{"id":97,"date":"2019-07-31T09:04:35","date_gmt":"2019-07-31T07:04:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/?p=97"},"modified":"2020-09-28T13:59:04","modified_gmt":"2020-09-28T11:59:04","slug":"embed-youtube-video-in-wordpress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/embed-youtube-video-in-wordpress\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Embed a YouTube Video in WordPress"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Video has become such an essential part of the online environment. It\u2019s hard to imagine a day passing without catching at least a couple of YouTube videos on websites and social media alike. Sometimes we click on them, sometimes we don\u2019t, but one thing is for sure \u2013 they spark our interest, one way or another. That\u2019s one of the main reasons why videos make an excellent addition to any kind of website. There\u2019s no doubt that posting videos is beneficial for your WordPress website, so basically you only have to <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/youtube-or-vimeo\/\">choose between YouTube and Vimeo<\/a>. And learn how to add them to your site, of course.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]In this article, we\u2019re going to discuss some of the reasons why <strong>adding YouTube videos to your WordPress website can be a great idea<\/strong>; and we\u2019re also going to show you just how to embed the video using both the Classic Editor and Gutenberg, as well as via the WPBakery page builder plugin.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1596057337306{padding-top: 68px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\">Why You Should Add YouTube Videos to Your Site<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]A YouTube video is often a quick, surefire way to spice up your website and your pages, making them more exciting, content-wise. And here\u2019s why:[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;23px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item \">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\">\n\n<strong>Videos are great for marketing<\/strong>. Video content has already become the hottest marketing trend and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/zenith-report-online-video-consumption-2018-7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">video consumption is on a steady rise<\/a> that\u2019s only going to continue in the years to come. Videos can help you:\n\n<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <ul class=\"qodef-ul-items\">\n\t\t            <li class=\"qodef-ul-item\">\n\t\t\t\t                    <span class=\"qodef-ul-item-title\">Improve search engine ranking<\/span>            <\/li>\n\t\t            <li class=\"qodef-ul-item\">\n\t\t\t\t                    <span class=\"qodef-ul-item-title\">Make a clear brand statement<\/span>            <\/li>\n\t\t            <li class=\"qodef-ul-item\">\n\t\t\t\t                    <span class=\"qodef-ul-item-title\">Build trust<\/span>            <\/li>\n\t\t            <li class=\"qodef-ul-item\">\n\t\t\t\t                    <span class=\"qodef-ul-item-title\">Improve retention<\/span>            <\/li>\n\t\t            <li class=\"qodef-ul-item\">\n\t\t\t\t                    <span class=\"qodef-ul-item-title\">Stand out from the competition<\/span>            <\/li>\n\t\t    <\/ul>\n        <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item \">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><strong>Videos help spice things up.<\/strong> Unless you\u2019re running a website that is image-heavy and already visually saturated, you could probably use a little flair to keep visitors interested and engaged. Embedding YouTube videos is one of the easiest ways to do so, especially because you don\u2019t have to host any videos by yourself and the whole process of embedding is quite straightforward, as we\u2019ll see in just a bit.<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item \">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><strong>Videos improve your blog posts.<\/strong> If you\u2019re worried that your blog posts have become a bit dull, and especially if it shows in your traffic, consider throwing in a video or two to mix it up a bit. It\u2019s not just a user experience thing at play here. YouTube embeds bring a huge added value to posts, especially long ones. They offer a way to recycle content in a new, engaging way that is proven to resonate well with users.<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;43px&#8221;][vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; accent_color=&#8221;#f0f0f0&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;][vc_widget_sidebar sidebar_id=&#8221;bridge-banner&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;48px&#8221;][vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; accent_color=&#8221;#f0f0f0&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;80px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1567421460656{padding-top: 12px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\">What Kind of YouTube Videos to Use<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Now that we\u2019ve seen the benefits of embedding YouTube videos to your website, let\u2019s see what kind of videos can prove useful for your website.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;23px&#8221;]<ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item \">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><strong>Instructional and support videos.<\/strong> These are huge drivers of traffic and are excellent for user retention because they address your visitors\u2019 needs directly. Allowing visitors to watch the video that answers their query or problem also builds trust and does wonders for your brand image. <\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item \">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><strong>Behind the scenes.<\/strong> These videos are great for business websites that are looking to build a closer relationship with their customers.