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.

Preventing Video Piracy: A Comprehensive Guide

Preventing Video Piracy: A Comprehensive Guide

Video piracy costs content creators and the entertainment industry billions each year. As streaming services continue to grow, so does the scale of unauthorized content distribution. For creators, independent filmmakers, and major studios alike, piracy results in lost revenue and undermines the...

Top Strategies to Launch Your Successful eLearning Business

Top Strategies to Launch Your Successful eLearning Business

Want to start an eLearning business? You’re in the right place. This guide offers actionable strategies to help you succeed, covering essential topics like business models, identifying your target audience, content creation, platform selection, and marketing approaches. Building an eLearning...

The Clear-Cut Advantages and Disadvantages of Online Learning

The Clear-Cut Advantages and Disadvantages of Online Learning

Thinking about trying out online learning? Whether you're considering a shift from traditional classrooms or just curious about what all the fuss is about, understanding both the perks and pitfalls of online learning is crucial. Let's explore how it offers flexibility, cost-effectiveness, and...

How to Make Videos Load Faster on Your Website: Practical Tips for 2025

How to Make Videos Load Faster on Your Website: Practical Tips for 2025

Nothing tests a visitor’s patience quite like a slow-loading video. Whether it’s a product demo, an educational tutorial, or a marketing campaign, speed matters. Slow video load times not only frustrate users but also drive them away—potentially impacting your site's engagement and search...

30 Best Business Ideas for Women at Home

30 Best Business Ideas for Women at Home

If you're looking for business ideas you can start from home, this guide offers a range of profitable and practical options. You’ll find opportunities to launch online ventures, explore creative pursuits, or offer in-demand services—all from the comfort of your living room. From dropshipping and...

Camtasia vs. Snagit: Which is Better for Video Course Creators?

Camtasia vs. Snagit: Which is Better for Video Course Creators?

Selecting the right software for screen recording or video editing can influence the quality and efficiency of your projects. TechSmith offers two popular options in this space: Camtasia and Snagit. While both are industry-leading tools, they serve distinct purposes.  Camtasia is celebrated for...

Product Updates

Release Notes: November 2021

Release Notes: November 2021

New plans are coming! Here on this page is the first time we are announcing this.  In a few weeks we are going to be releasing brand new plans for Spotlightr.  Just in time for Christmas cheer! In the fall of 2020 we started offering only one plan, the Polaris plan, to start our "new" company with...

Release Notes: September 2021

Release Notes: September 2021

In August and September we wanted to make sure we got out a few big features that were planned for the the third quarter and we were able to deliver. Those new features included big updates with the introduction of My Themes as well as Team Accounts. My Themes was a result of our desire to make it...

Release Notes: October 2019

Release Notes: October 2019

In the second half of 2019 our focus is on improving the performance of the player itself. We are working on developing a lightweight version of Spotlightr which will leverage several years of lessons learned in optimizing the performance and delivering video content....

Release Notes: June 2019

Release Notes: June 2019

With the first half of 2019 coming to a close we wanted to identify some of the more comprehensive enhancements to the platform.  That doesn't mean we ignored some of the smaller ones, as these in specific use-cases sometimes carry tremendous value with them. New Play...

Publishing with Embedly

Publishing with Embedly

We're very pleased to announce that Spotlightr oEmbeds are now supported on Embedly, the most utilized provider of third party embeds on content publisher platforms. This means that you will now be able to paste the Spotlightr share link on sites like Medium, Reddit,...