UFOLOAD Blog
Guides on video hosting, HLS streaming, encoding, the player, the API and monetization, written from how the platform actually works. RSS feed
How to Embed an HLS Video on Your Website (iframe and hls.js)
Step-by-step guide to putting an HLS video on a web page: the ready-made iframe player, responsive markup, URL parameters and your own hls.js setup.
How Much Does Video Hosting Cost? Storage, Bandwidth, Encoding
A method to estimate video hosting cost before you upload: storage from bitrate, bandwidth from views and watch time, encoding, and the hidden costs to check.
Adaptive Bitrate Ladders Explained: 360p to 4K and Disk Cost
How adaptive bitrate streaming picks a quality, the real rungs and bitrates of the UFOLOAD converter, and what each rung costs in disk space per hour.
Self-Hosting Video vs YouTube vs a Video Host: How to Choose
What self-hosting, YouTube and a dedicated video host really involve, where each one hurts, and a simple way to decide which fits your site.
Upload Videos via API: curl, Python, Node.js, WebDAV and FTP
Upload and import videos with the UFOLOAD REST API using curl, Python and Node.js, wait for encoding, and use WebDAV or FTP for large files.
Domain Locking and Geo-Restrictions for Embedded Video
How embed-domain lists, country and IP bans and signed links work in the UFOLOAD player, how matching rules behave and where each control stops.
How to Monetize Your Own Video Site with Ads in the Player
Ad formats in the UFOLOAD player (pre-, mid-, post-roll, banners, click-under, VAST), how breaks are placed, how income is calculated and how payouts work.
How to Choose a Video Hosting: A Practical Checklist
A ten-point checklist for comparing any video hosting service, from real cost and encoding to access control and exit plans, with a two-hour test plan.
UFOLOAD Changelog: What's New in Video Hosting, Player and API
What changed in UFOLOAD in late September and early October 2026: player studio, encoding studio, traffic metering, ad formats, API docs and more.