{"id":1569,"date":"2020-03-13T14:33:25","date_gmt":"2020-03-13T14:33:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shopthemedetector.com\/blog\/?p=1569"},"modified":"2026-03-25T08:49:31","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T08:49:31","slug":"how-to-add-a-video-to-shopify","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shopthemedetector.com\/blog\/how-to-add-a-video-to-shopify\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Add a Video to Shopify?"},"content":{"rendered":"

So you are setting up your brand new online retail site with Shopify and you are looking for a way for your site to stand out a bit more than the others. Perhaps you already have a Shopify site and have been using it for years but are looking to spruce it up a little, well that\u2019s where making a video comes in. Videos on websites offer a little something extra. They are entertaining and informative about the brand and\/or product\/s and are usually more engaging than just text on a website. For these reasons and maybe more you want to add a video to your Shopify eCommerce, well how can you do that? We\u2019ll teach you in this post, let\u2019s continue on.<\/p>\n

Key Takeaways<\/div>
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Videos enhance user engagement and provide a dynamic way to showcase products.<\/div><\/div>
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Opting out of platforms like YouTube offers a more branded and ad-free video experience.<\/div><\/div>
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Ensure your videos are of high quality, relevant, and properly embedded for the best results.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

How Can I Add a Video to My Site?<\/h2>\n

As we mentioned before videos can have be a huge asset to your sales. They can help people better understand what you are offering them and provide an entertaining way for people to learn about your brand and product.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ll start with the simple way of adding in a video, and that is that most themes on Shopify already have a feature that allows you to add a video to your site\u2019s homepage just by putting in a link. If you want to do this you will need to make a YouTube account, or an account on some other social media site that supports videos and will provide a URL for the page.<\/p>\n

The unique URL from the video that you are hosting should then be inserted into the video section to embed it. You can also add a GIF instead of a video for a more dynamic and engaging experience.<\/p>\n

How Can I Add a Video Section in My Shopify Theme?<\/h2>\n

Well if you need to add a video section to your Shopify theme because the one you chose doesn\u2019t have one, this is what you need to do (please note that these steps can vary depending on the theme).<\/p>\n