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How to add a Youtube Video into the sidebar of a WordPress website

By on January 22, 2012 in Tutorials, WordPress Support, WordPress Training, WordPress Video Tutorials

This tutorial shows you how easy it is to insert a Youtube video into the sidebar of your WordPress website.

Please note: Due to its file size, the video does take a few seconds to ‘kick in’ (but it’s worth the wait :) ), and it can be viewed in full-screen high resolution by hovering over the video once it has started (click on the TV image on the bottom right hand corner).

I hope you enjoy it and I would really appreciate any comments you may have (by adding them at the bottom of this page).

About Ian Davies

Ian Davies is a professional WordPress trainer who specialises in teaching complete novices and inexperienced users how to make the most of WordPress. In addition to being the founder of Davco Media, Ian is also the founder of 'Red Custard' www.redcustard.co.uk - the Milton Keynes based design agency, specialising in WordPress websites.
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8 Responses to How to add a Youtube Video into the sidebar of a WordPress website

  1. Esther December 10, 2011 at 10:18 pm #

    Hi Ian,

    Thank you so much, i can’t wait to attend the training with you in January 2012. I’m still struggling at the moment with both WP and HTML as I’m not really a tech person, even my site at the moment was designed for me by a programmer and can hardly add anything/function to the site. But with you and your training, I believe I can do it. I’m really grateful for finding information about you on the internet.

    Cheers.

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    • Ian December 11, 2011 at 10:22 am #

      Hi Esther

      Thanks for your comments! I am sure you will find the training enjoyable and useful.

      Regards.

      Ian D

      Reply
  2. Sara February 13, 2012 at 5:46 pm #

    I would love to learn about wordpress since I am interested in building my own site.I am located in Greece (UK+2hrs time).

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    • Ian February 15, 2012 at 10:26 am #

      Hi Sara

      Thanks for your comments. I have had one delegate who travelled all the way from Geneva to attend a course, but if you came along that would create a new record. :)

      If you don’t like the idea of travelling to London, I can offer training by Skype.

      Regards.

      Ian D

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  3. Caroline March 30, 2012 at 9:35 am #

    Hi Ian,
    This tuition video is really great – clear and concise, showing every step. Very helpful. Thanks for a really interesting training day yesterday. I am feeling very confident about setting up my webiste mark II!

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    • Ian March 30, 2012 at 10:32 am #

      Hi Caroline

      Many thanks for those kind comments.

      I’m really pleased to see you like the video – there are others (more recent) on the blog. This tutorial was recorded when an earlier version of WordPress was ‘current’, though the process of inserting a You Tube video into the sidebar remains the same.

      As for yesterday’s training course, it was my pleasure and it’s great to know you enjoyed it! :)

      Regards.

      Ian D

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  4. peter mcgrath May 15, 2012 at 4:27 pm #

    hi Ian
    well a great little video you made it really look easy moving a video from you tube to your blog I also learned a bit about widgets
    this really makes me appreciate just how much I would learn about wordpress and making a blog or site on your beginners training days
    really will consider seriously doing one of your courses
    regards
    peter mcgrath

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    • Ian Davies May 15, 2012 at 4:40 pm #

      Thanks, Peter.

      My pleasure. I’ll look forward to seeing you at one of the courses. :)

      Regards.

      Ian D

      Reply

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