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How to Insert Video into eBay Auction Listings, Myspace, Xanga, Craigslist, Wordpress Free:
Now that you have created a video, you are ready to insert it into your eBay® auction, website, or networking site. To do this, you will use the HTML Embed Tag that YouTube® provided. This process is very simple, and you should have your video up & running in no time!
First, go to the site you want to add your video to (for this example, we will use eBay.com®). Then go to the “sell” button & create your auction listing. Click the “HTML” button on eBay’s® item description box (note: if you have a Mac computer you may not see an HTML tab, however, this process still works the same). See the picture below:
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Now simply paste the HTML Embed Tag that YouTube® provided anywhere into the page. You can paste it anywhere in your description that you want. This may seem overwhelming if there is a lot of html code already there, but try to find a spot, and then paste the code.
After you paste the code, switch back to the “Standard” view on eBay’s® description field. The video will probably not show up (or it will show up as a blank X). This is normal. Adjust the video’s location as needed by clicking & dragging the video until it is placed where you want it. Also, you can adjust the video’s display size by manipulating the HTML Embed Code. For example, the Embed code with have sizes in it that say width=355, height 405. You can adjust this by typing a larger or smaller value such as width=200, height 200. This is how you can adjust the size. If you want to place the video within a table, or create other neat special effects for your listing, make sure to check out our free HTML codes on our website at
www.WildTips.com.
(Note: Again, after you copy & paste the HTML Tag into the HTML section, the video may not show up on the “Standard” view. However, to make sure your video was inserted properly, you can click the preview button (as seen below). This will allow you to see how the video will look after you list the item so you can make sure you have inserted the video in the auction correctly & it is working properly).
After you have checked to make sure your video is working properly, you can list your item on eBay®. The process is very similar if you want to add your video to a networking site, or your own website. Just add the HTML Embed Tag code in your HTML for your website & publish your website (or click “save changes” on your networking profile) and you will be up & running with your very own recorded video.
YouTube® is a great company to use for your video hosting for several reasons:
1. They are a reliable company and well-known.
2. They make the process easy, free, and you can save on bandwidth.
3. They allow you to record video without any special software.
4. They convert the video to a “flash” format which is a commonly used
format & most all of you visitors should be able to view the video without a
problem.
5. They have already been approved by eBay.com to use to insert videos in
your auction.
If you are using eBay.com, then make sure you follow the seller’s listing policies. You can find these under the “policies” link on the bottom of eBay’s® home page. Currently, eBay’s video policy states the following:
“You may use embedded video in a listing provided it complies with the following requirements:
-The video must conform to all eBay policies, including but not limited to:
-The seller must be the owner of the underlying rights, including intellectual property rights, or authorized to distribute it by the owners of such rights.
-The video may not solicit unsafe payment methods such as Western Union.
-The video may not include software that harms or interferes with the viewer’s machine (for example, a virus or spyware), uses it for malicious or unauthorized purposes, or violates the buyer’s privacy.
-The video must deliver the content in flash animation format and be hosted by a site that takes strong measures to provide safe content. In an attempt to safeguard eBay members, based on current technologies and current eBay marketplace requirements, sellers may only embed video from the following companies:
AOL®, AuctionMercial®, AuctionPlayer®, AuctionVideo®, CarTHINK®, CreativeVideosOnline®, Dailymotion®, Google®, i2iAuction®, Microsoft®, MySpace®, Silverdock®, Vzaar®, YouTube®.”.
As I mentioned at the beginning of this guide, you do not have to necessarily use YouTube® to record your video. You can record the video first using your own software (that came with your camera, web cam, video recorder, or installed on your computer), and then simply “Upload” it to YouTube® using the same method as before (but instead you will locate your pre-recorded video file on your computer and simply upload it to YouTube® instead of using YouTube® to record the video.
If you decide to make your video with your own software before you upload it to YouTube®, then make sure you save the video in a file format that YouTube® will accept. Currently, they accept the following file types: WMV, .AVI, .MOV, and .MPG.
Final Words About Adding Video:
That is the entire process of how you can easily insert a video into your eBay® auction, website, or networking site for FREE without using any kind of special software! Also, don’t forget about our free download of a great screen capturing/recording software application that you can use to create great tutorials and more! You should be up & running with your videos in no time!
I hope this guide will help you increase your sales by taking advantage of the power of video! I wish you the very best of luck & future success! Also, if you are interested in learning more great tips about eBay & more, I would like to invite you to browse our website www.WildTips.com for more great information & tips to help you with your auctions, websites, & much more!
- How to Record Video for your Auction, Myspace, or blog
- How to Add Video to Your Auction, Myspace, or blog
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This post was written by Ben on May 28, 2009
