
Helpful Guide: Adding Videos To Your Website
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:
- Video pages
- Video blocks
- Embed blocks
- Gallery blocks
- Section backgrounds
- 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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