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Motion, launches, and the craft of shipping in public.

Practical guides on AI product launch videos, SaaS explainers, and motion design for teams that ship often.

Jul 12, 2026·3 min read

The Best Fliki Alternatives for Product Video (2026)

Fliki turns scripts into video with AI voiceover — but it's voiceover-first and stock-based, not on-brand launch video. The best Fliki alternatives in 2026.

146Guide

Jul 12, 2026·4 min read

Image-to-Video AI: How It Works and When to Use It (2026)

Image-to-video AI animates a still into a moving clip. How it works, the best tools in 2026, where it shines for marketing — and where designed motion wins.

147Playbook

Jul 12, 2026·3 min read

How to Get Your First 100 Users for a Vibe-Coded App

You built it — now the hard part. A concrete channel-by-channel playbook for getting the first hundred users to a vibe-coded app, without a marketing budget.

148Insight

Jul 12, 2026·2 min read

Turning a Vibe-Coded App Into Side Income

The realistic economics of earning from a weekend app — why steady side income beats chasing a hit, and the one habit that makes it compound.

149Comparison

Jul 12, 2026·3 min read

The Best ElevenCreative (ElevenLabs) Alternatives for Product Video (2026)

ElevenCreative is a broad audio-and-video workspace with avatars and localization. For on-brand product and launch videos, here are the best alternatives.

150Guide

Jul 11, 2026·3 min read

How to Sell a Vibe-Coded App

Vibe coding makes apps disposable — which makes flipping them a real strategy. How to sell a vibe-coded app, what raises its value, and where to list it.

151Comparison

Jul 11, 2026·3 min read

The Best Claude Design Alternatives for Product Videos (2026)

Claude Design is a general visual tool for slides, prototypes, sites, and quick videos. For dedicated product and launch videos, here are the best alternatives.

152Guide

Jul 9, 2026·5 min read

The Best Descript Alternatives for Product Videos (2026)

Descript is excellent for editing recordings — but not for creating designed videos from scratch. The best Descript alternatives in 2026, and when to use each.

153Guide

Jul 9, 2026·3 min read

The Best Vyond Alternatives for Animated Videos (2026)

Vyond is built for character animation, which isn't right for every brand. The best Vyond alternatives in 2026 for modern, on-brand animated videos.

154Guide

Jul 9, 2026·3 min read

The Best Clipchamp Alternatives for Product Videos (2026)

Clipchamp is a handy free editor, but it's still manual editing. The best Clipchamp alternatives in 2026 — including tools that generate the video for you.

155Guide

Jul 9, 2026·3 min read

The Best Lumen5 Alternatives for Marketing Videos (2026)

Lumen5 turns blog posts into stock-footage videos. The best Lumen5 alternatives in 2026 for on-brand marketing videos that don't look like everyone else's.

156Guide

Jul 9, 2026·2 min read

TikTok Video Specs: Size, Length & Dimensions (2026)

The exact TikTok video specs for 2026 — resolution, aspect ratio, length, file size, and safe zones — plus how to make TikToks that survive the algorithm.

157Guide

Jul 9, 2026·2 min read

Instagram Video Specs: Reels, Feed & Stories (2026)

The Instagram video specs that matter in 2026 — Reels, feed, and Stories dimensions, lengths, and file limits — plus how to cut them all from one master.

158Tutorial

Jul 9, 2026·2 min read

How to Compress a Video Without Losing Quality (2026)

Big video files won't upload, email, or load fast. How to compress a video without wrecking the quality — the settings that matter and the tools that help.

159Guide

Jul 9, 2026·2 min read

Types of Animation: A Guide for Product Marketing (2026)

The main types of animation — 2D, 3D, motion graphics, stop motion, and more — explained simply, with which one to use for product and marketing videos.

160Playbook

Jul 9, 2026·2 min read

How to Make Faceless Videos That Still Convert (2026)

You don't need to be on camera to make great video. How to make faceless videos with motion graphics — for founders, brands, and anyone who'd rather not film.

161Tutorial

Jul 9, 2026·2 min read

How to Turn a Presentation Into a Video (2026)

Slides are static; video moves. How to turn a presentation or PowerPoint into a video people actually watch — and why motion beats exported slides.

162Guide

Jul 9, 2026·4 min read

The Best Loom Alternatives for Product & Demo Videos (2026)

Loom is great for quick screen recordings — less so for polished, on-brand product videos. The best Loom alternatives in 2026, and when to use each.

163Guide

Jul 9, 2026·4 min read

After Effects Online Alternatives for Motion Graphics (2026)

The best After Effects online alternatives in 2026 — browser-based tools and AI generators that skip the install, timeline, and learning curve. Includes Canva, Jitter, and prompt-first options.

164Guide

Jul 9, 2026·3 min read

The Best Powtoon Alternatives for Animated Videos (2026)

Powtoon's templates can look dated for a modern product. The best Powtoon alternatives in 2026 for on-brand animated explainers and marketing videos.

165Tutorial

Jul 9, 2026·2 min read

How to Make a GIF From a Video (2026 Guide)

Product GIFs are perfect for changelogs, emails, and social. How to make a GIF from a video, the size limits to respect, and how to generate one on brand.

166Guide

Jul 9, 2026·2 min read

YouTube Video Specs: Size, Length & Dimensions (2026)

The exact YouTube video specs for 2026 — resolution, aspect ratio, length limits, file size, and thumbnail dimensions — plus specs for Shorts and ads.

167Guide

Jul 9, 2026·2 min read

LinkedIn Video Specs & Best Practices (2026)

The LinkedIn video specs that matter in 2026 — aspect ratio, length, size, and captions — plus how to make B2B video that actually performs in the feed.

168Guide

Jul 9, 2026·2 min read

Video Ad Specs for Facebook, Instagram & TikTok (2026)

The video ad specs that matter in 2026 — aspect ratio, length, and size for Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok — plus how to cut every format from one master.