{"id":29985,"date":"2021-04-28T18:13:59","date_gmt":"2021-04-28T12:28:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/?p=29985"},"modified":"2024-01-17T10:20:17","modified_gmt":"2024-01-17T04:35:17","slug":"upload-video-wordpress-without-youtube","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/upload-video-wordpress-without-youtube\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Upload Video to WordPress Without YouTube?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>An exciting way to enhance your website\u2019s aesthetics is to add a video. Not only is this visually appealing, but also engaging. It also provides a fantastic user experience to your audiences.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Presently, the most commonly-used video hosting platform is YouTube. When it comes to video streaming, Youtube is the major player.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, video streaming is not limited to a single platform. Moreover, there are dozens of different platforms where you can go and embed videos from.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, this blog includes a complete guide to uploading and embedding videos without the need for YouTube. You can choose any of these techniques based on your preference.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, let us start with a few essential topics regarding website video.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/upload-video-wordpress-without-youtube\/#Why_Should_You_Add_Video_to_Your_WordPress_Site\" >Why Should You Add Video to Your WordPress Site?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/upload-video-wordpress-without-youtube\/#Best_Video_Marketing_Practices_to_Follow_in_2024\" >Best Video Marketing Practices to Follow in 2024<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/upload-video-wordpress-without-youtube\/#1_Grab_Your_Viewers_Attention_Quickly\" >1. Grab Your Viewers Attention Quickly<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/upload-video-wordpress-without-youtube\/#2_Identify_What_Moves_Your_Audience\" >2. Identify What Moves Your Audience<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/upload-video-wordpress-without-youtube\/#3_Know_Your_Video_Marketing_Goals\" >3. Know Your Video Marketing Goals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/upload-video-wordpress-without-youtube\/#4_Make_it_Simple_and_Clear\" >4. Make it Simple and Clear<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/upload-video-wordpress-without-youtube\/#5_Dont_Forget_to_Add_Captions\" >5. Don\u2019t Forget to Add Captions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/upload-video-wordpress-without-youtube\/#What_Video_Hosting_Platform_Does_WordPress_Support_Apart_from_YouTube\" >What Video Hosting Platform Does WordPress Support Apart from YouTube?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/upload-video-wordpress-without-youtube\/#1_Facebook\" >1. Facebook<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/upload-video-wordpress-without-youtube\/#2_Vimeo\" >2. Vimeo<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/upload-video-wordpress-without-youtube\/#4_Twitch\" >4. Twitch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/upload-video-wordpress-without-youtube\/#5_Twitter\" >5. Twitter<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/upload-video-wordpress-without-youtube\/#How_to_Embed_a_Video_to_WordPress_Without_YouTube\" >How to Embed a Video to WordPress Without YouTube?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/upload-video-wordpress-without-youtube\/#1_Embed_Video_to_Your_Websites_Page_or_Post\" >1. Embed Video to Your Website\u2019s Page or Post<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/upload-video-wordpress-without-youtube\/#A_Using_Shortcode\" >A. Using Shortcode<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/upload-video-wordpress-without-youtube\/#B_Using_Video_URL\" >B. Using Video URL<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/upload-video-wordpress-without-youtube\/#2_Embed_Video_to_Your_Websites_Widget_Area\" >2. Embed Video to Your Website\u2019s Widget Area<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/upload-video-wordpress-without-youtube\/#How_to_Embed_a_Non-YouTube_Video_Using_WordPress_Plugins\" >How to Embed a Non-YouTube Video Using WordPress Plugins?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/upload-video-wordpress-without-youtube\/#1_Advanced_Responsive_Video_Embedder_ARVE\" >1. Advanced Responsive Video Embedder (ARVE)&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/upload-video-wordpress-without-youtube\/#2_Wonder_Video_Embed\" >2. Wonder Video Embed<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/upload-video-wordpress-without-youtube\/#How_to_Upload_a_Video_to_WordPress_Using_the_Media_Library\" >How to Upload a Video to WordPress Using the Media Library?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/upload-video-wordpress-without-youtube\/#What_are_the_Benefits_of_Embedding_a_Video_in_WordPress_Instead_of_Uploading\" >What are the Benefits of Embedding a Video in WordPress Instead of Uploading?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/upload-video-wordpress-without-youtube\/#FAQs_About_Uploading_Video_to_WordPress_Without_YouTube\" >FAQs About Uploading Video to WordPress Without YouTube<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/upload-video-wordpress-without-youtube\/#Q_What_Are_Some_Other_Plugins_to_Add_Video_to_My_WordPress_Site\" >Q. What Are Some Other Plugins to Add Video to My WordPress Site?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/upload-video-wordpress-without-youtube\/#Q_What_Other_Video_Hosting_Sites_Does_WordPress_Support\" >Q. What Other Video Hosting Sites Does WordPress Support?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/upload-video-wordpress-without-youtube\/#Q_How_Should_I_Create_a_Video_to_Insert_in_My_Website\" >Q. How Should I Create a Video to Insert in My Website?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/upload-video-wordpress-without-youtube\/#Q_Where_Can_I_Find_Royalty-Free_Footages_to_Upload_to_My_Website\" >Q. Where Can I Find Royalty-Free Footages to Upload to My Website?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/upload-video-wordpress-without-youtube\/#Q_Can_I_Embed_a_Video_to_My_Site_Using_WordPress_Classic_Editor\" >Q. Can I Embed a Video to My Site Using WordPress Classic Editor?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/upload-video-wordpress-without-youtube\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Should_You_Add_Video_to_Your_WordPress_Site\"><\/span>Why Should You Add Video to Your WordPress Site?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When someone visits your website, they must find it easy to learn about your business\/brand. You can achieve it by telling stories through videos instead of writing bland facts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For that purpose, we recommend you rely on videos. It is an excellent medium for sharing your brand\u2019s story more clearly and efficiently.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you add a video to your site, it encourages visitors to engage with your content. Your audiences will spend more time on your site. So, it increases the probability of them buying your products\/services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides, when visitors stay longer on your website, it enhances your SEO performance.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The duration for which your visitors stay at your site is the <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/dwell-time\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"rank-math-link\">dwell time<\/a>. Google considers it an essential ranking factor. Thus, videos help your website rank on the top of the Search Engine Results Pages (SERPs).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/A-guy-shooting-footage-of-a-mountain-using-his-smartphone-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A guy shooting footage of a mountain using his smartphone\" class=\"wp-image-29990\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/A-guy-shooting-footage-of-a-mountain-using-his-smartphone-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/A-guy-shooting-footage-of-a-mountain-using-his-smartphone-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/A-guy-shooting-footage-of-a-mountain-using-his-smartphone-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/A-guy-shooting-footage-of-a-mountain-using-his-smartphone-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/A-guy-shooting-footage-of-a-mountain-using-his-smartphone-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/A-guy-shooting-footage-of-a-mountain-using-his-smartphone-90x60.jpg 90w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Most internet users have a low attention span, so they most probably will not study your entire web content. Moreover, when you provide written information on your site, not everyone will read it to the end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s where video comes to the rescue!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It requires less effort to watch a video than to read the entire text on your website. This approach prevents the possible communication gap between you and the visitors.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can add the crucial information on your short introductory clip at the Banner section of your homepage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Video_Marketing_Practices_to_Follow_in_2024\"><\/span>Best Video Marketing Practices to Follow in 2024<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Video is a primary component of marketing strategy. You need to follow a few suggestions to promote your business effectively in 2024. Here is a list of the five best video marketing practices that you need to remember.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Grab_Your_Viewers_Attention_Quickly\"><\/span>1. Grab Your Viewers Attention Quickly<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you enjoy browsing the internet, you already know how quickly you can lose interest because of lousy content. Now, put yourself in your target audiences\u2019 heels. Don\u2019t let them feel the same thing while watching your video.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And yes, always think out of the box for video ideas. For instance, watch a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ZKLnhuzh9uY&amp;list=PLzOPnjsBfJy5LqDZvQZs1qxHGSu1pszpt\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"rank-math-link\">short ad from Poo~Pourri<\/a> toilet deodorizers. This ad can grab almost everyone\u2019s attention within a couple of seconds.