UPDATE: July 10, Instagram releases new embed feature for the desktop web browser version!

Currently, as of July 7, 2013, Instagram does not have a simple method for users to grab their videos and embed them into a blog post or a web page.

Option 1: Instagram Web Version

Now, when you visit an Instagram user page on your desktop web browser, you’ll see a new share button on the right side of your photo (just under the comments button). Click the button to see the embed code. Copy the block of text it offers and paste it into your blog, website or article. When you hit publish, the photo or video will appear. Nice!

Embedded photo or videos appear with the Instagram username of the owner, and clicking on the Instagram logo will take people to your page on Instagram.com where they can discover more of your photos and videos.

In light of this, here are a few workarounds to enable users to  Other ways to easily embed Instagram Videos:

Option 1 2:  Use Embed.ly

Embed.ly is a quick and easy way to get embed code.  Simply add the Instagram Video URL, then click the "Copy Embed Code" button to generate the code to copy and use in your website.  For WordPress users, go to the "text" tab in your editor to paste the code.  The video will appear as a yellow box in the manager and will be live when the post is published.

View of setup on Embed.ly:

Example of embedded video via Embed.ly:

#Webinar with Mike, Friday, June 28..""Running a Successful Facebook Photo Contest" #tabsite Info: TabSite.com/Webinar

A video posted by Mike Gingerich (@mikegingerich) on Jun 21, 2013 at 5:26am PDT

Option 2 3: Use InstaEmbed

With this tool, users simply enter the Instagram video URL, select a size from the two options given, and then the embed code is generated.

 View from the site:

Example:

Instagram Video examples as referenced on 6 Ways to Use the New Instagram Videos

'How To' Example:

Embed Yours At InstaEmbed.com

#weekendhandyman #getRdone fixed! check it off #honeytodolist from mikegingerich

Verve Coffee Visual Portfolio Showcase:

Streetlevel from vervecoffee

Showcase Upcoming Event:

#Webinar with Mike, Friday, June 28..""Running a Successful Facebook Photo Contest" #tabsite Info: TabSite.com/Webinar from mikegingerich

Invite Fan and Entry Audition / Submission Videos

Louie Anderson example

#open4louie from louieanderson

via Louie Anderson Instagram Account

Humanize your Brand

- Showcase company culture and new office example by HubSpot

Our developers expanded into new #office space. What do you think? from hubspot

For a full breakdown on ways to use Instagram Video for Business, see my Social Media Examiner post, 6 Ways to Use the New Instagram Videos.

 

Do any of these ideas look like valuable ways for your business to use this new rich media feature to further your marketing?

 

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