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7 Benefits of Professional Video Hosting [Infographic]

7 Benefits of Professional Video Hosting

While social media may be adequate for individuals looking to build a following and share posts with friends and followers, it falls short for business customers. Social media platforms are not very professional, they are frequently blocked by companies and organisations, and they provide limited benefits in terms of customer experience. If you're a business or other large organisation you need to look at investing in a professional video hosting solution. We've put together a list of 7 reasons why.


Related Article: Introduction to Professional Video Hosting


  1. You can create the right first impression: When you’re looking to impress customers, you want to dazzle them from the outset. Take advantage of features and tools that are designed for professional use and give the right impression.
  2. You get access to expert customer support: You want to get the best out of your video content, and enlisting the help of a professional service gives you access to streaming experts who can help optimise your campaigns and live broadcasts.
  3. A reliable service that grows with you: A professional streaming platform is able to grow as your needs develop, offering increased reliability & security, this not only enhances your reputation but ensure your content is secure, safe & always available.
  4. Put your brand front and centre: When you stream across social media, you're sharing the limelight with that platform. With a professional service, you can ensure your content is the only thing your audience is focussed on, without distraction.
  5. Deliver a clean customer experience: You've invested in amazing video content - you don’t want them to lose credibility or fall flat due to distracting pop-ups or random adverts that disrupt the message and damage the viewing experience.
  6. Maintain control over your message: By using a professional streaming service, you're retaining control over your content, opting to stream live or to upload videos for on-demand users when and where you like, deciding who can view them.
  7. Get the results you want from your content: When you use a professional video hosting service, you can focus on your unique business objectives and targets. Free hosting options are often geared to keeping viewers on that website to serve more ads.

If you'd like to know more about professional video hosting and what it can offer your business, just get in touch - our team of streaming experts are always on hand to offer the best advice.

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