Creating a Video Library

A Video Library lets you showcase videos on your website using the Library widget. It’s an effective way to organize and present video content with titles, descriptions, and preview images.

How to Create a Video Library

1. Go to Libraries → Add New Library.

2. Enter a Name for your library.

3. Set the Type to Video.

4. Click Create.
   
   

Video Library Fields

When adding entries to your Video Library, you’ll have access to the following fields:

• Title
  The title displayed for the video entry.

• Date
  The date shown alongside the video.

• Author
  The creator or author of the video.

• Video URL
  A direct link to the hosted video. This appears as a clickable URL.

• Video Embed Code
  Paste the embed code from your video host (e.g., YouTube → Right-click → Copy Embed Code).

  Note: The video must be hosted on a platform that allows embedding for it to play correctly on your site.

• Featured Image
  The preview image shown before a visitor clicks to play the video.

• Image Display
  Choose how the featured image will be displayed within the layout.

• Abstract
  A short summary that appears on the front-facing view of the video entry.

• Description
  A detailed overview that appears alongside the video.

Best Practice

Using these fields helps ensure your videos are displayed clearly and attractively, with consistent titles, previews, and descriptions that engage your visitors.