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Identify_What_Moves_Your_Audience\"><\/span>2. Identify What Moves Your Audience<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can create a mind-blowing video, but your consumers might still not appreciate it. In such cases, you need to identify your target audiences. If they don\u2019t like it, your video will be of no use.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We won\u2019t recommend creating flashy videos with several cartoon characters if you\u2019re targeting the elderly generation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Colorful-and-flashy-image-of-two-cartoon-characters-perfect-for-kindergarten-goers-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Colorful and flashy image of two cartoon characters - perfect for kindergarten goers\" class=\"wp-image-29991\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Colorful-and-flashy-image-of-two-cartoon-characters-perfect-for-kindergarten-goers-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Colorful-and-flashy-image-of-two-cartoon-characters-perfect-for-kindergarten-goers-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Colorful-and-flashy-image-of-two-cartoon-characters-perfect-for-kindergarten-goers-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Colorful-and-flashy-image-of-two-cartoon-characters-perfect-for-kindergarten-goers-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Colorful-and-flashy-image-of-two-cartoon-characters-perfect-for-kindergarten-goers-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Colorful-and-flashy-image-of-two-cartoon-characters-perfect-for-kindergarten-goers-80x60.jpg 80w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>However, that video will work correctly for kindergartens and daycare centers. Thus, always keep your target audience in mind while creating a website video.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Know_Your_Video_Marketing_Goals\"><\/span>3. Know Your Video Marketing Goals<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>What do you want to accomplish from your marketing videos? Promoting your business is a vague idea. You need to have a specific goal in mind, such as increasing qualified leads, <a href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/increase-website-traffic-for-free\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\">boosting website traffic,<\/a> building brand awareness, etc.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You might want your audience to take specific actions after watching your video. In that case, you can use Call-to-Action (CTA) words. Examples include \u201cSign Up,\u201d \u201cLearn More,\u201d \u201cDownload Now,\u201d etc.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Make_it_Simple_and_Clear\"><\/span>4. Make it Simple and Clear<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Implementing video marketing tactics helps you build a strong connection with your audience. For that, you need to communicate your brand\u2019s story in an easy-to-grasp manner.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use unnecessary special effects. It might distract your audience from the core message. Also, write your video transcript using simple words. Your website video is not the right place to flaunt your literary skills. Keep it simple if you don\u2019t want to lose your potential clients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Dont_Forget_to_Add_Captions\"><\/span>5. Don\u2019t Forget to Add Captions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Forbes published that around <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/tjmccue\/2019\/07\/31\/verizon-media-says-69-percent-of-consumers-watching-video-with-sound-off\/?sh=7e9b011d35d8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">69% of online users<\/a> watch videos turning their audio off in public places. Besides, one-fourth of them turn their sound off even in private residences.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These stats reveal that your audiences are not likely to listen to your video\u2019s sound. If so, in that case, how can you communicate properly? The answer is to use captions or subtitles for your video.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are tons of auto-captioning tools for adding this feature to your website video. Alternatively, you can also add them manually.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Video_Hosting_Platform_Does_WordPress_Support_Apart_from_YouTube\"><\/span>What Video Hosting Platform Does WordPress Support Apart from YouTube?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to embed a video to your WordPress site, you can rely on several video-streaming platforms. YouTube is among the largest video hosting sites with around <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.youtube\/news-and-events\/vidcon-2018-helping-creators-earn-more\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">1.9 billion active users<\/a> every month.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, what if you are looking for other alternatives besides Youtube. So, here we will discuss four other video streaming sites that WordPress supports.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Facebook\"><\/span>1. Facebook<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Facebook<\/a> has grown to be the strongest competitor of YouTube. People are using this social media giant to watch videos more than ever before. It brings around <a href=\"https:\/\/sproutsocial.com\/insights\/facebook-stats-for-marketers\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"rank-math-link\">eight billion views every day<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now let us talk about how to embed a video from Facebook to your website.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, select a clip and click on the three dots at its top-right side. It opens a drop-down menu with an Embed option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Click on the Embed option and proceed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"792\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Embed-button-inside-the-drop-down-menu-of-Facebooks-video-1024x792.png\" alt=\"Pointing at the Embed button inside the drop-down menu of Facebook\u2019s video\" class=\"wp-image-30012\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Embed-button-inside-the-drop-down-menu-of-Facebooks-video-1024x792.png 1024w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Embed-button-inside-the-drop-down-menu-of-Facebooks-video-300x232.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Embed-button-inside-the-drop-down-menu-of-Facebooks-video-768x594.png 768w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Embed-button-inside-the-drop-down-menu-of-Facebooks-video-78x60.png 78w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Embed-button-inside-the-drop-down-menu-of-Facebooks-video.png 1049w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Facebook opens a new window where you get a shortcode to copy. Cool<br>You can manually copy the code or simply click on the \u201cCopy Code\u201d text for it. If you want, please select the Include Full Post icon to show the caption on your site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Highlighting-the-embedding-shortcode-of-a-Facebook-video-1024x684.png\" alt=\"Highlighting the embedding shortcode of a Facebook video\" class=\"wp-image-29998\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Highlighting-the-embedding-shortcode-of-a-Facebook-video-1024x684.png 1024w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Highlighting-the-embedding-shortcode-of-a-Facebook-video-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Highlighting-the-embedding-shortcode-of-a-Facebook-video-768x513.png 768w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Highlighting-the-embedding-shortcode-of-a-Facebook-video-90x60.png 90w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Highlighting-the-embedding-shortcode-of-a-Facebook-video.png 1203w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, you can paste the code on a notepad for now. We will go through ways to paste the copied code into your WordPress text editor in the \u201cHow to Embed a Non-YouTube Video Using WordPress Plugins?\u201d section.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Vimeo\"><\/span>2. Vimeo<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Vimeo<\/a> is another video streaming platform that is considered a professional network of video creators. You can directly copy the URL of your selected video from this platform. WordPress provides a particular media block to add Vimeo content.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Similarly, another way to embed Vimeo video is by using the shortcode. Here is how you can do it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>First, visit the video that you want to embed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then, click on the Share icon on the left side.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"587\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Share-icon-of-a-Lego-video-in-Vimeo-1024x587.png\" alt=\"Pointing at the Share icon of a Lego video in Vimeo\" class=\"wp-image-30022\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Share-icon-of-a-Lego-video-in-Vimeo-1024x587.png 1024w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Share-icon-of-a-Lego-video-in-Vimeo-300x172.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Share-icon-of-a-Lego-video-in-Vimeo-768x441.png 768w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Share-icon-of-a-Lego-video-in-Vimeo-105x60.png 105w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Share-icon-of-a-Lego-video-in-Vimeo.png 1405w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>With this action, Vimeo opens up a pop-up window with video Link, embedding shortcodes, and more. You can either copy its URL from the top section or take the shortcode instead.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"645\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Show-Options-button-in-a-pop-up-window-of-Vimeo-1024x645.png\" alt=\"Pointing at the Show Options button in a pop-up window of Vimeo\" class=\"wp-image-30024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Show-Options-button-in-a-pop-up-window-of-Vimeo-1024x645.png 1024w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Show-Options-button-in-a-pop-up-window-of-Vimeo-300x189.