The Startup Filmmaker’s Journey to Creating an Online Course. 

Follow business-owner Michael as he takes you with him on his journey to create his own course.  All the detail and tangible results, with real-time case study content.

We Narrowed Down 6 Best Vimeo Alternatives for 2025 (And 3 Free Options)

We Narrowed Down 6 Best Vimeo Alternatives for 2025 (And 3 Free Options)

Searching for the perfect Vimeo alternative? You’ve come to the right place. This article explores both free and paid Vimeo alternatives that stand out in 2024, including those that allow you to upload videos directly from your devices. We'll break down their key features—ranging from video...

Simple Is Better: Learn How To Create an eCourse in 8 Easy Steps

Simple Is Better: Learn How To Create an eCourse in 8 Easy Steps

If you’re eager to convert your unique knowledge into a profitable ecourse, this article will walk you through the process. We’ll dive straight into the nitty-gritty of ecourse creation, from honing your topic to effectively presenting and selling your knowledge. Step-by-step, learn how to create...

Not a Techie? Learn How to Embed Video in WordPress Effortlessly

Not a Techie? Learn How to Embed Video in WordPress Effortlessly

How to embed video in WordPress—simplified. WordPress has made it easy for creators of any experience level to embed video from any source in their blog posts and pages. Some sites are supported with simple URL embedding, either with the block or classic editors. Many video hosts, like Spotlightr,...

Essential Guide to the Best Private Video Hosting Platforms for Secure Sharing

Essential Guide to the Best Private Video Hosting Platforms for Secure Sharing

If you’re questioning which private video hosting platform to choose as the home for your valuable video content, look no further. This will help you make a wise decision, focusing on key aspects like: - Security features - User experience - Seamless integration with other tools Ready to learn how...

LearnWorlds vs Teachable: The Ultimate Showdown of Two Online Course Giants

LearnWorlds vs Teachable: The Ultimate Showdown of Two Online Course Giants

So, you've got something to teach the world. Awesome! But with countless platforms out there promising to turn your knowledge into a thriving online business, choosing the right one can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. LearnWorlds and Teachable are two popular options that have...

Master the Market: 111 Innovative Online Course Ideas for 2024

Master the Market: 111 Innovative Online Course Ideas for 2024

Embark on your online teaching journey with a winning course topic! This article cuts straight to the chase, offering you a curated selection of online course ideas across technology, business, creativity, and more, poised to captivate students and yield success in 2024. Unlocking Profitable...

Product Updates

Release Notes: May 2024

Release Notes: May 2024

Hello Spotlightr fam, it's time for another edition of release notes.  Our last one was at the end of 2023 and at that time we were on version 5.1.54.  It's been a little over 4 months since then, bringing us 14 more releases during that time. Included in those was a major release to v5.2.0 on...

Release Notes: December 2023

Release Notes: December 2023

Time for some updates!  Our last blog update was in July, so we are long overdue.  Since July we've updated the Spotlightr platform 15 times (about one update per week, with some weeks skipped).  We are currently on version 5.1.54. One notable update wasn't a feature, but pricing.  We are always...

Release Notes: July 2023

Release Notes: July 2023

We're midway through the summer, let's get to some updates that occurred over the last few months.  The last release notes were from mid-April, and since then we've gone through 9 platforms updates. We added an integration with Mailerlite and also revamped our Zapier...

Spotlightr Galleries

Spotlightr Galleries

What is a Gallery? In the most simple of terms, it's a single web page that hosts one or more videos.  Imagine a set-up similar to Netflix, but for learning, presenting, and discovering.  It's simple and quick to set up, but it can also give a beautiful, elegant page...

The Spotlightr Player – Design Examples

The Spotlightr Player – Design Examples

At Spotlightr we pride ourselves at being the most customizable video player available.  From the branding options to player controls and features, there isn't another hosting company that can do more. We get lots of questions from people asking how the player looks. ...