If you are interested in becoming a video creator, then you need to find a platform that’s right for you. Not all platforms are the same, some are better for certain types of content. Gaming, for example, is something that’s best streamed on Twitch. Documentaries on the other hand are better on YouTube.
Becoming a video creator can be a fantastic way of making money. After all, most people use video platforms to watch shows now, instead of watching network television.
This post will tell you how you can choose a video hosting platform that’s right for you and your content.
Registering Account
If you want to create and host your own videos, then you’re probably going to need a particular type of account. Most video hosting platforms do not allow people to upload more than a fixed number of videos each month on free accounts. It can be expensive to register an account that lets you upload an unlimited number of videos. However, you can reduce these costs when you use a coupon, which shouldn’t be hard to find.
There are literally thousands of sites offering coupons on the internet. When registering an account, make sure that you take some time to figure out how many videos you are going to be able to upload each week (or month). You need to be free to upload as many videos as you want.
Active Users
When choosing a platform, you need to choose one that has a large number of active users. It makes no sense to sign up for a platform that isn’t active. If there aren’t a lot of active users on the platform you’ve chosen, then there will be nobody to watch your videos. You need a platform that has millions of users if you want to make a success out of yourself as a video creator. Finding such a platform shouldn’t be difficult. The main ones are YouTube, Vimeo, and Twitch. There are also other platforms like Rumble, though they are nowhere near as popular as the ones just mentioned.
Specific Content
If you are planning on uploading a niche type of content, then find a platform that specialises in that. As mentioned in this post’s introduction, Twitch is a good platform for video gaming. When searching for a platform that’s right for you, make sure that you visit various different platforms and check out the content that’s on offer there. Doing this will help you to find the platform that’s best for your content. If you are struggling, then find a forum that’s dedicated to your niche and ask the users there if they have any platform suggestions.
Age Restrictions
If you are planning on uploading adult content (or content that’s not suitable for teenagers) then make sure that you find a platform with age restrictions. While you cannot really get in trouble uploading adult videos without implementing age controls, it’s not a good habit to get into. The major streaming platforms all allow you to age-restrict your content. Be sure to read the age restriction guidelines before uploading videos, even if you think they do not need to be restricted. The criteria for age-controlled videos are very strict. Even the tamest of videos can sometimes need to be restricted.
Streaming Option
Do you want to live stream? Not all video platforms allow you to stream content, only very specific ones do. There are only certain types of content that actually need to be streamed, like video games. If you are uploading nature documentaries then you don’t really need to live stream them. Trying to could just be a waste of time. Streaming can be a good way of getting tips and donations from fans though, so if you are creating a type of content that’s often live-streamed, then give it a go.
User Interest
Finally, make sure that on the platform you are using, your type of content is popular. As mentioned previously, you can find out whether or not your niche is appreciated on a platform by going onto it and typing in keywords relevant to it. Then, if you see videos pop up with lots of views, you can go ahead and register. Make sure that you conduct research and learn how to beat your chosen platform’s algorithm. If you do not know how to beat its algorithm, then your videos won’t come up in anybody’s suggested content.
Making videos can be a good way of achieving fame and fortune. However, before you can start making them, you need to find a platform that’s right for you and for your content. You can use this post’s guidance to do that.
