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Navigate to Niche Edit System → Embed & iFrames to enrich your content with embedded maps, videos, iframes, and custom JavaScript.

Understanding Embeds and iFrames

The Embed & iFrames system allows you to insert interactive content into articles across your private blog network. This feature enhances user engagement, provides additional value, and can improve time-on-page metrics.

Four Embed Types Available:

  1. Google Maps: Embed location maps
  2. iFrames: Display external web pages within articles
  3. YouTube Videos: Embed video content
  4. JavaScript: Custom code and interactive elements

How It Works: Unlike overlays that appear as popups, embeds are inserted directly into article content at the end of posts. They become permanent parts of the article, visible to all readers.

Embed Campaigns Dashboard

The Post Iframes dashboard displays all your embed campaigns:

  • Campaign Name: Identifier for the embed campaign
  • Customer Name: Client or project assignment
  • Tags: Organizational labels
  • Category: Where embeds are placed
  • Keyword: Keywords used to filter articles
  • Type: Embed type (youtube, iframe, google_map, javascript)
  • URLs: Target URLs or script codes
  • Total URLs: Number of embeds created
  • Edit/Delete: Campaign management

Visual Indicator: Articles that already contain embeds display with a green background in the post selection interface, helping you avoid duplicate embeds.

Creating an Embed Campaign

Click Add New Post Embed in the top right corner to create a new embed campaign.

Campaign Configuration Fields:

Embed Title
Enter a descriptive name for this embed campaign.

Examples:

  • “Dental Office Location Maps”
  • “Product Demo Videos”
  • “Customer Testimonial Embeds”

Customer Management
Create a new customer or assign to existing customer:

  • New: Uncheck “Existing Customer” and enter name
  • Existing: Check box and select from dropdown

Tags
Add organizational tags: tag1|tag2|tag3

Keyword to Search
Enter keywords to filter which articles should receive embeds. Only articles containing these keywords will be eligible.

Format: keyword1|keyword2|keyword3

Date Filter
Select “Articles Before” date to filter articles by publication date.

Description
Add internal notes about this embed campaign.

Embed Type
Select which type of content to embed from the dropdown:

  • Google Map
  • Iframe
  • YouTube Videos
  • JavaScript

Let’s explore each embed type in detail.

Google Maps Embeds

Google Maps embeds display interactive location maps within articles, perfect for local businesses, office locations, service areas, or event venues.

Select Embed Type: Choose Google Map from the dropdown.

Obtaining the Google Maps Embed URL:

  1. Open Google Maps: Navigate to https://maps.google.com
  2. Search for Location: Enter the address or location name
  3. Click Share: Click the “Share” button on the location card
  4. Select Embed a Map: Click the “Embed a map” tab
  5. Copy HTML: Click “Copy HTML” button
  6. Extract URL: The copied code looks like:
    <iframe src=”https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=…” width=”600″ height=”450″></iframe>
  7. Extract Just the URL: Copy only the URL portion between the quotes after src=

What to Copy:

https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d3153.0…

 

What NOT to Copy:

<iframe src=”https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=…” width=”600″ height=”450″></iframe>

 

Paste in URL Field
Paste the extracted URL into the URL field in Turbo Subdomains.

Multiple Maps
You can enter multiple Google Maps URLs (one per line) to rotate different location maps across selected articles.

Example Use Case: A dental practice with multiple locations can embed different office location maps across relevant articles:

https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=…downtown-office…

https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=…suburbs-office…

https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=…west-side-office…

 

iFrame Embeds

iFrames allow you to embed any external webpage directly within your articles. This could be product pages, booking systems, calculators, or any web-based tools.

Select Embed Type: Choose Iframe from the dropdown.

Enter Website URL
Simply enter the full URL of the webpage you want to embed:

Format: https://www.example.com/page

Valid Examples:

  • https://www.booking-system.com/calendar
  • https://www.calculator-tool.com/mortgage
  • https://www.external-site.com/resource-page

Important Considerations:

  • Some websites block iframe embedding for security reasons
  • Test the iframe to ensure the target site allows embedding
  • Ensure embedded content is appropriate and valuable to readers

Multiple iFrames
Enter multiple URLs (one per line) to rotate different iframe content across articles.

Example Use Case: Embedding different product comparison tools from manufacturer websites:

https://www.manufacturer-a.com/comparison-tool

https://www.manufacturer-b.com/product-finder

https://www.manufacturer-c.com/calculator

 

YouTube Video Embeds

YouTube embeds insert video players directly into articles, allowing readers to watch videos without leaving your site.

Select Embed Type: Choose YouTube Videos from the dropdown.

Enter YouTube Video URL
Paste the full YouTube video URL:

Format: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIDEO_ID

Example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ

URL Types Supported:

  • Standard YouTube URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIDEO_ID
  • Shortened URL: https://youtu.be/VIDEO_ID
  • Embedded URL: https://www.youtube.com/embed/VIDEO_ID

All formats work—Turbo Subdomains automatically extracts the video ID and creates the proper embed code.

Multiple Videos
Enter multiple YouTube URLs (one per line) to rotate different videos across articles.

Example Use Case: Educational content with multiple tutorial videos:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tutorial-video-1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tutorial-video-2

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tutorial-video-3

 

Different articles receive different tutorial videos, providing varied content across your network.