<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item \">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><strong>Product showcase.<\/strong> A dynamic, engaging way to promote your products and services.<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item \">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><strong>Testimonials.<\/strong> Client testimonials are a must for businesses of all kinds and sizes and are a great way to gently nudge customers in the right direction.<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item \">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><strong>Videos related to your post topic.<\/strong> Whatever the subject of your post, if you can find a YouTube video that can highlight it or complement it in any way, by all means \u2013 do it. Just watch out for copyright claims.<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"qodef-unordered-list-item \">\n    <li>\n\t        <div class=\"qodef-ul-title-holder\">\n            <span class=\"qodef-ul-title-content\"><strong>Fun videos!<\/strong> This one is rather self-explanatory if you remember that one of the main reasons to add YouTube videos to your site is to spice things up and make it more interesting. Again, look for any copyright claims before you embed a video from YouTube.<\/span>        <\/div>\n            <\/li>\n<\/ul>[vc_column_text]Whatever type of video you decide to embed, consider <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/disable-related-youtube-videos\/\">disabling the related videos<\/a> that start after yours is finished, as those may not serve your purpose or may even be harmful for your business goals and reputation.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;80px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1567421477743{padding-top: 12px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\">How to Embed YouTube Videos in WordPress<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Whether you\u2019re using one of the core WordPress editors or the WPBakery page builder plugin, the process of<b> adding a YouTube video to your page is fairly simple<\/b>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Let\u2019s start off with the Classic WordPress editor.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1596057363504{padding-top: 72px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"qodef-h5\">Embedding Videos Using the Classic Editor<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]1. To embed the video to one of your posts, you first need to identify which exact video you want to use. The procedure is the same both for videos from your own YouTube channel, and for any other video that you want to add from the world\u2019s most popular video platform.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]2. Once you\u2019ve located the video, click on it and then either copy its full URL from the address bar, or go to Share and then click on Copy:[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"710\" height=\"379\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Embed-a-YouTube-Video-in-WordPress-Gallery-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Embed a YouTube Video in WordPress\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Embed-a-YouTube-Video-in-WordPress-Gallery-1.jpg 710w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Embed-a-YouTube-Video-in-WordPress-Gallery-1-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Embed-a-YouTube-Video-in-WordPress-Gallery-1-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 710px) 100vw, 710px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;60px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"710\" height=\"379\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Embed-a-YouTube-Video-in-WordPress-Gallery-2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Embed a YouTube Video in WordPress\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Embed-a-YouTube-Video-in-WordPress-Gallery-2.jpg 710w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Embed-a-YouTube-Video-in-WordPress-Gallery-2-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Embed-a-YouTube-Video-in-WordPress-Gallery-2-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 710px) 100vw, 710px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Here you also have the option of setting the video to start at a particular point. To do this, just check the box saying <i>Start at<\/i>:[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"711\" height=\"378\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Embed-a-YouTube-Video-in-WordPress-Gallery-3.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Embed a YouTube Video in WordPress\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Embed-a-YouTube-Video-in-WordPress-Gallery-3.jpg 711w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Embed-a-YouTube-Video-in-WordPress-Gallery-3-300x159.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Embed-a-YouTube-Video-in-WordPress-Gallery-3-620x330.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 711px) 100vw, 711px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Time to go back to your WordPress site. Log into your Dashboard and find the page or post you want to add the video to. Simply <b>click on where you want to add it and paste the YouTube link<\/b>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]A preview of your video will appear and, if everything is just the way you want it, you can finally go ahead and click on <i>Update. <\/i>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1596057369075{padding-top: 72px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"qodef-h5\">Changing Video Display Size<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]If you don\u2019t like the way the video you embedded fits on your post or page, you can change its size:[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]1. Click on the <i>Share <\/i>button below the video and select <i>Embed.<\/i>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"710\" height=\"379\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Embed-a-YouTube-Video-in-WordPress-Gallery-4.