Podia allows you to embed different types of media into your site and/or course lessons.
Note: The following embedding options aren't applicable to emails.
For emails, you'll want to look here instead: Using the rich-text editor within an email 🤗
You can embed different elements such as video & audio players, presentations, and PDFs using our rich-text editor.
We use iFramely to turn simple links into beautiful and responsive embeddable elements! iFramely is a format for allowing an embedded representation of a URL on third-party sites.
In this article, you'll learn how to embed different types of media into Podia to make your sites much more responsible and interesting! 🤩
How to embed content
To embed content, use the Embed command available in the text editor's quick menu.
From there paste the unique URL of the item you want to embed, then click Insert.
Note: Make sure you're using the direct URL of the video, slide, form, or any other element you're trying to embed.
Our embed option in the rich text editor DOES NOT support embed code.
The embed should populate straight away! ✅
Note: Embedded items may not display while editing your site and will only appear on the published pages.
Videos
Supported platforms: YouTube, Vimeo, Dailymotion
You can embed video players from YouTube, Vimeo & Dailymotion. To do it, simply copy and paste the video link into Podia’s text editor.
Here is what an embedded YouTube player will look like:
Image sliders/carousel
Supported platforms: Flourish
Flourish lets you add images with special effects to your Podia sites. You can design your desired effects in Flourish and then embed them into your Podia pages.
This feature introduces exciting options like image sliders and carousels, plus other creative effects, including before-and-after pictures.
Audio & podcasting platforms
Supported platforms: Soundcloud, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Podbean, Deezer, Soundslice, DjPod
You can embed audio players from different platforms into Podia, which is great to share audio clips, guided meditations, and even your podcasts! 🎧
Upload your files to one of these platforms and grab the audio clip's unique URL.
Here’s what an Apple Podcasts embed looks like:
PDF Files & Presentations
Supported platforms: Google Drive, Google Slides, Speaker Deck, Slide Share, Presentio
PDF files and Presentations can be embedded on your Podia site or inside course lessons.
It will enable your customers to read these files directly on their web browsers, without the need to download them. You can simply upload your files into these platforms and paste the individual links into Podia’s text editor.
Here’s what an embedded PDF file will look like:
You can view our full guide for embedding externally hosted PDFs and documents here.
Testimonials
Supported platforms: Senja
You can start collecting testimonials with a platform like Senja and embed them on your products and site!
Social Media Platforms
Supported platforms: Twitter, TikTok, Pinterest, Behance, Instagram
You can also embed media from different social media platforms on your Podia website and course lessons.
This is a great strategy for engaging customers and even cross-promoting content you have hosted on other platforms!
Here’s what a TikTok embed looks like:
Forms
Supported platforms: Typeform, Google Forms, Paper Form, Hubspot Forms
You can embed forms directly on your Podia pages by using one of our supported platforms!
Here's what a Typeform embed looks like:
Gamification & quizzes
You can embed external platforms to create interactive quizzes and add gamification features to your Podia site and product content!
Here's what a Genial.ly embed can look like:
Surveys & Polls
Supported platforms: Typeform, Flourish, Involve.me, Poll For All
You can embed external platforms - such as Poll For All - to add surveys and polls to your site.
This is a great way to ask for feedback on your digital products as well as create new ways to engage with people in your community 🥳
Here's what a Poll For All integration would look like:
Movement/Animation
Supported platforms: Flourish
Flourish lets you add different sorts of movement and animation to your Podia pages.
With Flourish, you'll be able to add animated maps, timelines, charts, and tons of other cool stuff! And best of all: it is available with its Free plan.
Here's what a chart from Flourish can look like when embedded in your Podia site:
Countdown timers
Supported platforms:Tickcounter, Flourish
You can add countdown timers to your Podia pages by making use of external platforms.
Adding these timers creates a feeling of urgency for any sales you're having and shows people exactly how much time they have left to take advantage of your offers!
This is what an embedded countdown time can look like on your Podia pages:
Code snippets
Supported platforms: Github, Codepen
You can embed code snippets from a few different platforms. Simply paste the link from one of our supported platforms into Podia!
Here's what a CodePen embed looks like:
FAQ
Can I embed content from all platforms on Podia?
Can I embed content from all platforms on Podia?
At this time, only platforms supported by iFramely can be embedded on Podia.
You can read more about the supported platforms here and also test embeds using https://iframely.com/try
How can I check if the platform is supported?
How can I check if the platform is supported?
You can test embeds directly at https://iframely.com/try.
If the embed returns a summary card option, this means the element won't be interactive and will just act as a summary card.
What happens if the platform is not supported?
What happens if the platform is not supported?
If the platform is not supported, don't worry! We will show a normal link instead that people will still be able to click and access.
Can I use HTML/embeddable code here?
Can I use HTML/embeddable code here?
No. This is not supported on Podia.
Can I use iFrame code on Podia?
Can I use iFrame code on Podia?
No, at this time, this is not supported on Podia.
Can I control the elements of the embedded element, such as height?
Can I control the elements of the embedded element, such as height?
The embedded elements and how they render on your Podia site are directly controlled by the platform that created them.
If you test a link using https://iframely.com/try, you may see an option that allows you to adjust the height of the embed, but this depends on the platform that's hosting the content.
Podia cannot control or change how they will render on your Podia sites.
If you have questions or need help, email us at [email protected] or click on the icon at the bottom right to chat 😃