A thorough guide covering the essential video podcast equipment for professional-quality production, from cameras to microphones and more.

The Video Podcast Equipment Guide For Every Budget

Video bitrate is crucial for video encoding and can directly impact streaming. So, how does it work, exactly, and what can you do to improve it?

What Is Video Bitrate, And How Does It Affect Streaming?

Discover the top 8 live streaming encoders essential for content creators who want to live stream. We'll talk about their pros, cons, and whether you even need an encoder.

The 8 Best Live Streaming Encoders for Content Creators

Discover the top podcast recording platforms—StreamYard, Podcastle, and Riverside—and find out which one suits your needs. This blog post provides an in-depth comparison to help you make an informed decision based on your needs.

Podcastle vs. Riverside vs. StreamYard: Which Is Best For Podcasters?

Best Zencastr alternatives for podcasters

Discover the top 5 alternatives to Zencastr for creators looking for the perfect podcast recording software — we'll compare their pros and cons. Learn about StreamYard, Riverside, SquadCast, and more.

Top 5 Zencastr Alternatives For Podcasters (Pros & Cons Compared)

Looking for the best podcasting tool? We've compared 4 Squadcast alternatives including StreamYard, Zencastr, Riverside, and Audacity. Find your perfect fit!

Looking for the best podcasting tool? We'll compare Squadcast alternatives like StreamYard, Zencastr, Riverside, and Audacity. Find the perfect fit for you.

Top 4 Squadcast Alternatives For Podcasters (Pros & Cons Compared)

We compare the top 3 live streaming software for Chromebook users, including StreamYard. We believe it's the top choice for content creators because it's browser-based, easy-to-use, and stable.

We compare the top 3 live streaming software for Chromebooks and explain why we believe StreamYard is the top choice for content creators and marketers — it's browser-based, easy-to-use, and stable.

Top 3 Live Streaming Software for Chromebooks (Tutorial Included)

Struggling to produce live streams on the go? Learn how to live stream from your mobile device using this quick guide and go live from wherever you are.

Want to do mobile live streaming on the go? Here’s a quick and easy guide on how to live stream from your mobile device.

How To Live Stream From Your Mobile Device

What is the best software for converting video files? Learn about the best tools to convert videos and compress them for video projects.

12 Best Video Converters For iOS, Android, Windows & Mac

Learn how to stream on Twitch and grow your audience. Here's a quick step-by-step guide to help you get started.

How To Stream On Twitch

Here’s how to use StreamYard Teams to improve live stream production and make it easier to collaborate during your live stream broadcasts.

StreamYard Teams, For Easier Live Stream Production

What is a virtual background? Here's a helpful guide on what it is and how to use them as a creator for more professional video content.

Learn what is a virtual background and how do you add one in StreamYard? Check out this handy guide to get you started.

What Is A Virtual Background?

Learn how to quickly set up a green screen to use when live streaming with this easy to follow, step-by-step guide.

Learn how to quickly set up a green screen to use when live streaming with this easy-to-follow, step-by-step guide.

How To Set Up A Green Screen For Live Streaming

Find out what you need to have for the perfect small church live stream setup, along with the top recommendations from live streaming pros.

Check out this guide on the ultimate small church live stream setup to improve the quality of your online worship service with the right tools. 

Live Stream Setup For Small Churches: The Ultimate Guide

Tap into the world of better church live streaming. Here’s a list of ways to expand your church live streams’ reach and impact to your congregation.

5 Strategies For Better Church Live Streaming

Learn how to show lyrics on live streams for faith-based broadcasts to maximize the reach of your church services with StreamYard.

Want to know how to show lyrics on live streams using StreamYard? Read on to find multiple ways of displaying worship lyrics in live streams.

How to Show Worship Lyrics in your Church Live Streams

Learn whether upload speeds for live streaming, or download speeds matter most for live streaming.

Learn about the different upload speeds for live streaming and make the most of your live broadcasts.

Recommended Upload Speeds For Live Streaming

Learn how to use custom rtmp live streaming to live stream to other destinations beyond Facebook Live, YouTube Live, LinkedIn Live and more.

What is custom RTMP live streaming? Learn more about this real time messaging protocol and how to setup a live streaming encoder for your show.

Custom RTMP Live Streaming: The Ultimate Guide

Learn how to setup a home video studio to create a live streaming studio on a budget with Daniel Glickman.

A guide with some practical tips and advice on lighting, camera, sound, and everything else you need for setting up a home video studio.

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