Category Archives: The video experts blog

How to Improve Live Streaming Quality in 8 Steps (2026 Update)

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By Dacast Editorial Team | Reviewed by Jon Whitehead, COO at Dacast | Updated October 2026. Knowing how to improve live streaming quality starts with one fact: nobody wants low video quality. Buffering, lagging, and low-resolution viewing can ruin the experience, especially for live video, where quality is easily distorted by a poor internet connection, […]

Best Vimeo On Demand Alternatives Before the November 2026 Shutdown

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By Dacast Editorial Team | Reviewed by Jon Whitehead, COO at Dacast | Updated October 2026 UPDATE, October 2026: Vimeo On Demand closes permanently on November 20, 2026. New uploads have been blocked since August 22 and new purchases since September 21. If you sell or rent video content through Vimeo On Demand, you need […]

What Is an H.264 Streaming Encoder? Settings, Protocols, and Best Practices

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By Dacast Editorial Team | Reviewed by Jon Whitehead, COO at Dacast | Updated October 2026. If you stream video online, chances are you’re using an H.264 streaming encoder, whether you know it or not. In 2026, H.264 remains one of the most widely supported video codecs for live and on-demand streaming. It delivers a solid […]

How to Create a Video Monetization Strategy in 5 Steps (2026)

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By Dacast Editorial Team | Reviewed by Jon Whitehead, COO at Dacast | Updated October 2026. A solid video monetization strategy presents a real opportunity for today’s broadcasters. Organizations of all sizes are using live streaming, video on demand, and OTT technologies to distribute content quickly and effectively while generating revenue at the same time. […]

How to Live Stream with Pre-Recorded Video

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By Dacast Editorial Team | Reviewed by Jon Whitehead, COO at Dacast | Updated October 2026. Pre-recorded live streaming lets you deliver the polish of produced content with the real-time feel of a live event. It works by broadcasting a video that’s been recorded and edited in advance, then scheduling it to play out at […]