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Creating Embed Widgets

Embed widgets let you display content from popular platforms directly on your MYZO profile. This guide explains how to create embed widgets and which platforms are supported.

Understanding Embed Widgets

Embed widgets display content from external platforms directly on your profile. Instead of just linking to a YouTube video or Spotify track, you can show the actual player. Visitors can watch videos or listen to music without leaving your profile.

Supported Platforms

MYZO supports embedding content from these platforms:

PlatformContent Types Supported
YouTubeVideos, Shorts
SpotifyTracks, Albums, Playlists, Artists
Twitter/XTweets
InstagramPosts, Reels
TikTokVideos
SoundCloudTracks, Playlists
VimeoVideos

Only URLs from these approved platforms are allowed. This protects your visitors from potentially harmful embeds.

How to Create an Embed Widget

Follow these steps to create an embed widget:

  1. Go to your Dashboard
  2. Scroll down to the Widgets section
  3. Click the Add Widget button
  4. Select Embed as the widget type
  5. Enter a title for your widget
  6. Paste the URL from the supported platform
  7. Click Create Widget to save

Your embed widget appears immediately on your profile.

URL Formats by Platform

Each platform has a specific URL format. Here are examples of valid URLs:

YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ
https://youtu.be/dQw4w9WgXcQ
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/abc123

How to get the URL:

  1. Go to the video on YouTube
  2. Click Share
  3. Copy the link

Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/track/4uLU6hMCjMI75M1A2tKUQC
https://open.spotify.com/album/1A2GTWGtFfWp7KSQTwWOyo
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DXcBWIGoYBM5M

How to get the URL:

  1. Find the track, album, or playlist on Spotify
  2. Click the three dots menu
  3. Select Share
  4. Click Copy link

Twitter/X

https://twitter.com/username/status/1234567890123456789
https://x.com/username/status/1234567890123456789

How to get the URL:

  1. Find the tweet you want to embed
  2. Click the share icon
  3. Select Copy link

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/p/ABC123xyz/
https://www.instagram.com/reel/ABC123xyz/

How to get the URL:

  1. Open the post on Instagram (web or app)
  2. Click the three dots menu
  3. Select Copy link

TikTok

https://www.tiktok.com/@username/video/1234567890123456789

How to get the URL:

  1. Open the TikTok video
  2. Tap Share
  3. Select Copy link

SoundCloud

https://soundcloud.com/artist/track-name
https://soundcloud.com/artist/sets/playlist-name

How to get the URL:

  1. Go to the track or playlist on SoundCloud
  2. Click Share
  3. Copy the link

Vimeo

https://vimeo.com/123456789

How to get the URL:

  1. Go to the video on Vimeo
  2. Click Share
  3. Copy the link

Best Uses for Embed Widgets

Embed widgets work well for:

Showcasing Your Work

  • Your latest YouTube video
  • A featured podcast episode
  • Your music on Spotify or SoundCloud
  • A viral tweet

Building Credibility

  • Media coverage of your work
  • Industry thought leadership
  • Popular content you created

Engaging Visitors

  • Entertainment content
  • Demos and tutorials
  • Behind-the-scenes content

How Embeds Display

On your public profile, embed widgets display:

  • Video embeds: A video player visitors can watch
  • Audio embeds: A music player visitors can listen to
  • Social embeds: The formatted post or tweet

The exact size and style depend on your selected template.

Security Information

MYZO only allows embeds from approved platforms:

  • URLs from other websites are not allowed
  • This protects visitors from harmful content
  • The content must be publicly accessible on the platform

Troubleshooting Embed Widgets

Embed Not Loading

If your embed does not appear:

  1. Verify the URL is from a supported platform
  2. Check that the content still exists on the platform
  3. Make sure the content is set to public
  4. Try copying the URL again

Embed Blocked by Browser

Some browser settings can block embeds:

  1. Disable strict tracking protection temporarily
  2. Allow third-party cookies
  3. Check if ad blockers are interfering

Content Removed

If the original content was deleted:

  1. Remove the embed widget
  2. Create a new widget with different content
  3. Check that your content is still available

Tips for Effective Embeds

Follow these recommendations:

  • Choose your best content: Embed work you are proud of
  • Keep it relevant: Match content to your audience
  • Test on mobile: Make sure embeds work on mobile devices
  • Update regularly: Replace old content with new content
  • Limit embeds: Too many embeds can slow loading

Need more help? Learn about managing widgets or visit our Help Center.

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