TOP TIP 1: I usually put these words over my videos: "Double click video to enlarge" or something similar to that.

I do this to prevent my visitor from being distracted by the youtube icon.

Some visitors tend to click on the youtube icon if they want to view the video larger and this would lose me a potential conversion.

TOP TIP 2: You can also increase or decrease the video size even after you have embedded the youtube video code into your Wordpress text editor.

Just find the code within your text editor and put in the width and height dimensions of your choosing.

You can always experiment with the sizes that you like to see displayed on your website.

Now proceed to the conclusion of this tutorial...



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jastewart Premium
Thank you - I knew how to embed correctly but didn't know I could un-check those boxes. I was worried about losing people as they clicked onto YouTube - but from now on I won't!
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JasonJF Premium
Very good Julie.

I am glad that my tutorial helped you out.
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Dinh Premium
Nice training!
I didn't know that you could double click to enlarge the video!
My videos include the enlarge (full screen) icon on the bottom right as well as the usual icons.
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JasonJF Premium
When you uncheck the boxes as shown within the tutorial, this will enable or disable those controls.

You may leave them unchecked if you prefer to do so.
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dianeburket Premium
Thanks, Jason! Lots of good points. I'm going to go to my site and make the changes.
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JasonJF Premium
My pleasure Diane. Glad that I could help.
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Loes Premium
Thanks, learned something new, double click increases the video? I have to try that out, never new that
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JasonJF Premium
Yes, when you double click it enlarges the video.

I am happy that you learned something new today.

All the very best to you Loes.
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rodeves Premium
Well done, Jason. All the best!
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JasonJF Premium
Thank you Rodney.

Glad that you liked this tutorial.
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