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How to Embed Videos on Your Linkie Page

Bring your content to life with native video embeds from YouTube, Vimeo, and Twitch. Video components display directly on your page—no redirects needed—giving visitors instant access to your tutorials, highlights, streams, and creative work.

What You'll Learn

  • What video components are and when to use them
  • How to embed YouTube videos with automatic detection
  • Adding Vimeo videos to your page
  • Embedding Twitch streams, VODs, and clips
  • Understanding how video embeds display to visitors
  • Best practices for video placement and performance
  • Common use cases for creators, streamers, and businesses

What Are Video Components?

Video components embed playable videos directly into your Linkie page without sending visitors to external sites. Unlike standard links that redirect users, video components:

  • Play inline on your page for seamless viewing
  • Support three major platforms: YouTube, Vimeo, and Twitch
  • Auto-detect video information when you paste a URL
  • Display natively with platform-standard players
  • Keep visitors engaged on your page longer

When to Use Video Components

Perfect for:

  • Showcasing tutorial content or how-to videos
  • Highlighting creative portfolios (showreels, animations, demos)
  • Featuring recent live stream VODs or clips
  • Sharing product demonstrations or reviews
  • Building a video gallery for your brand
  • Embedding intro videos about yourself or your work

Video Components vs Regular Links

Use a video component when:

  • The video is core content you want visitors to watch immediately
  • You're building a video-focused page or portfolio
  • You want visitors to stay on your page while watching

Use a regular link when:

  • Directing viewers to subscribe to your channel
  • Linking to full playlists or channel pages
  • Driving traffic to the platform for engagement metrics
  • Working with platforms besides YouTube, Vimeo, or Twitch

Adding YouTube Videos

YouTube is the world's largest video platform, and Linkie makes embedding YouTube content effortless with automatic URL detection.

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Navigate to your dashboard and click "+ Add Component"
  2. Select "Video" from the component type menu
  3. Paste your YouTube URL into the URL field
    • Linkie automatically detects it's a YouTube video
    • Extracts the video ID from any YouTube URL format
  4. Add a title (optional but recommended)
    • Example: "Watch My Latest Tutorial", "How-To Guide", "Channel Trailer"
    • Helps visitors understand what they're about to watch
  5. Click "Save"

Your YouTube video appears immediately with the full embedded player!

YouTube URL Formats That Work

Linkie recognizes all standard YouTube URL formats:

Standard watch URL:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ

Short URL:
https://youtu.be/dQw4w9WgXcQ

Embed URL:
https://www.youtube.com/embed/dQw4w9WgXcQ

Mobile URL:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ

💡 Tip: Just copy the URL from your browser's address bar—Linkie handles the rest automatically.

What Your Visitors See

When someone views your page:

  • Full YouTube player with standard playback controls
  • Video title (if you added one) above the player
  • Play button overlay ready to start the video
  • Responsive sizing that adapts to mobile and desktop screens
  • Standard YouTube features: quality settings, captions, fullscreen

Adding Vimeo Videos

Vimeo is popular among creative professionals for high-quality video hosting. Embedding Vimeo content works identically to YouTube.

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Click "+ Add Component" in your dashboard
  2. Select "Video" from the component types
  3. Paste your Vimeo URL into the URL field
    • Works with standard Vimeo links
    • Auto-detects Vimeo and extracts video ID
  4. Add a descriptive title
    • Example: "Portfolio Showreel", "Client Work Sample", "Animation Demo"
  5. Click "Save"

Your Vimeo video is now embedded with the native Vimeo player!

Vimeo URL Formats That Work

Standard Vimeo URL:
https://vimeo.com/123456789

Player URL:
https://player.vimeo.com/video/123456789

Privacy and Access Considerations

Important: If your Vimeo video has privacy settings enabled:

  • Public videos work perfectly in Linkie embeds
  • Private or password-protected videos may not display for all visitors
  • Domain-restricted embeds need Linkie added to allowed domains

To ensure your video displays correctly:

  1. Go to your video settings on Vimeo
  2. Under Privacy, select Public or Anyone can embed
  3. Save changes and your embed will work universally

⚠️ Note: Vimeo Plus, Pro, or Business accounts offer more embed customization options that will reflect in your Linkie embed.

