How to Embed a WEBSET Video Widget on OpenCart: A Detailed Guide

Introduction

Video content in an OpenCart online store is not just a trendy gimmick, but a powerful tool that can change brand perception and customer behavior. In a highly competitive environment, video becomes one of the key factors influencing purchase decisions: modern users want not only to read product descriptions but also to see them in action, feel the brand atmosphere, and get answers to their questions in seconds.

Why Do You Need a Video Widget for OpenCart

• ✨ Attention Retention — video keeps visitors engaged longer
• 🚀 Higher Conversion — pages with video can increase inquiries and purchases by up to 70%
• 🔗 Improves SEO — the site ranks higher in search results
• 👁️ Easier Perception — information through video is absorbed 80% faster and is clearer for users
• 🖐️ Builds Trust — live video helps establish contact with the audience and increase brand loyalty

Ways to Add Video to OpenCart

You can find various methods for integrating video on official OpenCart forums and documentation. Below we will discuss two of the simplest and most popular methods for online stores on OpenCart.

Adding Video via Visual Editor

If you want to insert a video directly into the product description or article, you can do this using the standard content editor:

• Open the desired product or article in the OpenCart admin panel.
• In the editor, find the icon for adding video or switch to source code mode.
• Insert the embed code from YouTube, Vimeo, or another video hosting:
  

  <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/%VIDEO_ID%" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

• Save the changes and check how the video displays on the page.

• ✅ Pros: quick, does not require module installation, suitable for product descriptions and articles.
• ❌ Cons: not always responsive, possible display issues on mobile devices.

Adding via No-Code Platform

With WEBSET, you can install a video widget on your OpenCart site without complex settings and manual file editing. Just add a special code once, after which you can manage widgets through a convenient personal account — all in a couple of clicks.

• Register in WEBSET and copy the installation code from your personal account.
• Go to the OpenCart admin panel.
• Open the settings of your theme or template (usually this is the header.twig or header.tpl file)
• Paste the WEBSET installation code before the closing tag </head>
• Save the changes.

Now you can add any widgets by WEBSET to your site. Create the desired widget in your personal account, click "Publish" — and it will appear on your store pages 🚀

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• How to add mp4 video to OpenCart site?
  To place mp4 video, upload the file to your hosting or file manager. Then insert the link to the video in the desired place of the product description or page using the <video> tag or use a module for working with video. For more convenient integration and beautiful design, use the WEBSET platform.
• Can I pin a video in the corner of the store page?
  Yes, with WEBSET you can place a video widget in any corner of the OpenCart site. Several positioning options are available, as well as settings for automatic appearance and hiding of the video.
• How to remove recommended videos at the end of a YouTube video?
  In the standard YouTube embed code, you can add the ?rel=0 parameter to the link to limit the display of third-party recommendations. If you use WEBSET, only your video will be displayed at the end of the video, without unnecessary recommendations.