Making money from online content, or "content monetization," has become a key way for websites and social media users to earn income. It started with what we call user-generated content, where regular people began sharing their own videos, posts, and pictures on platforms like YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok. Over time, these platforms have changed a lot, making it easier for anyone to turn their hobbies into careers by creating content that others want to watch or read. These platforms offer various ways for creators to make money, like showing ads, offering subscriptions, or getting direct payments from fans. This has…
Apple FairPlay DRM: Video Protection on iOS & Safari in 2025
Fairplay DRM is the trusted studio-approved DRM for secure playback in the Apple IOS app, IOS Safari, Mac Safari. In this post, we present a complete guide for implementing Apple FairPlay DRM. FairPlay DRM protects videos from download and also stops screen capture of videos. The second half of the article explains the technology behind Fairplay DRM. The content owner/distributor has to obtain the required license from Apple to use this. As your streaming partner, we provide the encryption and licensing service to use your FairPlay keys. The complete integration setup is handled directly by VdoCipher, you only need to…
Video Streaming Stats 2025: Trends Across VOD, OTT, and More
The streaming world is exploding, and it's not just about binge-watching your favorite series anymore. From Video on Demand (VOD) platforms to the creative frenzy of social media streaming and the growing universe of E-Learning sites, we're in the golden age of online content. It's a dynamic playground where popular platforms like Netflix, Disney+, and HBO Max compete for your screen time, while social media giants like YouTube, Facebook Live, and Twitch keep us endlessly entertained. Meanwhile, E-Learning pioneers like Coursera, Udemy, and Khan Academy are schooling millions with their engaging video lessons. For viewers, it's all about finding the…
History of YouTube – How it All Began & Its Rise
YouTube is undoubtedly the biggest video platform out there. There are about 2.1 billion YouTube users worldwide, out of 5 billion people who access the internet. So, in short, it's a pretty big deal. For most of us, it's our daily source of entertainment, and for some their source of income. It has truly become a big part of our life, recent years has seen a rise in the number of millionaires only due to the platform. So, stay tuned for this brief history of YouTube. In this article, I'll explore how it all began for YouTube and how it…
DRM Vendors & Providers to evade Implementation Challenges (2025)
It's important to examine digital rights management before delving into how it's provided to you as a customer. Digital Rights Management, or DRM, is a technology that restricts the usage of digital content, usually through encryption. DRM systems intend to protect content creators by ensuring that authorized users see their content or use it correctly. Digital rights management (DRM) vendors sell software that allows you to restrict how your customers can use protected digital content. Without it, unauthorized users might steal your digital content, leaving you with no money earned and pirated content. DRM vendors help prevent piracy by developing…
12 Best Private Video Hosting Services [2025]
Lately, there’s been a surge in the number of OTT and e-learning platforms available. With the rise in video platforms, the piracy associated with it has also skyrocketed. Businesses are now moving on to private video hosting services that make sure that their content is safe. After all, why would you want all your hard effort to be just shared for free? There are various free video hosting platforms such as YouTube and Vimeo. They’re perfect if you want to share your content publicly. But if you want to host private content behind a paywall or for just internal circulation…