How to Add a Video to an Event Page

With Timely, you can enhance event posts by adding videos directly to their descriptions. Videos are a powerful way to visually present your event, introduce speakers, or share promotional and recap content. In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to add a video to a Timely event page using any video platform that provides an embed code. 

Watch the instructions on video format, for a quick and easy walkthrough of the content:

1. Why You Should Add Videos to Your Event Posts

Nowadays, it’s crucial to engage your audience with captivating and informative content. By adding videos to your event posts, you can take your events to the next level. Here are some compelling reasons to consider embedding videos in your event pages:

• Enhance visual appeal: Videos create a dynamic and engaging experience that helps your event posts stand out. Eye-catching visuals can capture attention and make a lasting impression on potential attendees.
• Explain your event more clearly: Event descriptions alone may not always communicate the full value of your event. Videos allow you to introduce speakers, highlight agendas, or showcase past events so visitors better understand what to expect.
• Increase registrations: Seeing your event in action builds trust and excitement. Videos can help visitors feel more confident about registering or purchasing tickets.
• Reuse existing content: You can easily reuse promotional videos, recorded sessions, or social media clips to enrich your event listings without creating new content from scratch.

By leveraging videos in your event posts, you create a more immersive and informative experience that encourages engagement and participation.

2. Step-by-Step Guide to Adding Videos to Event Posts

To add a video to your event page in Timely, you’ll need to copy an embed code from a video hosting platform and paste it into your event description. Timely supports any platform that provides an iframe or embedded HTML code.

2.1 How to Get the Embed Code from a Video Platform

To add a video to your event page, you first need to copy the embed code from the platform where your video is hosted. Here is an example from YouTube:

1. Open YouTube on your internet browser.
2. Locate the video you want to embed on your event page.
3. Click the Share option available for the video.

4. Select the Embed option.

5. Copy the embed or iframe code provided.

2.2 How to Add an Embed Code to Your Event Description

Once you have copied the embed code, you can add it to your event description in Timely by following these steps:

1. Log in to your Timely account.
2. Click Add Event or open an existing event to edit it.

3. On the right-hand panel, scroll to the Description section.
4. Click the Source code button to open the HTML editor.

5. Paste the embed code where you want the video to appear in the description.

6. Close the source code editor and continue editing your event details.

7. Click Publish to make your event live.

2.3 Tips for Best Results

Adding a video to your event page is a simple yet effective way to enrich your event content and communicate more clearly with your audience. By embedding a video directly into the event description, you help visitors better understand what your event is about, build trust, and increase engagement.

Here are some tips for better results:

• Place the video near the top of the description so visitors see it quickly.
• Adjust the width and height values if needed. For a balanced layout, we recommend using 520 x 480 pixels, but you can customize these values to fit your event page design.
• Avoid embedding multiple videos in a single event page, as this can affect page loading time.
• Make sure the video is publicly accessible so all visitors can view it.
• Preview the event page after publishing to confirm the layout looks correct on desktop and mobile devices.

Need Additional Help?

For further guidance and support, please visit our Help Center. Additionally, if you have any inquiries or need assistance, don’t hesitate to contact our customer success team by opening a support ticket from your Timely account’s dashboard.

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