How do I use video lightbox on Squarespace 7.1?
To use the video lightbox feature with Beyondspace's Lightbox Studio plugin, follow these steps:
Steps to Enable Video Lightbox:
- Install Lightbox Studio: Ensure that you have the Lightbox Studio plugin installed on your Squarespace site.
- Add Video URLs: You can embed videos from various sources such as YouTube, Vimeo, or Squarespace-hosted videos. Make sure to use the correct video links in your gallery items.
- Enable Lightbox for Gallery Sections:
- Hover over the gallery section and click Edit Section.
- Scroll down and ensure that the Lightbox option is checked.
- Use Video Lightboxify URLs: To enable the video lightbox, append the video URL into the slide's clickthrough URL. You can upload videos using the Link Editor for this purpose.
- Mix Videos with Images: When adding items to your gallery, include both video links and images. The Lightbox Studio will handle the display of both types of content within the lightbox.
Additional Resources:
- For detailed guidance on setting up video lightbox galleries, check out this Lightbox Studio setup page.
- Learn more about supported video types and how to upload them here.
