Clueless March 21, 2011 Share Clueless GC Alumni March 21, 2011 Anyone have any first hand experience? What I want to do is upload video to a safe,secure site where my family in Ohio can go watch at will. I am not interested in anything like Youtube or even Facebook. Free isn't really a big deal either, actually, i'd probably feel better about paying something...it would eliminate annoying ads or other shady stuff. The other thing that I am looking for is something that is private, that I can give access to only those that I want to. The only site that I have found to seriously consider so far is SmugMug. The site looks nice and offers alot of privacy and customization options. Anyone have experience with them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samurai nightling March 21, 2011 Share samurai nightling Member March 21, 2011 Have you tried myfamily.com ? I think my dad and aunts and uncles used it for some time. I never personally used it though, so no experience with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windex March 21, 2011 Share Windex Member March 21, 2011 (edited) It's cheap enough to get a basic or advanced web hosting package for 5-10$ a month and you get a couple domains, tons of FTP space and access to website builders, database tools and all sorts of fun stuff... I have a business package with 1and1.com that I've been very happy with! In short, why settle for a site that may or may not work when you can take it into your own hands. Edited March 21, 2011 by Windex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unclean March 21, 2011 Share Unclean Member March 21, 2011 I use smugmug - you can password protect albums easily. Even the basic package would be fine for you, and that'd run you $3/mo. I have the "power" level one, and you can see a mix of private and public albums here. In the Nature section, there are a couple videos: The uploading interface is really slick. You just drag and drop photos/videos and it uploads them automatically. They have a referral program too, but I'm not sure if it stacks with the 50% off your first year promotion. I could try referring you and you'd get an extra $5 off, but if that doesn't work, then just go for the 50% off. It's better for you that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allanon March 21, 2011 Share Allanon Member March 21, 2011 It's cheap enough to get a basic or advanced web hosting package for 5-10$ a month and you get a couple domains, tons of FTP space and access to website builders, database tools and all sorts of fun stuff... I have a business package with 1and1.com that I've been very happy with! In short, why settle for a site that may or may not work when you can take it into your own hands. Because he's probably not looking to build his own HD video/picture hosting site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOFX March 22, 2011 Share NOFX Member March 22, 2011 I know you said no Youtube. But why not make the youtube video private and only allow access for certain people? Throw an webserver on your machine and send them the link? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clueless March 22, 2011 Author Share Clueless GC Alumni March 22, 2011 I use smugmug - you can password protect albums easily. Even the basic package would be fine for you, and that'd run you $3/mo. I have the "power" level one, and you can see a mix of private and public albums here. In the Nature section, there are a couple videos: The uploading interface is really slick. You just drag and drop photos/videos and it uploads them automatically. They have a referral program too, but I'm not sure if it stacks with the 50% off your first year promotion. I could try referring you and you'd get an extra $5 off, but if that doesn't work, then just go for the 50% off. It's better for you that way. I like that, it looks pretty good...and seems easy to set up. So how long have you been with them? Thanks for the other suggestions guys, the price seems right for some of the other hosting options, I just don't have the time or ability to build my own page and stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shazz March 22, 2011 Share Shazz Member March 22, 2011 I have used smugmug for around 3 years now. Excellent site. It cost around 30 bucks a year. If you have a smartphone (android or Iphone) you can upload videos and photos via their app. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clueless March 22, 2011 Author Share Clueless GC Alumni March 22, 2011 Sweet, that's all I needed, I think I am going to go with them. Thanks for the help guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unclean March 22, 2011 Share Unclean Member March 22, 2011 Don't forget to get a coupon code: http://www.retailmenot.com/view/smugmug.com The $5 off ones are people trying to get their own referrals. You'll probably save more with the 20% one. I thought there was a 50% off your first year subscription deal somewhere, that's worth looking for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeroDamage March 22, 2011 Share ZeroDamage Member March 22, 2011 I was going to recommend that you look at DreamHost's hosting. They have a lot of tools for hosting video and what not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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