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Show-Options-button-in-a-pop-up-window-of-Vimeo-768x483.png 768w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Show-Options-button-in-a-pop-up-window-of-Vimeo-95x60.png 95w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Show-Options-button-in-a-pop-up-window-of-Vimeo.png 1247w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you select the second option, then please click on the Show Options button. This action expands the adjustment options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vimeo displays a few advanced settings below the video thumbnail. You can select its size, color, intro, and other impressive stuff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"869\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Highlighting-the-embedding-shortcode-and-adjustment-settings-of-a-Vimeo-video-1024x869.png\" alt=\"Highlighting the embedding shortcode and adjustment settings of a Vimeo video\" class=\"wp-image-29996\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Highlighting-the-embedding-shortcode-and-adjustment-settings-of-a-Vimeo-video-1024x869.png 1024w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Highlighting-the-embedding-shortcode-and-adjustment-settings-of-a-Vimeo-video-300x255.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Highlighting-the-embedding-shortcode-and-adjustment-settings-of-a-Vimeo-video-768x652.png 768w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Highlighting-the-embedding-shortcode-and-adjustment-settings-of-a-Vimeo-video-71x60.png 71w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Highlighting-the-embedding-shortcode-and-adjustment-settings-of-a-Vimeo-video.png 1078w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Please copy the code from the Embed text box highlighted in the screenshot below. Save this shortcode in notepad, and we will use it in the later section.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Twitch\"><\/span>4. Twitch<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.twitch.tv\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Twitch<\/a> is a live video broadcasting website that targets gaming, sports, music, and other entertainment content. You can participate in the stream chat, subscribe to various users, and donate to support their channel.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now let\u2019s retrieve the shortcode of a twitch video quickly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, you need to visit your desired video and click on the Share icon. Its sharing button looks like a top-pointing arrow, displayed in the screenshot below.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"544\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Share-icon-of-a-live-music-video-in-Twitch.tv_-1024x544.png\" alt=\"Pointing at the Share icon of a live music video in Twitch.tv\" class=\"wp-image-30023\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Share-icon-of-a-live-music-video-in-Twitch.tv_-1024x544.png 1024w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Share-icon-of-a-live-music-video-in-Twitch.tv_-300x159.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Share-icon-of-a-live-music-video-in-Twitch.tv_-768x408.png 768w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Share-icon-of-a-live-music-video-in-Twitch.tv_-113x60.png 113w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Share-icon-of-a-live-music-video-in-Twitch.tv_.png 1511w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It displays a small dialogue box with different sharing options. You can copy the video link using the Copy URL button at the right corner.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But WordPress does not provide a media block for Twitch. That is why we suggest you copy the Embed code. So, click on the Embed option.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"465\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Highlighting-the-Embed-button-inside-the-Share-Via-window-of-Twitch.tv_-1024x465.png\" alt=\"Highlighting the Embed button inside the Share Via window of Twitch.tv\" class=\"wp-image-29995\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Highlighting-the-Embed-button-inside-the-Share-Via-window-of-Twitch.tv_-1024x465.png 1024w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Highlighting-the-Embed-button-inside-the-Share-Via-window-of-Twitch.tv_-300x136.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Highlighting-the-Embed-button-inside-the-Share-Via-window-of-Twitch.tv_-768x349.png 768w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Highlighting-the-Embed-button-inside-the-Share-Via-window-of-Twitch.tv_-132x60.png 132w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Highlighting-the-Embed-button-inside-the-Share-Via-window-of-Twitch.tv_.png 1308w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This action opens up a pop-up window that allows you to embed either the video player or the live chat. Inside the Video Player section, you get two embedding options: using JavaScript and iframe.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"899\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-iframe-shortcode-of-a-live-music-video-in-Twitch.tv_-1024x899.png\" alt=\"Pointing at the iframe shortcode of a live music video in Twitch.tv\" class=\"wp-image-30014\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-iframe-shortcode-of-a-live-music-video-in-Twitch.tv_-1024x899.png 1024w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-iframe-shortcode-of-a-live-music-video-in-Twitch.tv_-300x263.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-iframe-shortcode-of-a-live-music-video-in-Twitch.tv_-768x675.png 768w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-iframe-shortcode-of-a-live-music-video-in-Twitch.tv_-68x60.png 68w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-iframe-shortcode-of-a-live-music-video-in-Twitch.tv_.png 1052w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We suggest you copy the iframe code and not the JavaScript one. Paste the shortcode in a notepad. You\u2019re going to need this code in the \u201cHow to Embed a Non-YouTube Video Using WordPress Plugins?\u201d section.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Twitter\"><\/span>5. Twitter<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Twitter<\/a> is a widely-used social media platform, which most people term as a microblogging system. You can publish images, videos, add links, and write tweets with a maximum of 140 characters long.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Similar to Vimeo, WordPress provides a media block for Twitter as well. So, you can use both its URL and shortcode to embed its video.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please search for a relevant video on this social platform. When you find one, click on the pointer at its corner, which opens up a drop-down menu.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"677\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Embed-Tweet-button-inside-the-drop-down-menu-of-Twitter-1024x677.png\" alt=\"Pointing at the Embed Tweet button inside the drop-down menu of Twitter\" class=\"wp-image-30013\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Embed-Tweet-button-inside-the-drop-down-menu-of-Twitter-1024x677.png 1024w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Embed-Tweet-button-inside-the-drop-down-menu-of-Twitter-300x198.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Embed-Tweet-button-inside-the-drop-down-menu-of-Twitter-768x508.png 768w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Embed-Tweet-button-inside-the-drop-down-menu-of-Twitter-91x60.png 91w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Embed-Tweet-button-inside-the-drop-down-menu-of-Twitter.png 1221w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Select the Embed Tweet option to proceed. After that, Twitter opens a new tab in your browser. The header area of that tab includes a URL for that tweet. You can copy that link if you prefer. If not, then scroll down a bit.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"401\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Highlighting-the-video-URL-of-a-video-from-BuzzFeed-in-Twitter-1024x401.png\" alt=\"Highlighting the video URL of a video from BuzzFeed in Twitter\" class=\"wp-image-30001\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Highlighting-the-video-URL-of-a-video-from-BuzzFeed-in-Twitter-1024x401.png 1024w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Highlighting-the-video-URL-of-a-video-from-BuzzFeed-in-Twitter-300x117.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Highlighting-the-video-URL-of-a-video-from-BuzzFeed-in-Twitter-768x300.png 768w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Highlighting-the-video-URL-of-a-video-from-BuzzFeed-in-Twitter-1536x601.png 1536w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Highlighting-the-video-URL-of-a-video-from-BuzzFeed-in-Twitter-153x60.png 153w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Highlighting-the-video-URL-of-a-video-from-BuzzFeed-in-Twitter.png 1894w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The second section of this page includes a shortcode, which makes the embedding of the video easier. Please click on the Copy Code button on the right side of its text box. Now paste this code into a notepad.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"516\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Highlighting-the-embedding-shortcode-for-a-video-from-BuzzFeed-in-Twitter-1024x516.png\" alt=\"Highlighting the embedding shortcode for a video from BuzzFeed in Twitter\" class=\"wp-image-29997\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Highlighting-the-embedding-shortcode-for-a-video-from-BuzzFeed-in-Twitter-1024x516.png 1024w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Highlighting-the-embedding-shortcode-for-a-video-from-BuzzFeed-in-Twitter-300x151.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Highlighting-the-embedding-shortcode-for-a-video-from-BuzzFeed-in-Twitter-768x387.png 768w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Highlighting-the-embedding-shortcode-for-a-video-from-BuzzFeed-in-Twitter-1536x774.png 1536w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Highlighting-the-embedding-shortcode-for-a-video-from-BuzzFeed-in-Twitter-119x60.png 119w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Highlighting-the-embedding-shortcode-for-a-video-from-BuzzFeed-in-Twitter-358x179.png 358w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Highlighting-the-embedding-shortcode-for-a-video-from-BuzzFeed-in-Twitter.png 1557w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, it&#8217;s time to go through various approaches to embed and upload a video to your website without YouTube.