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# YouTube

Use FeedSpring to display YouTube videos on your site.

This includes video thumbnails, titles, descriptions, and channel information, all available as structured data.

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### What this feed includes

A YouTube feed contains:

#### Channel data

* Channel name
* Channel avatar
* Subscriber count
* Channel link

#### Video data

* Thumbnail image
* Title
* Description
* Link to video
* Timestamp
* View count
* Like count
* Duration

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### What makes YouTube different

YouTube is structured and content-driven.

This means:

* Titles are a key part of the layout
* Thumbnails are designed for clarity and click-through
* Videos are often longer and more detailed
* Content is typically consumed as a library rather than a stream

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### Available fields

#### Video fields

| Field         | Description                  |
| ------------- | ---------------------------- |
| `thumbnail`   | Video thumbnail image        |
| `title`       | Video title                  |
| `description` | Video description            |
| `link`        | URL to the video             |
| `timestamp`   | When the video was published |
| `view-count`  | Number of views              |
| `like-count`  | Number of likes              |
| `duration`    | Video length                 |

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#### Channel fields

| Field              | Description           |
| ------------------ | --------------------- |
| `name`             | Channel name          |
| `avatar`           | Channel image         |
| `subscriber-count` | Number of subscribers |
| `channel-link`     | Link to the channel   |

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### Video behaviour

YouTube content is video-first.

* Thumbnails are typically used as previews
* Videos are usually played on click
* Duration is often displayed alongside content
* Layouts may prioritise titles and metadata

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### Title and description behaviour

Titles are a key part of YouTube content:

* Often longer than other platforms
* Designed to attract clicks

Descriptions can vary:

* Some are short
* Some are long and detailed

Consider:

* Truncating long descriptions
* Prioritising titles over descriptions

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### Performance considerations

YouTube videos are heavier than images or text.

Consider:

* Using thumbnails instead of auto-playing videos
* Limiting the number of items shown
* Loading content efficiently

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### Engagement data

YouTube includes engagement metrics:

* Views
* Likes

These values:

* Change over time
* Reflect popularity and performance

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### Typical use cases

YouTube feeds are commonly used for:

* Video sections on landing pages
* Content libraries or resource hubs
* Tutorials and education pages
* Media or press sections

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### Summary

* YouTube feeds are structured and video-driven
* Titles and thumbnails are key
* Duration and metadata add context
* Best used for content libraries and structured layouts

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### Next steps

* Learn how to use these fields with your delivery method
* Explore layout patterns for video content
* View other feed types