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How to Embed YouTube Videos

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Using videos, especially YouTube videos, is highly beneficial for marketing and website SEO because they can engage visitors more effectively than static written content, keeping them on the page longer, which signals to search engines that your website’s content is valuable.

Videos also enhance user experience by providing dynamic and visually appealing information, which can increase conversion rates and drive more traffic to the site.

Adding YouTube videos to your Carrot site

You can embed YouTube videos on your pages, blog posts, testimonial blocks, and property blocks.

Prior to adding your video to your Carrot site, you’ll want to film your video and upload it to Youtube. Youtube is owned by Google and it can give you a bit more of an SEO edge. Be sure to use relevant keywords within the video’s description and title.

Once you have uploaded your video to YouTube, you’re ready to add it to your site.

Step 1: Copy the video’s URL

Locate your video on Youtube. At the top of the browser, copy the URL in the address bar!

Step 2: Place Down a YouTube Block

  1. From your main Dashboard area, click on “Content” and then navigate to the Page, Posts, or Testimonial you want to add a YouTube Video to. Click “edit” on this piece of content:
  2. Then, once on the content’s editing page, click the “+” icon to add a new Block! Search for the YouTube Block and place it!
  3. Finally, paste the URL from the YouTube video into the field provided and click “Embed”. This is shown below:

Step 3: Update the page to save your changes

You’re done! The video will now be posted on your page.

Conclusion

Adding a YouTube video is as simple as finding the piece of content you wish to add a video to, and clicking edit on that piece of content. Then, place a YouTube Block using our Block Editor. Paste the video’s URL into the YouTube Block and then save your work!

By embedding YouTube videos in your website content, you can showcase products or services, share client or customer testimonials, and offer your expert advice. By using video, you can build trust and boost search engine rankings through increased visitor interaction and relevant content.

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