Helpful Guide: Adding Videos To Your Website

Helpful Guide: Adding Videos To Your Website

By Michael Turner

December 20, 2024 at 03:53 PM

Video options for your website include embedding from third-party platforms or direct uploads. Here's what you need to know:

Embedding Videos:

  • Supported platforms: YouTube, Vimeo, Animoto, and Wistia
  • Add videos using URLs or embed codes
  • YouTube URLs must include: youtube.com/watch, youtube.com/playlist, or youtu.be
  • Advanced features require embed codes

Direct Video Uploads:

  • File size limits:
    • Course/Video pages: 5000 MB
    • Video blocks: 500 MB
    • Section backgrounds: 500 MB
  • Duration limits:
    • Course/Video pages: 3 hours
    • Video blocks: 30 minutes
    • Section backgrounds: 60 seconds
  • Bitrate requirements:
    • 360p: 1.5 MB/s
    • 1080p: 3MB/s

Where to Add Videos:

  1. Video pages
  2. Video blocks
  3. Embed blocks
  4. Gallery blocks
  5. Section backgrounds
  6. Lock screen backgrounds

Additional Features:

  • Support for live streams
  • 360-degree videos
  • Hidden/unlisted videos
  • YouTube Shorts and Clips
  • Animated GIFs

Best Practices:

  • Check video metadata before uploading
  • Use the content library to manage videos
  • Consider aspect ratios for consistent sizing
  • Monitor performance through platform analytics
  • Allow buffer time for HD content loading

By following these guidelines, you can effectively incorporate videos into your website while maintaining optimal performance and user experience.

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