Videos sell and explain, but they can make pages heavy.
Short clips in the gallery
A few seconds of MP4 next to photos: Vidly.
Longer videos on YouTube
Tutorials and stories, embedded with click to load: why.
Good thumbnails
A clear frame and a title.
Do not autoplay with sound
Let visitors choose.
Tubely handles YouTube embeds. See the demo and video ideas.
Frequently asked questions
Host videos myself or on YouTube?
Short clips yourself, long videos on YouTube.
Do videos slow pages?
Only if loaded before the visitor clicks.
Should videos autoplay?
Muted short clips only.