Adding Twitch Content

Twitch specializes in live streaming and gaming content. Linkie supports four types of Twitch content: live streams, VODs (Video on Demand), clips, and archived videos.

Understanding Twitch Content Types

Linkie automatically detects which type of Twitch content you're embedding:

  • Live Streams: Currently active broadcasts from a channel
  • VODs (Videos): Past broadcasts saved for replay
  • Clips: Short highlights created from streams (30-60 seconds)
  • Videos: Uploaded or archived content

Embedding Twitch Live Streams

Perfect for directing viewers to your active stream or embedding a channel that broadcasts regularly.

Steps:

  1. Add a Video component
  2. Paste the channel URL: https://www.twitch.tv/channelname
  3. Add a title: "Watch My Live Stream" or "Currently Live"
  4. Save

The embed shows:

  • Live player if the channel is currently streaming
  • Offline screen with channel info when not live
  • Automatic updates when the stream goes live

Embedding Twitch VODs

Share past broadcasts that viewers can watch on-demand.

Steps:

  1. Find the VOD on Twitch (usually in the channel's Videos section)
  2. Copy the VOD URL: https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1234567890
  3. Add a Video component and paste the URL
  4. Add a title: "Last Night's Stream", "Full Playthrough Part 1"
  5. Save

Embedding Twitch Clips

Highlight the best moments from your streams with short, shareable clips.

Steps:

  1. Create or find a clip on Twitch
  2. Copy the clip URL: https://www.twitch.tv/channelname/clip/ClipSlugHere or https://clips.twitch.tv/ClipSlugHere
  3. Add a Video component and paste the clip URL
  4. Add a title: "Epic Moment", "Best Play of the Week"
  5. Save

Twitch URL Examples

Live channel:
https://www.twitch.tv/ninja

VOD (past broadcast):
https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1234567890

Clip (short format):
https://www.twitch.tv/channelname/clip/ExampleClipSlug
https://clips.twitch.tv/ExampleClipSlug

đź’ˇ Tip: Clips are perfect for Linkie pages because they're short, engaging, and showcase your best content immediately.

How Video Embeds Display on Your Page

Understanding how videos appear to your visitors helps you design better page layouts.

Player Appearance

All video embeds use the native player from their platform:

  • YouTube: Standard red play button, YouTube branding
  • Vimeo: Clean, minimalist player with Vimeo controls
  • Twitch: Purple Twitch player with chat option (for live streams)

Responsive Behavior

Video components automatically adjust to screen sizes:

  • Desktop: Videos display at optimal width (typically 16:9 aspect ratio)
  • Tablet: Scales proportionally to fit tablet screens
  • Mobile: Full-width display that fills the screen without cropping

Playback Features

Visitors can use standard platform features:

  • Play/pause controls
  • Volume adjustment
  • Quality selection (HD, 4K on YouTube/Vimeo)
  • Fullscreen mode
  • Captions/subtitles (if available)
  • Playback speed (YouTube/Vimeo)

Auto-Play Considerations

By default, video embeds do not auto-play:

  • Visitors must click to start playback
  • Prevents intrusive experiences
  • Saves visitor bandwidth
  • Complies with mobile browser policies

ℹ️ Note: Auto-play behavior is controlled by the platform (YouTube, Vimeo, Twitch) and browser policies, not by Linkie settings.

Best Practices for Video Components

Maximize engagement and page performance with these proven strategies.

Strategic Placement Tips

Place high-priority videos at the top:

  • Intro videos about yourself
  • Latest content or announcements
  • Portfolio showreels for creative professionals

Group similar videos together:

  • Use Header components to organize: "Tutorials", "Highlights", "Recent Streams"
  • Creates scannable sections for visitors

Limit total video count:

  • 2-3 videos maximum for most pages
  • Too many videos slow page loading and overwhelm visitors
  • Use links to playlists or channels for additional content

When to Use Videos vs Links

Choose embedded video components for:

  • Content you want visitors to watch immediately
  • Showcase pieces (portfolio, demo reels, intros)
  • Tutorial content that benefits from inline viewing
  • Building a video-focused landing page

Choose regular link components for:

  • Directing viewers to subscribe to your channel
  • Linking to full playlists (10+ videos)
  • Encouraging platform engagement (likes, comments)
  • Featuring platforms besides YouTube/Vimeo/Twitch
  • Reducing page load times when videos aren't core content

