When To Use A Free Host Vs. A Professional Solution

1. When quality isn't important.

The thing about free video services is that a lot of other people use them. This means that storage space is a huge concern. Because of this concern, the compression ratio has to be high to cause the video file size to be as small as possible. This results in a lower quality, grainy, jerky video.

2. When image isn't important.

Let's face it. The Internet is chock-a-block full of stupid, irrelevant, time-wasting videos. Do you really want your business image associated with that?

3. When you're not selling something.

Nothing screams "scam" like someone trying to sell an information product on how to get rich online while they're using a free video hosting service. Last time I bought something of value, the entire process was on the highest of professionalism. The same holds true for you.

4. When you're just trying to drive traffic.

By all means, if you've got a decent product, and just want to tell the world about it (remember, telling isn't selling!), then use as many free video services as you can!

5. When the video has nothing to do with your business.

Did you catch a big fish last time you went out on the water? Did you enjoy your skiing vacation? GREAT. Use a free video host and share those videos with your family and friends. (Unless you wisely made those occasions into a business event, and promoted yourself or your product in the video)

6. When you're prospecting for new customers.

Like #4, if you're out looking for new business and customers, a great way to do that is to use a free video host. Do not sell in the video, but instead use clever product placement. Remember to name drop and self promote a little in there.

7. When you don't know any better.

These days, online video is a competitive market. The free services exist to gather up as many usernames and email addressess as possible in hopes to sell themselves to a larger entity (who then hopes to monitize that group). After reading this list, you should be somewhat more aware of when, and when not, to use a free video host.

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