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    99License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/agpl.txt
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    11 Video player and unlimited video hosting built to work for WordPress users
     11Lightweight HTML5 video player and video hosting with CDN built for WordPress
    1212
    1313== Description ==
    1414
    15 **SmartVideo** replaces YouTube and Vimeo embeds on your WordPress site with a clean, ad-free player 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.
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    1717### ⚡ Why SmartVideo?
    1818
    19 * The SmartVideo player is ~50KB vs YouTube's ~400KB of JavaScript — pages load faster and PageSpeed scores improve
    20 * Unlimited video hosting with global CDN delivery
     19* 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
    2121* Auto-converts existing YouTube and Vimeo embeds with zero manual work
    2222* Only loads its player on pages that actually have video — no player script on the rest of your site
     
    2525
    2626**Speed & Performance First**
    27 * Lightweight player loads significantly faster than standard YouTube/Vimeo embeds
     27* Lightweight video player loads significantly faster than standard YouTube/Vimeo embeds
    2828* Improve Core Web Vitals and page speed performance
    2929* Global CDN delivers video from the nearest edge server
     30* Lazy load video with preload control — defer video loading until needed
    3031* Optimized for mobile, desktop, and tablet viewing
    3132
     
    5556### 🎯 Key Features
    5657
    57 * 📹 **Video Hosting**: Unlimited bandwidth, encoding, and views included
    58 * ⚙️ **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
    5960* 🎨 **Visual Enhancement**: Add poster images and custom branding
    6061* 🧩 **Page Builder Support**: Native widgets for Gutenberg, Elementor, Beaver Builder, Bricks, and Divi 5
     
    6263* 🔒 **Per-Page Control**: Disable SmartVideo on individual pages or posts
    6364* 💰 **Monetization Ready**: VAST ad support for revenue generation
    64 * 📁 **Format Support**: MP4, HLS (M3U8), MPEG-DASH, WEBM, VP8/9, MP3, AAC, OPUS
    65 * 📊 **SEO Friendly**: JSON-LD VideoObject schema auto-generated for pages with SmartVideo
     65* 📁 **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
    6667* 🛠️ **Developer Friendly**: Filters, shortcodes, and extensive customization options
    6768
    6869### 🔧 Behind the Scenes: How SmartVideo Works
    6970
    70 SmartVideo handles the complex video optimization automatically:
     71SmartVideo handles video streaming and optimization automatically:
    7172
    7273* 🤖 **Automatic Encoding**: Uploads are optimized for web delivery
    7374* 🌍 **Global CDN**: Routes video from the nearest edge server for fast playback
    7475* 📱 **Responsive Rendering**: Adapts to any device or screen size
    75 * ♾️ **Unlimited Everything**: Unlimited bandwidth, unlimited encoding, unlimited storage
     76* 📦 **Generous Limits**: Bandwidth, encoding, and storage included with every plan
    7677
    7778Whether you're showcasing product demos, educational content, sales videos, or background visuals, SmartVideo loads fast, looks professional, and keeps visitors on your site.
     
    84852. 🔗 **Connect** your free Swarmify account (14-day trial included)
    85863. 👀 **Watch** your existing embeds automatically convert to the clean SmartVideo player
    86 4. 📈 **Upgrade** when you're ready for unlimited hosting and advanced features
     874. 📈 **Upgrade** when you're ready for more hosting and advanced features
    8788
    8889SmartVideo 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).
     
    99100= How does SmartVideo speed up videos on my WordPress site? =
    100101
    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.
     102SmartVideo 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.
    102103
    103104= Which page builders does SmartVideo support? =
     
    127128= Who is SmartVideo for? =
    128129
    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 keep visitors on your site.
     130SmartVideo 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.
    130131
    131132= Who is SmartVideo not for? =
     
    133134SmartVideo 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.
    134135
    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
     138Vimeo 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.
    138139
    139140= Can I use SmartVideo for live video? =
     
    1521534. Bricks Builder element — Video source, poster, dimensions, and playback controls
    1531545. Divi 5 Visual Builder — SmartVideo module with playback options
    154 6. Frontend player — Clean, ad-free video player as your visitors see it
     1556. Frontend player — Embed video without ads: clean, ad-free player as your visitors see it
    155156
    156157== Changelog ==
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