Best Squarespace templates for video

There’s a reason Squarespace is one of the most popular web building and hosting services out there: it caters to users of all web design skill levels thanks to its easy drag and drop page builders, affordable plans, 24/7 customer support, and modern template designs. But does that mean Squarespace is a good choice for displaying your videos? The answer is a resounding yes — but you need to know a few things before you get started.  First, know that Squarespace supports embedding videos, but not uploading them directly to your site. This means that you will have to upload the video to another host first — say YouTube, Vimeo, or WisitiaAccording to Squarespace, this “helps your site load faster, enables visitors to share your videos, and provides multiple options for video hosting.” Chances are, this won’t bother you but it’s still important to know this before you decide to start building your website. Which host you choose is then up to you, but if you use a template with background videos, you’ll have to use YouTube or Vimeo — not Animoto or Wistia.  Read more...More about Culture, Squarespace, Mashable Shopping, Culture, and Consumer Tech IMAGE: Squarespace BEST OVERALL Mercer Whether you’re looking for a portfolio or a one-page site, Mercer has the versatility and wow-factor to be a videographer’s dream. Family: Brine IMAGE: Squarespace BEST FOR LARGE VIDEO PROJECT Horizon With a sleek scrolling index page that stacks full-bleed banner videos consecutively, this template is a stunning way to display video clips. Family: Pacific IMAGE: Squarespace BEST FOR VIDEO PORTFOLIO Wexley If you’re a freelance videographer and you’re looking for a template to display your clips, Wexley is a solid choice. Family: Wexley IMAGE: Squarespace BEST FOR VIDEO JOURNALISTS Margot A beautiful, flexible template that makes a great choice for journalists and documentarians. Family: Brine IMAGE: Squarespace BEST MIXED MEDIA PORTFOLIO Ishimoto With a full-bleed carousel, this template works well for mixed-media artists looking for a showstopper website. Family: Ishimoto IMAGE: Squarespace BEST MINIMALIST VIDEO PORTFOLIO York For a minimalist, immersive portfolio, York allows you the flexibility to create a video portfolio that stands out. Family: York