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Can You Embed YouTube in Wix?

Last updated on October 1, 2022 @ 3:32 am

YouTube is a great platform for hosting and sharing videos. Many people use it to post their own videos, as well as to watch others’ videos. You can embed YouTube videos in Wix websites using the Wix Video element.

The Wix Video element is a simple way to add YouTube videos to your Wix site. You can find it in the Add element menu, under the Media section.

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To add a YouTube video to your Wix site:

1. Go to Add > Media > Video and drag the Video element to your page.

2. In the Video Settings window, select your video’s platform as YouTube.

3. Enter the URL of your video in the URL field and click Apply.

Your video will now appear on your page. You can resize it, move it around, and change its settings just like any other element on your Wix site.

PRO TIP: Embedding YouTube videos in Wix is not recommended as it can result in decreased page loading speed and negatively impact your search engine optimization.

You can also add YouTube videos to your Wix blog posts and other pages using the Embed code element. This element lets you paste the code that YouTube provides when you click Share > Embed beneath a video on YouTube.com.

To add a YouTube video to your Wix site using the Embed code element:

1. Go to Add > More > Embed Code and drag the Embed Code element to your page. 2. Paste the embed code from YouTube into the Code field and click Apply.

3. Your video will now appear on your page.

conclusion: The bottom line is that yes, you can embed YouTube videos in Wix websites using either the Wix Video element or the Embed code element. Both methods are easy to use and will allow you to add YouTube videos to your Wix site with just a few clicks.

Madison Geldart

Madison Geldart

Cloud infrastructure engineer and tech mess solver.