Hosting and Delivery
Choosing a poster image that explains the video
Choose an accurate video poster that explains what viewers will see, stays clear on the page and works in the player.
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Hosting and Delivery
Hosting and Delivery
Comparing embedded video with self-hosted files
Compare hosted video embeds with direct file delivery by playback, accessibility, maintenance, loading and failure handling.
Hosting and Delivery
Providing a fallback when a video player cannot load
Keep a video page useful when playback fails with visible written answers, accurate messages and a working alternative route.
Hosting and Delivery
Receiving project files and usage permissions at handover
Check delivered video files, editable assets, captions and permitted-use records before accepting a supplier handover.
Hosting and Delivery
Reducing the page-speed impact of embedded videos
Find what an embedded video loads, defer offscreen work, prevent layout shifts and keep first play usable.
Hosting and Delivery
Video hosting and website delivery: embeds and playback
Plan video delivery for a website: choose an embed or direct file, then check the player, loading, accessibility and failure route.