← 10 Web Commandments Before Choosing a Video Host

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By Marcia Wade Talbert | Published December 3, 2010 | Full size is 490 × 320 pixels

Make sure it has an uncomplicated user interface. You also want a provider that has a clean and easy to control content management system. “A lot of providers offer a 30-day free trial and allow you to kick the tires,” says Drey, who started VidCompare in September 2009 to help businesses understand the differences between the host offerings on different platforms. “I encourage people to do that because… you will be spending a lot of time in that CMS [Content Management System]. You want it to feel comfortable to you.” You don’t want to be confused about where your video goes when you upload it, or how to interpret the stats. For a clean user interface that's easy to understand try Vzaar and Wistia.

Make sure it has an uncomplicated user interface. You also want a provider that has…