So, Vidme is shutting down, and we’re unlikely to see a viable YouTube alternative anytime soon. People who depend on monetizing videos were rooting for the little YouTube competitor to create a healthy video-streaming platform market with conditions that would allow creators to make a more money and be fairly treated:
- People would have platform options beyond YouTube
- YouTube would be enticed to work a little harder on giving creators better monetization options and conditions
The majority of Vidme creators were either YouTubers who were looking to syndicate their content and diversify their audiences, or ex-Youtubers who became aware of the major downfalls of YouTube when it comes to making a living on there.
- So where does Vidme’s shut-down leave them now?
- What options do Vidme and YouTube creators and lovers have post-Vidme?
- Why your own website (on your own domain) based on a modern VOD platform is a good option to move on?
The fact of the matter is that platforms like YouTube and Vidme are primarily video-sharing platforms with the side benefit of maybe making some money. And YouTube’s monetization conditions will not get any better either because it has no reason to: YouTube tightens the rules - so you need to sell your videos.
And if you’re looking to create such business selling your videos online, it’s time to venture into self-hosted independent video streaming options. Use YouTube as a marketing platform, where you generate leads to your video streaming website.
Check the full article for more info on these video monetization models - What’s next for Vidme creators? Video-sharing platforms will never be the place to run a stable video business