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Embed a YouTube Video in WordPress\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Embed-a-YouTube-Video-in-WordPress-Gallery-4.jpg 710w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Embed-a-YouTube-Video-in-WordPress-Gallery-4-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Embed-a-YouTube-Video-in-WordPress-Gallery-4-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 710px) 100vw, 710px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]2. Select and copy the HTML code.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"710\" height=\"379\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Embed-a-YouTube-Video-in-WordPress-Gallery-5.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Embed a YouTube Video in WordPress\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Embed-a-YouTube-Video-in-WordPress-Gallery-5.jpg 710w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Embed-a-YouTube-Video-in-WordPress-Gallery-5-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Embed-a-YouTube-Video-in-WordPress-Gallery-5-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 710px) 100vw, 710px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]3. Paste the code into the editor. Make sure you\u2019re working in <i>Text<\/i> editing mode.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"710\" height=\"379\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Embed-a-YouTube-Video-in-WordPress-Gallery-6.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Embed a YouTube Video in WordPress\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Embed-a-YouTube-Video-in-WordPress-Gallery-6.jpg 710w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Embed-a-YouTube-Video-in-WordPress-Gallery-6-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Embed-a-YouTube-Video-in-WordPress-Gallery-6-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 710px) 100vw, 710px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;60px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"710\" height=\"429\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Embed-a-YouTube-Video-in-WordPress-Gallery-7.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Embed a YouTube Video in WordPress\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Embed-a-YouTube-Video-in-WordPress-Gallery-7.jpg 710w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Embed-a-YouTube-Video-in-WordPress-Gallery-7-300x181.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Embed-a-YouTube-Video-in-WordPress-Gallery-7-620x375.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 710px) 100vw, 710px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]4. Modify the display height and width and don\u2019t forget to hit <i>Update<\/i> once you\u2019re done.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"710\" height=\"429\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Embed-a-YouTube-Video-in-WordPress-Gallery-8.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Embed a YouTube Video in WordPress\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Embed-a-YouTube-Video-in-WordPress-Gallery-8.jpg 710w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Embed-a-YouTube-Video-in-WordPress-Gallery-8-300x181.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Embed-a-YouTube-Video-in-WordPress-Gallery-8-620x375.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 710px) 100vw, 710px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;90px&#8221;][vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; accent_color=&#8221;#f0f0f0&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;][vc_widget_sidebar sidebar_id=&#8221;top-picks-banner&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_separator color=&#8221;custom&#8221; accent_color=&#8221;#f0f0f0&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1596057383112{padding-top: 84px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"qodef-h5\">Embedding Videos Using Gutenberg<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]If <a href=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/introduction-to-wordpress-gutenberg-block-editor\/\">Gutenberg<\/a> is your editor of choice, you\u2019ll be happy to hear <b>embedding videos is even easier <\/b>thanks to special blocks designed just for this purpose.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]1. To add a video to a post or page, start by adding a new block in the editor, using the (+) sign. Now, in the block search field, start typing \u201cEmbed\u201d to locate the block. A group of blocks titled \u201cEmbeds\u201d will appear and you can either choose the \u201cEmbed\u201d block or, even better, the \u201cYouTube\u201d block that is also available.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"710\" height=\"379\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Embed-a-YouTube-Video-in-WordPress-Gallery-9.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Embed a YouTube Video in WordPress\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Embed-a-YouTube-Video-in-WordPress-Gallery-9.jpg 710w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Embed-a-YouTube-Video-in-WordPress-Gallery-9-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Embed-a-YouTube-Video-in-WordPress-Gallery-9-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 710px) 100vw, 710px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]2. Go to the video you want to embed, and copy the URL.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]3. Paste the URL in the appropriate field inside the block and click on <i>Embed. <\/i>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"710\" height=\"379\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Embed-a-YouTube-Video-in-WordPress-Gallery-10.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Embed a YouTube Video in WordPress\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Embed-a-YouTube-Video-in-WordPress-Gallery-10.jpg 710w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Embed-a-YouTube-Video-in-WordPress-Gallery-10-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Embed-a-YouTube-Video-in-WordPress-Gallery-10-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 710px) 100vw, 710px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]4. Note that inserting the URL is the only way to embed videos using Gutenberg. If you wish to add an &lt;iframe&gt; element or other attributes, you can do it using the plain text block.