How to Add Videos to Your Squarespace Site: A Complete Guide
Comprehensive guide to adding videos to your website
Use videos to enhance your site's engagement through two main methods:
- Insert videos from third-party platforms
- Supported platforms: YouTube, Vimeo, Animoto, and Wistia
- Use video URLs or embed codes
- Ideal for streaming quality and playback control
- Upload videos directly
- Host up to 30 minutes of video content
- Available for video blocks, pages, and section backgrounds
- File requirements:
- Course/Video pages: 5000 MB limit, 3-hour maximum
- Video blocks: 500 MB limit, 30-minute maximum
- Section backgrounds: 500 MB limit, 60-second maximum
Video Placement Options:
- Video pages
- Video blocks
- Embed blocks
- Gallery blocks
- Section backgrounds
- Lockscreen backgrounds
Best Practices:
- For YouTube videos:
- Use URLs containing: youtube.com/watch, youtube.com/playlist, or youtu.be
- Use embed code for Shorts, Clips, or advanced options
- For Vimeo videos:
- Use direct URLs for standard videos
- Use embed code for custom player settings
- Note: Fullscreen button visible only when logged out
- For best performance:
- Keep file sizes within limits
- Use recommended bitrates (360p: 1.5 MBps, 1080p: 3 MBps)
- Check file compatibility before uploading
Video Management:
- Reuse uploaded videos across your site
- Create video libraries using video pages
- Monitor metrics through respective platforms (YouTube/Vimeo analytics)
Troubleshooting Tips:
- Slow loading:
- Allow sufficient buffering time
- Consider reducing video quality
- Display issues:
- Verify file requirements
- Re-encode if necessary
- Check privacy settings
- Playback problems:
- Ensure correct embed code usage
- Verify platform compatibility
- Check aspect ratios for consistent sizing
Remember: All videos must comply with platform terms of service and copyright regulations.