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r3484210 r3488600 9 9 License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/agpl.txt 10 10 11 Video player and unlimited video hosting built to work for WordPress users11 Lightweight HTML5 video player and video hosting with CDN built for WordPress 12 12 13 13 == Description == 14 14 15 **SmartVideo** replaces YouTube and Vimeo embeds on your WordPress site with a clean, ad-freeplayer served from a global CDN. No "Recommended Videos" pulling visitors away. No YouTube branding competing with yours. Just your content, loading fast.15 **SmartVideo** is a YouTube alternative that replaces YouTube and Vimeo embeds on your WordPress site with a clean, ad-free video player served from a global CDN. No "Recommended Videos" pulling visitors away. No YouTube branding competing with yours. Just your content, loading fast. 16 16 17 17 ### ⚡ Why SmartVideo? 18 18 19 * The SmartVideo player is ~50KB vs YouTube's ~400KB of JavaScript— pages load faster and PageSpeed scores improve20 * Unlimited video hosting with global CDN delivery19 * The SmartVideo player loads only on pages with video, unlike YouTube embeds which add weight to every page — pages load faster and PageSpeed scores improve 20 * Video hosting with global CDN delivery 21 21 * Auto-converts existing YouTube and Vimeo embeds with zero manual work 22 22 * Only loads its player on pages that actually have video — no player script on the rest of your site … … 25 25 26 26 **Speed & Performance First** 27 * Lightweight player loads significantly faster than standard YouTube/Vimeo embeds27 * Lightweight video player loads significantly faster than standard YouTube/Vimeo embeds 28 28 * Improve Core Web Vitals and page speed performance 29 29 * Global CDN delivers video from the nearest edge server 30 * Lazy load video with preload control — defer video loading until needed 30 31 * Optimized for mobile, desktop, and tablet viewing 31 32 … … 55 56 ### 🎯 Key Features 56 57 57 * 📹 **Video Hosting**: Unlimited bandwidth, encoding, and viewsincluded58 * ⚙️ **Playback Customization**: Autoplay, loop, mute, hide controls, play inline, preload control 58 * 📹 **Video Hosting**: Generous bandwidth, automatic encoding, and CDN delivery included 59 * ⚙️ **Playback Customization**: Autoplay, loop, mute, hide controls, play inline, preload control, video speed control 59 60 * 🎨 **Visual Enhancement**: Add poster images and custom branding 60 61 * 🧩 **Page Builder Support**: Native widgets for Gutenberg, Elementor, Beaver Builder, Bricks, and Divi 5 … … 62 63 * 🔒 **Per-Page Control**: Disable SmartVideo on individual pages or posts 63 64 * 💰 **Monetization Ready**: VAST ad support for revenue generation 64 * 📁 **Format Support**: MP4, HLS (M3U8), MPEG-DASH, WEBM, VP8/9, MP3, AAC, OPUS65 * 📊 ** SEO Friendly**: JSON-LD VideoObjectschema auto-generated for pages with SmartVideo65 * 📁 **Format Support**: MP4, HLS adaptive bitrate streaming (M3U8), MPEG-DASH, WEBM, VP8/9, MP3, AAC, OPUS 66 * 📊 **Video Schema & SEO**: JSON-LD VideoObject video schema auto-generated for pages with SmartVideo 66 67 * 🛠️ **Developer Friendly**: Filters, shortcodes, and extensive customization options 67 68 68 69 ### 🔧 Behind the Scenes: How SmartVideo Works 69 70 70 SmartVideo handles the complex videooptimization automatically:71 SmartVideo handles video streaming and optimization automatically: 71 72 72 73 * 🤖 **Automatic Encoding**: Uploads are optimized for web delivery 73 74 * 🌍 **Global CDN**: Routes video from the nearest edge server for fast playback 74 75 * 📱 **Responsive Rendering**: Adapts to any device or screen size 75 * ♾️ **Unlimited Everything**: Unlimited bandwidth, unlimited encoding, unlimited storage76 * 📦 **Generous Limits**: Bandwidth, encoding, and storage included with every plan 76 77 77 78 Whether you're showcasing product demos, educational content, sales videos, or background visuals, SmartVideo loads fast, looks professional, and keeps visitors on your site. … … 84 85 2. 🔗 **Connect** your free Swarmify account (14-day trial included) 85 86 3. 👀 **Watch** your existing embeds automatically convert to the clean SmartVideo player 86 4. 📈 **Upgrade** when you're ready for unlimitedhosting and advanced features87 4. 📈 **Upgrade** when you're ready for more hosting and advanced features 87 88 88 89 SmartVideo requires a Swarmify account. Visit [swarmify.com/pricing](https://swarmify.com/pricing/) for current plans. The WordPress plugin itself is free and open source (AGPL-3.0). … … 99 100 = How does SmartVideo speed up videos on my WordPress site? = 100 101 101 SmartVideo replaces heavy YouTube/Vimeo embeds ( ~400KB+ of JavaScript) with a lightweight ~50KB player served from a global CDN. Pages load faster,PageSpeed scores improve, and videos start playing sooner. The plugin also uses conditional loading — the player script only loads on pages that actually have video.102 SmartVideo replaces heavy YouTube/Vimeo embeds (hundreds of KB of JavaScript) with a lightweight player served from a global CDN. Pages load faster, Core Web Vitals and PageSpeed scores improve, and videos start playing sooner. The plugin also uses conditional loading — the player script only loads on pages that actually have video. 102 103 103 104 = Which page builders does SmartVideo support? = … … 127 128 = Who is SmartVideo for? = 128 129 129 SmartVideo is built for site owners who want fast, professional video without the complexity of managing encoding, CDNs, and player configuration. It's especially useful if you want to remove YouTube/Vimeo branding and keepvisitors on your site.130 SmartVideo is built for site owners who want fast, professional video without the complexity of managing encoding, CDNs, and player configuration. Whether you're hosting self-hosted video files or replacing YouTube/Vimeo embeds, SmartVideo handles delivery and keeps visitors on your site. 130 131 131 132 = Who is SmartVideo not for? = … … 133 134 SmartVideo requires a paid account for ongoing use (14-day free trial to start). If you need a completely free solution and are willing to accept third-party branding and related video recommendations, YouTube or Vimeo embeds may be a better fit. 134 135 135 = Why choose SmartVideo over Vimeo? =136 137 Vimeo places its branding, overlays, and recommendations in your video experience, which can distract viewers and redirect traffic away from your site. SmartVideo removes those elements and gives you full control of the player appearance and your brand.136 = Why choose SmartVideo as a Vimeo alternative? = 137 138 Vimeo places its branding, overlays, and recommendations in your video experience, which can distract viewers and redirect traffic away from your site. As a Vimeo alternative, SmartVideo removes those elements and gives you full control of the player appearance and your brand. 138 139 139 140 = Can I use SmartVideo for live video? = … … 152 153 4. Bricks Builder element — Video source, poster, dimensions, and playback controls 153 154 5. Divi 5 Visual Builder — SmartVideo module with playback options 154 6. Frontend player — Clean, ad-free videoplayer as your visitors see it155 6. Frontend player — Embed video without ads: clean, ad-free player as your visitors see it 155 156 156 157 == Changelog ==
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