How to Display YouTube Shorts on a WooCommerce Product Page

Adding YouTube Shorts to a WooCommerce product page can enhance the shopping experience by showcasing product features in an engaging video format. This guide will walk you through the steps to embed YouTube Shorts into your WooCommerce product pages effectively.

Why Add YouTube Shorts to Your WooCommerce Product Page?

• Boost Engagement: Short videos capture customer attention quickly.
• Increase Conversions: Videos can effectively demonstrate product usage.
• Improve SEO: Embedded videos can increase time spent on your page.

Step-by-Step Guide to Adding YouTube Shorts in WooCommerce

1. Find the YouTube Shorts Video

1. Go to YouTube and locate the Shorts video you want to embed.
2. Click on the Share button and copy the video URL.

2. Add YouTube Shorts to the WooCommerce Product Description

1. Go to your WordPress Dashboard.
2. Navigate to Products > All Products.
3. Click on the product where you want to add the YouTube Shorts.
4. In the product description section, paste the following embed code:(<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/YOUR_VIDEO_ID" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>)
5. Replace YOUR_VIDEO_ID with the actual video ID from the YouTube URL.
6. Click Update to save changes.

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3. Adding YouTube Shorts to the WooCommerce Product Gallery

1. Navigate to Products > All Products and select the desired product.
2. In the Product Gallery section, click Add Image.
3. Upload a placeholder image for the video.
4. Click on the image and add the YouTube Shorts link in the Product Video URL field.
5. Click Update to save.

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How to Show YouTube Shorts on WooCommerce Homepage?

Option 1: Using Shortcodes

1. Go to Appearance > Widgets.
2. Add a Custom HTML Widget to your homepage section.
3. Paste the embed code:(<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/YOUR_VIDEO_ID" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>)
4. Click Save and check your homepage.

Option 2: Using Page Builders (Elementor, WPBakery)

1. Open your homepage in Elementor Editor.
2. Drag and drop the HTML widget.
3. Paste the YouTube Shorts embed code.
4. Click Update.

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Common Issues & Fixes

Products Not Displaying on WooCommerce Shop Page?

1. Ensure products are Published and not in Draft mode.
2. Check WooCommerce settings under Settings > Products > Display.
3. Verify product visibility settings.

How to Show WooCommerce Products on Homepage?

• Use WooCommerce’s built-in Product Blocks.
• Navigate to Appearance > Customize > Homepage Settings.
• Select Latest Products or a specific product category.

To download a YouTube thumbnail quickly, follow these steps:

1. Copy the YouTube Video URL – Go to YouTube, open the video, and copy the URL from the address bar.
2. Visit a YouTube Thumbnail Downloader – Open YouTube Thumbnail Downloader 4K.
3. Paste the Video URL – In the search box, paste the copied YouTube video link.
4. Click ‘Download’ – Choose your preferred thumbnail resolution and download it instantly.

Conclusion

Embedding YouTube Shorts on WooCommerce product pages can enhance the user experience and drive conversions. Whether using direct embedding or adding videos to the product gallery, these steps will help you display YouTube Shorts seamlessly on your WooCommerce store.

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