If you’ve ever looked up something on Google and saw a short video or YouTube result pop up in the results, that’s Video SEO in action Video SEO (Search Engine Optimization) is all about improving your video ranking in search results, whether it’s on Google, YouTube, or even LLMs such as ChatGPT, Gemini etc. It’s how you make sure the right people find and watch your videos. Back in the day, it was just about ranking videos on Google. Then came YouTube SEO, where optimizing titles, tags, and watch time became the key to getting views. Now, in 2025, we’ve…
What is Streaming, How It Works, and the Technology Behind It
We can all agree that streaming our favorite show or song can turn any day into a perfect escape, bringing entertainment and relaxation at the comfort of our home. Streaming has become such an integral part of our lives that it’s hard to imagine a world without it. Whether you're binge-watching a series, grooving to your favorite playlist, or simply watching a live event in real-time, streaming delivers content to us in the blink of an eye. But have you ever wondered how all of this happens? Behind every smooth playback lies an interesting web of technology, sending data packets…
Embed Video in Shopify (2025): Complete Guide
In this guide, we’ll show you how to embed video in Shopify using VdoCipher. We also cover embedding YouTube and Vimeo videos in Shopify, with a focus on VdoCipher for DRM‑secure playback, domain restriction, and watermarking so you can deliver premium content without piracy. Whether you’re adding demo videos to product pages, long‑form lessons to blog posts, or hero videos to landing pages, this walkthrough keeps steps simple and highlights the most reliable paths for modern Shopify themes. Table of Contents: Video Tutorial: Embed Video in Shopify Embed video in Shopify using VdoCipher (Recommended) Embed YouTube video in Shopify Embed…
Top 25+ Online Video-On-Demand (VOD) Platforms in Asia [2025]
Streaming movies and TV shows have become a big part of our daily lives, and Asia’s Video-on-Demand (VOD) platforms are leading the way. With millions of viewers tuning in, these platforms offer a mix of local hits, international blockbusters, and exclusive originals that keep audiences hooked. Whether it’s Bollywood dramas, K-dramas, Chinese web series, or Japanese anime, Asian streaming services have something for everyone. In this article, we’ll explore some of the biggest VOD platforms in Asia, their features, and what makes them stand out. Highlight the top VOD platforms by region (China, Southeast Asia, India, South Korea, Japan and…
Build your Self Video Analytics Dashboard: Web, HTML5 & Embedded Video Analytics Metrics
Many businesses want to track how viewers engage with their videos – from how many times a video is played to where viewers are watching from. While professional platforms like VdoCipher offer advanced analytics out-of-the-box, it’s also possible to build a basic video analytics dashboard on your own. In this guide you’ll: Collect the core metrics most teams care about (view event, device/browser/OS, geography, watch completion, basic QoE signals). Render the collected rows as JSON on the page (simple and copy-paste friendly). (Optional) Export that JSON or pipe it into Google Sheets later for charts/pivots & make your own Video Analytics…
Hotstar Tech Stack Explained – Architecture and Delivery at Scale
This article maps the Hotstar Tech Stack in detail: the end‑to‑end OTT architecture - client players (web/Android/iOS/TV) using ABR HLS/DASH with multi‑DRM; multi‑CDN delivery; an API gateway in front of Kubernetes microservices; Kafka + Flink streaming into an OLAP warehouse and feature store; plus the observability, CI/CD, cost, and security practices that keep streams stable at massive scale. You’ll learn which components matter, how they fit together, trade‑offs to watch, and a concise path to build a similar OTT platform with VdoCipher. TL;DR Clients: Web, Android, iOS/tvOS, and TV apps with ABR streaming and multi‑DRM (Widevine/FairPlay/PlayReady). Edge & Delivery: Multi‑CDN…