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Embed_a_Video_to_WordPress_Without_YouTube\"><\/span>How to Embed a Video to WordPress Without YouTube?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the previous section, you learned how to copy embed codes from various video-streaming platforms. Let us use them in action by adding them to your WordPress site.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are two ways you can embed a video to your website with WordPress.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Embed_Video_to_Your_Websites_Page_or_Post\"><\/span>1. Embed Video to Your Website\u2019s Page or Post<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The best place to add a video on your website is in the pages or posts. The pages might be Homepage, About, Portfolio, or more.&nbsp; A video in your blog helps the readers understand the central idea quickly without reading the entire post.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To embed video to your website follow the following steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Log in to your WordPress account.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hover your mouse cursor on top of the Pages option.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When you see its drop-down menu, click on the Add New button.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"461\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Add-New-button-inside-the-drop-down-menu-of-Pages-option-in-WordPress-1024x461.png\" alt=\"Pointing at the Add New button inside the drop-down menu of Pages option in WordPress\" class=\"wp-image-30008\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Add-New-button-inside-the-drop-down-menu-of-Pages-option-in-WordPress-1024x461.png 1024w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Add-New-button-inside-the-drop-down-menu-of-Pages-option-in-WordPress-300x135.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Add-New-button-inside-the-drop-down-menu-of-Pages-option-in-WordPress-768x346.png 768w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Add-New-button-inside-the-drop-down-menu-of-Pages-option-in-WordPress-133x60.png 133w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Add-New-button-inside-the-drop-down-menu-of-Pages-option-in-WordPress.png 1106w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>After that, you enter WordPress\u2019s page editing interface.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We will explain two different ways to embed a video in your website\u2019s page\/post\u2014the first one deals with the shortcode, and the second one with the video URL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;Choose the one that suits you the best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Using_Shortcode\"><\/span><strong>A.<\/strong><strong> <\/strong><strong>Using Shortcode<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>For this method, we suggest you change the default visual editor to the code editor. For that, click on the three dots at the top-right corner and select the Code Editor option inside the menu.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"428\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Code-Editor-button-inside-the-right-sidebar-menu-of-WordPresss-page-interface-1024x428.png\" alt=\"Pointing at the Code Editor button inside the right sidebar menu of WordPress\u2019s page interface\" class=\"wp-image-29987\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Code-Editor-button-inside-the-right-sidebar-menu-of-WordPresss-page-interface-1024x428.png 1024w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Code-Editor-button-inside-the-right-sidebar-menu-of-WordPresss-page-interface-300x126.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Code-Editor-button-inside-the-right-sidebar-menu-of-WordPresss-page-interface-768x321.png 768w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Code-Editor-button-inside-the-right-sidebar-menu-of-WordPresss-page-interface-1536x643.png 1536w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Code-Editor-button-inside-the-right-sidebar-menu-of-WordPresss-page-interface-143x60.png 143w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Code-Editor-button-inside-the-right-sidebar-menu-of-WordPresss-page-interface.png 1919w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Now it&#8217;s time to paste the shortcode that you copied from the previous video streaming websites. Let us use the last video from Facebook that we saved in a notepad. Insert the entire code in the text box, as shown below.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Highlighting-the-iframe-shortcode-from-Facebook-into-WordPresss-page-editor-1024x550.png\" alt=\"Highlighting the iframe shortcode from Facebook into WordPress\u2019s page editor\" class=\"wp-image-29999\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Highlighting-the-iframe-shortcode-from-Facebook-into-WordPresss-page-editor-1024x550.png 1024w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Highlighting-the-iframe-shortcode-from-Facebook-into-WordPresss-page-editor-300x161.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Highlighting-the-iframe-shortcode-from-Facebook-into-WordPresss-page-editor-768x412.png 768w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Highlighting-the-iframe-shortcode-from-Facebook-into-WordPresss-page-editor-112x60.png 112w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Highlighting-the-iframe-shortcode-from-Facebook-into-WordPresss-page-editor.png 1459w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you paste the code, click on the Exit Code Editor button on its top-right side. WordPress displays the thumbnail of the video that you embedded. You can click on it to bring a header bar that lets you customize its formatting.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"469\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Publish-button-after-integrating-a-Facebook-video-in-WordPress-1024x469.png\" alt=\"Pointing at the Publish button after integrating a Facebook video in WordPress\" class=\"wp-image-30018\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Publish-button-after-integrating-a-Facebook-video-in-WordPress-1024x469.png 1024w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Publish-button-after-integrating-a-Facebook-video-in-WordPress-300x137.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Publish-button-after-integrating-a-Facebook-video-in-WordPress-768x352.png 768w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Publish-button-after-integrating-a-Facebook-video-in-WordPress-1536x703.png 1536w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Publish-button-after-integrating-a-Facebook-video-in-WordPress-131x60.png 131w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Publish-button-after-integrating-a-Facebook-video-in-WordPress.png 1758w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can click on the Preview option to check how your video is working. If you\u2019re happy with its appearance, click on the Publish button at the top of this page.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"B_Using_Video_URL\"><\/span><strong>B.<\/strong><strong> <\/strong><strong>Using Video URL<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re embedding videos from Vimeo, Twitter, TED Talks, TikTok, etc., you can use this approach instead.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you enter the page editing interface in WordPress, click on the Plus icon you see on the top-left side. It opens up a drop-down menu with a text box. Please enter Embed, and WordPress displays all the sites that it supports for embedding.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"702\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Twitter-icon-inside-the-drop-down-menu-at-WordPress-page-interface-1024x702.png\" alt=\"Pointing at the Twitter icon inside the drop-down menu at WordPress page interface\" class=\"wp-image-30025\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Twitter-icon-inside-the-drop-down-menu-at-WordPress-page-interface-1024x702.png 1024w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Twitter-icon-inside-the-drop-down-menu-at-WordPress-page-interface-300x206.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Twitter-icon-inside-the-drop-down-menu-at-WordPress-page-interface-768x527.png 768w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Twitter-icon-inside-the-drop-down-menu-at-WordPress-page-interface-87x60.png 87w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Twitter-icon-inside-the-drop-down-menu-at-WordPress-page-interface.png 1276w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Click on the icon of your preference. For instance, we picked Twitter because we want to include a Twitter video on our website.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After that, you get a Twitter URL block with a space to include the URL of your content. Paste the previously copied link and click on the Embed button.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"415\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-a-text-box-to-include-Twitter-URL-to-embed-a-video-in-WordPress-1024x415.png\" alt=\"Pointing at a text box to include Twitter URL to embed a video in WordPress\" class=\"wp-image-30006\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-a-text-box-to-include-Twitter-URL-to-embed-a-video-in-WordPress-1024x415.png 1024w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-a-text-box-to-include-Twitter-URL-to-embed-a-video-in-WordPress-300x122.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-a-text-box-to-include-Twitter-URL-to-embed-a-video-in-WordPress-768x311.png 768w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-a-text-box-to-include-Twitter-URL-to-embed-a-video-in-WordPress-1536x623.png 1536w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-a-text-box-to-include-Twitter-URL-to-embed-a-video-in-WordPress-148x60.png 148w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-a-text-box-to-include-Twitter-URL-to-embed-a-video-in-WordPress.png 1897w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This action adds the video to your website page. You can view the thumbnail of that video in the editing interface. However, we suggest you check the working status using the Preview button at the top-right corner.