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How to Choose the Right Encoding Software for Live Streaming

5 MIN TO READ Ever wonder how a video feed from a camera is converted to a live stream online? The answer is encoding software, a type of video software that can take a video source and transcode it in real-time into a format that can be streamed online. In this post, we’ll be taking a look at six different options for encoding software….

How to Live Stream Your Next Company Event

5 MIN TO READ As many companies are navigating a sudden switch to a remote workforce for the first time, a big stumbling block has been company-wide events that usually require experts or company leadership to make presentations in person. Important information can’t be delayed, and sometimes, it can’t be shared by email. So, what do you do when you can’t get everyone together?…

Ten Common Video SEO Pitfalls to Avoid

5 MIN TO READ While implementing video on your site for SEO is relatively straightforward, there are some common issues you’ll want to avoid. From technical problems, to common sense copy changes, these tips will help you improve your video SEO. 1. Skipping the Technical Side of SEO Video sitemaps, metadata, and structured data are essential for search engines to locate and index your…

Behind the Scenes of Our First Live Stream

6 MIN TO READ Live video is an incredibly powerful way to drive viewer engagement when done correctly. Forget stale straight-to-camera presentations. Today, we’ll show you how to take your live stream to the next level by mixing in multiple presenters, slides, and video inputs.  Using our first live stream demo as an example, we’ll cover the camera gear, software, and creative elements you…

Why How-To Video Content is SEO Gold

8 MIN TO READ Sometimes, it seems like there’s more SEO advice on the internet than cute cat videos. Some of the advice is very high quality, while some is conflicting, and still more is just wrong. Today, we’re cutting through the noise to look at a proven, evergreen method for driving organic traffic to your site that you can easily replicate for your…

How to Pull Off a Multi-Source Live Stream

6 MIN TO READ Have you ever seen a live stream where there are multiple people, slides, images, or cameras? Then thought to yourself, how are they possibly doing all of that? Well, in this episode of our How To Video: Live Streaming series, we will be going over how to successfully execute a multi-source live stream. In this post we’ll cover the benefits…

An Inside Look at Our New Live Streaming Platform Features

5 MIN TO READ We just released live streaming on our platform, and today, we’re sharing an expert-led tour of these exciting new product features. Live streaming is a powerful way to reach an audience, right now. With the SproutVideo platform, you can leverage our video marketing and privacy tools to gain precise control over how your live stream is accessed and viewed by…

Six Simple Steps to Live Streaming for Business

8 MIN TO READ Live video is widely available for consumers as part of most major social media platforms, including Instagram Live, YouTube Live, Facebook Live, Twitch, and others. However, these public options have significant drawbacks for businesses, especially if the content you want to broadcast is intended just for employees or a select audience. The good news is that SproutVideo just added support…