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"710\" height=\"379\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Embed-a-YouTube-Video-in-WordPress-Gallery-11.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Embed a YouTube Video in WordPress\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Embed-a-YouTube-Video-in-WordPress-Gallery-11.jpg 710w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Embed-a-YouTube-Video-in-WordPress-Gallery-11-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Embed-a-YouTube-Video-in-WordPress-Gallery-11-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 710px) 100vw, 710px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1596057390146{padding-top: 90px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"qodef-h5\">Embedding Videos Using WPBakery<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Adding videos using <a href=\"https:\/\/wpbakery.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">WPBakery<\/a> (or Visual Composer) is equally easy as doing it with the two previously discussed editors.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;28px&#8221;][vc_column_text]1. Switch to the Backend Editor, if you\u2019re not already in it.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"710\" height=\"379\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Embed-a-YouTube-Video-in-WordPress-Gallery-12.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Embed a YouTube Video in WordPress\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Embed-a-YouTube-Video-in-WordPress-Gallery-12.jpg 710w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Embed-a-YouTube-Video-in-WordPress-Gallery-12-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Embed-a-YouTube-Video-in-WordPress-Gallery-12-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 710px) 100vw, 710px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]2. Click on <i>Add Element<\/i> and then type <i>Video Player <\/i>in the search field. Click on the element to open it.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"710\" height=\"379\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Embed-a-YouTube-Video-in-WordPress-Gallery-13.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Embed a YouTube Video in WordPress\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Embed-a-YouTube-Video-in-WordPress-Gallery-13.jpg 710w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Embed-a-YouTube-Video-in-WordPress-Gallery-13-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Embed-a-YouTube-Video-in-WordPress-Gallery-13-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 710px) 100vw, 710px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]3. Paste the URL of the video you want to add, and adjust all the settings the way it suits you the best. You can set the ratio, width and alignment, and add some simple CSS animations, if you want.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;]<div class=\"qodef-single-image-holder   qodef-has-border \">\n    <div class=\"qodef-si-inner\" >\n                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"710\" height=\"379\" src=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Embed-a-YouTube-Video-in-WordPress-Gallery-14.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Embed a YouTube Video in WordPress\" srcset=\"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Embed-a-YouTube-Video-in-WordPress-Gallery-14.jpg 710w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Embed-a-YouTube-Video-in-WordPress-Gallery-14-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Embed-a-YouTube-Video-in-WordPress-Gallery-14-620x331.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 710px) 100vw, 710px\" \/>                        <\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;38px&#8221;][vc_column_text]4. Click on <i>Save changes, <\/i>and, if everything is just the way you want, click <i>Publish<\/i> to create a new post, or <i>Update, <\/i>in case you\u2019re adding a video to an already published post.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1596057398931{padding-top: 80px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"qodef-h4\">Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Now that you\u2019ve seen how beneficial YouTube videos can be for your website and how easily these videos can be embedded, you have no excuse for sleeping on it and missing the chance to add some extra value to your website. YouTube embeds represent a great opportunity to <b>make your posts stand out<\/b> and they literally don\u2019t cost a thing.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Video has become such an essential part of the online environment. It\u2019s hard to imagine a day passing without catching at least a couple of YouTube videos on websites and social media alike. Sometimes we click on them, sometimes we don\u2019t, but one thing is for sure \u2013 they spark our interest, one way or another. That\u2019s one of the main reasons why videos make an excellent addition to any kind of website.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":6739,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[27,13],"class_list":["post-97","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tutorials","tag-content","tag-wordpress"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/97","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=97"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/97\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6739"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=97"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=97"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/qodeinteractive.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=97"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}