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"444\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Save-Draft-Preview-and-Publish-buttons-in-the-header-bar-of-WordPress-page-editor-1024x444.png\" alt=\"Pointing at the Save Draft, Preview, and Publish buttons in the header bar of WordPress page editor\" class=\"wp-image-30020\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Save-Draft-Preview-and-Publish-buttons-in-the-header-bar-of-WordPress-page-editor-1024x444.png 1024w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Save-Draft-Preview-and-Publish-buttons-in-the-header-bar-of-WordPress-page-editor-300x130.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Save-Draft-Preview-and-Publish-buttons-in-the-header-bar-of-WordPress-page-editor-768x333.png 768w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Save-Draft-Preview-and-Publish-buttons-in-the-header-bar-of-WordPress-page-editor-1536x666.png 1536w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Save-Draft-Preview-and-Publish-buttons-in-the-header-bar-of-WordPress-page-editor-138x60.png 138w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Save-Draft-Preview-and-Publish-buttons-in-the-header-bar-of-WordPress-page-editor.png 1832w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, if you\u2019re satisfied with this content, click on the Publish button.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Embed_Video_to_Your_Websites_Widget_Area\"><\/span>2. Embed Video to Your Website\u2019s Widget Area<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another usable space to include a video on your website is the widget area. You can have widgets in sidebars, footer area, header, and other places on the site. The location of the widget area entirely depends upon your currently installed WordPress theme. Go through your theme to determine its location. Once you figure the location of the Widgets, we can now proceed with the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s start the process by logging in to your WordPress dashboard. Visit the left sidebar and hover your mouse cursor on the Appearance option. Please click on the Widgets button inside the drop-down menu.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"524\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Widgets-button-inside-Appearances-drop-down-menu-in-WordPress-1024x524.png\" alt=\"Pointing at the Widgets button inside Appearance\u2019s drop-down menu in WordPress\" class=\"wp-image-30027\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Widgets-button-inside-Appearances-drop-down-menu-in-WordPress-1024x524.png 1024w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Widgets-button-inside-Appearances-drop-down-menu-in-WordPress-300x153.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Widgets-button-inside-Appearances-drop-down-menu-in-WordPress-768x393.png 768w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Widgets-button-inside-Appearances-drop-down-menu-in-WordPress-117x60.png 117w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Widgets-button-inside-Appearances-drop-down-menu-in-WordPress.png 1085w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You enter the page of widgets and sidebars provided by your installed web template. Scroll down until you see the Video and click on its title.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It displays the list of all the sidebars. Select any one of them where you want to insert the video widget. After that, click on the Add Widget button.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1014\" height=\"763\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Add-Widget-button-inside-the-Video-menu-in-the-Widgets-page-of-WordPress.png\" alt=\"Pointing at the Add Widget button inside the Video menu in the Widgets page of WordPress\" class=\"wp-image-30010\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Add-Widget-button-inside-the-Video-menu-in-the-Widgets-page-of-WordPress.png 1014w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Add-Widget-button-inside-the-Video-menu-in-the-Widgets-page-of-WordPress-300x226.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Add-Widget-button-inside-the-Video-menu-in-the-Widgets-page-of-WordPress-768x578.png 768w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Add-Widget-button-inside-the-Video-menu-in-the-Widgets-page-of-WordPress-80x60.png 80w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1014px) 100vw, 1014px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It creates a video widget in the sidebar you picked. Now scroll back to the top and look to the right side. You will find a space to include a video title in your newly created widget.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"646\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Entering-the-video-title-and-clicking-at-the-Add-Video-button-of-a-sidebar-widget-in-WordPress-1024x646.png\" alt=\"Entering the video title and clicking at the Add Video button of a sidebar widget in WordPress\" class=\"wp-image-29993\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Entering-the-video-title-and-clicking-at-the-Add-Video-button-of-a-sidebar-widget-in-WordPress-1024x646.png 1024w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Entering-the-video-title-and-clicking-at-the-Add-Video-button-of-a-sidebar-widget-in-WordPress-300x189.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Entering-the-video-title-and-clicking-at-the-Add-Video-button-of-a-sidebar-widget-in-WordPress-768x484.png 768w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Entering-the-video-title-and-clicking-at-the-Add-Video-button-of-a-sidebar-widget-in-WordPress-95x60.png 95w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Entering-the-video-title-and-clicking-at-the-Add-Video-button-of-a-sidebar-widget-in-WordPress.png 1104w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Please insert a suitable title and click on the Add Video button. This action opens up a new window that allows you to upload a video. We are not going to upload a video yet. Instead, click on the Insert button to your left from the URL option on the menu.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"493\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Insert-from-URL-button-at-the-sidebar-of-Media-Library-window-in-WordPress-1024x493.png\" alt=\"Pointing at the Insert from URL button at the sidebar of Media Library window in WordPress\" class=\"wp-image-30015\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Insert-from-URL-button-at-the-sidebar-of-Media-Library-window-in-WordPress-1024x493.png 1024w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Insert-from-URL-button-at-the-sidebar-of-Media-Library-window-in-WordPress-300x144.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Insert-from-URL-button-at-the-sidebar-of-Media-Library-window-in-WordPress-768x370.png 768w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Insert-from-URL-button-at-the-sidebar-of-Media-Library-window-in-WordPress-125x60.png 125w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Insert-from-URL-button-at-the-sidebar-of-Media-Library-window-in-WordPress.png 1492w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>WordPress provides you a text box to insert the URL of the video that your desired video. Instead of the embedded shortcode, go back to Vimeo\u2019s video and copy its URL to paste it here.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"417\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Inserting-the-video-URL-and-pointing-at-the-Add-to-Widget-button-in-the-Media-Library-window-1024x417.png\" alt=\"Inserting the video URL and pointing at the Add to Widget button in the Media Library window\" class=\"wp-image-30003\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Inserting-the-video-URL-and-pointing-at-the-Add-to-Widget-button-in-the-Media-Library-window-1024x417.png 1024w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Inserting-the-video-URL-and-pointing-at-the-Add-to-Widget-button-in-the-Media-Library-window-300x122.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Inserting-the-video-URL-and-pointing-at-the-Add-to-Widget-button-in-the-Media-Library-window-768x313.png 768w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Inserting-the-video-URL-and-pointing-at-the-Add-to-Widget-button-in-the-Media-Library-window-1536x625.png 1536w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Inserting-the-video-URL-and-pointing-at-the-Add-to-Widget-button-in-the-Media-Library-window-147x60.png 147w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Inserting-the-video-URL-and-pointing-at-the-Add-to-Widget-button-in-the-Media-Library-window.png 1821w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Please click on the Add to Widget button. It takes you back to the Widgets and shortcodes page. You should click on the Save button and preview your website to see this video\u2019s working status.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"690\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Save-button-below-the-video-thumbnail-of-a-sidebar-widget-in-WordPress-1024x690.png\" alt=\"Pointing at the Save button below the video thumbnail of a sidebar widget in WordPress\" class=\"wp-image-30019\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Save-button-below-the-video-thumbnail-of-a-sidebar-widget-in-WordPress-1024x690.png 1024w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Save-button-below-the-video-thumbnail-of-a-sidebar-widget-in-WordPress-300x202.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Save-button-below-the-video-thumbnail-of-a-sidebar-widget-in-WordPress-768x517.png 768w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Save-button-below-the-video-thumbnail-of-a-sidebar-widget-in-WordPress-89x60.png 89w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Save-button-below-the-video-thumbnail-of-a-sidebar-widget-in-WordPress.png 1094w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Embed_a_Non-YouTube_Video_Using_WordPress_Plugins\"><\/span>How to Embed a Non-YouTube Video Using WordPress Plugins?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Till now, you learned how to embed a video in your website using a manual approach. Now it&#8217;s time to explore how to use a few <a href=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/best-wordpress-plugins-for-blogs\/\" class=\"rank-math-link\">WordPress plugins <\/a>to achieve the same result.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are two extensions to embed non-YouTube videos on your WordPress site.