How to Upload Video Files to Zibster
Overview
The Video Block in the Zibster Blog Post Builder allows you to add video directly to a new or existing blog post. You can embed a video from YouTube, Vimeo, or another video platform, or use a video uploaded directly to your Zibster Video Library.
If your video is already stored in Zibster, you can select it from My Videos without uploading it again. You can also choose + Add New Video from the Video Block to upload a new video to your account.
This guide walks you through adding a Video Block, choosing your video source, selecting or uploading a video, and saving it to your Zibster blog post.
Prerequisites
Before you begin, you will need one of the following:
- A video already uploaded to your Zibster Video Library
- A supported video file you want to upload to Zibster
- Embed code from YouTube, Vimeo, or another video hosting platform
Zibster supports MP4, WEBM, and MOV video uploads. Your Website Package supports video files up to 4MB. The Original Files upgrade allows video files up to 50MB.
For complete instructions on uploading video files, see How to Upload Video Files to Zibster.
STEP ONE
Log in to your Zibster account and click BLOG in the left-side menu. This opens the Blog Post Builder, where you can create and manage your blog posts.
STEP TWO
Locate the blog post where you want to add the video and click the post title to open it. if you have multiple blog posts, you can use the search bar to find a blog post by title.
To create a new blog post instead, click CREATE NEW POST and complete the initial post settings.
STEP THREE
Locate the VIDEO Block in the available blog post blocks. Click the Video Block to add it to your post, or drag it to the location where you want the video to appear.
STEP FOUR
Click CLICK TO ADD VIDEO inside the Video Block. The EDIT VIDEO panel will open on the right side of the Blog Post Builder.
STEP FIVE
Click the VIDEO TYPE dropdown and select the type of video you want to use.
Select Embed Code when your video is hosted by YouTube, Livid, Vimeo, or another video service that provides embed code.
Select My Videos when you want to use a video stored directly in your Zibster Video Library.
STEP SIX
If you selected Embed Code, paste the complete embed code provided by your video hosting service into the EMBED CODE field.
You can also enter an optional TITLE and DESCRIPTION for the video.
STEP SEVEN
If you selected My Videos, click the CHOOSE A VIDEO dropdown. The menu displays the file names of videos already uploaded to your Zibster Video Library.
Select the video you want to use, or click + Add New Video if you need to upload a new video.
Choosing + Add New Video directs you to the video uploader in the FILES section of your Zibster account.
FINAL STEP
After selecting your video and adding any optional title or description, click SAVE CHANGES.
Open the blog post on your website and play the video to make sure it loads and displays correctly. Your video should appear in the location where you added the Video Block.
What Your Customers Will See
When you add a video to your blog post, it appears within the post as a playable video.
Videos uploaded directly to Zibster use standard video player controls. Videos added with Embed Code use the player and controls provided by the external video hosting service.
Video Source Options
The Blog Post Video Block gives you two ways to add video content.
Embed Code
Use Embed Code when your video is hosted on an external video platform that provides code for embedding the video on another website.
Common examples include:
- YouTube
- Vimeo
- Other video hosting services that provide compatible embed code
A regular video URL and embed code are not necessarily the same. If your video does not display, check your video provider for an Embed or website-sharing option and copy the complete embed code.
My Videos
Use My Videos when you want to use a video stored directly in your Zibster account.
After selecting My Videos, click the CHOOSE A VIDEO dropdown. From there, you can:
- Select the file name of a video already uploaded to Zibster
- Click + Add New Video to upload a new video
- Reuse an existing uploaded video without uploading another copy
Videos stored in your Zibster Video Library can be used in Video Blocks in both the Website Builder and Blog Post Builder.
For more information about uploading and managing videos, see How to Upload Video Files to Zibster.
For information about using videos on regular website pages, see How to Use Video Blocks in Zibster.
Video Upload File Size and Format
Zibster supports the following video file formats:
- MP4
- WEBM
- MOV
Your Website Package supports individual video uploads up to 4MB. If you have the Original Files upgrade, you can upload video files up to 50MB.
If your video exceeds your account's upload limit, you can compress the file before uploading it. You can also host larger or longer videos through a service such as YouTube or Vimeo and add them to your blog post using Embed Code.
Title and Description
The TITLE and DESCRIPTION fields in the Video Block are optional.
You can use them to provide additional context for your video, such as:
- The name of the video
- Session or event information
- A short description of what viewers will see
- Additional information related to the blog post
If the surrounding content in your blog post already introduces the video, you can leave these fields blank.
Helpful Video Tips
Preview your completed blog post on both desktop and mobile devices. Make sure the video displays correctly, plays as expected, and appears in the intended location.
If an uploaded video is larger than your account's file-size limit, compress the video before uploading it or use an external video hosting service and select Embed Code instead.
When using an externally hosted video, make sure the video's privacy and sharing settings allow it to be embedded and played on other websites.
Troubleshooting or FAQs
Why can't I upload my video?
Confirm that your video is an MP4, WEBM, or MOV file and check its file size.
The Website Package supports uploads up to 4MB. The Original Files upgrade supports uploads up to 50MB.
Can I use a video I already uploaded to Zibster?
Yes. Open the Video Block, select My Videos as the VIDEO TYPE, then use the CHOOSE A VIDEO dropdown to select a video already stored in your Zibster Video Library.
Can I upload a new video from the Video Block?
Yes. Select My Videos, click the CHOOSE A VIDEO dropdown, then click + Add New Video. You will be directed to the video uploader in the FILES section of your Zibster account.
Can I still use YouTube or Vimeo videos?
Yes. Select Embed Code as the VIDEO TYPE, then paste the complete embed code provided by YouTube, Vimeo, or your video hosting service into the EMBED CODE field.
Why isn't my embedded video displaying?
Make sure you pasted the complete embed code rather than the regular video URL.
You should also review the privacy and sharing settings with your video provider. The video must allow embedding and playback on other websites.
Where can I find videos I've uploaded to Zibster?
Click FILES in the left-side menu, then click VIDEO. Your uploaded videos are stored in your Zibster Video Library.
Can I use an uploaded video on both my website and blog?
Yes. Videos stored in your Zibster Video Library can be selected from Video Blocks in both the Website Builder and Blog Post Builder.
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