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 25 YouTube Channel Ideas Without Showing Your Face
Let’s face it: being on camera isn’t for everyone. Maybe you're not comfortable in the spotlight. Maybe your apartment's a mess. Or maybe you just prefer letting your work speak for itself. Whatever the reason, you're not alone—and you don't have to show your face to be a successful creator....
6 Effective Teaching Styles Explained—And How to Use Them
There’s no single right way to teach. What works for one group of students might fall flat with another. That’s why learning about different teaching styles—and knowing when to use them—is so important. If you’re a new teacher or looking to refresh your classroom approach, understanding these...
How to Do a Voice Over on Google Slides: A Step-by-Step Guide
Adding your voice to a presentation can completely change the experience for your audience. Instead of simply reading through slides, they’re guided by a human voice—your voice—making the information feel more personal, engaging, and easier to follow. Whether you're explaining how something works,...
100+ Best Cooking Channel Name Ideas to Inspire Your Next Culinary Brand
Naming your cooking channel is a branding decision that can shape how people remember, find, and share your content. The digital cooking world is crowded, which can feel discouraging at times, but with a catchy, memorable name, your channel can rise above the noise. Think of your name like...
Top Tips: “I Want to Teach Online and Earn Money”
Online teaching gives you the flexibility to work from anywhere while reaching a global audience. If you have expertise in a subject, you can turn your knowledge into a sustainable income by creating and delivering courses online. This guide covers everything you need to get started—from selecting...
Top 8 Online Education Marketing Strategies to Boost Your Course Enrollment
Creating a high-quality online course is just the beginning—getting students to enroll is where the real challenge begins. With an increasing number of courses available online, standing out requires a strategic approach to marketing. Effective course marketing starts with identifying your ideal...
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. ...