Elements: Video

Embedding videos on your Streamline website is a great way to enhance your pages with visual content. Whether you’re sharing event recordings, promotional material, or other video content, adding videos makes your site more dynamic and engaging.

Supported Video Formats

Streamline supports embedding videos from YouTube and Vimeo. These platforms include auto-captioning options, making it easier to meet accessibility requirements.

If your video isn’t hosted on either platform:

• You’ll need to upload the video to your Content Library and add it as a File element instead, so visitors can download and watch it directly.

• Or, create a free YouTube account, upload your videos there, and then embed them on your site. Make sure:

  • The video is set to “anyone with the link can view” (even if not searchable).

  • Closed captions are enabled. We recommend Google/YouTube’s auto-captioning because it is the easiest to set up and highly accurate.

Accessibility Reminder

All videos embedded on your site must include closed captions. Captions ensure your content is accessible to visitors who are deaf or hard of hearing, and they also improve comprehension for all viewers.

How to Embed a Video on a Page

Follow along guide (step-by-step directions below) 

1. Navigate to the Page:

1. • Go to the page where you want to add your video.
   • Click on 'Edit this page' at the top right corner.
2. Insert the Video Element
   

   • In the Main Body Content area, locate the “+” icon to the left of where you’d like the video.

   • If the icons aren’t visible, click outside the content area to make them appear.

   • Select the Video element from the menu.

   • Click Insert in the top-right corner.

3. Enter the Video URL:

   • Copy and paste the YouTube or Vimeo video URL into the provided field.

4. Save Your Video:

• • Click 'Save' to embed the video on your page.

Moving a Video Around the Page

• Reposition the Video: While in editing mode, hover over the video element.
• Drag to Move: Use the blue cross icon near the top-right corner to click, hold, and drag the video anywhere on the page.

Removing a Video from a Page

• Delete the Video: Hover over the video element while editing.

• Click the Red X: Select the red X icon near the top-right corner of the video to remove it.

Why Videos Matter

Embedding videos on your site is a fantastic way to:

• Showcase community events.

• Share important announcements.

• Add dynamic, engaging content that supports your mission.

And with captions turned on, your videos are inclusive, compliant, and easier for everyone to enjoy.