I Can't Post Videos on my Posts Anymore…it Just Puts the link….HELP!!!!!

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  wfbcmediacenter · Member · Aug 8, 2013 at 8:12 pm

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  I cannot get videos (youtube, godtube, etc) to go into my posts anymore. I copy the link and then paste in the post (like I have always done) and now all it does is just put the link and you have to click on it to go to the video. I want the actual video in the post like it used to be. What’s wrong? I’ve followed
  d all the directions and doing just like I always have. Please, please, please help me!!!

  Debbie Lester
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  timethief · Member · Aug 8, 2013 at 8:15 pm

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  Use the video shortcodes please http://en.support.wordpress.com/shortcodes/#video and always check for troubleshooting advice like this advice > http://en.support.wordpress.com/videos/youtube/#troubleshooting

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  wfbcmediacenter · Member · Aug 8, 2013 at 8:50 pm

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  I’ve already read that and tried and tried, it just won’t work anymore. I finally gave up and just went ahead with the post and it just shows the link…people will just have to click on it to see the video.

  I’m really upset about this, because it used to be so easy, just copy and paste and “zap” you had a wonderful video in your post. Now I just have an ugly link.

  Debbie

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  timethief · Member · Aug 8, 2013 at 8:51 pm

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  That’s very strange so I’ll tag this thread for Staff assistance. Please subscribe to the thread so you are notified when they respond and please be patient while waiting.

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  wfbcmediacenter · Member · Aug 8, 2013 at 9:39 pm

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  Thank you for helping me. Maybe “Staff assistance” can help me figure it out.
  Debbie

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  mrsturboturtle · Member · Aug 8, 2013 at 11:57 pm

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  I think there might be an issue with godtube. I tried posting the godtube video (from your blog) to mine and it did not work. I also tried a youtube video and that worked perfectly.

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  wfbcmediacenter · Member · Aug 9, 2013 at 11:05 am

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  I had a previous problem with YouTube on a book review, Blowing on Dandelions, and I tried to attach a youtube video of the author speaking about the book. I tried and tried and it wouldn’t put the video there. Of course, I just now went back to the post and re-did it and…there it is.
  I’m glad the YouTube works again. But I re-tried the GodTube video and it just won’t. I guess you’re right, maybe it’s something between GodTube and WordPress. Oh well. Thanks so much for the help. I may contact GodTube (if they have contact info) and see if they know why their videos won’t work.

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  timethief · Member · Aug 9, 2013 at 10:44 pm

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  re: godtube videos
  See here please > The gigya shortcode 1 – inserting videos

  The gigya shortcode 1 – inserting videos