How to use Optimole video integration

Optimole now supports native video integration, allowing you to seamlessly manage, embed, and display videos from your Optimole DAM (Digital Asset Management) library. This feature removes the need for hosting videos on your server and instead streams them directly from Optimole’s CDN — improving performance and reducing bandwidth usage.

📦 What’s Included in the Video Integration

• Optimole Video Player Block – A dedicated Gutenberg block for embedding Optimole-hosted videos.
• Embed Support – Paste a video URL and let WordPress auto-convert it into a video player block.
• Video Styling & Controls – Customize appearance, dimensions, aspect ratio, controls, loop, and more.

🧪 How It Works

The new Optimole video block allows you to embed videos in two ways:

1. Via Embed Block: Insert the Optimole Video block and paste your video link.
2. Auto Embed: Paste the Optimole video link directly into your content, and it will automatically convert into a video player.

🛠️ How to Use the Optimole Video Block

1. Upload Videos to Your Optimole Library

Navigate to your Optimole Dashboard > Library and upload one or multiple video files.

2. Add the Optimole Video Block

In the WordPress editor, type /opt to trigger the Optimole Video block. Select it and paste your video URL.

3. Explore Block Preview

The Optimole block supports inline previews within the editor, letting you see exactly how your content will look.

4. Customize Video Settings

Use the block sidebar to customize the video playback and appearance. Options include:

• Aspect Ratio (Auto, 16:9, etc.)
• Loop video
• Hide or show control bar

5. Customize Style

Adjust video dimensions, margins, and control colors using the style tab.

Screenshot: Style settings including color and spacing options.

🌟 Benefits

• No more relying on WordPress media library for video hosting.
• Fast, CDN-delivered videos for a better user experience.
• Block-based customization, fully integrated into Gutenberg.