How to Edit Videos on Your WordPress Site Using Elementor

Introduction #

In this guide, we’ll walk you through the process of editing videos on your WordPress site using the Elementor builder. This is a valuable skill for maintaining your site and ensuring your content stays current and engaging for your visitors.

Benefits: #

Updating videos on your website can keep your content fresh, relevant, and engaging for your audience. Using Elementor simplifies this process, allowing you to make quick changes without extensive technical knowledge.

Prerequisites: #

Before you begin, ensure you have completed the following:

• Clicked the button inside your BookLive Act Dashboard to set up free hosting.
• Received an email from BookLive with a link to log in to your WordPress site, along with a username and password.

Step-by-Step Guide: #

1. Log into Your WordPress Dashboard #

• Open your web browser and go to your site’s URL.
• Add /wp-admin to the end of the URL.
• Enter your username and password.
• Click the “Log In” button to access your WordPress dashboard.

2. Navigate to the Pages Section #

• On the left-hand side menu, click on “Pages.”
• Select “All Pages” from the submenu.

3. Find and Edit the Desired Page #

• Browse through the list of pages to find the one containing the video you want to change.
• Hover over the page name (e.g., “Videos”).
• Click on “Edit with Elementor” that appears when you hover.

4. Load the Elementor Page Editor #

• Wait for the Elementor page editor to load. This may take about 30 seconds.
• You will see a mockup of your page on the right side and the Elementor modules on the left.

5. Locate the Video to Edit #

• Scroll through the page mockup on the right until you find the video you want to replace.
• Hover over the video without clicking. A pink icon with a pencil will appear.

6. Open the Video Editor #

• Click the pink pencil icon to edit the video.
• The left side of the screen will now display the video editor settings.

7. Replace the Video Link #

• In the video editor, find the link text box.
• Copy the URL of the new video you want to use (e.g., from YouTube).
• Go back to the Elementor editor, right-click in the link text box, select all, delete, and then paste the new video URL.

8. Update and Save Changes #

• Verify that the preview on the right side reflects the new video.
• Click the pink “Update” button at the bottom of the left-hand editor.
• Wait for the button to stop spinning and turn black, indicating the changes are saved.

Conclusion: #

You’ve successfully updated the video on your WordPress site using Elementor. Regularly updating your content helps keep your site engaging and relevant, enhancing your visitors’ experience.