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 2026 (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 2026, including those that allow you to upload videos directly from your devices. We'll break down their key features—ranging from video...
How to Create Video Content With Your Phone (For Under $100)
When it comes to creating video content for your business, most people think it requires a lot of equipment and a huge financial investment. That couldn’t be further from the truth. Today, anyone with $100 and a smartphone in their pocket can create outstanding video content. Knowing how to...
Private Video Sharing Solutions for 2026
Private video sharing is more important than ever in 2026. Whether you're a business, educator, or content creator, keeping your videos secure while reaching a specific audience is crucial. This guide will walk you through the best platforms for sharing videos privately and why they matter. From...
Researching Lighting for iPhone videos? We Got You.
Lighting for iPhone Video: Simple Ways to Instantly Improve Your Footage Whatever reasons you may have for choosing to shoot your course videos on an iPhone, you won’t get the quality you’re looking for with your footage if you don’t take time to consider how to light it. Your iPhone camera is a...
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...
How to Create a Successful Online Course Step-By-Step
Think about the last time you learned something new online. Maybe it was a quick YouTube tutorial or a full course that took you step by step through a new skill. The difference between something you click away from and something that keeps you hooked comes down to clarity, structure, and a sense...
Product Updates
Spotlightr Audio Player
Did you know we do audio too? Upload your podcasts, music presentations, or audio lessons! We currently support both .wav and .mp3 files and have an option to enable an audio player instead of using a video player. When you upload your audio file and use the default embed code the player looks...
Release Notes: Jan 2023
Happy New Year! 2023 is going to be fun. Spotlightr 5 is humming. Since our last update we've been continued to tighten everything up. Feedback from our customers has been incredibly helpful. With your help, we've moved a couple of things around and added a bunch of improvements making S5 even...
Release Notes: May 2022
There are times when SaaS companies go through lots of changes, updates and improvements but practically none of them can really be noticed by customers. That's the case with the last few months for us at Spotlightr. We've been hard at work with the new Wordpress...
Release Notes: March 2022
Wooooosh! This first quarter of 2022 flew by! What happened? Well, the launch of our new plans was pretty successful. Tons of teachers and course creators just starting out have taken advantage of our Spark plan. It's perfect for new websites and/or small courses...
How to Make Videos Searchable For Your Students
Searchable video? Huh? Yup. You can make your videos searchable. First things first, let's just touch on a few concepts to fully understand this. What does it mean to make your videos searchable. Content within videos is invisible to search engines. Yes you can...