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Video SEO, performance, and the tools we actually use.
Long-form guides for marketers and product teams who care about ranking in Google and getting cited in AI search.
Direct answer
Q: How do I make my videos rank in Google in 2026?
A: Publish each video on a dedicated, crawlable HTML page that includes VideoObject JSON-LD with thumbnailUrl, contentUrl, uploadDate, and duration. Add a Clip array (hasPart) for chapter-level Key Moments, expose the full transcript as plain text on the page, and make sure your player loads without blocking the main thread. HostMyVideo emits all of this automatically on every watch page.
How to Make Your Videos Rank in Google in 2026
A practical 2026 playbook for Video SEO: VideoObject schema, Clip arrays, transcript indexability, and getting cited by AI search.
8 Wistia Alternatives for Marketers in 2026
An honest comparison of Wistia alternatives for marketers — features, pricing, and the tradeoffs nobody puts on their pricing page.
Why Your Video Embed Is Killing PageSpeed (and How to Fix It)
Most video embeds ship 200KB+ of JavaScript before the user clicks play. Here's a breakdown of the cost and the fix in under 2KB.
AI Video Tools Compared: Transcript, Chapters, Summary in 2026
Whisper, AssemblyAI, Bunny native, Deepgram, and Rev compared on price, accuracy, and what you actually need for transcript, chapters, and summary.
Calculating ROI on Video for Marketing Teams
A real formula for video marketing ROI, with the numbers that actually matter and a worked example using HostMyVideo.
5 Loom Alternatives for Product Marketing Teams
Loom alternatives compared honestly — async video for product marketing in 2026, with options that don't lock you into Atlassian.