NikoNikoNiko Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 When using a youtube link as a background video in a section, the title of the video appears in the top left for a few seconds once it begins playing, as well as a 'copy link' icon on the top right. Its distracting and makes the site look cheap, in my opinion. I'd love to have the video load without the title and 'copy link' icon appearing. Anything I can add or change in the link itself to do so? Thanks! N Link to comment
paul2009 Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 On 1/30/2023 at 6:50 PM, NikoNikoNiko said: When using a youtube link as a background video in a section, the title of the video appears in the top left for a few seconds once it begins playing, as well as a 'copy link' icon on the top right. These cannot be removed. The workaround is to host your video elsewhere, either on Squarespace directly on or on a paid service like Vimeo. Me: I'm Paul, a SQSP user for >18 yrs & Circle Leader since 2017. I value honesty, transparency, diversity and good design ♥. Work: Founder of SF.DIGITAL. We provide high quality original extensions to supercharge your Squarespace website. Content: Views and opinions are my own. Links in my posts may refer to my own SF.DIGITAL products or may be affiliate links. Forum advice is completely free. You can thank me by selecting a feedback emoji. Buying a coffee is generous but optional. Would you like your customers to be able to mark their favourite products in your Squarespace store? Link to comment
NikoNikoNiko Posted February 6, 2023 Author Share Posted February 6, 2023 Thanks @paul2009 Hmmm, bummer. Yeah, SquareSpace only allows uploaded videos 1 minute in length and Vimeo's free basic account flat out doesn't allow it, and I'm not ready to start paying for account to host background videos. Is there another free video hosting platform that SquareSpace will accept a link from which we are not aware of? It's situations link this that really showcase SquareSpaces limitations and frustrations. The more I use it, the more I see its shortcomings. I find it ridiculous that I'm "allowed 30 minutes of free video uploads" with a paid plan, but the videos can't be longer 1 minute each. This background video is just over 3min long @ 720p, nothing crazy. I should be able to use the 30 minutes in whatever denomination I see fit. That's my rant 🙂 Link to comment
paul2009 Posted February 6, 2023 Share Posted February 6, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, NikoNikoNiko said: I find it ridiculous that I'm "allowed 30 minutes of free video uploads" with a paid plan, but the videos can't be longer 1 minute each. The one minute limit only applies to background videos - the type used in page banners, without audio or playback controls. In user experience tests, people's attention wavered after less than 30 seconds so a minute is generally considered more than enough for background videos. If you have longer videos, you can host them natively on Squarespace and display them in video blocks - with audio and playback controls (if required). Did this help? Please give feedback by clicking an icon below ⬇️ Edited February 6, 2023 by paul2009 Me: I'm Paul, a SQSP user for >18 yrs & Circle Leader since 2017. I value honesty, transparency, diversity and good design ♥. Work: Founder of SF.DIGITAL. We provide high quality original extensions to supercharge your Squarespace website. Content: Views and opinions are my own. Links in my posts may refer to my own SF.DIGITAL products or may be affiliate links. Forum advice is completely free. You can thank me by selecting a feedback emoji. Buying a coffee is generous but optional. Would you like your customers to be able to mark their favourite products in your Squarespace store? Link to comment
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