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How to Quickly and Easily Embed YouTube Shorts

  • 17 October 2024
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Want to add some short-form video content to your website? Embedding YouTube Shorts is an excellent approach to engage your audience and provide compelling content. In this post, we'll provide clear instructions and code examples for embedding YouTube shorts into your website. Let's get started.

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3 Ways to Embed a YouTube Short

Here are the simple and easy ways you will learn through this guide to embed YouTube shorts:

Method 1: How to Embed a YouTube Short on a Desktop

  1. First of all, go to www.youtube.com and sign in to your account if needed.
  2. After that scroll click on the Shorts option on the left side of the screen.
  1. Then click on the short you want to play and embed.
  2. Now Right click on the short video and click on the Copy Embed Code option from the popup window on the screen.
  1. Now you can paste the embed code to any website or post you want to add.

Method 2: How to Embed a YouTube Short on a Desktop Using Code Generator

  1. First of all, go to www.youtube.com and sign in to your account if needed.
  2. After that scroll click on the Shorts option on the left side of the screen.
  1. Then click on the short you want to play and embed.
  2. After that click on the Share button on the right side of the short video.
  1. Then click on the Copy option on the bottom right corner of the popup screen.
  1. Now open another tab then type YouTube Shorts Embed Code Generator and click on the enter key.
  1. After that click on the link you find best to generate the embed code.
  1. Once the link is opened, paste the link you copied from YouTube Short in the YouTube URL box on the left side of the screen and then click on the Copy Code option under the bottom right corner of the code on the right side of the screen.
  1. Now you will have the embed code generated for the YouTube short video.
  2. Now to check the authenticity of the code, you will have to open another tab then type HTML Compiler in the search box, and hit the enter key.
  1. Now you can see many options. Click on the link to find the best one for you.
  1. Once the link is opened, paste the code you copied from the code generator on the left side of the screen.
  1. After that click on the Run option on the top right side of the screen.
  1. Now you can see the YouTube short video you copied from the link from YouTube. It means that the code is generated successfully.

Method 3: How to Embed a YouTube Short on a Mobile with the Help of Code Generator

  1. First of all, open the YouTube app on your smartphone.
  1. After that tap on the Shorts option on the bottom side of the toolbar.
  1. Then shorts will be played, tap on the Share option on the right side of the short you want to play.
  1. Then tap on the Copy Link option at the bottom side of the popup window.
  1. Now open any browser app on your phone.
  1. After that type Youtube Shorts Embed Code Generator in the search box and then tap on the Search icon at the bottom right corner of your keypad.
  1. Now tap on any link that you find best for your choice.
  1. Now once the link is opened, paste the link of the YouTube short that you have copied from YouTube in the YouTube URL box.
  1. After that scroll down and tap on the Copy Code option under the bottom right corner of the code.
  1. Now to check the authenticity of the code you generated, open a new tab then search for the HTML Compiler in the search box. 
  2. Tap on the Search icon at the bottom right corner of your keypad.
  1. Then tap on any link that you find best for you to use.
  2. Once the link is opened, paste the code link you copied from the code generator in the box.
  3. After that, tap on the Run option on the top side of the toolbar screen.
  4. Now you can see the YouTube short video popped up on the screen, which means that the code has been generated successfully.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  • Is it possible to embed YouTube streams?

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    There are two options for embedding a YouTube Live Stream on your website. The first option involves the use of a website widget. The second technique is to use the embed or link feature. We have led you through each of these approaches so you can determine which one is best for you.

  • What are the prerequisites for a YouTube embed?

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    Embedded players must have a viewport measuring at least 200px by 200px. If the player shows controls, it must be large enough to properly display the controls without reducing the viewport to a minimal size. We recommend that 16:9 players be at least 480 pixels wide by 270 pixels tall.

  • What is the maximum size of a YouTube short video?

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    YouTube Shorts can be up to 60 seconds long. This might be a series of 15-second videos or a single continuous video. Videos must be short, vertically oriented, and have a 9:16 aspect ratio with a dimension of 1920 pixels by 1080 pixels. You can use audio from the YouTube library or other videos for up to 60 seconds.

  • Can I embed YouTube videos for free?

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    YouTube users can embed YouTube videos on their websites, which is the official approach. Many of you may be unaware of this, therefore let's learn how to embed YouTube videos on a website using the correct techniques. Let us begin the embedding journey. Navigate to YouTube.com and select the video you wish to embed.

  • Can a YouTube short last more than one minute?

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    Any Short that is longer than one minute and has an active Content ID claim of any form, including manual claims, will be prohibited internationally on YouTube. The video will not be played or suggested on YouTube, nor will it be eligible for monetization.

  • How does monetization work on YouTube Shorts? Are YouTube Shorts monetizable?

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    YouTube Shorts, like typical long-form YouTube videos, can be monetized to generate revenue from your work. A company might advertise on YouTube, and those advertisements could appear in your content, allowing you to monetize them depending on views and engagement.

Bottom Line

In conclusion, embedding YouTube Shorts is simple! Follow these methods and code-generating guidelines to effortlessly integrate intriguing short-form content into your website or blog, whether you're using a desktop or mobile device.

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