There are several problems in your narrative that need to be corrected. 1, Youku's core competitiveness is not the buffer, but the content. Buffering is a technical means, as long as there is a CDN in the local area, buffering can be solved, but in China, there are too many fake broadband, and buffering may be because you used fake broadband. 2. The advantage of Youku is that it has the content uploaded by users themselves, and there are also a large number of film and television dramas. The two are compatible, large and complete, and many users can find what they need on Youku for convenience. 3. The potato has declined, and there is no if. From the positioning point of view, Youku is big and complete, potatoes are small and fresh, and users are generally literary or niche. However, in the era of Internet video disputes, it is difficult for niche things to achieve commercial value, because traffic is king in the Internet era, and there are not many users. Where can I get traffic?
In China, there are many reasons for the decline of Youku, and the most important point is that Youku users upload content, which is the problem of content production and marketing mode. Everyone knows that Youku's "fake" is YOUTOBE. The United States has the habit of uploading selfie videos, while China is in the cultivation stage (due to the popularity of smart phones), with little content and inferior products. In addition, the awareness of copyright protection in China is constantly improving, and a big problem of Youku is that the copyright department is clear. Perhaps, after a few years, Youku may become the king of the video industry.