In today’s fast-paced world, travelers no longer want to read long property descriptions—they want to see what they’re booking. That’s why at RentalWise, we’ve made it easy for you to embed videos and media directly into your direct booking website.
Whether it’s a video walkthrough, a virtual tour, or even a neighborhood overview, embedding rich media creates a more immersive experience and boosts your property's booking potential.
Why Embed Media on Your Vacation Rental Website?
✅ Visual storytelling: Videos offer a deeper connection with potential guests.
✅ Improved engagement: People spend more time on pages with videos.
✅ Higher conversion: Seeing is believing—especially when booking accommodations online.
🎬 Guests are far more likely to watch a POV-style walkthrough video than read a long wall of text.
Prerequisite: Use a Dynamic Block Content Page
Before embedding media, make sure you’re using a Dynamic Block Content page.
👉 Not sure what that is? Read more about pages here.
Method 1: Embed Media via a YouTube or Streaming Platform Link
Use this method to easily add general media content to your website without needing code.
Step-by-Step Guide:
1. Log into your RentalWise dashboard and go to My Website > Customize
2. Click Add Component and select "Text"
3. Inside the Text block, click to "HTML Content"
4. Click on Insert/Edit Media
5. In the configuration menu:
Paste your YouTube (or other platform) video URL in the Source field
Adjust the width and height as needed (e.g., 560x315)
✅ Once saved, your media will be live on your website!
Method 2: Use Embedded HTML Code (Advanced Option)
If you’re comfortable with basic HTML—or just ask ChatGPT 😉—you can paste an embedded media code directly into your page for more control.
Sample YouTube Embed Code:
html<iframe title="YouTube video player" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/LDU_Txk06tM" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen> </iframe>
How to Add It:
1. In your Customize Website section, add a Text component
2. Choose HTML Content
3. Paste the embed code above
4. Save your changes
🎉 Your video is now embedded and viewable by guests directly on your website!
Final Thoughts
Adding embedded media to your vacation rental site can dramatically improve guest trust, increase page engagement, and drive more direct bookings. Whether it's a professionally filmed walkthrough or a quick tour on your phone, videos bring your listings to life.
Ready to Bring Your Listings to Life?
📹 Start embedding videos today and turn browsers into bookers!
Need help? Ask your tech team—or AI assistant—to help generate the perfect embed code.