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Advanced_Responsive_Video_Embedder_ARVE\"><\/span>1. Advanced Responsive Video Embedder (ARVE)&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/advanced-responsive-video-embedder\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"rank-math-link\">ARVE<\/a> allows you to embed videos from several websites. Examples include Facebook, Twitch, Vine, Wistia, Comedy Central, etc. It lets you add title, description, and other information about the video to optimize them for search engines.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To install this plugin, please go to the Add New Plugin page in WordPress. You need to enter the term \u201cARVE\u201d in the text box. After that, select the first option from the results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"477\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Installing-and-activating-the-Advanced-Responsive-Video-Embedder-ARVE-WordPress-plugin-1024x477.png\" alt=\"Installing and activating the Advanced Responsive Video Embedder (ARVE) WordPress plugin\" class=\"wp-image-30004\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Installing-and-activating-the-Advanced-Responsive-Video-Embedder-ARVE-WordPress-plugin-1024x477.png 1024w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Installing-and-activating-the-Advanced-Responsive-Video-Embedder-ARVE-WordPress-plugin-300x140.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Installing-and-activating-the-Advanced-Responsive-Video-Embedder-ARVE-WordPress-plugin-768x358.png 768w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Installing-and-activating-the-Advanced-Responsive-Video-Embedder-ARVE-WordPress-plugin-1536x716.png 1536w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Installing-and-activating-the-Advanced-Responsive-Video-Embedder-ARVE-WordPress-plugin-129x60.png 129w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Installing-and-activating-the-Advanced-Responsive-Video-Embedder-ARVE-WordPress-plugin.png 1630w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Now we suggest you visit All Pages in the WordPress dashboard. Click on the Edit button below the page where you want to insert a video. For instance, we picked the Homepage as displayed below.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"460\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Edit-button-below-the-title-of-the-Homepage-in-WordPress-1024x460.png\" alt=\"Pointing at the Edit button below the title of the Homepage in WordPress\" class=\"wp-image-29988\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Edit-button-below-the-title-of-the-Homepage-in-WordPress-1024x460.png 1024w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Edit-button-below-the-title-of-the-Homepage-in-WordPress-300x135.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Edit-button-below-the-title-of-the-Homepage-in-WordPress-768x345.png 768w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Edit-button-below-the-title-of-the-Homepage-in-WordPress-133x60.png 133w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Edit-button-below-the-title-of-the-Homepage-in-WordPress.png 1217w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you reach the editing interface, please click on the Plus icon to open a drop-down menu. You need to write \u201cARVE\u201d in the text box which displays the Video Embed (ARVE) block. After that, click on the block.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Video-Embed-ARVE-block-inside-the-drop-down-menu-in-WordPress-page-editor-1024x641.png\" alt=\"Pointing at the Video Embed (ARVE) block inside the drop-down menu in WordPress page editor\" class=\"wp-image-30026\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Video-Embed-ARVE-block-inside-the-drop-down-menu-in-WordPress-page-editor-1024x641.png 1024w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Video-Embed-ARVE-block-inside-the-drop-down-menu-in-WordPress-page-editor-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Video-Embed-ARVE-block-inside-the-drop-down-menu-in-WordPress-page-editor-768x481.png 768w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Video-Embed-ARVE-block-inside-the-drop-down-menu-in-WordPress-page-editor-96x60.png 96w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Video-Embed-ARVE-block-inside-the-drop-down-menu-in-WordPress-page-editor.png 1283w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It creates a new block in the visual editor. We suggest you click on the Setting icon at the top-right corner. This plugin requires you to paste the URL or embed code from the sidebar. So, select the Block section from that menu.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"605\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Block-section-inside-the-right-sidebar-in-WordPress-page-editor-1024x605.png\" alt=\"Pointing at the Block section inside the right sidebar in WordPress page editor\" class=\"wp-image-30011\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Block-section-inside-the-right-sidebar-in-WordPress-page-editor-1024x605.png 1024w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Block-section-inside-the-right-sidebar-in-WordPress-page-editor-300x177.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Block-section-inside-the-right-sidebar-in-WordPress-page-editor-768x454.png 768w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Block-section-inside-the-right-sidebar-in-WordPress-page-editor-101x60.png 101w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Block-section-inside-the-right-sidebar-in-WordPress-page-editor.png 1309w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In that sidebar, you get several text boxes to add your video information. First, you need to provide the URL of your desired video. We picked a live video from Twitch. You can also give the title of your video in another text box.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"474\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Entering-the-video-URL-and-title-in-the-editing-interface-of-WordPress-page-editor-1024x474.png\" alt=\"Entering the video URL and title in the editing interface of WordPress page editor\" class=\"wp-image-29994\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Entering-the-video-URL-and-title-in-the-editing-interface-of-WordPress-page-editor-1024x474.png 1024w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Entering-the-video-URL-and-title-in-the-editing-interface-of-WordPress-page-editor-300x139.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Entering-the-video-URL-and-title-in-the-editing-interface-of-WordPress-page-editor-768x355.png 768w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Entering-the-video-URL-and-title-in-the-editing-interface-of-WordPress-page-editor-1536x711.png 1536w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Entering-the-video-URL-and-title-in-the-editing-interface-of-WordPress-page-editor-130x60.png 130w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Entering-the-video-URL-and-title-in-the-editing-interface-of-WordPress-page-editor.png 1543w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can even scroll down and add other details. For instance, we added the video description, upload date, thumbnail, and more. If you scroll further, you get adjustment settings, like duration, autoplay, etc.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"520\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Inserting-the-video-description-upload-date-thumbnail-and-other-details-in-WordPress-page-editor-1024x520.png\" alt=\"Inserting the video description, upload date, thumbnail, and other details in WordPress page editor\" class=\"wp-image-30002\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Inserting-the-video-description-upload-date-thumbnail-and-other-details-in-WordPress-page-editor-1024x520.png 1024w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Inserting-the-video-description-upload-date-thumbnail-and-other-details-in-WordPress-page-editor-300x152.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Inserting-the-video-description-upload-date-thumbnail-and-other-details-in-WordPress-page-editor-768x390.png 768w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Inserting-the-video-description-upload-date-thumbnail-and-other-details-in-WordPress-page-editor-118x60.png 118w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Inserting-the-video-description-upload-date-thumbnail-and-other-details-in-WordPress-page-editor.png 1413w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, you can save the changes once you\u2019re satisfied. Like the previous methods, you need to click on the Publish button to make it live on your website.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Wonder_Video_Embed\"><\/span>2. Wonder Video Embed<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wonderplugin-video-embed\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Wonder Video Embed<\/a> helps you add a video to the WordPress page, post, and widget. With this plugin, your video appears with the correct dimension on all screen sizes. Examples include mobile, tablet, iPad, laptop, etc.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Like the previous plugin, you can install Wonder Video Embed from WordPress\u2019s Add New Plugin page. Enter its keyword in the search bar and select the first result.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"443\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Installing-and-activating-the-Wonder-Video-Embed-WordPress-plugin-1024x443.png\" alt=\"Installing and activating the Wonder Video Embed WordPress plugin\" class=\"wp-image-30005\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Installing-and-activating-the-Wonder-Video-Embed-WordPress-plugin-1024x443.png 1024w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Installing-and-activating-the-Wonder-Video-Embed-WordPress-plugin-300x130.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Installing-and-activating-the-Wonder-Video-Embed-WordPress-plugin-768x332.png 768w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Installing-and-activating-the-Wonder-Video-Embed-WordPress-plugin-1536x664.png 1536w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Installing-and-activating-the-Wonder-Video-Embed-WordPress-plugin-139x60.png 139w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Installing-and-activating-the-Wonder-Video-Embed-WordPress-plugin.png 1599w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The next step requires you to go to the Widgets page in your WordPress panel. For that, hover your mouse on top of the Appearance option in the left sidebar. Then click on the Widgets button inside the menu.