How can I embed videos in fullscreen and in great quality with a good loading speed and without the control bar/player on a website created with Webflow? Is Vimeo a good option for hosting videos on the website?

Published on
September 22, 2023

To embed videos in fullscreen and with great quality, while ensuring good loading speed and without the control bar/player, Webflow offers several options. One popular choice is to use Vimeo for hosting your videos. Vimeo provides a seamless embed option that allows you to customize the video player and controls.

Here's how you can embed a Vimeo video in fullscreen on a Webflow website:

  1. Log in to your Vimeo account and upload the video you want to embed.

  2. Once the video is uploaded, click on it to open the video page.

  3. On the right-hand side of the video page, click on the "Share" button.

  4. In the sharing options, you can choose the privacy settings and set the video to be playable only on your website or allow others to view it.

  5. After configuring the privacy settings, click on the "Show options" link below the embed code.

  6. Customize the player settings according to your preferences. You can enable or disable features like controls, autoplay, captions, and fullscreen mode. For fullscreen playback without the control bar, make sure to disable the controls.

  7. Copy the embed code provided by Vimeo.

  8. In Webflow, navigate to the page where you want to embed the video.

  9. Drag and drop an Embed element onto your page.

  10. Paste the Vimeo embed code inside the Embed element.

  11. Save and publish your Webflow site to see the embedded video in fullscreen, without the control bar/player.

Using Vimeo as your video hosting platform has several benefits:

  • High video quality: Vimeo offers excellent video quality, ensuring your videos look sharp and professional on your website.

  • Fast loading speed: Vimeo uses high-quality video compression and streaming technology, resulting in fast loading times for your videos.

  • Customizable player: With Vimeo, you have control over the look and behavior of the video player, allowing you to match it with your website's design.

  • Privacy options: Vimeo provides privacy settings that allow you to determine who can view your videos. You can restrict access to your videos to only be playable on your website or make them public.

  • Analytics: Vimeo provides detailed analytics about your videos, including the number of plays, engagement, and audience demographics.

In conclusion, Vimeo is a great option for hosting videos on a Webflow website if you want to embed videos in fullscreen without the control bar/player, with great quality and loading speed.

Additional Question 1: Can I embed YouTube videos in fullscreen on a Webflow website?
Additional Question 2: How do I ensure maximum video loading speed on my Webflow website?
Additional Question 3: Can I customize the appearance of the Vimeo video player on my Webflow website?