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How to Add and Use Chapter Markers for VOD

  What are Chapter Markers? Chapter markers are indicators of sequences on your video on demand (VOD) content. These are designed to help your audience navigate through your content to find bits of information that they need.  Benefits of Using Chapter Markers Chapter markers allow you to organize your video content and provide your viewers […]

Can I Monetize Video on Demand through Dacast?

  Yes, you can monetize both live and on demand (VOD) content over the Dacast platform. This applies to both audio and video. We encourage you to explore our secure paywall to monetize your VOD content. You can use both pay-per-view and subscription. Monetization Methods on Dacast Dacast offers three different video monetization methods: AVOD, […]

How to Live Stream On Facebook with Dacast

  Many broadcasters choose to live stream over Facebook with Dacast in order to maximize their viewership. To do so, you have three options: use a social share code, use multi-destination streaming, or use Switchboard Live. Option 1: Dacast Multi-Destination Feature Simulcast enables you to stream on multiple platforms simultaneously. This guide will show you […]

Configure Video Preferences in the Dacast Account Setup

  One of Dacast’s strong points is that we offer a wide variety of preference customization. This quality is valuable because it gives you access to the broadcasting experience that best suits your unique needs. This post will guide you through setting up your Dacast video preferences for live streaming and VOD hosting. To get […]

What are The Best Video File Formats Supported?

  The best video format for broadcasting on Dacast is MP4 with a video codec of H.264 and an audio codec of AAC-LC. This ensures great delivery over the widest range of devices. However, other formats can be uploaded and then encoded to become compatible. The following are formats that are supported but need to […]