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.
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
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
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
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?
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...
Best Video Hosting Sites: A Comprehensive Guide for 2025
If you’re an individual creator or a business aiming to deliver high-quality video content, choosing the right video hosting platform is crucial. Video is increasingly at the heart of online engagement, with platforms evolving to meet the growing demand for seamless content sharing and advanced...
Product Updates
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
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...
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
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. ...
Release Notes: April 2023
Happy Spring! We've spent the last few months on mostly improvements to already existing features but we did squeeze in some new stuff. Some of the new features we important, but subtle. Let's get into it. Live streaming was released to everyone on the platform. ...