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Learn to create a professional video library on Squarespace using Videos Pages, which allows embedding from Vimeo and YouTube, customizing layouts, managing video settings, and implementing paywalls for monetization. Optimize for SEO and ensure consistent video display with proper aspect ratios.
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Create a Video Library with Squarespace's Videos Pages Feature
Learn how to set up and manage a professional video collection on your Squarespace site.
Tags: Squarespace, video management, website design, digital marketing, content creation, video embedding
TL;DR: Key Points
- Use Videos Pages on Squarespace to organise a library of videos
- Embed videos from Vimeo and YouTube, or upload directly
- Customise layouts, manage video settings, and enable paywalls for monetisation
- Use SEO strategies to enhance video discoverability
- Align video aspect ratios to ensure consistent display
What Are Videos Pages?
Squarespace's Videos Pages let you create a dedicated library for your video content. Think of it as your own mini YouTube channel built into your website. Whether you're hosting videos on Vimeo, YouTube, or uploading them directly to Squarespace, this feature keeps everything organised and looking professional.
How Videos Pages Work
Videos Pages have two parts: the main videos page and individual video detail pages. Your main page acts as a hub where all videos appear in a grid layout. When someone clicks on a video, they're taken to a detailed view with more information, description, and the video player.
Setting Up Your Videos Page
Here's how to add a new Videos Page:
- Go to the Pages panel in your Squarespace dashboard
- Click the '+' button next to where you want to add the page
- Choose 'Videos' from the Collections menu
- Pick your layout and add a page title (you can change these later)
- Use the settings to edit the title, URL, SEO details, and manage categories
Quick tip: Your new Videos Page will come with demo content to show you how it works. You can delete this once you've added your own videos.
Adding Your Videos
To add videos to your page:
- Select your Videos Page and click the '+' button
- Enter a video title
- Choose to either upload a video file or embed using a URL
- Adjust settings like title, categories, SEO, and whether it's published
Keep in mind that videos will automatically adjust to a default aspect ratio, so think about how this affects how your content looks.
Extra Features Worth Knowing
Paywalls: Add your Videos Page to a pricing plan to make it premium content. Visitors will need to purchase or subscribe to watch.
Design customisation: Change how your videos look using your site's style settings in the design panel.
SEO optimisation: Add proper titles and descriptions to help people find your videos through search engines.
Common Questions
Can I embed videos from other platforms besides Vimeo and YouTube?
No, currently only Vimeo and YouTube are supported for embedding on Videos Pages.
How do I change the layout of my Videos Page?
Use your site's style options in the design settings to customise the layout.
Is there a limit on how many videos I can add?
There's no set limit, though it depends on whether you're uploading directly or embedding from external sources.
Quick Reference
Videos Page: A collection page type that displays your video library
Embed: Adding content from an external source (like YouTube) to your website
SEO: Search Engine Optimisation - techniques to help people find your content
Aspect Ratio: The width-to-height ratio of videos, which affects how they display
Paywall: A feature that restricts content to paying subscribers only
Final Thoughts
Videos Pages are brilliant for anyone who regularly creates video content. Whether you're a fitness instructor with workout videos, a consultant with training materials, or a creative with a portfolio, this feature keeps everything organised and can even generate revenue through premium access.
The setup is straightforward, and once you've got the hang of it, adding new videos becomes second nature. Your audience gets a professional viewing experience, and you get better control over how your content is presented.