Host Videos on WordPress with VideoNest (Hosted URL & Embed Player)

Adding video to your WordPress site is one of the fastest ways to boost engagement, keep visitors on your pages longer, and communicate your message more effectively. But how you host and display those videos matters—a lot.

Most site owners default to YouTube embeds because they’re free and easy. But there’s a hidden cost:

• You send viewers away from your site – YouTube’s player includes clickable links, suggested videos, and a logo that drives traffic back to YouTube, not to your own pages.
• You lose control over the viewer experience – Ads, unrelated recommendations, and competitor videos can appear right next to your content.
• You miss out on branding opportunities – YouTube’s player is YouTube-branded, not your brand.

If your goal is to keep people on your website, grow your email list, and build your brand—not YouTube’s—then you need a video hosting solution built for your own website.

That’s where VideoNest comes in: giving you full control over the look, feel, and behavior of your video embeds, without the high costs of Jetpack VideoPress, Vimeo, or complex setups like Bunny.net.

Why VideoNest?

VideoNest is a video hosting, streaming, and monetization platform that works seamlessly with WordPress—without the high monthly costs.

• Free Plan – Upload up to 25 videos at no cost.
• Fast, Ad-Supported Hosting – Videos load quickly, with monetization options built in.
• No Storage/Bandwidth Surprises – Clear limits and simple upgrades if you need more space.
• SEO-Friendly – Metadata is automatically included to help your videos rank in search.

How to Add VideoNest Videos to WordPress

WordPress makes it easy to embed videos, and with VideoNest, you can do it without touching heavy hosting costs. To get started, sign up for a free VideoNest account, upload your videos or sync with a social media account.

Option 1: Use the Embed Block

According to WordPress’s Embed Block guide, you can paste any supported URL directly into the block, and WordPress will automatically convert it into a playable embed.

Steps:

1. In WordPress, add a new block and search for “Embed.”
2. Navigate to your VideoNest Account, select Media > Library and choose the video you would like to emebed.
3. Copy & Paste your VideoNest video file URL into the field.
4. Click Embed and your player will appear.

Option 2: Use a Custom HTML Block

If you want more control over sizing or attributes, you can paste the HTML embed code from VideoNest directly.

Steps:

1. Copy your video’s embed code from the VideoNest dashboard.
2. In WordPress, add a “Custom HTML” block.
3. Navigate to your VideoNest Account, select Media > Library and choose the video you would like to emebed.
4. Copy & Paste your VideoNest video embed URL into the field.
5. Save and preview your post.

Why VideoNest is Better Than Hosting Videos Yourself

Hosting videos directly on WordPress can slow down your site and eat up storage quickly. Services like Jetpack VideoPress or Vimeo can solve that—but at a cost.

With VideoNest’s free plan, you can:

• Upload up to 25 videos without paying a cent.
• Get a professional, responsive player without extra plugins.
• Avoid bogging down your WordPress hosting plan.

Start for Free

You don’t have to spend hundreds a year to get reliable video hosting for WordPress. VideoNest makes it easy to upload, embed, and share—whether you’re running a blog, news site, or business page.

Sign up for VideoNest and host your first 25 videos for free.

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