Integrating videos into your product gallery can significantly improve the user experience and boost sales. This article will walk you through how to add videos to your WooCommerce product gallery.
Step 1: Install a Video Plugin
The first step is to install a video plugin that allows you to add videos to your product pages. There are several plugins available, such as YITH WooCommerce Video Gallery and WooCommerce Product Video.
YITH WooCommerce Video Gallery
- Go to the WordPress dashboard and navigate to Plugins > Add New.
- Search for “YITH WooCommerce Video Gallery” and install it.
- Activate the plugin and go to YIT Plugins > Video Gallery.
- Click on “Add New” to create a new video gallery.
- Enter the name of your video gallery and select the product category you want to display videos for.
- Click on “Save Changes” to save your settings.
WooCommerce Product Video
- Go to the WordPress dashboard and navigate to Plugins > Add New.
- Search for “WooCommerce Product Video” and install it.
- Activate the plugin and go to WooCommerce > Settings > Products.
- Scroll down to the “Video” section and enable the option to display videos on product pages.
- Click on “Save Changes” to save your settings.
Step 2: Add Videos to Your Product Pages
Once you have installed a video plugin, the next step is to add videos to your product pages. This can be done by editing each product individually or in bulk using a CSV file.
Adding Videos Individually
- Go to WooCommerce > Products and click on the product you want to add a video for.
- Scroll down to the “Video” section and enter the URL of your video in the “Video URL” field.
- Click on “Save Changes” to save your settings.
Adding Videos in Bulk Using a CSV File
- Download a sample CSV file from WooCommerce > Products > Export.
- Open the CSV file in a spreadsheet editor like Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets.
- Add a new column called “video_url” and enter the URL of your video for each product.
- Save the CSV file and upload it to WooCommerce > Products > Import.
- Select the “Update existing products” option and click on “Import.”
Step 3: Customize Your Video Gallery
Once you have added videos to your product pages, you can customize your video gallery by changing the settings of your video plugin. This includes options such as thumbnail size, autoplay, and loop.
YITH WooCommerce Video Gallery
- Go to YIT Plugins > Video Gallery and click on “Settings.”
- Select the video gallery you want to customize and click on “Edit.”
- Change the settings of your video gallery as desired.
- Click on “Save Changes” to save your settings.
WooCommerce Product Video
- Go to WooCommerce > Settings > Products and scroll down to the “Video” section.
- Change the settings of your video plugin as desired.
- Click on “Save Changes” to save your settings.
Conclusion
Adding videos to your product gallery can greatly enhance the user experience and increase sales. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can easily add videos to your WooCommerce product pages using a video plugin and customize your video gallery settings.