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Why Course Creators Are Leaving Vimeo (And Where They're Going)
Video Hosting

Why Course Creators Are Leaving Vimeo (And Where They're Going)

Vimeo was the default video host for online courses — until Bending Spoons bought it and laid off the engineering team. Here's why course creators are migrating, what to look for in an alternative, and how platforms like SmartVideo, Bunny Stream, and Wistia compare for LMS video hosting.

Mar 2026 · Updated Sep 2026 · 22 min read
Why YouTube Embeds Hurt Your Website
YouTube

Why YouTube Embeds Hurt Your Website

How YouTube embeds affect page performance, visitor privacy, player branding, and traffic—and when to use lazy loading, a facade, or dedicated hosting.

Feb 2026 · Updated Oct 2026 · 10 min read

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