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My client hired a company to run an accessibility review and one of the items they flagged was our video elements not having descriptive text, but it seems like their suggestions for how to address the issue would require using manually embeded code, as opposed to Enfold’s video element — here’s what they suggest:
“Identify video content by setting a video tag in the iframe, then use aria-label or aria-decribedby to describe the media content. Alternatively, modify the aria-label in the id=”movie_player” element to properly describe the media content while still including that it is a YouTube video.”
Is there any way to add descriptive text while still using the video elements, or do you think using the manual embed code is the best way to address this, or do you have another idea? The videos they point to as examples are in columns 1 and 4 towards the bottom of the home page: https://abodecommunities.org/
Thanks and lmk if you have any questions!
Hey sky19er,
Thank you for the inquiry.
We recommend using an embed code so you don’t need to modify the video templates in the theme.
You can use the Text or Code Block element to add the embed code.If you do want to proceed with the modification, you can find the video element template in the
config-templatebuilder/avia-shortcodes/video/video.php file.Let us know if you need more info.
Best regards,
Ismaelbut if it is a youtube video – why not implementing descriptive text on uploading it to yt?
I use vimeo – but i can insert on the vimeo backend a lot of info to the videos.Subject: How to add a descriptive text to your YouTube uploads
Yes, there is a dedicated way to do this! When you upload a video, you use the “Description” field. This is one of the most important steps for making your video discoverable.
Where to find it:
During Upload: In YouTube Studio, the Description box appears right below the Video Title.
After Uploading: You can edit it anytime by going to your Content tab in YouTube Studio, clicking the pencil icon (Details) on your video, and updating the text.
Why it matters:
SEO (Search Engine Optimization): YouTube’s algorithm uses this text to understand your content and show it in search results.
User Engagement: You can include links to your website, social media, or products.
Accessibility: It helps screen readers describe the video content to visually impaired users.
Best Practices for your description:
The Hook: The first two lines are the most important because they appear before the “Show More” button. Put your most vital info or call-to-action here.
Timestamps (Chapters): If you type timestamps like 02:15 – Chapter Name, YouTube will automatically create clickable segments in the video player.
Keywords: Use natural language to describe the video, including words people might type into the search bar.
Hashtags: Add 2–3 relevant hashtags at the bottom (e.g., #Tutorial #Vlog) to help with categorization.
Pro Tip: If you want to save time, go to Settings > Upload Defaults. You can save a template (like your social media links) that will automatically appear in the description box every time you upload a new video.
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