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Hosting Videos Online: Service Comparison

Choosing a host for your online videos is a complex and confusing decision to make. In this quick course Caleb will help you figure out which host to use, the pro's and con's of going with a free versus paid one, what to consider when you want your videos to be private or behind a paywall, and why video analytics and SEO should factor heavily into your decision.

Accepting Payments Online: Service Comparison

There are lots of ways to accept payments online, and it can be confusing trying to choose the best way for your situation. In this special comparison series, you'll learn about several popular payment processing services and how to choose the best for your business.

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