Welcome to our comprehensive guide on how to use the Humix WordPress plugin to enhance your website with engaging video content. This article provides step-by-step instructions on how to seamlessly integrate videos from the Humix network or your own collection directly into your WordPress posts. Whether you prefer to manually add video links or utilize the Auto Select feature for automatic video insertion, we will walk you through each method in detail. By the end of this tutorial, you'll be able to effectively manage and display videos on your site, enhancing user experience and engagement. Let's get started!

1. Humix URL Method:

• Using a video from the Humix Network:
  1. Visit Humix.com if you don’t already have videos.
  2. Scroll through the network or search for the video (or playlist) of your choosing.
  3. Click on the video and select Share.
     
  4. Click Copy to copy the Humix video link.
     
  5. Log into your WordPress dashboard > Posts and select the Post you want your video to display on.
  6. Find the location on the post where you want to place the video.
  7. Control + V (for Windows), Command + V (for Mac), or right-click + Paste the URL directly into the post.
  8. Ensure the video displays as intended and make any adjustments needed.
     
• Use a video from your Humix Studio
  1. Visit your Humix dashboard > Studio and find the video (or playlist) of your choice.
  2. Click on the "show code" icon.
     
  3. Click the blue Copy button to copy the URL.
     
  4. Log into your WordPress dashboard > Posts and select the Post you want your video to show.
  5. Find the location on the post where you want to place the video.
  6. Control + V (for Windows), Command + V (for Mac), or right-click + Paste the URL directly into the post.
  7. Ensure the video displays as intended and make any adjustments needed.

2. WordPress Plugin: Adding Videos with Auto-Select:

1. Log into your WordPress account and visit your Posts tab.
2. Select Edit on any existing post where you would like to add videos.
3. Select the desired location on your post where you want to input a video.
4. Click Add Block > search for Humix Block.
   
5. The Humix block editor will display giving you two options: Auto Select and Use Humix Link.
6. Select Auto-Select:
   • Match video by page topic: Humix will detect the page’s content and serve a relevant video.
   • Match video by category: Choose up to 3 categories to support matching videos to your content.
7. Adjust video playback settings like Float and Auto-Play as needed.
   
8. Click Done to insert the video or Done & Add to Other Posts to apply the video across multiple posts.
9. If your site is categorized, select the relevant category from the dropdown menu.
   
10. Specify the location in the post to add your videos.
    
11. If there are existing Humix videos on your post, choose to:
    • Skip adding this video.
    • Remove existing videos and add this one.
    • Add this video without affecting other videos.
12. Click Add Posts and preview your changes before publishing.
    

3. WordPress Plugin: Adding Videos with Use Humix Link:

1. Visit Humix.com and select the video you’d like to add to your post.
2. Click on the Share icon and then the Copy button to copy the URL link.
   
   
3. Revisit your Post in WordPress and paste the Humix URL in the designated box.
   
4. Click Done if finished or Done & Add to Other Posts to share the video across multiple posts.
5. Adjust the settings and select specific categories and locations on the post if needed.
6. Click Add to Posts, then preview and save your changes before publishing.
   

Playlists:

The same process applies to playlists. You can copy the link of playlists from within the Humix network or your own playlists. The Auto Select and Use Humix Link options have the same settings available.

If you're encountering issues when integrating Humix videos into your WordPress posts, here are some common problems and their solutions:

1. Video Not Displaying Correctly:
   • Problem: The video does not appear where you intended on your post.
   • Solution: Double-check the URL or embed code you pasted. Ensure it is in the exact spot you want the video to display. Preview your post before publishing to confirm the video is correctly placed.
2. Auto-Select Not Matching Videos Correctly:
   • Problem: Auto-Select inserts irrelevant or incorrect videos.
   • Solution: Verify that the page topic or categories selected match your content appropriately. Adjust the categories or manually choose videos to ensure relevance.
3. Playback Issues:
   • Problem: Videos do not play automatically or float as intended.
   • Solution: Review the playback settings in the Humix block editor. Ensure that Float and Auto Play are enabled if they are required for your setup. Adjust settings and preview the post to confirm functionality.
4. Errors During URL Copy/Paste:
   • Problem: Pasting the Humix URL does not embed the video.
   • Solution: Ensure that the URL is copied correctly from the Humix network. Avoid any extra spaces or characters that may interfere with the URL recognition.
5. Multiple Videos Conflict:
   • Problem: Existing videos interfere with newly added ones.
   • Solution: Use the provided options to skip adding, remove existing videos, or add without affecting other videos. Each scenario will help manage the video content efficiently without conflicts.
6. Category Misalignment:
   • Problem: Videos are not uniformly applied across categories.
   • Solution: Revisit the category dropdown menu in the Humix block editor to ensure the correct categories are selected. This will help apply videos uniformly across posts within the same category.

If the above solutions do not resolve your issue, consider checking for plugin updates or compatibility with your WordPress version. For persistent problems, you may need to contact Humix support for further assistance.

If you need further assistance with Humix's WordPress plugin, please log in via https://support.ezoic.com/ to make use of our dedicated resources for support. We're here to help!