Video Tips
10 Proven Benefits of Video-Based Employee Training (2026 Data)
83% of employees prefer video over text for learning. Here's what the data says about making the switch to video-based training in 2026.
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Marketing
Top Video Marketing Trends for 2026 (And How to Execute Them)
AI, vertical formats, and silent optimization are taking over. Here is how to execute 2026's top video trends without compromising your site's performance.
Tutorials
How to Make a Video Autoplay on Squarespace
Frustrated by Squarespace videos not playing automatically? Here's exactly how to force autoplay on any device without tanking your page speed.
Tutorials
How to Create the Perfect "How it Works" Video
An explainer video can make or break a sale. Follow our step-by-step guide to scripting, recording, and delivering a distraction-free "how it works" video.
Marketing
Enterprise Firewalls Block YouTube & Vimeo: Guide
Have you ever noticed that most enterprise and educational environments block YouTube and Vimeo? If your content targets educators or corporate clients and you're using these platforms, you could be missing out on thousands of dollars every year.
Tutorials
How to Add Videos to Your Squarespace Website
Squarespace gives you several ways to add video, but each has trade-offs. This guide covers Video Blocks, embeds, background video, and SmartVideo — with step-by-step instructions for each.
Video Tips
What Is Video Metadata? Types, How to Edit It, and How to Strip It
Learn what video metadata is, the 3 core types, how to view and edit MP4 metadata, remove GPS and private tags, and optimize VideoObject schema for SEO.
Video Tips
Best Places to Find Local Videographers (2026 Guide)
Looking for a local videographer? Compare marketplaces, referrals, and wedding directories with a practical vetting checklist and pricing guide for 2026.
Video Tips
DASH vs HLS in 2026: Latency, DRM, CMAF, and Which Protocol to Use
HLS and MPEG-DASH both deliver adaptive streaming over HTTP—but they differ in device support, DRM ecosystems, and how low you can push live latency. Here’s the practical 2026 breakdown.
Tutorials
How to Reduce Website Bandwidth Usage: 10 Techniques That Work
Discover actionable ways to cut your website's bandwidth usage. We cover CDN setup, compression tweaks, and video handling strategies to keep your hosting costs under control.
Tutorials
VTT Files Explained: What They Are & How to Create One
Learn how to create a VTT file for video captions using a plain text editor. Includes format examples, VTT vs SRT comparison, common mistakes, and free tools.
Video Tips
Best Free Stream Recorder for Chrome (2026 Guide)
Compare five free Chrome recorders by recording limits, storage, audio, and exports. Find the right local or cloud tool for authorized screen and tab capture.
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