Unit Content YouTube Embed
The Unit Content – YouTube Video component embeds a YouTube video link to allow the video to play in place on the page. Site managers can insert a custom image to display on the page or default to the YouTube image. A custom title can be added to display below the video image.
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Example
Settings & Features
- Embed a YouTube video link to generate a play-in-place video on the page
- Option to upload a custom display image or default will be YouTube’s auto generated display image
- Optional custom title below the image or default will be the YouTube video title
Working with Content
Good for:
- Adding visual interest to a page
- Simplifying complex information
- Appealing to different types of page viewers
Avoid if:
- Video isn’t optimized to load quickly
- Video isn’t optimized for mobile display
- Content or topic is task focused and shows down site user
- Production quality is poor
- Content or video is clearly out of date
Best Practices
- Keep videos short and focused (60–90 seconds).
- Add captions for accessibility and silent autoplay viewing.
- Make sure video is mobile-optimized and loads quickly.
- Use a strong thumbnail/preview image to draw interest.
Usability & Guidelines
- If using YouTube’s auto generated display image on your page, review the image to make sure it accurately represents the video content before publishing.
- Ensure that video resizes properly and doesn’t require excessive data to play.
- Include captions and transcripts for deaf or hearing impaired users or those viewing with sound off.
Alternative Options
If the video component isn’t preferred based on source content, consider another type of component for better usability, accessibility and maintenance.
| Content Need | Recommended Component |
|---|---|
| Long format content | Standard content page structure with proper heading hierarchy |
| Low production video | Image |