News, product updates, and video hosting guides from Swarmify.https://swarmify.com/blog/en-usFri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://swarmify.com/blog/free-animated-logo-templates/https://swarmify.com/blog/free-animated-logo-templates/Find a free animated logo template that fits your workflow, then export a short, clean intro for videos, landing pages, and website embeds.Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTJames ChristensenVideo TipsContent Creationhttps://swarmify.com/blog/vidyard-pricing-for-website-video/https://swarmify.com/blog/vidyard-pricing-for-website-video/Vidyard is built around video-selling teams. Here is what its per-seat pricing means for website embeds—and when a website-first host is the cleaner fit.Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTJames ChristensenVideo Tipshttps://swarmify.com/blog/best-free-video-template-websites/https://swarmify.com/blog/best-free-video-template-websites/Find free video templates for promos, explainers, social clips, and website videos. Compare editors, downloads, watermarks, and licensing.Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTJames ChristensenContent Creationhttps://swarmify.com/blog/best-webinar-platforms/https://swarmify.com/blog/best-webinar-platforms/Compare 10 webinar platforms for the live event, then choose a branded, ad-free home for the recording on your own website.Mon, 31 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTJames ChristensenOtherhttps://swarmify.com/blog/what-is-adaptive-bitrate-streaming/https://swarmify.com/blog/what-is-adaptive-bitrate-streaming/Adaptive bitrate streaming adjusts video quality to the viewer’s connection. Here’s how ABR works, what it cannot fix, and when to outsource it.Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTJames ChristensenVideo Hostinghttps://swarmify.com/blog/video-analytics/https://swarmify.com/blog/video-analytics/Stop reporting views in isolation. Use this goal-first guide to choose video metrics that lead to better creative, distribution, and conversion decisions.Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTJames ChristensenOtherhttps://swarmify.com/blog/youtube-seo/https://swarmify.com/blog/youtube-seo/YouTube SEO in 2026 is less about keyword stuffing and more about matching intent, earning attention, and measuring what viewers do next.Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTJames ChristensenContent Creationhttps://swarmify.com/blog/how-to-add-video-to-google-sites/https://swarmify.com/blog/how-to-add-video-to-google-sites/Add video to Google Sites with YouTube, Drive, or custom embed code. Compare the trade-offs, fix playback problems, and choose an option for your audience.Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTJames ChristensenVideo Hostinghttps://swarmify.com/blog/replace-gif-with-video-website/https://swarmify.com/blog/replace-gif-with-video-website/Replace heavy animated GIFs with looping MP4 or WebM video. Follow the conversion, HTML, accessibility, and Core Web Vitals steps.Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTJames ChristensenVideo Tipshttps://swarmify.com/blog/video-podcast-hosting/https://swarmify.com/blog/video-podcast-hosting/Where should your video podcast live if your website is the home base? Compare YouTube, Vimeo, podcast hosts, and SmartVideo.Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTJames ChristensenVideo Hostinghttps://swarmify.com/blog/best-video-format-for-website/https://swarmify.com/blog/best-video-format-for-website/MP4 is still the safe default for website video. Here is when WebM or AV1 earns a second source—and when adaptive delivery matters more than format.Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTJames ChristensenVideo Speedhttps://swarmify.com/blog/mls-compliant-listing-video/https://swarmify.com/blog/mls-compliant-listing-video/Avoid MLS video rejection with a practical checklist for unbranded files, clean players, neutral landing pages, and MLS-safe handoffs.Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTJames ChristensenVideo Tipshttps://swarmify.com/blog/how-to-add-captions-to-a-video/https://swarmify.com/blog/how-to-add-captions-to-a-video/How to add captions to a video in 2026: make the caption file, then attach it on YouTube, LinkedIn, social, or on your own website with a track element.Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTJames ChristensenVideo Tipshttps://swarmify.com/blog/how-to-send-a-large-video-file/https://swarmify.com/blog/how-to-send-a-large-video-file/Choose the right way to move a large video file while preserving quality—and know when a transfer link should become hosted playback.Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTJames ChristensenVideo Hostinghttps://swarmify.com/blog/how-to-password-protect-a-video/https://swarmify.com/blog/how-to-password-protect-a-video/Compare platform passwords, membership gating, signed URLs, and .htaccess methods to securely share video online or protect local MP4 files.Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTJames ChristensenVideo Tipshttps://swarmify.com/blog/private-video-hosting/https://swarmify.com/blog/private-video-hosting/Learn what private video hosting is, how access controls like signed URLs work, and why unlisted YouTube links aren't actually secure for your business.Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTJames ChristensenVideo TipsVideo Hostinghttps://swarmify.com/blog/wistia-pricing-explained/https://swarmify.com/blog/wistia-pricing-explained/Wistia pricing starts free, then jumps to Business at $79/mo annually. Here is the real cost once users, storage, and bandwidth grow.Sat, 11 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTJames ChristensenVideo Hostinghttps://swarmify.com/blog/video-monetization-platforms/https://swarmify.com/blog/video-monetization-platforms/Compare the best video monetization platforms for paywalls, subscriptions, and OTT streaming — pricing, revenue share, and how to keep 100% of it.Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTJames ChristensenVideo TipsVideo HostingComparisonhttps://swarmify.com/blog/youtube-unlisted-vs-private/https://swarmify.com/blog/youtube-unlisted-vs-private/Unlisted means anyone with the link can watch and embed your video. Private means only invited Google accounts can. Here is what each setting really protects, and why neither is access control.Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTJames ChristensenVideo Tipshttps://swarmify.com/blog/teachable-vs-thinkific/https://swarmify.com/blog/teachable-vs-thinkific/A real Teachable vs Thinkific comparison for course creators, including the video storage and bandwidth limits neither platform markets, and how each one meters your library.Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTJames ChristensenOnline Courseshttps://swarmify.com/blog/youtube-vs-vimeo-for-business/https://swarmify.com/blog/youtube-vs-vimeo-for-business/A practical YouTube vs Vimeo comparison for business sites deciding which to embed, with an honest look at the third option neither platform talks about.Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTJames ChristensenVideo Tipshttps://swarmify.com/blog/loom-alternatives/https://swarmify.com/blog/loom-alternatives/Most "Loom alternatives" roundups mix screen recorders with video hosts and leave you confused. We split the two, compare 9 tools on real pricing and limits, and show which one fits if you just need to host and embed recorded video on your own site.Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTJames ChristensenVideo Tipshttps://swarmify.com/blog/bunny-stream-review/https://swarmify.com/blog/bunny-stream-review/Bunny Stream is cheap and capable, but not plug-and-play. Here is the real pricing, setup work, limits, and buyer fit.Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTJames ChristensenVideo TipsVideo CDNhttps://swarmify.com/blog/video-hosting-for-membership-sites/https://swarmify.com/blog/video-hosting-for-membership-sites/Membership plugins gate the webpage — not the video stream. Here's how to actually protect subscriber-only video, and what it costs as your member base scales.Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTJames ChristensenOnline Courseshttps://swarmify.com/blog/what-is-youtube-nocookie/https://swarmify.com/blog/what-is-youtube-nocookie/The “no cookie” YouTube domain reduces tracking, but it still stores data and contacts Google before Play. Here is what that means for your site.Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTJames ChristensenYouTubePrivacyVideo Tips