10 Video Hosting Sites (Other Than YouTube) | TTC | Tech-check | SEO

YouTube is not the only site available for your videos. There are plenty of other sites on the web that allow you to create podcasts, upload video and stream live events. Here are just ten of the great alternatives to YouTube.

1. Vidilife

Adding videos and photos on this free networking site is a breeze which can be done in just a few steps. These videos can be made available on the other social networking sites that you go to. If you want, you can post onto Vidilife from those other sites.

2. Dailymotion

Users can upload videos to share with the world or just family and friends. Those videos can be advertised through easy tools on the social networking sites. The best part of this site is the ability to offer and receive feedback from watchers.

3. Break

Break has plenty of funny sports videos, movie trailers and game trailers. The site even hosts original works which are extremely entertaining. You can share these videos with your friends.

4. Blip.tv

Blip TV claims that they are the next generation television network. Users create their own television stations and shows in this easy to use format. You can search by either the tag or the genre of the video.

5. Megavideo

Hundreds of videos from all of the world have been uploaded by the users. The basic version allows you to watch up to 72 minutes of continuous video. Megavideo allows you to share your content and keep the earnings garnered from advertising. The free membership is great, but the premium membership allows for unlimited videos, speed and bandwidth.

6. Metacafe

Metacafe offers movie trailers, music videos video game trailers, movie clips and sports highlights. Users cannot upload their own content, but they are responsible for determining what gets on the site. Metacafe caters to those who need a break, but only have a minute or two of free time.

7. Atom Films

Atom Films is one of the best places to go to get fan made movies on the internet. There are funny videos, television shows and a searchable blog. Both pros and amateurs can submit their content to this dynamic site. You can view and access your media from a number of sources, including your iPod and your television.

8. Zoopy

You are aware of the international flavor of this video submission site by the flags of origin which are placed next to the submitters name. You have access to the Zoopy videos on both your mobile devices and your personal computer. There is a 100MB limitation on fast and easy uploads.

9. Viddler

This site is 100% free, funded by advertisers. Your uploads can be of almost unlimited size. They can be shared through RSS, iTunes, or translated to any number of formats. A great feature is that you can post comments and tags during the videos themselves.

10. Google Video

Google Video is a video aggregator site, collecting interesting videos from around the world. You have the same advanced searching as you do with many of their other products which makes finding the perfect video easy.

From the funny to the sublime, these sites offer a wide range of videos for your enjoyment. When you’re looking for different places to put up your videos, keep these options in mind.

This post was written by James Adams, a technology analyst and product reviewer for an internet based ink cartridge specialist where he writes about design, gadgets and media on their design blog.

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