How to Embed api.video Content on Your Shopify Store Using EmbedAny
Adding videos to your Shopify store can dramatically improve engagement and help customers better understand your products. If you use api.video for hosting your video content, you can easily display these videos directly in your store using EmbedAny.
What is api.video?
api.video is a video infrastructure platform that allows businesses to build video applications and experiences. Their service helps you host, stream, and manage video content with robust APIs and SDKs.
Getting Started with EmbedAny for api.video
Step 1: Install the EmbedAny App
Before you can embed api.video content, you’ll need to install the EmbedAny app on your Shopify store:
- Visit EmbedAny on the Shopify App Store
- Click “Add app” and follow the installation instructions
- Once installed, the app will be activated automatically
Step 2: Find Your api.video Content Link
To embed your api.video content, you’ll need the direct link to the video:
- Log in to your api.video dashboard
- Navigate to the video you want to embed
- Copy the share link of your video (it usually looks like
https://embed.api.video/vod/[your-video-id]
)
Step 3: Embed the Content on Your Store
Now you can add the api.video content anywhere in your store:
- Go to the page or product where you want to add the video (e.g., product description, blog post, or custom page)
- Paste the api.video link in the content editor
- Important step: Make the link italic by selecting it and clicking the italic button or using keyboard shortcuts (Ctrl+I or Cmd+I)
- Save your changes
That’s it! The api.video link will automatically transform into an interactive video player on your store.
Where to Use api.video Embeds on Your Store
- Product descriptions: Showcase product demonstrations or tutorials
- About Us page: Share your brand story or team introductions
- Blog posts: Enhance articles with relevant video content
- FAQ sections: Provide visual answers to common questions
Benefits of Embedding api.video Content
- Keeps customers on your store instead of redirecting them elsewhere
- Improves product understanding and reduces return rates
- Creates a more engaging shopping experience
- Works seamlessly on both desktop and mobile devices
EmbedAny supports over 800 platforms, so you can use the same simple process to embed content from other services alongside your api.video content.
By adding interactive video content to your Shopify store, you’ll create a more engaging shopping experience that can help increase conversion rates and build trust with your customers.