This is our follow up seminar to Supercharge Your SEO with Schema for Genesis 2 and Thesis 2 sites but here we focus specifically on video schema in the Thesis 2 Theme. You will learn why Schema is important for video SEO and how to implement it on a Thesis 2 site using our BYOB Video Publishing System.
Why is Schema Important for Video SEO?
- Schema Identifies Types of Content for Search Engine
- Example: Article
- Example: Review/Testimonial
- Schema Included in Thesis 2.1
- Specialty Schema Needed for Videos
Introduction to the BYOB Video Publishing System
- Two Elements: a Box and a Plugin
- Benefits Beyond Adding Schema
- Allows You to Create Playlists
- Provides Better Responsiveness
- Demonstrate Use on Sites with Existing Videos and None Yet Added
- How the System Works with Yoast SEO
- How to Install the Box and Plugin
Configure the BYOB Video Publishing Plugin for Thesis
- Choose the Post Types
- Determine the Video Details to Display
- Author and Publishing Company
- Types of Texts that can be Associated with Videos
- Keywords, Captions, Genre, Ratings
- WordPress Post Content
- Video File Details, Recommendations
- Setting Up the Default Thumbnail Image
Add Video Details to A Post
- Where to Find the Video Details in a Post
- Add Video Information to the Details Area
- Add Transcript
- Add Video URL
- Assign a Thumbnail Image to a Video Post
- Format for the Video Length
- Upload Date and Video Quality
- Author’s Name
- Video Description
Configure the Thesis Templates to Display the Video with Schema
- Create a Custom Template
- Add BYOB Video Box to the Content Area
- Configuring the Individual Video Details
- Configure Settings in the Video Details
- Set Schema to Video in the Template
- Use the New Template in the Video Post
- Where to Check the Applied Schema Markup
How to Add the Video Publishing System to an Existing Video Blog
- View Live Demonstration Video Blog
- Configure Video Settings
- Post Types
- Video Authorship
- Content Details
- WordPress Post Content
- Additional Details
- Video File Details
How to Create a Custom Video Template in Thesis 2
- Add a Custom Template for Non-Video Posts
- Choose “Article” for the Post Box Schema
- Configure the Single Template for Video Schema
- Use Different Post Box for Each Schema Type
- Create and Configure the New Post Box
- Add Video Details/Schema to the Video Post Box
How to Configure Existing Posts to Use Video Schema
- Get Video Embed Code
- How to Add a Transcript to the Video Schema
- Add Title and Styling to Video Transcript
Creating and Displaying Video Playlists
- Create the Playlists
- Configure Video Template to Display Playlists
- Choose a Layout for the Playlist
- Save CSS to Apply Changes
- Use Regenerate Thumbnails Plugin
- How the Playlist Works
- Playlist Display Options
- Add Playlist to a Sidebar
- Include the Playlists on Other Pages
- Playlist Styles
- Add Playlist Shortcode to a Page
- Add a Playlist to a Widget
- Where to Find Help on Using the BYOB Video Plugin