| Video Editing Tools |
Editing tools allow users to edit video content through the web. Users can edit things like length of video, add text captions, rearrange scenes, etc. |
| User Uploaded Videos |
Allows users to upload and promote videos that they create |
| Personal Video Player |
A video player (typically embedded in the browser) that allows users to watch video content |
| Favorites |
Favorites allow users to save their favorite videos and watch them at any time without having to search for them. |
| Video Tags |
Video tags are words that identify a video and allow users to search for video content using these words. The video owner typically "tags" the video he uploads. |
| User Groups |
Allow users to create a group which is a # of users that share comment interest or discuss a particular topic. Groups can be invitation only or open to anyone who wants to join. |
| Video Ratings |
Video ratings are quantitative values given by users that tell how good or bad a video is or whether or not the video is appropriate for children. |
| Mail In Submission |
Allows users to mail in their video content to a website for upload. Users typically upload their video through the web browser but some sites allow users who don't have digital files to upload through the browser the ability to mail in their video content. |
| Vlogging |
Vlogging (video blogging) allow users to post video diaries in blog format and allow other users to comment on their video content. |
| eCommerce / Retail |
Allow users to buy video content or other add on related to video media including video players, plugins, etc. |
| User Contests |
Allow users to participate in contests using their uploaded content for a chance to win exposure or other prizes including cash, merchandise, gift cards, etc. |
| Search Capability |
Allow users to type in keywords or phrases and search for specific video content |
| Advanced Search |
Allow users to not only type in keywords and phrases for searching video content, but also allow them to narrow down selections based on categories, geography, tags, and other forms of categorization |
| Search by Category |
Allows users to search for video content based on content categories (e.g. automotive, sports, children's videos, etc.) |
| User Submitted Video Ratings |
Video ratings are quantitative values given by users that tell how good or bad a video is or whether or not the video is appropriate for children. |
| User Comments |
Allow users to post comments on a video that was uploaded |
| Continuous Playback |
Continuous playback is the automatic start of additional videos after watching a video. Users are shown these additional videos without doing any additional work. |
| Screenshot Preview |
Allows the user to see a still, static picture of the video before they watch it. This simply gives the user an idea of video quality (a sneak peak) and content without watching the video. |
| Video Time |
Shows the total time of a specific video in minutes and seconds before and during playback. |
| RSS Feeds |
RSS feeds allow users to subscribe to a specific user or company RSS feed and get updates every time there is new video content uploaded. |
| Create Video Playlist |
Allows users to create and manage lists of their favorite videos and have the videos play in order for themselves or other users who like the playlist. Playlists are another form of bookmarking a users favorite video content. |
| Video Creation Tools/Resources |
Video creation tools allow users to capture video content, edit it, and convert it to the proper file format for uploading to a video sharing network. These tools are provided through the web browser and sometimes through downloadable software applications. |
| Video Description |
A description of the video usually provided by the video owner or person who uploads the video. |
| Designate Video as Public |
Allows video content owners to designate a video as public which makes it available to anyone who wants to see it |
| Designate Video as Private |
Allows video content owners to designate a video as private which makes it available to only those users that the owner wants to see the video. |
| Max Video File Size |
The maximum size (in megabytes) that a video can be in order to be uploaded to a video sharing site. |
| File formats accepted |
Before uploading video content to a video sharing site, the video needs to be under a specific file size and in a specific file format. Typical file formats for uploads including .AVI, .MOV, MPG4, .FLV. |
| Content Policy/Guidelines |
This is more of a rule book for users who upload content and gives them the guidelines for what is defined as appropriate and legal before uploading video content. |
| Video Tags |
Video tags are words that identify a video and allow users to search for video content using these words. The video owner typically "tags" the video he uploads. |
| Viewer Warnings |
These warnings alert users that video content may be appropriate for a specific audience, specifically adult content. In the case of adult content, the user is warned that they must be over 18 in order to watch the selected content. |
| Animation Category |
Content category whereby videos only related to the topic are listed and users that have similar interest communicate and discuss any and everything about the topic |
| Autos Category |
Content category whereby videos only related to the topic are listed and users that have similar interest communicate and discuss any and everything about the topic |
| Business Category |
Content category whereby videos only related to the topic are listed and users that have similar interest communicate and discuss any and everything about the topic |
| Closed Captions Category |
Content category whereby videos only related to the topic are listed and users that have similar interest communicate and discuss any and everything about the topic |
| Comedy Category |
Content category whereby videos only related to the topic are listed and users that have similar interest communicate and discuss any and everything about the topic |
| Commercials Category |
Content category whereby videos only related to the topic are listed and users that have similar interest communicate and discuss any and everything about the topic |
| Dance Category |
