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YouTube Video Embed

For main body or full width containers only.

Place a YouTube video on your page with the YouTube Embed widget. Give your readers an in-depth look at your programs, activities, or life on campus through a short video.

YouTube Embed example

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Visual demo

Widget standards

A layout is NOT needed for this widget.

Do:

  • Use the embed link from YouTube.
  • Limit videos to two per page, separated by text.

Do NOT:

  • Stack YouTube Video Embed widgets on top of each other.

Written instructions

1. Select the YouTube Video Embed widget and drop it into the Main Content area.

Screenshot of: Select the YouTube Video Embed widget and drop it into the Main Content area.

2. Click "Create content"

Screenshot of: Click

3. 4. Select "Generic" from the Template drop down.

Screenshot of: 4. Select

4. Add your Video Title.

Screenshot of: Add your Video Title.

Tip: Open YouTube in a new tab of your internet browser and locate the video you would like to embed.

5. Click on the share button, located on the bottom right portion of the video.

Screenshot of: Click on the share button, located on the bottom right portion of the video.

6. Select Embed.

Screenshot of: Select Embed.

7. Copy the embed code provided by YouTube.

Screenshot of: Copy the embed code provided by YouTube.

8. Paste the embed code you copied into the YouTube Embed Code window.

Screenshot of: Paste the embed code you copied into the YouTube Embed Code window.

9. Save your changes.

Screenshot of: Save your changes.

Save and send

  • If you'd like to continue working on this page, but need to save your progress, click Save as Draft.​
  • If you're finished making changes to the page, and the page is ready for review, click Send for Approval.
Screen capture of the buttons for Send for Approval and Save as Draft in Sitefinity
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