Compression Recommendations for Internet Video

I'm working with standard definition DV in Final Cut, and am looking to export it in the highest possible quality for uploading to sites like YouTube and Vimeo. I've used Compressor before, but know very little about what it can do. The problem is that an export takes a long time, so experimenting is something I'd rather not do.
I'm wondering if anyone has any recommendations about what settings to use for this kind of project. I'm assuming I should do it in H.264, but beyond that, like what kind of deinterlacing to use, I'm at a loss.

Have a look at Apple's tutorial; Creating Amazing Video Content with H.264,
Have a look here too: http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=7928935&#7928935
Good luck!

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