Discover how to effectively add videos to your site through embedding or direct uploads. Here's a comprehensive guide on video implementation options and best practices.

Embedding Videos (Third-Party Hosting)

Supported platforms and requirements:

• YouTube (URLs must include youtube.com/watch, youtube.com/playlist, or youtu.be)
• Vimeo
• Animoto
• Wistia

Special features:

• Hidden/unlisted videos
• 360° videos
• Live streams
• YouTube Shorts and Clips

Direct Video Uploads

File requirements:

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

Bitrate recommendations:

• 360p: 1.5 MBps
• 1080p: 3 MBps

Where to Add Videos

Version 7.1:

• Video lessons
• Video Blocks
• Embed Blocks
• Gallery Blocks
• Section backgrounds
• Lock screen backgrounds

Version 7.0:

• Video Blocks
• Embed Blocks
• Gallery Blocks
• Gallery pages
• Banners
• Project pages
• Cover pages
• Lock screen backgrounds

Video Libraries and Management

• Use Resource Library to manage uploaded videos
• Create video collections using video pages
• Background videos play silently and loop continuously
• Animated GIFs work anywhere images are supported

Troubleshooting Tips

Common issues and solutions:

• Slow loading: Allow buffering time
• Related videos showing: YouTube feature, consider alternative platforms
• Vimeo control visibility: Check display size requirements
• Fullscreen issues: Test in incognito mode
• Size differences: Check aspect ratios
• HD playback: Use embed codes for better quality

For analytics, use platform-specific tools (YouTube Analytics, Vimeo Analytics) as Squarespace doesn't track video metrics directly.

Remember to check file requirements and supported formats before uploading to ensure optimal performance.

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