Overview
Adding a YouTube video to your business listing is a powerful way to showcase your products, services, and business atmosphere. Videos can increase customer engagement significantly and help potential customers get a better feel for what you offer before they visit.
Requirements
- A YouTube video URL (the video must be public or unlisted)
- The video should be relevant to your business
- Video content must comply with our terms of service
Step-by-Step Instructions
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Upload Your Video to YouTube:
- Create or log into your YouTube account
- Click the "Create" or upload button to add your video
- Set the video visibility to "Public" or "Unlisted"
- Copy the video URL from your browser address bar (e.g., https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIDEO_ID)
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Access Your Business Edit Page:
- Log into your account and go to your Dashboard
- Find your business in the "My Businesses" section
- Click the "Edit" button on your business card
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Add the YouTube URL:
- Scroll down to the "YouTube Video" field in the edit form
- Paste your full YouTube video URL into the field
- The URL should look like: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXXXXXXXXXX
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Save Your Changes:
- Click the "Update Business" button at the bottom of the form
- Your video will now appear on your business listing page
Pro Tips
- Only paste the full YouTube URL - shortened links may not work
- Make sure your video is set to Public or Unlisted (Private videos won't display)
- Test your listing after saving to ensure the video appears correctly
- Consider creating a dedicated YouTube channel for your business
- Promote your video on social media to drive more traffic to your listing
Best Practices
- Keep videos concise - 1 to 3 minutes is ideal for most business videos
- Ensure good lighting and audio quality
- Include your business name and contact information
- Add captions or subtitles for accessibility
- Update your video periodically to keep content fresh
- Use an engaging thumbnail that represents your business well
Troubleshooting
- Video not appearing? Check that the URL is correct and the video is public
- Make sure you're using the full URL format (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=...)
- Clear your browser cache and refresh the page if changes don't appear
- Contact support if you continue to experience issues