Content category whereby videos only related to the topic are listed and users that have similar interest communicate and discuss any and everything about the topic |
| Documentary Category |
Content category whereby videos only related to the topic are listed and users that have similar interest communicate and discuss any and everything about the topic |
| Drama Category |
Content category whereby videos only related to the topic are listed and users that have similar interest communicate and discuss any and everything about the topic |
| Educational Category |
Content category whereby videos only related to the topic are listed and users that have similar interest communicate and discuss any and everything about the topic |
| Family Category |
Content category whereby videos only related to the topic are listed and users that have similar interest communicate and discuss any and everything about the topic |
| Health & Fitness Category |
Content category whereby videos only related to the topic are listed and users that have similar interest communicate and discuss any and everything about the topic |
| Home Video Category |
Content category whereby videos only related to the topic are listed and users that have similar interest communicate and discuss any and everything about the topic |
| Horror Category |
Content category whereby videos only related to the topic are listed and users that have similar interest communicate and discuss any and everything about the topic |
| Movie Trailers Category |
Content category whereby videos only related to the topic are listed and users that have similar interest communicate and discuss any and everything about the topic |
| Most Popular Category |
Content category whereby videos only related to the topic are listed and users that have similar interest communicate and discuss any and everything about the topic |
| Music Category |
Content category whereby videos only related to the topic are listed and users that have similar interest communicate and discuss any and everything about the topic |
| Nature Category |
Content category whereby videos only related to the topic are listed and users that have similar interest communicate and discuss any and everything about the topic |
| New Category |
Content category whereby videos only related to the topic are listed and users that have similar interest communicate and discuss any and everything about the topic |
| News Category |
Content category whereby videos only related to the topic are listed and users that have similar interest communicate and discuss any and everything about the topic |
| Pets and Animals Category |
Content category whereby videos only related to the topic are listed and users that have similar interest communicate and discuss any and everything about the topic |
| People Category |
Content category whereby videos only related to the topic are listed and users that have similar interest communicate and discuss any and everything about the topic |
| Political Category |
Content category whereby videos only related to the topic are listed and users that have similar interest communicate and discuss any and everything about the topic |
| Religious Category |
Content category whereby videos only related to the topic are listed and users that have similar interest communicate and discuss any and everything about the topic |
| Science Fiction Category |
Content category whereby videos only related to the topic are listed and users that have similar interest communicate and discuss any and everything about the topic |
| Sexy Category |
Content category whereby videos only related to the topic are listed and users that have similar interest communicate and discuss any and everything about the topic |
| Sports Category |
Content category whereby videos only related to the topic are listed and users that have similar interest communicate and discuss any and everything about the topic |
| Travel Category |
Content category whereby videos only related to the topic are listed and users that have similar interest communicate and discuss any and everything about the topic |
| TV Shows Category |
Content category whereby videos only related to the topic are listed and users that have similar interest communicate and discuss any and everything about the topic |
| Video Games Category |
Content category whereby videos only related to the topic are listed and users that have similar interest communicate and discuss any and everything about the topic |
| Western Category |
Content category whereby videos only related to the topic are listed and users that have similar interest communicate and discuss any and everything about the topic |
| Phone Customer Support |
Allows users to call a phone number and get help on anything related that website. |
| Email Customer Support |
Allows users to email a website and get help on anything related to that website. |
| Tutorials / How-to Help |
Tutorials / How-to help gives consumers walk-throughs and detailed instruction on how to do certain things on a particular website. These tutorials/how-tos can be in the form of videos, pictures, or plain text/editorial. |
| Knowledge Base Help |
Knowledge base help is a searchable database of frequently asked questions and problems that provide users with help beyond the static FAQ pages. Knowledge base typically has |
| FAQs |
FAQs (or Frequently Asked Questions) are lists of common questions/problems and answers that users have about a particular site. FAQ's are the most common form of customer help. |
| User Forums |
User forums relative to customer support allow users to ask questions and issues about a site and let other users or company representative respond just as they would in a normal forum environment. |
| Site Advertising |
Third-party advertisements on a website in the form of banners, buttons, text links, sponsorships, and any other ad related channel. |
| Embed videos on other sites |
Allows any user to embed / post a video on any webpage by providing HTML code. Embedding a video on a different site will allow a user to play that video just as it would play on the source site (site where it was originally uploaded). |
| Ads in embedded videos |
After playing a embedded video, the video screen showing advertisements or other videos to watch which takes the user back to the site where the video was originally uploaded. |