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"623\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Widgets-button-inside-the-drop-down-menu-of-Appearance-option-in-WordPresss-sidebar-1024x623.png\" alt=\"Pointing at the Widgets button inside the drop-down menu of Appearance option in WordPress\u2019s sidebar\" class=\"wp-image-30028\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Widgets-button-inside-the-drop-down-menu-of-Appearance-option-in-WordPresss-sidebar-1024x623.png 1024w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Widgets-button-inside-the-drop-down-menu-of-Appearance-option-in-WordPresss-sidebar-300x183.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Widgets-button-inside-the-drop-down-menu-of-Appearance-option-in-WordPresss-sidebar-768x468.png 768w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Widgets-button-inside-the-drop-down-menu-of-Appearance-option-in-WordPresss-sidebar-99x60.png 99w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Widgets-button-inside-the-drop-down-menu-of-Appearance-option-in-WordPresss-sidebar.png 1107w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It displays a list of all the widgets and sidebar to include on your website. Now scroll down until you see the Wonder Video Embed widget. Expand its menu and click on the Add Widget button.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"690\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Add-Widget-button-inside-the-menu-of-Wonder-Video-Embed-widget-1024x690.png\" alt=\"Pointing at the Add Widget button inside the menu of Wonder Video Embed widget\" class=\"wp-image-30009\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Add-Widget-button-inside-the-menu-of-Wonder-Video-Embed-widget-1024x690.png 1024w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Add-Widget-button-inside-the-menu-of-Wonder-Video-Embed-widget-300x202.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Add-Widget-button-inside-the-menu-of-Wonder-Video-Embed-widget-768x517.png 768w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Add-Widget-button-inside-the-menu-of-Wonder-Video-Embed-widget-89x60.png 89w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Add-Widget-button-inside-the-menu-of-Wonder-Video-Embed-widget.png 1137w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This action creates a new widget in the sidebar that you picked. Locate and expand it. You get a text box to include your video\u2019s URL. We added the link to a video from Vimeo.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"599\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Entering-the-URL-of-a-Video-video-and-pointing-at-the-Save-button-in-WordPress.png\" alt=\"Entering the URL of a Video video and pointing at the Save button in WordPress\" class=\"wp-image-29992\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Entering-the-URL-of-a-Video-video-and-pointing-at-the-Save-button-in-WordPress.png 1024w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Entering-the-URL-of-a-Video-video-and-pointing-at-the-Save-button-in-WordPress-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Entering-the-URL-of-a-Video-video-and-pointing-at-the-Save-button-in-WordPress-768x449.png 768w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Entering-the-URL-of-a-Video-video-and-pointing-at-the-Save-button-in-WordPress-103x60.png 103w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Click the Save button after that. We just saved our video as a widget in the sidebar at the About page. Once you publish the updates, please go to your website and check its performance.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"516\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/The-preview-of-how-a-Vimeo-video-will-look-in-a-WordPress-site-1024x516.png\" alt=\"The preview of how a Vimeo video will look in a WordPress site\" class=\"wp-image-30031\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/The-preview-of-how-a-Vimeo-video-will-look-in-a-WordPress-site-1024x516.png 1024w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/The-preview-of-how-a-Vimeo-video-will-look-in-a-WordPress-site-300x151.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/The-preview-of-how-a-Vimeo-video-will-look-in-a-WordPress-site-768x387.png 768w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/The-preview-of-how-a-Vimeo-video-will-look-in-a-WordPress-site-119x60.png 119w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/The-preview-of-how-a-Vimeo-video-will-look-in-a-WordPress-site-358x179.png 358w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/The-preview-of-how-a-Vimeo-video-will-look-in-a-WordPress-site.png 1288w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The above screenshot displays how your video is going to look.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Upload_a_Video_to_WordPress_Using_the_Media_Library\"><\/span>How to Upload a Video to WordPress Using the Media Library?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The above sections dealt with embedding video from other platforms to WordPress. Now, we are going to explain the ways to upload videos directly to your hosting server.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To start with this method, you have to upload the video to the Media Library of your WordPress account. First, hover your mouse cursor on top of the Media option in the left sidebar.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Library-button-inside-Medias-drop-down-menu-of-WordPresss-sidebar-1024x480.png\" alt=\"Pointing at the Library button inside Media\u2019s drop-down menu of WordPress\u2019s sidebar\" class=\"wp-image-30016\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Library-button-inside-Medias-drop-down-menu-of-WordPresss-sidebar-1024x480.png 1024w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Library-button-inside-Medias-drop-down-menu-of-WordPresss-sidebar-300x141.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Library-button-inside-Medias-drop-down-menu-of-WordPresss-sidebar-768x360.png 768w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Library-button-inside-Medias-drop-down-menu-of-WordPresss-sidebar-128x60.png 128w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Library-button-inside-Medias-drop-down-menu-of-WordPresss-sidebar.png 1111w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When you see a drop-down menu, click on the Library button inside it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Inside this page, you will see all the items you have uploaded to your website until now. Click on the Add New button, which is at the side of the page title.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"730\" height=\"369\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Add-New-button-at-the-side-of-page-title-in-Media-Library-of-WordPress-1.png\" alt=\"Pointing at the Add New button at the side of page title in Media Library of WordPress\" class=\"wp-image-30033\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Add-New-button-at-the-side-of-page-title-in-Media-Library-of-WordPress-1.png 730w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Add-New-button-at-the-side-of-page-title-in-Media-Library-of-WordPress-1-300x152.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Add-New-button-at-the-side-of-page-title-in-Media-Library-of-WordPress-1-119x60.png 119w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>With this action, WordPress allows you to upload a new media file to your server. Click the Select Files button inside the dotted box. It lets you choose the video from your drive. Make sure the file is less than 24 MB in size.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"454\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Highlighting-the-Select-Files-button-inside-the-dotted-box-in-the-Upload-New-Media-page-in-WordPress-1024x454.png\" alt=\"Highlighting the Select Files button inside the dotted box in the Upload New Media page in WordPress\" class=\"wp-image-30000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Highlighting-the-Select-Files-button-inside-the-dotted-box-in-the-Upload-New-Media-page-in-WordPress-1024x454.png 1024w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Highlighting-the-Select-Files-button-inside-the-dotted-box-in-the-Upload-New-Media-page-in-WordPress-300x133.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Highlighting-the-Select-Files-button-inside-the-dotted-box-in-the-Upload-New-Media-page-in-WordPress-768x340.png 768w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Highlighting-the-Select-Files-button-inside-the-dotted-box-in-the-Upload-New-Media-page-in-WordPress-1536x681.png 1536w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Highlighting-the-Select-Files-button-inside-the-dotted-box-in-the-Upload-New-Media-page-in-WordPress-135x60.png 135w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Highlighting-the-Select-Files-button-inside-the-dotted-box-in-the-Upload-New-Media-page-in-WordPress.png 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This action opens up a window for choosing your preferred video. You need to upload a video from your computer\u2019s hard drive. Please click on the Open button after selecting the video file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"621\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Selecting-a-video-from-computers-hard-drive-to-upload-it-to-WordPresss-Media-Library-1024x621.png\" alt=\"Selecting a video from computer\u2019s hard drive to upload it to WordPress\u2019s Media Library\" class=\"wp-image-30029\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Selecting-a-video-from-computers-hard-drive-to-upload-it-to-WordPresss-Media-Library-1024x621.png 1024w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Selecting-a-video-from-computers-hard-drive-to-upload-it-to-WordPresss-Media-Library-300x182.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Selecting-a-video-from-computers-hard-drive-to-upload-it-to-WordPresss-Media-Library-768x466.png 768w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Selecting-a-video-from-computers-hard-drive-to-upload-it-to-WordPresss-Media-Library-99x60.png 99w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Selecting-a-video-from-computers-hard-drive-to-upload-it-to-WordPresss-Media-Library.png 1166w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you complete uploading, you can add that file to any pages\/post on your site. Please open the editing interface of the page where you want to insert the video.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Inside the editing interface, you have to click on the Plus icon and scroll down, searching for the Video block.