How to Add Videos to Your Squarespace Website: A Complete Guide

How to Add Videos to Your Squarespace Website: A Complete Guide

By Michael Thompson

December 20, 2024 at 05:15 PM

Add videos quickly by embedding or uploading them to your site. Here's how:

Embedding Videos

Use these supported platforms:

  • YouTube
  • Vimeo
  • Animoto
  • Wistia

For YouTube/Vimeo:

  1. Copy the video URL
  2. Paste into video block
  3. Ensure YouTube URLs include: youtube.com/watch, youtube.com/playlist, or youtu.be

For advanced features:

  1. Get the embed code
  2. Add to embed block
  3. Supports features like autoplay, custom start times

Uploading Videos

File requirements:

  • Video blocks: 500MB max, 30 min limit
  • Course/video pages: 5000MB max, 3 hour limit
  • Section backgrounds: 500MB max, 60 sec limit
  • Bitrate: 1.5 MBps (360p) to 3 MBps (1080p)

Where to Add Videos:

Version 7.1:

  • Video pages
  • Video blocks
  • Embed blocks
  • Gallery blocks
  • Section backgrounds
  • Lock screen backgrounds

Version 7.0:

  • Video blocks
  • Embed blocks
  • Gallery blocks/pages
  • Banners
  • Project pages
  • Cover pages
  • Lock screen backgrounds

Tips:

  • Use galleries to create video collections
  • Background videos play silently and loop
  • Check video metadata to ensure file compatibility
  • Reuse uploaded videos across your site
  • Create video libraries using video pages

Troubleshooting:

  • Slow loading: Allow time for buffering
  • Size differences: Check aspect ratios
  • Missing controls: Try private browsing
  • HD issues: Use embed code instead of URL
  • Playback problems: Verify file requirements

Follow these guidelines to effectively integrate videos that enhance your site's engagement and storytelling capabilities.

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