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Uscreen Terminology

Glossary of Terms

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A comprehensive guide to commonly used terminology within Uscreen.

Platform Plans & Features

Growth

A starter plan for video creators

App Essentials

A package that includes branded mobile and TV apps

Plus

Premium plan with advanced tools and dedicated support

Enhanced data insights tool providing deeper metrics about your business performance

INFO: See Uscreen plan details for full features.


Video Monetization

A recurring payment model where members pay periodically based on the given duration (cycle)

A group of videos and/or collections sold together as a single one-time purchase

SVOD (Subscription Video On Demand)

Recurring revenue model for exclusive access to the content

TVOD (Transactional Video On Demand)

One-time purchases for videos or bundles without requiring a subscription

Hybrid Model

Mixed monetization model, offering subscriptions and one-time purchases

Rental

Time-limited access to content for a one-time fee

Limited-time access to subscription content before payment


Content Organization

Content

Video, collection, or live stream

Individual video content uploaded to your platform

A group of related videos organized together in a playlist

Real-time streaming session scheduled for a specific date and time

A way to organize your content into logical groups displayed as sections in the Catalog

The main library, where all your uploaded content is organized and displayed

Thumbnail

Preview image representing content in the Catalog


User Types & Access

Customer

Any individual with an account on your storefront

Member

Subscribers who pay to access your content

End-user

Customers who use your content

A user with control and management rights of the store

Content creator associated with specific content

App user who has made an in-app purchase without creating an account. Also known as Anonymous User


Website & Design

Theme

Pre-designed template that shapes your storefront’s look

An editor for creating custom pages on your storefront

A menu system for users to navigate through your site


User Experience

An authentication method that allows users to sign up/in without remembering passwords

Social features that allow members to interact with store admins and other members

Private communication feature between users

Feature showing scheduled content and tracking user engagement streaks

Consecutive days a user engages with content

Achievements awarded to users for completing specific actions


Marketing & Sales

Promotional code offering a fixed price or a percentage discount

Marketing tool to capture leads and encourage them to convert into subscribers

Program to reward members with free subscription days for referring others

Mass email communication sent to selected users

Feature encouraging users to upgrade to a higher-tier subscription plan

Automated retention tool offering discounts to subscribers attempting to cancel

Feature enabling customers to purchase subscriptions as gifts for others

Automation that triggers for incomplete checkout

Feature displaying prices based on the user's local currency

Providing multiple access slots through a single subscription purchase


Apps & Devices

OTT (Over-The-Top)

Branded mobile and TV applications for iOS, Android, Roku, Fire TV, etc

Function allowing users to recover a purchase or connect the device to an in-app purchase

Purchase of content or subscription directly through a mobile app

App Store

Apple's official marketplace for iOS apps

Google Play Store

Android's official marketplace for mobile apps

Alert sent to mobile devices about new content or updates

Offline Viewing

Ability to download content for watching without an internet connection

Streaming from mobile devices to supported TV screens

Picture-in-Picture

Viewing videos in a small window while using other apps


Support & Community

Resource containing documentation and guides

Uscreen's community and resource hub for video creators

Content Moderation

Review process ensuring uploaded content meets platform guidelines

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