Item: Vimeo
Rating: 9
Author: Tara Brueske

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

I have used Vimeo to produce training for a small mastermind on a weekly level. I've also used it for webinars and replays of that webinar. I've used it to host courses for my business and have videos available without ads, which I really like. I was first using YouTube to do videos for my business, but I didn't like the ads appearing even for those who have paid for my courses and memberships. Vimeo is a clean-looking platform and easy to embed in my courses.

Pros and Cons

It allows me to have private links.
It allows ad-free watching.
It is a clean-looking more professional platform.

It would be nice to have an editing tool where you can edit the video right within Vimeo and not have to go to another platform to do that.
It would be nice to have a feature that separates audio from video, as Zoom does.
It would be nice to use it for going LIVE on Facebook or other social media.

Most Important Features

Private links.
Ease of uploading video.
Being able to choose my thumbnail.

Return on Investment

Being able to provide a replay of a webinar has given me a chance to reach two to three times the people that show up live.
It is priced very reasonably for all that it offers.
It lets me look more professional by having a place to host that looks very clean and pro.

Alternatives Considered

WeTransfer and Wistia

Vimeo is more reasonably priced and a little more user-friendly. Plus, I like the look of it and that I can use it at a price that doesn't break the bank for a small business like mine. It seems to have more features than these other platforms, so you don't have to have so many different platforms just for your video needs.

Key Insights

Do you think Vimeo delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with Vimeo's feature set?

Yes

Did Vimeo live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of Vimeo go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy Vimeo again?

Yes

Other Software Used

Calendly, Stripe, PayPal Payments Pro, UserZoom, MemberVault

Likelihood to Recommend

For an overall professional appearance of Vimeo, I think it looks fabulous for the clients we work with. I think it works extremely well to host videos for courses and training that can be paid training. The privacy feature is great for that. I've never used it for going LIVE and wonder if that might be a good option for businesses but since I haven't tried it, I'm not of the capabilities. And I'm not sure how the clients are able to get on the LIVES. It does have so many new features since I started 4 years ago, and that means that there is a higher learning curve if you want to make full use of this platform.

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Software Version

Overall Satisfaction with Vimeo