How to Embed Videos on a Squarespace Website
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Why You Should Embed Videos on Your Squarespace Website
Adding videos to your website is one of the best ways to improve user experience and make your site feel more professional. Visitors love seeing video content that showcases your business, services, or process.
While Squarespace does offer native video hosting, it can sometimes slow down your website. A better solution is to embed videos from platforms like YouTube or Vimeo, which helps maintain fast load speeds while still delivering high-quality video content.
Step 1: Create or Select a Section
Start by clicking Edit on your Squarespace website.
Navigate to the section where you want your video to appear, or add a Blank Section if you’re starting fresh.
Once the section is in place, click Add Block.
Step 2: Add the Embed Block
Scroll through the block options until you find Embed, then add it to your section.
Resize the block as needed so it fits your layout properly.
Click the pencil icon to edit the embed block.
Step 3: Embed Video on Squarespace Using a Link or Code
Inside the embed settings, you’ll see two options:
Link – Paste a YouTube, Vimeo, or other video URL
Code Snippet – Paste the embed code provided by the video platform
Either option works, but using a link is usually the fastest. Once you paste the link, Squarespace will automatically locate the video and display it inside the block.
Step 4: Customize the Video Display
After the video loads, you can:
Resize the embed block
Add a custom thumbnail image
Include a description below the video
Once everything looks good, click Save.
Conclusion
This is the easiest and most effective way to not slow down your website with a video. Embedded videos keep your site fast, professional, and engaging for visitors across all devices.
If you run into any issues or need help embedding video content, feel free to leave a comment or reach out directly. And if you’re looking for someone to build or optimize your Squarespace website, I’d be happy to help.
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I’m Dylan, a Squarespace website designer. I’ve created amazing websites for multiple clients across different industries from E-Commerce sites to Real Estate and Insurance brokers. If you’re looking for a website and want to discuss a potential project, email me at dylan@highrlabs.com. You can also schedule a free 30-minute consultation call
