Videos can be added to your site in three main ways: direct upload, URL embedding, or embed code integration.

Direct Video Upload

• Host videos directly on Squarespace
• Free storage for up to 30 minutes of video content
• Available for Video blocks, Course pages, Video pages, and section backgrounds (version 7.1)
• Consider Digital Products plan for additional storage

URL Embedding

• Best for YouTube or Vimeo hosted videos
• Compatible with:
  • Background videos
  • Course pages
  • Gallery blocks
  • Video blocks
  • Video pages
• Simple copy-paste process of video URL

Embed Code Integration

• Offers advanced display options
• Supports multiple platforms (YouTube, Vimeo, Animoto, Wistia)
• Ideal for customized video display settings

Adding Embed Code

To Embed Blocks:

1. Select Code Snippet > Embed Data
2. Paste embed code
3. Click Return
4. Add image/description (optional)
5. Save changes

To Gallery Blocks:

1. Click + > Add Video > > icon
2. Paste embed code
3. Click Set Up
4. Add customization elements
5. Save changes

For version 7.0 sites, embed code can also be used in Gallery pages and select cover page layouts.

Choose your integration method based on:

• Video ownership
• Storage requirements
• Display customization needs
• Platform compatibility

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