Is it possible to link a video URL from anywhere in Webflow so that it dynamically pulls each link depending on the page?

Published on
September 22, 2023

Yes, it is possible to link a video URL from anywhere in Webflow so that it dynamically pulls each link depending on the page. This can be achieved by using dynamic embeds in Webflow.

Here's how you can do it:

  1. Identify the area in your Webflow project where you want to display the video.
  2. Add an embed element to that area by dragging and dropping it from the Elements panel.
  3. Double-click on the embed element to open the Embed settings.
  4. In the embed settings, choose the video platform you want to use (e.g., YouTube, Vimeo, etc.).
  5. Copy the video URL that you want to dynamically pull.
  6. Go back to the Webflow Designer and click on the embed element again.
  7. In the embed settings, paste the video URL in the appropriate field.
  8. Now, instead of directly pasting the URL, you can use the dynamic URL feature to pull the video link dynamically based on the page. You can use Webflow CMS or custom code to achieve this.

Using Webflow CMS:

  • Create a CMS collection that includes fields for video URLs.
  • In the embed settings, click on the dynamic data icon and select the appropriate video URL field from the CMS collection.
  • This will dynamically pull the video URL depending on the page's CMS content.

Using custom code:

  • Click on the embed element and select the HTML Code tab in the embed settings.
  • Wrap the video URL with custom code that retrieves the dynamic URL based on the page's URL, CMS data, or any other condition.

By implementing dynamic embeds in Webflow, you can link a video URL from anywhere in your project and have it dynamically pull each link depending on the page. This allows for a flexible and scalable solution for managing and updating video content across your Webflow website.

Additional Questions:

  1. How do I add dynamic embeds in Webflow?
  2. Can I use Webflow CMS to dynamically link video URLs?
  3. What are the benefits of using dynamic embeds for video content in Webflow?