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"691\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Video-button-inside-the-drop-down-menu-of-WordPresss-page-editor-1024x691.png\" alt=\"Pointing at the Video button inside the drop-down menu of WordPress\u2019s page editor\" class=\"wp-image-29989\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Video-button-inside-the-drop-down-menu-of-WordPresss-page-editor-1024x691.png 1024w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Video-button-inside-the-drop-down-menu-of-WordPresss-page-editor-300x202.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Video-button-inside-the-drop-down-menu-of-WordPresss-page-editor-768x518.png 768w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Video-button-inside-the-drop-down-menu-of-WordPresss-page-editor-89x60.png 89w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Video-button-inside-the-drop-down-menu-of-WordPresss-page-editor.png 1269w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It creates a block that lets you upload a video to that webpage. You can click on the Upload button to bring a video from your computer\u2019s hard drive.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you already uploaded a file to the hosting server, click on the Media Library button.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"539\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Media-Library-button-inside-the-Video-block-of-WordPress-page-editor-1024x539.png\" alt=\"Pointing at the Media Library button inside the Video block of WordPress page editor\" class=\"wp-image-30017\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Media-Library-button-inside-the-Video-block-of-WordPress-page-editor-1024x539.png 1024w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Media-Library-button-inside-the-Video-block-of-WordPress-page-editor-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Media-Library-button-inside-the-Video-block-of-WordPress-page-editor-768x404.png 768w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Media-Library-button-inside-the-Video-block-of-WordPress-page-editor-114x60.png 114w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Media-Library-button-inside-the-Video-block-of-WordPress-page-editor.png 1313w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Now you have to select the video that you uploaded to your media library. Before clicking on the Select button, you can edit a few details of that file. We recommend you add its title, description, etc., in the right sidebar for SEO purposes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"413\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Selecting-the-video-from-Media-Library-and-pointing-at-the-Select-button-inside-a-window-in-WordPress-1024x413.png\" alt=\"Selecting the video from Media Library and pointing at the Select button inside a window in WordPress\" class=\"wp-image-30030\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Selecting-the-video-from-Media-Library-and-pointing-at-the-Select-button-inside-a-window-in-WordPress-1024x413.png 1024w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Selecting-the-video-from-Media-Library-and-pointing-at-the-Select-button-inside-a-window-in-WordPress-300x121.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Selecting-the-video-from-Media-Library-and-pointing-at-the-Select-button-inside-a-window-in-WordPress-768x310.png 768w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Selecting-the-video-from-Media-Library-and-pointing-at-the-Select-button-inside-a-window-in-WordPress-1536x620.png 1536w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Selecting-the-video-from-Media-Library-and-pointing-at-the-Select-button-inside-a-window-in-WordPress-149x60.png 149w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Selecting-the-video-from-Media-Library-and-pointing-at-the-Select-button-inside-a-window-in-WordPress.png 1802w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>After you add the video to the webpage, WordPress displays the thumbnail for that video. You can check its performance using the Preview button at the header bar. Please click Publish once you finish editing the page.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"437\" src=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Save-draft-Preview-and-Publish-buttons-in-WordPresss-page-editor-1024x437.png\" alt=\"Pointing at the Save draft, Preview, and Publish buttons in WordPress\u2019s page editor\" class=\"wp-image-30021\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Save-draft-Preview-and-Publish-buttons-in-WordPresss-page-editor-1024x437.png 1024w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Save-draft-Preview-and-Publish-buttons-in-WordPresss-page-editor-300x128.png 300w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Save-draft-Preview-and-Publish-buttons-in-WordPresss-page-editor-768x328.png 768w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Save-draft-Preview-and-Publish-buttons-in-WordPresss-page-editor-1536x656.png 1536w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Save-draft-Preview-and-Publish-buttons-in-WordPresss-page-editor-141x60.png 141w, https:\/\/rarathemes.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Pointing-at-the-Save-draft-Preview-and-Publish-buttons-in-WordPresss-page-editor.png 1888w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_Benefits_of_Embedding_a_Video_in_WordPress_Instead_of_Uploading\"><\/span>What are the Benefits of Embedding a Video in WordPress Instead of Uploading?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>From the above section, it\u2019s easier to assume that uploading a video is quicker and hassle-free than other approaches. Further, you don\u2019t have to add any URLs or embed codes. Also, you have total control over the videos you include.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, we don\u2019t recommend you to choose this approach. You can only upload a video to your hosting account if you are out of all other options.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The main reason is that uploading videos requires plenty of server resources. It will cost you a higher bandwidth to display a good quality video on your website.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides, when you embed a video in Vimeo, Facebook, or Twitter, your audience can easily share it. This method also encourages your web visitors to interact with your social platforms.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For instance, when you embed a Twitch video, your visitors might want to visit your Twitch account. So, using this strategy, you can grow your social audiences.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, when you embed a video from Vimeo or other streaming sites, you don\u2019t have to worry about its quality. Adding a video with 4K video resolution will not add any load to your bandwidth.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, the case is not the same while uploading a video to your WP site.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A higher resolution video will have a larger file size. WordPress only allows you to upload a maximum of 24 MB file in its media library.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_About_Uploading_Video_to_WordPress_Without_YouTube\"><\/span>FAQs About Uploading Video to WordPress Without YouTube<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1616337686169\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_What_Are_Some_Other_Plugins_to_Add_Video_to_My_WordPress_Site\"><\/span>Q. What Are Some Other Plugins to Add Video to My WordPress Site?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>A. Apart from the plugins mentioned here, you can also use the Elementor block editor to embed videos on your website. Embed.ly is also another great extension for this purpose.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1616337707286\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_What_Other_Video_Hosting_Sites_Does_WordPress_Support\"><\/span>Q. What Other Video Hosting Sites Does WordPress Support?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>A. WordPress supports plenty of other video streaming platforms, apart from Vimeo, Facebook, Twitch, and Twitter. They are Hulu, Instagram, DailyMotion, Viddler, Vine, Wistia, Animoto, etc.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1616337723797\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_How_Should_I_Create_a_Video_to_Insert_in_My_Website\"><\/span>Q. How Should I Create a Video to Insert in My Website?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>A. You can hire a professional video maker to help with your project. If budget is not your problem, you can try the <a href=\"https:\/\/animoto.com\" rel=\"noopener\">Animoto<\/a> tool. This drag-and-drop platform requires no video-making experience.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1616337741418\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_Where_Can_I_Find_Royalty-Free_Footages_to_Upload_to_My_Website\"><\/span>Q. Where Can I Find Royalty-Free Footages to Upload to My Website?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>A. If you want to download no-copyright videos for free, then we suggest you look at Pexels, Pixabay, Videvo, etc. However, for professional-made videos with higher resolution, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Shutterstock<\/a> is the go-to place.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1616337760446\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q_Can_I_Embed_a_Video_to_My_Site_Using_WordPress_Classic_Editor\"><\/span>Q. Can I Embed a Video to My Site Using WordPress Classic Editor?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>A. Yes, you can. But, the techniques will be different from the block editor. But, if you have prior WordPress experience, you can learn it quickly.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At last, we believe you can now embed a video to your website effortlessly. As mentioned above, please select the suitable embedding technique before you upload the video directly to your site.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any suggestions regarding other ways to add videos to your WordPress site, then please share your thoughts and insights in the comment section.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An exciting way to enhance your website\u2019s aesthetics is to add a video. Not only is this visually appealing, but also engaging. 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