How to Embed HippoVideo in Your Shopify Store

Adding HippoVideo content to your Shopify store can greatly boost engagement and conversion rates. Interactive video sales pitches and personalised demos help customers make informed buying decisions without leaving your shop. Here’s how to easily embed HippoVideo in your Shopify store using EmbedAny.

Step 1: Install EmbedAny on Your Shopify Store

Before you can start embedding HippoVideo content, you’ll need to install the EmbedAny app:

Visit EmbedAny on the Shopify App Store
Click “Add app” and follow the installation prompts
Complete any required setup steps after installation

Step 2: Get Your HippoVideo Link

To embed a HippoVideo on your Shopify store, you’ll need the link to the specific video you want to display:

Log in to your HippoVideo account
Navigate to the video you want to embed
Click the “Share” button for your video
Copy the share link provided

Step 3: Add the HippoVideo Link to Your Shopify Store

Now comes the simple part—adding your HippoVideo content to your store:

Go to the page where you want to embed your HippoVideo (product description, blog post, etc.)
Paste your HippoVideo link into the text editor
Important: Italicise the link by selecting it and clicking the italic button (or use keyboard shortcut)
Save your changes

That’s it! EmbedAny will automatically detect your italicised HippoVideo link and transform it into an interactive embedded video when your page loads.

Where to Use HippoVideo in Your Shopify Store

HippoVideo can enhance many areas of your Shopify store:

Product descriptions: Add product demos and tutorials
About Us pages: Include team introductions or company stories
Blog posts: Enhance written content with video explanations
FAQ sections: Answer common questions with detailed video responses
Custom pages: Create dedicated video galleries or training sections

Benefits of Embedding HippoVideo on Your Shopify Store

Increased engagement: Videos keep visitors on your page longer
Better conversions: Product videos can increase purchase likelihood
Enhanced explanations: Some concepts are easier to demonstrate than describe
Personal touch: Show the people behind your brand
No technical skills needed: With EmbedAny, anyone can add videos without coding

Troubleshooting

If your HippoVideo embed isn’t appearing correctly:

Make sure you’ve properly italicised the link
Verify that EmbedAny is activated on your store
Check that you’re using a valid HippoVideo share link
Try refreshing your page after saving changes