doe's blog. It's important for the shopper to note what features are important. Editing capabilities may top the list, while others may find that having the biggest potential audience is the most important feature. Because so many of these sites are free to use, it's not a huge loss if an Internet user picks a bad apple. However, reading up on these sites will save users plenty of time hopping from one video hosting provider to another because they are unsatisfied with the results. Take the time to get informed and save a little time being frustrated.

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