Strategic Application:

  • Embed product demonstration videos in review articles
  • Add how-to videos to instructional content
  • Include customer testimonial videos in service pages
  • Insert educational content in informational articles

JavaScript Embeds

JavaScript embeds allow you to insert custom code for interactive elements, tracking scripts, widgets, or any custom functionality.

Select Embed Type: Choose JavaScript from the dropdown.

Script Field
When JavaScript is selected, the URL field changes to a Script field where you enter your custom JavaScript code.

What You Can Add:

  • Custom interactive widgets
  • Third-party embeds requiring JavaScript
  • Analytics or tracking codes
  • Custom animations or effects
  • Dynamic content loaders
  • Social media feeds
  • Any valid JavaScript code

Example – Simple Alert:

<script>

alert(‘Important: Check our special offers below!’);

</script>

 

Example – Custom Widget:

<script>

// Custom rating widget

function showRating() {

  var rating = 4.8;

  document.write(‘⭐ ‘ + rating + ‘/5.0 – Rated by 1,000+ customers’);

}

showRating();

</script>

 

Important Considerations:

  • Test JavaScript thoroughly before deployment
  • Ensure code doesn’t conflict with theme JavaScript
  • Avoid code that significantly slows page load times
  • Consider mobile compatibility

Security Note: Only use JavaScript from trusted sources. Malicious code can harm your site and visitors.

Article Selection for Embeds

After configuring your embed type and content, select which articles should receive the embeds.

Search Category
Enter category/subdomain name to narrow article search.

Filter Categories by Tags
Filter categories with specific tags.

Select Category from Which URLs Have Been Generated
Choose categories/subdomains to search. Use Ctrl+Click (Windows) or Cmd+Click (Mac) for multiple selections.

Filter Articles by Tags
Further filter articles within selected categories by tags.

Search Posts
Click Search Posts to generate a list of articles containing your target keywords.

Post Selection
Review the list and select which articles should receive embeds.

Green Background Indicator: Articles already containing embeds display with green background. This helps you avoid placing multiple embeds in the same article unless intentional.

Selection Strategy:

  • Choose articles where embeds add genuine value
  • Ensure embeds are contextually relevant
  • Avoid over-embedding (one embed per article recommended)
  • Distribute embeds across multiple subdomains

Saving Embed Campaigns

After configuring all settings:

  1. Review Configuration:

    • Verify embed type is correct
    • Check URLs or scripts are properly formatted
    • Confirm article selection is appropriate
  2. Click Save to create the embed campaign

What Happens Next:

  • Campaign is saved to database
  • Embeds are inserted into selected articles
  • Process completes quickly (usually within minutes)
  • Campaign appears in Embed & iFrames dashboard

Verification:

  1. Open several articles from your selection
  2. Scroll to the end of articles (embeds appear at bottom)
  3. Verify embed displays correctly
  4. Test functionality (click maps, play videos, test JavaScript)
  5. Check mobile responsiveness

Monitoring: Navigate to Logs → Background Processes to view:

  • Embed campaign status
  • Number of embeds created
  • Any errors encountered

Embed Best Practices

One Embed Per Article
We recommend placing only one embed per article. Multiple embeds can:

  • Slow page load times
  • Overwhelm readers
  • Appear spammy
  • Reduce focus on main content

Contextual Relevance
Only embed content that adds value and relates to the article topic:

  • Good: Dental office location map in “Visit Our Clinic” article
  • Bad: Random YouTube video in unrelated article

Performance Considerations
Embeds can impact page load speed:

  • Test page speed after adding embeds
  • Limit embeds to important articles
  • Consider lazy loading for video embeds
  • Optimize embedded content when possible

Mobile Responsiveness
Test embeds on mobile devices:

  • Maps should be touch-friendly
  • Videos should play on mobile
  • iFrames should resize properly
  • JavaScript should function on small screens

Strategic Placement
Target embeds to high-value articles:

  • High-traffic posts for maximum exposure
  • Conversion-focused pages (service pages, contact pages)
  • Informational content that benefits from visual aids
  • Articles where embeds enhance user experience

Rotation for Diversity
When using multiple URLs/videos/scripts:

  • Rotate content to create variety
  • Test different embeds to see what engages users
  • Update embeds periodically to keep content fresh

Avoid Broken Embeds
Regularly check that:

  • YouTube videos haven’t been deleted
  • External iframed sites are still accessible
  • Google Maps locations are still valid
  • JavaScript code still functions properly

Multiple Embed Types in One Article

While Turbo Subdomains allows you to create multiple embed campaigns, be cautious about placing different embed types in the same article.

Example Scenario: You create three campaigns:

  1. Campaign A: Google Maps (targeting keyword “office location”)
  2. Campaign B: YouTube Videos (targeting keyword “office location”)
  3. Campaign C: JavaScript widget (targeting keyword “office location”)

If the same article contains “office location” and is selected in all three campaigns, it will receive:

  • A Google Map embed
  • A YouTube video embed
  • A JavaScript widget embed

Result: Three embeds in one article (at the bottom)

Is This Recommended?
Generally no, unless you have a specific strategic reason. Multiple embeds can:

  • Create visual clutter
  • Slow page load significantly
  • Confuse readers about primary call-to-action
  • Appear over-optimized

Best Practice: Use keyword filtering and article selection carefully to ensure each article receives only one embed, or intentionally design articles to accommodate multiple embeds.

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