Build Sidebar: Video

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How to Add a Sidebar: Video

The Sidebar: Video content type adds a video to the sidebar to complement the main page content and provide visitors with additional information in a visual format. In this module, you will learn how to add and customize a Sidebar: Video content type and use video effectively as supporting page content.

Learning objectives

  • Understand the purpose of the Sidebar: Video content type
  • Learn how to add a heading, video length, and image
  • Understand when and where to use the content type within webpage

How to use the Sidebar: Video content type

From the T4 Site Structure, navigate to the page you are updating. 

  1. Click Add content
  2. Select the Sidebar: Video content type.
  3. Use the following content elements:
    • Image: The image doesn't need to be resized because this content type uses the CDN PXL, but you do need to select the same image from the T4 Media Library in both the "smallest image" and "bigger image" fields. 
      • Smallest image: Select an image from the Media Library (required). 
      • Biggest image: Select the same image from the Media Library (required).
    • Sub Heading: Optional, adds small text over the image. Preferred use is for the video length.
    • Heading: Optional, adds large text over the image. 
    • Video Embed: Paste video embed code for the video. Learn more about modifying the embed code. 
  4. Click the Save changes button to save content as a draft, or press the arrow and select Save and approve to save and publish updates.

Best practices

  • Help visitors understand what the video is about before they select it. Include the video length.
  • Use the sub-heading to display the video's duration so visitors know how much time they will need to watch it.
  • Choose an image that accurately represents the video and helps visitors understand what they can expect to see.
  • Avoid adding too many videos or other competing elements to the sidebar.
  • Check the video, image, heading, and video length to make sure the content displays correctly and works as expected.

Common issues and troubleshooting

  • The Sidebar: Video content type may not display as intended in Internet Explorer
  • This content type is not designed for full-width layouts

Additional resources

By now, you should feel confident using the Sidebar: Video content type to feature relevant video content that complements your page and provides visitors with an engaging way to learn more.

Ready to enhance your content further?

Check out the next module.

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