If you’re a content creator or publisher, chances are you’ve heard about the HTML5 video tag. But how does it work? And how can I use it on my website? In this post we’ll explain what exactly an HTML5 video tag is and how to implement it in your own website.
What is a Lite Embed?
A Lite Embed is a way to embed a YouTube video on your website. It’s often used as an alternative to Flash, which can be problematic for many users.
A Lite Embed uses HTML5 tags instead of Flash Player, so it works with any modern browser and device–including mobile phones!
Why do I need to use a Lite Embed?
- It’s a better experience for users.
- It’s better for SEO.
- It’s better for developers.
Where can I enable lite embeds for my content?
You can enable lite embeds for your content in the YouTube Creator Studio. To do so, go to your Video Manager and click on “Edit” next to any video you’d like to enable lite embeds for.
You can also enable lite embeds on a per video basis by clicking on “Advanced Settings” when you’re editing that particular piece of content and checking the box next to “Allow HTML5 Embeds.” If you check this box, visitors will be able to use their browser’s built-in player (i.e., no external plugins needed) when playing that particular video on their site or blog!
What does the url look like when using a lite embed?
The url for a lite embed is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxxxxxxxxxxx, where x’s are replaced with the video ID. The original video is hosted on YouTube, so you can rest assured that your viewers will be able to watch it without any problems.
How do I use lite embeds on my content?
It’s easy to add lite embeds to your content.
To use a lite embed, you can either use the simple HTML5 video tag or paste in the code directly from YouTube.
- If you want to use the simple HTML5 video tag on your website or blog post:
- Go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYVIDEOID&feature=youtu.be&a (replace “MYVIDEOID” with whatever ID is shown in brackets next to your video). Then copy this URL and paste into any place where you want an embedded player for that video (i.e., not inside another YouTube player). You’ll see something like this: .
Using the HTML5 video tag allows you to display videos without needing Flash.
HTML5 video tags are supported by most modern browsers, including Internet Explorer 9 and later, Firefox 4 and later (with the exception of Flash-only embedded videos), Chrome 5+ and Safari 3+. It’s also supported by mobile devices such as Android 4.1+.
YouTube uses HTML5 video tags for all its embeds so that you can embed any YouTube video on your website without having to worry about whether or not it supports Flash. This means that if someone visits your site using an iPhone or iPad with iOS 6+, they won’t have trouble viewing embedded YouTube videos!
We hope this article has helped you understand the benefits of using lite embeds on your content. It’s important to remember that these videos are not meant to replace HTML5 video tags, but rather they should be used in conjunction with them. If you have any questions or comments please leave them below!