Optimize Your Video Titles

Good video component titles:

  • "Watch: How I Built This App"
  • "Latest Gaming Highlights"
  • "My Channel Intro"
  • "Tutorial: Getting Started"

Avoid:

  • Leaving titles blank (visitors won't know what to expect)
  • Generic titles like "Video" or "Watch This"
  • Overly long descriptions (keep under 50 characters)

Performance Considerations

Page loading:

  • Each video embed adds to page load time
  • Embedded players load from external platforms
  • Consider mobile users on slower connections

Bandwidth usage:

  • Videos don't auto-play, so visitors control bandwidth usage
  • Embedded players are optimized by YouTube/Vimeo/Twitch

Best performance strategy:

  • Feature 1-2 key videos as embeds
  • Link to additional videos using standard Link components
  • Balance video content with lighter components (headers, links)

Common Use Cases and Examples

Real-world scenarios where video components excel.

For Content Creators and YouTubers

Channel trailer page:

  1. Header: "Welcome to My Channel"
  2. Video: Channel intro/trailer (YouTube)
  3. Links: Subscribe button, latest video link, playlist links

Tutorial showcase:

  1. Video: Featured tutorial (YouTube/Vimeo)
  2. Header: "More Tutorials"
  3. Links: Playlist link, Patreon, Discord community

For Twitch Streamers

Streamer landing page:

  1. Video: Live stream embed (Twitch channel)
  2. Header: "Latest Highlights"
  3. Video: Best clip from recent stream (Twitch clip)
  4. Links: Discord, Twitter, donation link

Clip compilation page:

  1. Header: "This Week's Best Moments"
  2. Video: Highlight clip #1
  3. Video: Highlight clip #2
  4. Link: "Watch Full VODs" → Twitch channel

For Creative Professionals

Portfolio page:

  1. Video: Showreel or demo reel (Vimeo)
  2. Header: "Featured Projects"
  3. Links: Behance, Dribbble, contact form
  4. Video: Client testimonial or case study video

Service demonstration:

  1. Video: "How It Works" explainer (YouTube)
  2. Header: "Get Started"
  3. Links: Pricing page, book consultation, FAQ

For Businesses and Brands

Product showcase:

  1. Video: Product demo or unboxing (YouTube)
  2. Header: "Learn More"
  3. Links: Product page, purchase link, support

Event promotion:

  1. Video: Event highlight reel from last year (Vimeo)
  2. Countdown: Days until next event
  3. Links: Register now, event details, sponsors

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Video won't embed or shows an error

Possible causes:

  • Private or unlisted videos: Change privacy settings to Public
  • Region restrictions: Some videos are geo-blocked
  • Platform restrictions: Creator disabled embedding
  • Deleted content: Video no longer exists

Solution: Verify the video plays when you visit the URL directly. Check privacy and embed settings on the platform.

Wrong video appears

Solution: Double-check the URL you pasted. Ensure you copied the full URL including the video ID.

Twitch stream shows offline

Expected behavior: Live stream embeds show offline screens when the channel isn't broadcasting. The player updates automatically when the stream goes live.

Video quality is poor

Platform-controlled: Video quality depends on the original upload and platform processing. Visitors can select quality in player settings if higher resolutions are available.

Page loads slowly with multiple videos

Solution: Reduce the number of embedded videos to 2-3 maximum. Use regular links for additional video content instead of embedding everything.

Next Steps

Now that you know how to embed videos on your Linkie page:

Expand Your Content Strategy

  • Combine video embeds with other components for a complete profile
  • Create themed pages: portfolio page, tutorial hub, stream landing
  • Use Header components to organize videos into sections

Enhance Your Page

  • Add music components to complement video content
  • Include social icons for platform profiles (YouTube, Twitch, Vimeo)
  • Customize your theme to match your video content branding

Monitor Performance

  • Check Analytics to see which videos get the most engagement
  • Test different video placements and titles
  • Update regularly with fresh content

Need More Help?

  • Browse the Help Center for additional component tutorials
  • Check out Adding Music and Streaming Links to complement your videos
  • Read Customizing Your Appearance to brand your page
  • Contact Support for technical assistance

Start showcasing your video content! Embedded videos keep visitors engaged on your page while giving them instant access to your best work. Whether you're a creator, streamer, or business, video components bring your Linkie page to life.

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