Embedding Rich Content: YouTube Videos

Adding videos to your articles is a great way to engage your readers and convey messages more effectively. Hugo makes it incredibly simple to embed external content like YouTube videos, thanks to built-in shortcodes.

The YouTube Shortcode

You don’t need to copy-paste the complex <iframe> code provided by YouTube. Instead, you can use the youtube shortcode. All you need is the video’s ID.

For example, here is a video about web design principles:

Continue...