How to Add a YouTube Short to Your Shopify Page

Why Add YouTube Shorts to Shopify?

YouTube Shorts are short-form videos (under 60 seconds) and can be a great way to engage your customers.

• They are mobile-first, so they fit well with how most shoppers browse your store.
• They increase product discoverability, letting you show product highlights, quick tutorials, or customer reviews in a format people are used to consuming on social media.
• They can improve conversion by adding dynamic content that builds trust and keeps visitors longer on your page. 

How to Add a YouTube Shorts on Your Page?

Within the GemPages Editor, you can add a YouTube Short to your landing page, homepage, product page, or any other GemPages layout.

Follow these steps:

Step 1: Copy the YouTube Short URL

• Go to the YouTube Shorts video.
• Click the Share button and copy the full URL (e.g., https://youtube.com/shorts/abc123xyz).

Step 2: Open GemPages Editor

• Log in to your Shopify admin account.
• Go to GemPages Builder under the Apps section > Pages.
• Click on the target page on which you want to display a YouTube Short to access the editor.

Step 3: Add the Video Element

• On the left sidebar, search for the Video element.
• Drag and drop to the desired position on your page.

Step 4: Paste the YouTube Short URL

• Click on the Video to open its settings panel in the left sidebar.
• Under the Video source section, select the Type = YouTube and paste the Short’s URL in the Video link field.

You can also upload a thumbnail image or set Start and End times if you want the video to play a specific segment.

Step 5: Adjust the Settings

• You can change the width, height, and alignment of the Short.
• Enable autoplay or mute as needed.

Step 6: Republish your page

On the top bar, click Save to save your changes, and hit the Publish button to make the update live in the storefront.

Tips for Best Results

• Use a responsive width (e.g., 100%) so the video looks good on all devices.
• Avoid adding too many autoplay videos on one page, as it can slow down page load.
• If you don’t see the video after publishing, clear your browser cache or check in incognito mode.
• Add a descriptive thumbnail so visitors know what the video is about before playing.
• Test on both iOS and Android devices, since autoplay or controls can behave differently depending on the browser.
• Place the Short above the fold on key pages (like product pages) to grab attention quickly.
• Combine Shorts with call-to-action elements nearby (e.g., Add to Cart button, testimonials) to increase conversions.