Comments on: The Definitive Guide to Choosing Between Vimeo and YouTube https://daredreamer.com/the-definitive-guide-to-choosing-between-vimeo-and-youtube/ The Sites & Sounds of Creative Expression Mon, 09 Sep 2013 12:01:34 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.1 By: Three Myths About Video SEO You Need to Know – Part 1 of 3 | Dare Dreamer Magazine https://daredreamer.com/the-definitive-guide-to-choosing-between-vimeo-and-youtube/#comment-3719 Mon, 09 Sep 2013 12:01:34 +0000 http://bladeronner.com/?p=2775#comment-3719 […] the most appropriate player (usually Vimeo or YouTube) on your site. I talk about this in my “Definitive Guide to Choosing Between Vimeo and YouTube.” However, lately my eyes have been opened and I’ve come to the realization that just […]

]]> By: Vimeo or YouTube? Where Should You Post Your Videos? | FilmmakerIQ.com https://daredreamer.com/the-definitive-guide-to-choosing-between-vimeo-and-youtube/#comment-3718 Wed, 17 Jul 2013 04:54:29 +0000 http://bladeronner.com/?p=2775#comment-3718 […] I often get asked whether it makes more sense to post a video to YouTube or Vimeo. As far as I’… […]

]]> By: Nathan Lee Bush https://daredreamer.com/the-definitive-guide-to-choosing-between-vimeo-and-youtube/#comment-3717 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 18:00:46 +0000 http://bladeronner.com/?p=2775#comment-3717 It’s true that YouTube is the catch-all repository for video of the internet, with literally everything from 5 second cellphone kitten videos to feature length films, but it’s also the second largest search engine in the world, behind Google itself. A lot of times if I’m looking for a video, I’ll just start on YouTube rather than hitting Google. Vimeo has its virtues, but if you’re looking for virality, you won’t find it there. But then, I’ve never watched a short film on YouTube.

I agree with your contention that posting to both is the best policy.

]]> By: Video Compression for the Web Part 3 – The Host | Dare Dreamer Magazine https://daredreamer.com/the-definitive-guide-to-choosing-between-vimeo-and-youtube/#comment-3716 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 13:01:26 +0000 http://bladeronner.com/?p=2775#comment-3716 […] etc.  I don’t know enough about all of them to say which is ideal. But I have written about YouTube vs. Vimeo if you want to know my opinion about which of those two to focus your […]

]]> By: Hasta La Vista Baby (Until September) « The Art & Business of Filmmaking & Photography https://daredreamer.com/the-definitive-guide-to-choosing-between-vimeo-and-youtube/#comment-3715 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 13:06:26 +0000 http://bladeronner.com/?p=2775#comment-3715 […] The definitive guide for choosing between YouTube and Vimeo […]

]]> By: Looking Outside the Box for Inspiration « The Art & Business of Filmmaking & Photography https://daredreamer.com/the-definitive-guide-to-choosing-between-vimeo-and-youtube/#comment-3714 Mon, 16 May 2011 13:55:30 +0000 http://bladeronner.com/?p=2775#comment-3714 […] I’ve already commented on which of these two video sharing sites I believe is ideal for filmmakers to use for displaying their work. In short, my vote is this: post on both, but display Vimeo videos on your site. (Yes, I know there are a whole host of other solutions, including self-hosting. I’m not getting into that debate though. YouTube and Vimeo are clearly the two most popular among my audience, so those are the two I talk about.) Vimeo’s community is unequivocally more mature than what you’ll find on YouTube. Sometimes reading through YouTube comments is like being plunged into Middle-Earth during the darkest days of the Second Age (i.e. YouTube is a haven for trolls). However, there is some filmmaking talent on YouTube that represents what I call the “New, New Hollywood.” […]

]]> By: Ron Dawson https://daredreamer.com/the-definitive-guide-to-choosing-between-vimeo-and-youtube/#comment-3713 Thu, 03 Feb 2011 21:23:19 +0000 http://bladeronner.com/?p=2775#comment-3713 In reply to TJ McDowell.

That’s actually a good point TJ I didn’t bring up. The free Vimeo service only allows 1 HD upload per week and 500mb/week. For some people that may be fine. For others, could be an issue. I held out on getting the paid service for the longest time, but finally invested in it a few weeks ago. The $59/year is worth the extra features. Anyway, sounds like you’ve really thought it out. That’s great. There’s no right or wrong in a case like this. 🙂

]]> By: TJ McDowell https://daredreamer.com/the-definitive-guide-to-choosing-between-vimeo-and-youtube/#comment-3712 Thu, 03 Feb 2011 21:13:08 +0000 http://bladeronner.com/?p=2775#comment-3712 In reply to Ron Dawson.

Ron,
I’d probably be on board with uploading to both, but I don’t have a paid account with Vimeo, so I think I’ve got an upload limit of 500 megs per week (I think that’s the limit). I just feel like I should save any uploading to Vimeo for times when I definitely need it. Do you have Vimeo’s paid service?

]]> By: Ron Dawson https://daredreamer.com/the-definitive-guide-to-choosing-between-vimeo-and-youtube/#comment-3711 Thu, 03 Feb 2011 21:10:42 +0000 http://bladeronner.com/?p=2775#comment-3711 In reply to TJ McDowell.

Hey TJ, Thanks for commenting. As I mentioned, I think it’s worthwhile to upload to BOTH. There’s no reason to only upload to one vs. the other. The issue is which one you actually embed on your website. And I contend that if you’re audience is primarily made up of professionals, it’s better to use the Vimeo player on your website. I agree YouTube is more recognizable, but Vimeo’s player is brain-dead simple to use. If even someone has never seen one, they’d know what to do.

]]> By: TJ McDowell https://daredreamer.com/the-definitive-guide-to-choosing-between-vimeo-and-youtube/#comment-3710 Thu, 03 Feb 2011 20:45:26 +0000 http://bladeronner.com/?p=2775#comment-3710 We switch it up depending on the situation. When Youtube had the 10 minute time limit, I found myself using Vimeo pretty frequently with longer videos. I’m honestly not sold out to either platform, but all things considered, I’d probably go with YouTube. Vimeo has a great community, but YouTube is more recognized by the general public.

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