Inserting a media (video) file into a static content widget

  • If you haven't already done so, Log in and go to the Dashboard. You are taken to the Site Content tab.
  • Select the File Library tab at the top of the page.
  • Select the Videos folder from the left navigation bar and select the file you wish to show from the list by selecting the title of the file. The video file will appear in the File details page. Note: Only .mp4 with a codec based on H.264 or a newer format will play on netAdventist.
  • Right click on the download link and select Copy Link Address.
  • Select the Site Content tab at the top of the page. The homepage preview is displayed by default. Select the Edit link at the top of the page in the preview. Or you can select Content Pages and choose a page to edit.
  • Scroll to the bottom of the page and select Widgets change.
  • Select OK then select the Widgets tab. If have not done so already, select Click here to add widgets and add the Static Content widget by selecting the checkbox and the Add Widget button.
  • Select the Static Content widget blue link on the actual widget to get to the widget editor. Place your cursor where you what the photo to go.
  • Choose the Insert/Edit Embedded Media tool from the editor. A small box opens. Put your cursor in the url field and paste in the web address you copied from the file library. Remove any text after the file extension at the end of the web address. Ex. If your file shows myfile.mp41234502ws, remove the 1234502ws from the end. Adjust the file size in pixels by entering it into the fields provided. Select the Insert button in the Insert/Edit Embedded Media tool box.
  • The video will appear in the static content widget. Select Done with finished in the widget edit. Once completely finished select Save and return.
  • Select View Site to see your Static content widget.