{"id":17102,"date":"2023-06-29T02:15:41","date_gmt":"2023-06-29T06:15:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/onecommerce.io\/blog\/?p=17102"},"modified":"2023-07-10T05:46:26","modified_gmt":"2023-07-10T09:46:26","slug":"how-to-add-video-to-shopify-homepage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/onecommerce.io\/blog\/2023\/06\/29\/how-to-add-video-to-shopify-homepage\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Add Video to Shopify Homepage – Easy Guide 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you’re looking to add some life to your Shopify homepage, adding a video is a great way to do it. Not only can it help you showcase your products and services, but it can also increase engagement and conversions.<\/p>\n

In this guide, we’ll walk you through all the steps on how to add video to Shopify homepage<\/strong>, with and without using YouTube. Let’s get started!<\/p>\n

Why Do You Need to Add Video to Shopify Homepage<\/h2>\n

Before we dive into the steps, let’s take a look at some of the benefits of why you should know how to add videos to your Shopify homepage.<\/p>\n

According to research, websites with video content have a 41% higher click-through rate<\/strong> than those without video. Additionally, video can help increase the time visitors spend on your site, which can lead to higher engagement and conversion rates.<\/p>\n

A video on your homepage can also help you communicate your brand’s message quickly and effectively. It can help you showcase your products in action and highlight their unique features. Moreover, a video can help establish a personal connection with your visitors, making them more likely to remember your brand and return to your site in the future.<\/p>\n

Look at how Cowboy<\/a> integrated videos into their Shopify homepage:<\/p>\n

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How to Add Video to Shopify Homepage (With YouTube)<\/h2>\n

Now that we’ve covered the benefits of adding videos to your Shopify homepage, let’s dive into the process of actually adding a video. Here’s how:<\/p>\n

Step 1.<\/strong> To get started, log in to your Shopify Admin<\/a> panel.<\/p>\n

Step 2.<\/strong> Once you’re logged in, from the left sidebar or the search bar under the “Sales channels<\/strong>” category, select “Online Store<\/strong>“.<\/p>\n

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Step 3.<\/strong> Next, you’ll need to “Customize<\/strong>” your current theme to access the theme editor.<\/p>\n

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Step 4.<\/strong> Once you’re in the editor mode, navigate to the “Template<\/strong>” section and select “Add section<\/strong>“.<\/p>\n

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Step 5.<\/strong> In the “Search sections<\/strong>” bar, type in “Video<\/strong>” and select it.<\/p>\n

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Step 6.<\/strong> Enter your video YouTube URL. Once the download is complete, your video will appear on your homepage. Please note that Vimeo<\/a> link can also be accepted in this case.<\/p>\n

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Step 7.<\/strong> Click on the Video section to customize its content.<\/p>\n

How to Add Video to Shopify Homepage (Without YouTube)<\/h2>\n

If you don’t like uploading your videos to YouTube or the process may be too difficult to understand, this is how you add a Video to Shopify homepage without YouTube:<\/p>\n

Step 1.<\/strong> Once you’re logged in, find the “Content<\/strong>” tab on the left sidebar of your dashboard.<\/p>\n

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Step 2.<\/strong> Under the “Content<\/strong>” tab, click “Files<\/strong>” to view all of the files you’ve uploaded to your Shopify account.<\/p>\n

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Step 3.<\/strong> Select the video to upload by clicking the Upload files<\/strong> option, then click Open<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Please note:<\/strong> You can only upload videos that are up to 10 minutes long and 1GB in size.<\/p>\n

Once you’ve finished uploading your video, access Shopify theme customization by repeating Steps 2 to Step 5 in the previous section: How to Add Video to Your Shopify Homepage (With YouTube).<\/p>\n

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In short, adding video content to your Shopify homepage can be a game-changer for your online store. By following the steps on how to add video to the Shopify homepage<\/strong> outlined in this blog post, you can effectively engage your audience, enhance your brand identity, and ultimately boost conversion rates.<\/p>\n

Remember to choose high-quality videos that align with your brand’s messaging and aesthetics, optimize them for fast loading times, and strategically place them on your homepage to capture attention.<\/p>\n

Whether you’re showcasing product demos, customer testimonials, or brand storytelling, video has the power to create a memorable and immersive shopping experience for your customers. So go ahead and harness the power of video to transform your Shopify homepage into a captivating visual journey that leaves a lasting impression on visitors and helps drive sales.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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