Magnify.net Releases VidyUp, A Free YouTube Video Uploader Based on YouTube’s New API

NEW YORK – April 2, 2008 – Magnify.net released VidyUp a free video upload widget powered by the recently introduced YouTube API.  It is a simple, embeddable, and customizable widget that invites site visitors to upload video directly to YouTube from any Website or blog. 
 
VidyUp is designed to be a community engagement tool for site hosts to invite visitors to recommend related videos while they upload them to their YouTube account. Once uploaded, VidyUp also emails the host with the embed code and a preview of the new video as a way of helping them identify relevant videos to in turn share with their community.

Sites likely to be users of the VidyUp.com widget include blogs, websites,  and sites that have their own established content management system. Customers of the Videoegg Uploader product may find the free VidyUp product as a good alternative since it is no longer available.

There are millions of videos on YouTube and with VidyUp, the community can contribute relevant and compelling content to any Web page or blog. It adds a new level of engagement and also offers a more rewarding dynamic between visitors and hosts.
 
The widget Introduces the idea of adding a branded video community as an integrated extension to the site or blog, making it natural point of entry to the Magnify.net platform.

Magnify.net the puts power of broadcasting and organizing “themed” online video in the hands of enterprise organizations and enthusiasts; connecting people around related content.
 
While today’s video networks focus on single videos with related content scattered throughout the network, Magnify.net provides a community-centric video platform that allows web sites to invite their visitors to both upload and view video from across the Web, including YouTube, AOL, Yahoo, Veoh and more.   Whether it’s a video channel dedicated to racecars, sailboats, politics, or cooking Italian food, Magnify.net turns people into producers and viewers into friends
 
Customers include Rodale’s Bicycling Magazine, The Weather Channel, and RacingJunk.com.
  
Magnify.net recently introduced two new site services for more professional channel creators.  Magnify.net now offers a "Pro" and "Enterprise” bundles with new flexible features and extended and customizable offerings for businesses looking to preserve their brand look and feel and also control their advertising revenue.
 
VidyUp widget and support documentation can be found at www.VidyUp.com <http://www.VidyUp.com> .