Video Broadcast Sites

Video Host Sites

Video Sharing Sites

The definition of "video sharing site" changes as the months go by. Right now a video sharing site is a web site where you upload your video assets, usually free to upload and park online, some video sharing sites are charging to broadcast your video now. Viewer traffic varies greatly between sites. As of 2008 there are over 300 video sharing sites. If you are uploading videos to any of these sites read about the case studies to learn about best practices. Remember most and eventually all the free services in this technology segment will place ads on your video. That is their video monetization model.

This segment is changing fast for two reasons. First hard drive (hosting) space to store big video files is getting cheaper and second you can now add video community sharing to your own website. This means thousands of web sites in the future will have the video sharing feature of upload and sharing videos for its members. What seems unique now will be common in the near future.

Below is a growing list of video sharing sites. If you don't want to work with all 40 plus sites listed. Then pick out just the sites with the larger text. Include these sites in your publicity release video campaigns. Remember don't upload valuable videos you don't want people to get for free. Read the terms of use agreement if you are in doubt. You can expect that you are giving up ownership of the video content when you upload to these site. The best way to get video marketing success is to produce a volume of video content and release them consistently over time. To expand your imagination and get some ideas for video applications and content see Web Video Best Uses on this site. The banner ad you see below is a great product for uploading your video to multiple sites at one time.

http://www.uncutvideo.aol.com

http://www.blinkx.tv Great outlet for content creators. Excellent source for video feed on your websites.

http://www.blip.tv Picky about content. Upload entertainment only to this site. They will cancel your account.

http://sclipo.com/ Broadcast your skills video sharing site.

http://www.bofunk.com/

http://www.bolt.com/

http://www.brightcove.com Excellent video sharing site.

http://www.buzznet.com/

http://www.dailymotion.com Excellent video sharing site.

http://www.dave.tv/

http://www.del.icio.us Leading original social bookmarking site.

http://divx.com 

http://www.dropshots.com/