Overview
This article provides a step-by-step guide on how to embed videos into the banners of Discussion Topics or Channels within Influitive AdvocateHub. It includes instructions for various video hosting services such as Wistia, YouTube, Vimeo, Vidyard, and GoToMeeting.
Information
Learn how to enhance your Discussion Topics and Channels by embedding videos directly into the banners, making them more engaging and interactive for your members. Follow the detailed steps provided for each video service to successfully integrate videos into your AdvocateHub.
Embedding Videos in Discussion Topic Banners
Enhance your Discussion Topics with embedded videos to create a focal point for the page. This feature allows for a more interactive Q&A experience during live video streams.
Follow the steps below to add video banners to Discussion Topics once the Embedded Videos feature has been enabled.
Before proceeding, locate the Topic ID of the Discussion Topic where the video will be embedded. The ID is the number at the end of the Discussion Topic's URL, as highlighted in the example screenshot below. Create the Topic first if it does not exist.
- In Admin View, click on the gear icon on the top right of the page.
- Under the "Advocate Program" menu on the left, click on the "Branding" link.
- Scroll down to the "Custom Banner" section and find the "HTML" text field. Add the new code to the bottom of the field without changing any existing code.
- Add your code to the HTML text field. Choose the correct option below based on the video service you are using.
- After pasting and modifying the video code, click the "Save Changes" button at the top of the Branding page. The video will now appear at the top of the specified Discussion Topic.
Embedding Videos in Channel Banners
Embed videos in Channel banners to make your content stand out. This section provides instructions for adding videos to the banner area of a Channel.
Follow the steps below to add video banners to a Channel once the Embedded Videos feature has been enabled.
Before proceeding, locate the Channel ID where the video will be embedded. The ID is the number at the end of the Channel's URL, as highlighted in the example screenshot below.
- In Admin View, click on the gear icon on the top right of the page.
- Under the "Advocate Program" menu on the left, click on the "Branding" link.
- Scroll down to the "Custom Banner" section and find the "HTML" text field. Add the new code to the bottom of the field without changing any existing code.
- Add your code to the HTML text field. Choose the correct option below based on the video service you are using.
- After pasting and modifying the video code, click the "Save Changes" button at the top of the Branding page. The video will now appear at the top of the specified Channel.
FAQ
What video hosting services are supported for embedding into Influitive banners?
Influitive supports embedding videos from Wistia, YouTube, Vimeo, Vidyard, and GoToMeeting.
How do I find the Topic ID or Channel ID for embedding a video?
The Topic ID or Channel ID is the number at the end of the respective URL. You need to create the Topic or Channel first if it does not exist to obtain the ID.
Can I make the embedded video sticky while scrolling through content?
Yes, you can set the "data-sticky-video" attribute to "true" if you want the video to stick to the top when scrolling.