Category Archives: The video experts blog

The 15 Best White Label Video Platforms and Streaming Services

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For broadcasters and businesses, a white label video platform is no longer “just where the video lives.” In 2026, your player and streaming experience are part of your brand, often the first (and most frequent) touchpoint customers have with you. Streaming is now a daily habit for many consumers, and business streaming is scaling fast, […]

Best Vimeo On Demand Alternatives Before the November 2026 Shutdown

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By Dacast Editorial Team | Reviewed by Jon Whitehead, COO at Dacast | Updated July 2026 UPDATE, July 2026: Vimeo has announced the permanent shutdown of Vimeo On Demand on November 20, 2026. New uploads will be blocked on August 22, new purchases on September 21. If you sell or rent video content through Vimeo […]

Best Video Codec for Web Streaming in 2026: AV1 vs H.264 vs HEVC (Quality + Bandwidth)

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By Dacast Editorial Team | Reviewed by Jon Whitehead, COO at Dacast | Updated July 2026 Choosing the right video codec for web streaming is one of the fastest ways to improve video quality, reduce buffering, and lower bandwidth costs, without changing your cameras, CDN, or player. In 2026, there isn’t a single “best codec” […]

Video Hosting in China: What You Need to Know in 2026

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Dacast Editorial Team | Reviewed by Jon Whitehead, COO at Dacast | Updated July 2026 Over the past decade, China has become the world’s largest internet market, and video is the default way people learn, shop, and engage with brands. By June 2025, China had 1.123 billion internet users, representing a penetration rate of 79.7% […]

How to Start Your Online Fitness Business in 2026

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Dacast Editorial Team | Reviewed by Jon Whitehead, COO at Dacast | Updated June 2026 The online fitness industry has matured far beyond its COVID-era origins. The global online fitness market reached approximately $21.2 billion in 2024 and is projected to exceed $45 billion by 2030 (Grand View Research). What was once a stopgap for […]