Staff Blog / Vimeo On Demand: faster, safer, better, more
We aren’t supposed to play favorites. So even though Brad is clearly our favorite Vimeo employee, we still aren’t able to choose which group of amazing humans we adore more: Vimeo’s incredible creators, or our vivacious viewers. The thing is, we love them both. So much. Love them love them. Not platonically.
And that love is why we’re unleashing a nifty combo of new Vimeo On Demand updates that benefit both parties:
Faster checkout
When you’re ready to watch a movie, you’re READY TO WATCH A MOVIE. You don’t want to deal with money, or the plastic equivalent thereof. So, now viewers can save their billing info (extremely securely, of course) for speedy Vimeo On Demand purchasing at any time.
Helpful content ratings
Creators can now add content ratings to their Vimeo On Demand pages so viewers will know exactly what they’re getting into. Even if what they’re getting into is totally suitable for all audiences. Choose from exciting ratings such as “All audiences,” “Mature” and “No grandma don't click nooooooooo!!!”
Enjoy this swiftfastsafeitude! We demand it.
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31 Comments
RJ McNichols Plus
Have you thought of doing a "Pay as much as you would like" option for Vimeo on Demand?
Matt Schwarz Staff
We currently offer something similar with Tip Jar: vimeo.com/creatorservices/tipjar
Andrew Browne Plus
I like the Tip Jar method but the "Pay what you want" option kind of states that it is the norm to pay for this content, and how much is up to you. There will always be people willing to contribute as im sure you have found out with the Tip Jar service but this is after the fact.
Domain7 Plus
Would love a pay-what-you-want option!
Sam Christopher Cornwell Plus
Is Vimeo on Demand available on Apple TV?
Matt Schwarz Staff
When a viewer purchases access to your video, it appears in their Watch Later queue which is accessible via Apple TV :)
Matt Downer
How about a pay-as-you-like option?
Matt Schwarz Staff
Try Tip Jar! vimeo.com/creatorservices/tipjar
armen perian Plus
you guys should do humble bundles!
Simon Tarr Plus
The problem with tip jar is that may professional find it insulting insulting. I might use a pay-what-you-want option, but I'll never EVER use a "tip jar" because I don't work for tips. They may be functionally the same, but they don't feel the same, so they're not the same.
Dustin Plus
Brad is definitely in my top 5*
*he's number 1
Tamara Hilmes Staff
It's inevitable.
melloajello PRO
How about the ability to embed vimeo on-demand on my own web page?
Chris Diken Staff
You can do that currently — you can choose to sell your work on vimeo.com, on your own site, or in both places.
Tyler Rumph PRO
Do you have an example of a film that has embedded the video for rent on their own site?
Pete Zawacki
I would also like to see an example or tutorial how to do this
IVISUAL PRO
I hope that vimeo supports non-members can pay and watch it. Or please open your API to build this payment solution in my wordpress website.
IVISUAL PRO
Please support to customize the language interface on it.
Matt Schwarz Staff
Please post feature requests here: vimeo.com/forums/feature_requests
Suzanne Andrews PRO
I would love to be able to give my website visitors the option of purchasing the videos directly from my website. Also I would like to know who my customers are.
Matt Schwarz Staff
Customers can opt to share their information with you for future updates. Also, you can map your custom domain to your VOD page, or simply embed the video which directs users back to the page to purchase.
We have plans to allow for purchasing in the player itself, so stay tuned!
Sohrab Pirayesh PRO
How about the ability to opt-in to share your email with the filmmaker for updates on the film and future projects.
Matt Schwarz Staff
That's already a feature :)
Sohrab Pirayesh PRO
I know they can opt-in, but do you share those emails with the filmmaker? That would be great in helping us build our following.
OSGFilms Plus
I don't have pro only plus but i can tell you one thing about emails and sensitive information. You have to build trust and that requires consistency in quality and you to have to start branding. They are trusting Vimeo with this information because Vimeo earned it. Seeing the actual emails is a webmaster level of control and backend, who is to say you will use this sensitive information for good. I'm not judging you in negatives I am just saying, in the wrong hands bad idea.
I built trust with my readers so i get to see their sensitive info, it took a lot of work and time. So get started, build a website, add a newsletter signup to the registration page or the side bar for example. You cant have vimeo do this part for you..., In my case i started working my butt of for my readers a couple years ago. And now I use a newsletter on the left hand sidebar which i use to send them updates on new articles, but also new FREEBIES and downloads etc. Try to make it really worth it!
peppermint anime PRO
Billing in EUR and multiple viewing option (24hrs/48hrs/etc.) for a single video would be great :) Keep the good work up :)
Sohrab Pirayesh PRO
Love vimeo pro. Few more feature requests:
1. the ability to place a bit of javascript on the order confirmation page so we can track the effectiveness of ad campaigns promoting the film on vimeo.
2. An embedable vimeo player with all of the purchase options built in.
3. Closed captioning/subtitles
4. better integration of vimeo on demand on vimeo.com. Currently its very separate and feels like we don't get any of the marketing boost available for videos on vimeo.
Chris Diken Staff
Thanks for the feedback. We're actually addressing some of these requests in a very imminent product release. Keep your eyeballs peeled!
cineglobal
still no € possibility to pay. can´t be so difficult, or? I told you already germans are not willing to pay in $
Blake Whitman Alum
Bitcoin?
Necrófero Plus
Very good vímeo
-Utensilios de supervivencia vimeo.com/channels/645736
-Trampas de caza mayor y menor vimeo.com/channels/645733
-Ballestas antiguas vimeo.com/channels/645739
-Armas antiguas y de imitación vimeo.com/channels/645746
-Herraje de caballos vimeo.com/channels/645757
-experimentos caseros vimeo.com/channels/645759
-Defensa personal vimeo.com/channels/645761
-Escalada vertical y nudos vimeo.com/channels/645768
-artesanía y cultivos hidropónicos vimeo.com/channels/645772
-Andujar capitalidad de la Monteria vimeo.com/channels/646052