{"id":32973,"date":"2021-12-25T15:00:46","date_gmt":"2021-12-25T14:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/?p=32973"},"modified":"2022-01-21T10:51:15","modified_gmt":"2022-01-21T09:51:15","slug":"how-to-display-latest-youtube-videos-in-wordpress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/how-to-display-latest-youtube-videos-in-wordpress\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Display Your Latest YouTube Videos in WordPress"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]There\u2019s no denying the power YouTube has in the world of video marketing<\/a>. With over 2 billion monthly viewers<\/a>, it is definitely the most popular video-sharing platform on the web. So, if you plan to start your own YouTube channel<\/a>, or you already have one, but you want to expand its reach, then properly connecting your YouTube channel to your WordPress site can only bring benefits to your brand and business as a whole.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”28px”][vc_column_text]It\u2019s no secret that video content is easily one of the most engaging forms of content out there. So, if you decide to display your latest YouTube videos on your WordPress site, not only will you make your pages more appealing in general, but you will also increase the chances of your website visitors staying on your page for a longer period of time. And since Google also tends to rank pages based on the time users spend on them, this means that the presence of YouTube videos<\/a> on your site can only help improve the ranking of your content in search engine results.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”28px”][vc_column_text]While embedding individual YouTube videos in WordPress<\/a> is already easy to do by default, adding your most recent YouTube videos to your WordPress pages or posts still requires the help of a YouTube plugin<\/a>. That being said, the process itself is not that difficult.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”28px”][vc_column_text]We will walk you through all the steps needed to successfully display your latest YouTube videos in WordPress and ultimately boost the engagement around your content.
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Displaying Your Latest YouTube Feed in WordPress With a Plugin<\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Now, if you want to easily add your latest YouTube videos to your WordPress site, we highly recommend using a plugin called Feeds for YouTube<\/a>. This plugin will allow you to automatically display customizable channel feeds anywhere on your page, post, or in your website sidebar (with the help of a widget). So, every time you upload a new video to your channel, your YouTube feed will get automatically updated on your site, displaying the newest video you put up as well.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”28px”][vc_column_text]Also, you will be able to choose from multiple layouts (like list, grid, or gallery layout), display multiple feeds from multiple channels, add a Load More button, and the list goes on.
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\n \"Feeds <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=”38px”][vc_column_text]You can either use the plugin for free or upgrade to the pro version<\/a> to get access to more advanced features (the pricing starts at $49 a year). These include the ability to integrate the YouTube Live API and allow the live streaming of videos on your site, display videos in a YouTube gallery using a carousel slider, allow filtering of videos using keywords, and more.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”28px”][vc_column_text]First and foremost, you should install the plugin<\/a> and activate it. After that, you should access Feeds for YouTube<\/em> (located in your WordPress dashboard) and click the button called \u201cConnect to YouTube to Create a Feed\u201d.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”50px”]
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\n \"Connect <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=”38px”][vc_column_text]This will open a new screen asking you to log in to your Google account. You should pick the account linked to your YouTube channel.
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\n \"Choose <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=”38px”][vc_column_text]Once you select your account, you should allow the plugin to have access to your account.
\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”28px”][vc_column_text]To allow it, simply hit the Continue<\/em> button.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”50px”]
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\n \"Continue\" <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=”38px”][vc_column_text]You should receive a notification that your account has been connected successfully. To continue, hit the Dismiss<\/em> button.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”28px”][vc_column_text]Then, you can select the Customize<\/em> tab located at the top of your screen to adjust the way your YouTube channel feed will look on your site.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”50px”]
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\n \"Customize <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=”38px”][vc_column_text]In the General<\/em> section, you will be able to set the width, height, and background color for your feed.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”50px”]
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\n \"Customize <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=”38px”][vc_column_text]Next, you will get to pick the layout type in the Layout<\/em> section (you will be able to choose from Grid, Gallery, List, and Carousel, the latter being available in the pro version of the plugin only). You will also be able to choose things like the number of columns in which your video thumbnails will be displayed, as well as the number of videos you want to show initially.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”50px”]
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\n \"Customize <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=”38px”][vc_column_text]Next, the Header<\/em> section will allow you to adjust your header settings. Here you can choose whether you want to show or not your header and description.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”50px”]
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\n \"Header\" <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=”38px”][vc_column_text]The Load More<\/em> button section will allow you to show or hide this button, choose button background and text color, and insert the desired button text.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”50px”]
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\n \"Load <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=”38px”][vc_column_text]Last but not least, you will be able to set identical options for the Subscribe button right below.
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\n \"Subscribe <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=”38px”][vc_column_text]Don\u2019t forget to hit the Save Changes<\/em> button once you\u2019re done with adjusting your settings.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”28px”][vc_column_text]Your next step should be adding your YouTube feed to your WordPress site. To do this, go to Pages >> Add New<\/em> (or Posts >> Add New<\/em>). Then, hit the (+) icon to add a block.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”28px”][vc_column_text]Type \u201cYouTube\u201d into the search bar and simply choose the block named \u201cFeeds for YouTube\u201d. By doing so, you will add a YouTube feed to your page automatically.
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\n \"YouTube <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=”38px”][vc_column_text]Hit the Publish\/Update<\/em> button once you\u2019re done.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”28px”][vc_column_text]Now, your new videos will automatically show up on the page you added the feed to once you upload them to your channel.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”50px”]
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\n \"YouTube <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=”38px”][vc_column_text]If you want, you can also insert your latest YouTube video feed into your sidebar area by using a widget.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”28px”][vc_column_text]To do this, simply head to Appearance >> Widgets<\/em> and hit the Add Block<\/em> button at the top to add a new block. Alternatively, you can find the same button in your desired widget area and click on it.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”50px”]
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\n \"Add <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=”38px”][vc_column_text]Once again, to find the widget, simply type in \u201cYouTube\u201d in the search bar. Once you do this, you will be able to see the \u201cFeeds for YouTube\u201d block in the block list. Click on it and insert it into your desired widget area.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”50px”]
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\n \"Feeds <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=”38px”][vc_column_text]Hit the Update<\/em> button and you\u2019re all set. You can go ahead and preview what your latest YouTube feed will look like live.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”28px”][vc_column_text]Once again, this will add your YouTube feed automatically to your widget area and your latest videos will also show up as soon as you add them to your YouTube channel.
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Wrapping Things Up<\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]As you could see from all the instructions we shared with you above, using the Feeds for YouTube plugin to display your latest YouTube feed in WordPress is as easy as it gets. The setup process itself is quite simple and straightforward, while the plugin\u2019s block allows you to automatically add a YouTube feed to your pages, posts, or your WordPress sidebar in no time. Just make sure to follow all the steps carefully, and you\u2019ll be able to successfully connect your YouTube channel to your WordPress site and make it more appealing and relevant both to your visitors and search engines.
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