How to: Embed Videos in a Visura story

These instructions presume:
  1. You’ve uploaded your video to YouTube or Vimeo
  2. You have your embed code (instructions below)
  3. You’ve already created a blog post, project, or submission.


What is an embed code?

An embed code is a short snippet of code that enables a video that is hosted on Vimeo or YouTube to display directly on the Visura webpage. It is not a link to the page on YouTube or Vimeo. You typically find an embed code by clicking the Share button on YouTube or Vimeo.


Where do I get my embed code?

Copy your embed code from the website hosting your video (YouTube or Vimeo).

How to find your embed code:
Vimeo embed code
YouTube embed code


Step 1: on Visura, click Embed Media

Note: If you have the pixel dimensions of your video file, you can use the Import button to create an embed code from Visura.




Step 2: Paste embed code & Save




OR, use the Import tool to create an embed code from Visura:




How to: Embed Videos in a Custom Page
or Advanced Story Layout



Step 1: Edit the page or story
Then add a new section





Step 2: Select the Embed component
Paste your embed code.




Step 3: Paste your embed code.
Then click Save.



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