How to add a video

Options for adding a video to the website

Add a video to the website to make it more engaging for your audience. Supported video service links: YouTube, Vimeo, Kinescope, or VK.

To protect videos from unsanctioned use, see the article 📖 How to protect videos from downloading.

  • Open the video posted on YouTube, Vimeo, Kinescope, or VK.

  • Find the Share button and copy the link to the video.

Add a video to the website

There are various options for adding a video to your site; each option has its own display characteristics:

  1. Block with a video on a custom page—an option for placing a video player with other text and image blocks.

  2. Video on an album page—placing a video player within an album page.

Videos on a custom page

Place videos of various sizes on a custom page, as well as combine videos with any other blocks: text, photos, forms, etc. How to add a video to a custom page:

  • Create or open a custom page from the control panel. Click on the + button to add a new block.

  • Go to the Video tab and select a block.

  • Paste the copied video link and press Add. Save changes.

Videos in albums

Along with photos, you can showcase videos in an album. Here is how:

  • Create or open an album. Click on the Add button and select the Video item from the list.

  • Paste the copied video link and press Add. Save changes.

How to make a video portfolio

The most common video portfolio ideas are:

  • A separate custom page with a random combination of video blocks.

  • Album gallery with one video per album.

  • An album page with videos.

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