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Strimly + Webflow: Professional Video Integration Made Simple

September 1, 20257 min readWebflow

Transform your Webflow website with professional video hosting that matches your design standards. Our official Webflow extension brings ad-free, high-quality video streaming directly to the Designer, making video integration as simple as drag-and-drop.

Why Choose Strimly for Webflow?

Built for Professional Websites

Unlike YouTube or Vimeo, Strimly provides clean, ad-free video hosting that won't compromise your professional brand or distract visitors with competitor advertisements.

  • No Ads: Your videos stay ad-free, keeping visitors focused on your content
  • Professional Quality: Adaptive HLS streaming ensures smooth playback on all devices
  • Brand Control: No external branding or suggested videos to distract users
  • Webflow Native: Direct integration with the Webflow Designer interface
  • Fast Loading: CDN-powered delivery for optimal website performance

Installing the Strimly Extension

  1. Access Extensions: In your Webflow Designer, click the Extensions panel (puzzle piece icon)
  2. Find Strimly: Search for "Strimly" in the extensions marketplace
  3. Install: Click "Install" to add Strimly to your project
  4. Authenticate: Sign in with your Strimly account to access your videos

New to Strimly? Create your free account at strimly.io and upload your first video to get started.

Using the Extension

Step 1: Select Your Element

Choose where you want your video to appear:

  • Select any div, section, or container element
  • Or use an Embed element for maximum compatibility

Step 2: Choose Your Video

Open the Strimly extension panel and browse your video library. All your uploaded videos appear with thumbnails and titles for easy selection.

Step 3: Insert with One Click

Click "Insert" and watch as your professional video player appears instantly in the Designer. The extension handles all the technical details automatically.

Key Benefits for Webflow Users

🎨 Design Freedom

Videos integrate seamlessly with your Webflow design. Style containers, add overlays, or combine with interactions - full creative control remains with you.

⚡ Performance Optimized

Adaptive streaming automatically adjusts quality based on connection speed. Your site stays fast while delivering the best possible video experience.

📱 Mobile Perfect

Responsive video players work flawlessly across all devices. No additional configuration needed - it just works everywhere.

Best Practices

  • Container Sizing: Use percentage-based widths for responsive video players
  • Loading Performance: Consider lazy loading for videos below the fold
  • Accessibility: Add descriptive alt text and captions when appropriate
  • SEO Benefits: Video content increases time on page and engagement metrics

Troubleshooting

Video Not Appearing?

  • Ensure you've selected an element that can contain content
  • Try using an Embed element for maximum compatibility
  • Publish your site to see videos in the live environment

Authentication Issues?

  • Clear your browser cache and try logging in again
  • Ensure popup blockers aren't preventing the login window
  • Contact support if problems persist

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