How to Add a Video to Your Showit Website

Are you wondering how to add a video to your Showit website to make it more engaging and vibrant? As a web designer who works with many female online service providers and business owners, I understand how important it is for your website to be functional. It also needs to be visually attractive.

Today, I’ll guide you through the various ways to add a video to your Showit website. This includes background videos, using platforms like Vimeo and YouTube, and, of course, GIFs!

Why Add Videos to Your Showit Website?

Adding videos to your Showit site is a great idea for all businesses with a website. They draw in viewers and keep them hooked, which means people might hang around on your website for more time. This can also make your website more likely to pop up in search engine searches. Using a video maker tool allows you to easily create compelling videos that showcase what your business does and what makes it different.

Videos make your website more engaging and help tell your brand’s story in a memorable way. They give potential customers a quick, clear look at what you offer. This encourages them to learn more or even make a purchase.

Adding Background Videos

Background videos can set the tone of your website from the moment a visitor lands on it.  These videos play quietly in the background, adding atmosphere without getting in the way. You can use them to show off your work, create a feeling, or just make your site more interesting to look at.

Here’s how you can add a background video:

1. Choose your video: I recommend a video that’s short (around 15-30 seconds) that you can loom seamlessly. To stay within Showit’s 8 MB limit, you can use video compression tools. Adobe Premiere Pro is one option to reduce file size without losing much quality.
2. Upload and set up: In the Showit app, go to the ‘Media Library’, upload your video, and then set it as a background on your desired section or page.

Remember, background videos are great for setting a mood. However, they shouldn’t distract from your primary message or call to action.

Using Vimeo or YouTube

For longer videos, or when quality is a priority, embedding YouTube or Vimeo videos is the way to go. This method doesn’t affect your site’s loading speed because the videos are hosted on external servers.

Here’s a simple way to embed a video from these websites and add it onto yours:

1. Upload your video: First, you need to put your video up on YouTube or Vimeo.
2. Find the embed code: Then, on the page where your video is, look for a button that says ‘Share’ or ‘Embed’ and copy the code that they give you.
3. Putting it into Showit: After that, when you’re in Showit, find the place where you want your video to go, pull over a box that says ‘Embed Code’, and put the code you copied right there.

This method is particularly useful for videographers and content creators who need to showcase high-quality videos without the file size limitations.

GIFs

GIFs are super trendy right now, and they can add a lot of personalities and fun to your website. I often use Adobe Express GIF converter to turn .mp4 or .mov files into GIFs. 

Here’s a simple way to add GIFs:

1. Create your GIF: Use Adobe Express to convert your video into a GIF, ensuring it stays under 8 MB.
2. Upload and place your GIF: Upload your GIF to the Showit Media Library. Add it to your site just as you would with any image.

Check out some of my client websites! I’ve created these with a lot of GIF actions:

• Rising Moon Films
• Anomalie Beauty
• Fonash Studios
• Skin Solutions by Rachel

GIFs are perfect for short, repeating animations without sound, great for quickly showing ideas or adding fun visuals.

Final Thoughts on Adding A Video to Your Showit Website

Putting videos on your Showit website can really liven up your online space and make people more engaged!

Whether you’re just getting started or want to improve an existing site, I can help:

• If you’re still in the early stages of building a website or starting a business and are figuring out what you want to do, I recommend investing in one of my Showit templates that includes video options. This is a great way to experiment with different content types without a hefty initial investment.
• If you’ve been in business for a while and clearly understand your audience and offerings, I recommend investing in a custom Showit design. As your website designer, I’ll also help you add videos to your Showit website to optimize your user experience and strategically showcase your products and services.

If you need help deciding between a Showit website template or custom design, I’ve put together a complete guide to help you make the best choice for your needs.

Adding videos to your Showit site is a great way to interact with site visitors and showcase your brand. Whether through background videos, embedded content from YouTube or Vimeo, or playful GIFs, there are plenty of options to meet your needs. 

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