Videos add vibrant storytelling and engagement to your website. Here's how to effectively add them:

Embedding Videos (Third-Party Hosting)

Supported platforms:

• YouTube and Vimeo (most areas)
• Animoto and Wistia (some areas)
• Other oEmbed-compatible services

For YouTube/Vimeo videos:

1. Copy the video URL (must include youtube.com/watch, youtube.com/playlist, or youtu.be)
2. Paste into desired location
3. For advanced options, use embed code instead

For Animoto/Wistia:

• Always use embed code
• Only supported in specific blocks

Uploading Videos (Self-Hosting)

File requirements:

• Course/Video Pages: 5000 MB, 3-hour limit
• Video Blocks: 500 MB, 30-minute limit
• Section Backgrounds: 500 MB, 60-second limit
• Bitrate: 1.5 MBps (360p) or 3 MBps (1080p)

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

Special Features

Background Videos:

• Display behind page content
• Play silently and loop continuously
• Support YouTube/Vimeo embedding

Video Libraries:

• Create with video pages
• Upload directly or embed
• Organize content effectively

Troubleshooting Tips:

• Slow loading: Allow buffering time
• Missing controls: Check viewing mode
• Size issues: Verify aspect ratios
• Quality problems: Review file specifications
• Playback errors: Confirm format compatibility

Remember: Each site includes 30 minutes of uploaded video storage. For more capacity, subscribe to a Digital Products plan.

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