Videos on Your Website: A Complete Guide

Adding videos to your website can significantly boost visitor engagement and tell your brand story more effectively. Here's everything you need to know about using videos on your site:

Embedding Videos from Third-Party Platforms

You can embed videos from:

• YouTube
• Vimeo
• Animoto
• Wistia

Requirements for YouTube URLs:

• Must include youtube.com/watch, youtube.com/playlist, or youtu.be
• For Shorts or clips, use the embed code

Uploading Your Own Videos

File Requirements:

• Course/Video pages: 5000MB limit, 3-hour maximum
• Video blocks: 500MB limit, 30-minute maximum
• Section backgrounds: 500MB limit, 60-second maximum

Recommended Bitrates:

• 360p: 1.5Mbps
• 1080p: 3Mbps

Video Placement Options

Standard Pages:

• Video blocks (single video)
• Gallery blocks (multiple videos)
• Embed blocks
• Section backgrounds

Special Features:

• Background videos (silent, looping)
• Live streaming support
• 360-degree videos
• Private/hidden videos
• Animated GIFs

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Loading Issues:

• Allow time for buffering
• Pause video to build buffer
• Check internet connection

Display Problems:

• Verify file meets requirements
• Check aspect ratios
• Ensure proper embed code usage
• Review privacy settings for private videos

For optimal performance, ensure videos meet technical requirements and consider your audience's viewing experience when choosing placement and format.

Remember to check your video host's analytics for performance metrics, as these aren't tracked within site analytics.

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