While thinking about including video tutorials on this blog, I decided the best way of doing so was by using YouTube. Hence, I opened a new YouTube channel (techslingTV) but got stuck at the Blog Set up page (Settings > Blog Set up> Add Blog) when I was asked to enter my WordPress API Key. I thought the API Key was something WordPress.com dished out and could not remember ever getting one from WordPress.org.
Then came along this great video I found on YouTube after doing a little search. I call it the best ever tutorial on this issue and describe it as the best way to add a self-hosted WordPress blog to YouTube because of the simple way in which it solved the problem. I won’t give much away and let you take a look yourself, especially if you have a similar problem. Let me know if you have any questions or comments afterwards otherwise hope it helps.
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Joshua Pitts
April 1, 2010 at 1:31 am
Thanks for sharing this video! I was always wondering how to set up a blog in youtube this way. Again, thanks.
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April 9, 2010 at 5:37 pm
Nice tips, that for sharing this video tutorial…
Web Design and Development
April 22, 2010 at 2:23 pm
Thank you for the topic! It’s exactly what I needed!)))
lauie
April 28, 2010 at 2:20 pm
I found this plugin to WordPress that makes posting videos to self hosted sites as easy as wordpress hosted blogs.
http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/youtube-brackets/
It was done in minutes and it works great – you can see my blog to see how it works
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Craig
May 21, 2010 at 5:24 am
I had the same problem setting up my wordpress blog. This video is a life saver. Thanks
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Small Business SEO
May 23, 2010 at 4:32 pm
I didn’t have an API key in my WP profile but that’s probably because I set up my blogs through my hosting providers. Anyway, I had to set up a wordpress.com account to use plugins like Aksimat so my key was emailed to me. Great video though, very helpful. I will def. link my Youtube account to my blog. Thanks!
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June 1, 2010 at 11:13 am
Great blog thanks for sharing, found your info very useful.
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firepits
June 1, 2010 at 2:50 pm
Your blog keeps getting better and better! keep it up!
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June 9, 2010 at 2:09 pm
thanks for sharing this video. This is a great opportunity for all of our talented artists and I hope everyone takes advantage of it.
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June 16, 2010 at 6:00 am
YouTube an incredibly easy platform to use. I set up the SanDiegoLuxuryHomes site in just a few minutes. It’s a great way to feature properties and information about real estate. And as a bonus, YouTube is receiving a lot more weight by Google. Video site maps are the next big thing.
Chin Implant Side
June 24, 2010 at 2:59 pm
Thanks for the advice. The only thing that bugs me is having to buy the CSS Editor – may aswell just self host I suppose
Aiping Wang
June 29, 2010 at 5:50 am
If you are trying to add video to a self-hosted WordPress blog there are a variety of ways that you can do it. Depending on what type of format the video is in that you are trying to add you will be able to find a plugin that will make adding it very simple to do.
Thorsten
June 30, 2010 at 6:37 pm
Great tips, that for sharing this video tutorial…
Admin
August 5, 2010 at 2:02 pm
Thanks for the comments guys.
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August 18, 2010 at 4:18 pm
I’m quite sure there are several wordpress plugins you can use instead of this method. I don’t really understand this one.
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August 26, 2010 at 6:20 pm
thanks for great information.
Kat
September 1, 2010 at 12:50 am
This is great! I really love those three giants on the Internet and it will be great if you can have them all at one time.
Derby Web Designer
October 17, 2010 at 1:13 am
Ive been searching on google for this all day and finally found someone who explained how to do it… Thanks
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October 21, 2010 at 8:45 am
I found this plugin to wordpress that makes posting videos to self hosted sites as easy as wordpress hosted blogs.
Darrell
October 31, 2010 at 10:25 am
You just save me time and money, now I can post videos to my WP hosted blogs. I am so greatful for you sharing this video. Thanks
Magento webwinkel
March 22, 2011 at 9:58 am
Thanks for this great video tutorial!! does anyone know if it’s possible to integrate a wordpress blog into Magento?
Aaron Fuller
December 1, 2010 at 1:05 pm
Looks like the video is set to private. I wasn’t able to check it out. I’m a bit confused with your discussion here. Do you have any other link that can clarify this one?
Admin
December 1, 2010 at 3:54 pm
Thanks Aaron. I did come across another video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujYbZlqM5Ic
Try it and let me know how you get on.
Elton
February 20, 2011 at 10:51 pm
Hey I just found your blog and I must admit that I’ve been reading for the last half hour. Nice blog, like it..
Tom M
April 12, 2011 at 3:51 am
It’s a good thing that you shared this here as I myself was wondering how this is done. I also can’t remember that WP API Key thing. Thanks!
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Sam
April 22, 2011 at 6:30 pm
Had the same problem as Aaron thanks for the updated link in the comments section. Very helpful post although I recommend you replace the video to one that isn’t private. Great little technique to add the blog to YouTube thanks as I had no idea you could actually do it, thanks.
Jeffery Laird
May 11, 2011 at 8:06 am
Thanks for clearing the WP API thing cleared up. I am lucky enough that I finally can post to my own blog, but when I saw those three letters (API), I felt a bit over my head. Thanks for the useful resource.
Marc Rasmussen
August 14, 2011 at 6:26 pm
Nowadays, when everyone is turning towards Videos, it has become very crucial to seamlessly embed the videos on the blog pages. I have experienced several problems while doing so but the video you recommended was really a time-saver.
I am also inclined towards using the plugins to do this job, if they are better for this.