BB Code Enhancements - Embed XHTML valid YouTube and Google Video into your posts

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Just thought I'd share what I did to allow my users to embed YouTube and Google Video videos into posts on my forum. This is my very first mod I've made since switching to vB, so forgive me if I screwed something up.


Demo:

http://forums.finalgear.com/test-for...-thread-14892/

The black bar will be different for you as it'll match your theme (it uses the same style as the whole quick reply box).


Upgrading from v1.x:

Just remove the plugin you added before (manage plugins -> delete) and then continue on to the installation instructions.

If you already have v2.x installed, you do NOT need to do this.


Installation:

Download and install the attached product. It will automatically create the new custom BBCode and add in some filtering plugins.

Save the two attached images and upload them to /images/editor/.


Usage:

Here's some examples:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hl2UUunlI2Q[/youtube]
[youtube]hl2UUunlI2Q[/youtube]
[youtube="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hl2UUunlI2Q"]Aston Martin Crash[/youtube]
[youtube="hl2UUunlI2Q"]Aston Martin Crash[/youtube]

[gvideo]http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=3688185030664621355[/gvideo]
[gvideo]3688185030664621355[/gvideo]
[gvideo="http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=3688185030664621355"]1980's Izuzu Gemini Advertisement[/gvideo]
[gvideo="3688185030664621355"]1980's Izuzu Gemini Advertisement[/gvideo]

Using vBAdvanced? It lacks the hook this plugin uses apparently, so if you wish to use this plugin with it, you need to use only the video ID and NOT the full URL for it to display correctly. Nothing I can do about it, it's vBAdvanced's fault.


How do I customize the look of the new box thingies?

Just edit the new custom BBCode items. It's in the admin area, near the bottom.

[Adult SEO]

Hi!

Is it ok that I write an SEO extension for this mod and publish it?

Best Regards,
Jan Jaap

[Viper007Bond]

Originally Posted by Adult SEO

The plugin itself contains a bug, the code is sometimes already parsed and available in $parsedtext instead of $text.

This code will fix it.

Forgive me, but what's $parsedtext set to? I'm new to vB.

Originally Posted by Adult SEO

One other bug, Google video is available on multiple domains also on video.google.nl or co.uk etc. Also fixed with this code.

Already mentioned and addressed. I just haven't released an update yet and I'm completely overhauling the plugin right now to be much better.

Originally Posted by Adult SEO

Is it ok that I write an SEO extension for this mod and publish it?

I'm totally open to any reasonable suggestions for this plugin, so if you think there's anything wrong with it, I'm all ears.

[delmarva]

Thanks for your efforts! Can I see a working version of this fix?

[Tolas]

Installed

Thanks for this. You Rock!

[Adult SEO]

Originally Posted by delmarva

Thanks for your efforts! Can I see a working version of this fix?

Hi!

I've developped a new mod inspired by this mod. It will enable you to manage all from the admin!

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?p=1117273

Have Fun!
Jan Jaap

[emmanuel132]

good job using it on my forum :-D

[Adult SEO]

Hi!

Would you be interested to work with me together on the ultimate Video mod for vB (for free)?

I made a start: https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?p=1117273

Best Regards,
Jan Jaap

[redlabour]

Originally Posted by delmarva

One problem I see with this mod: If you click anywhere but the
image, it takes you to the YouTube.com home page. Any way around this?

Otherwise, the members get stuck spending hours on Youtube instead of continuing to browse my site.

No - this is default by youtube.com.

Originally Posted by Adult SEO

Hi!

I've developped a new mod inspired by this mod. It will enable you to manage all from the admin!

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?p=1117273

Have Fun!
Jan Jaap

Warning - his Mod is not Stable yet. SQL Errors and broken Links.

[delmarva]

Originally Posted by redlabour

No - this is default by youtube.com.

I don't mean it is a problem... It would just be better if members click on the play button. It took me a while to figure out that if you click anywhere else on the inserted video, it opens up a whole new youtube.com screen. Then, your members get stuck on one of the biggest sites on the Internet instead of yours... Price you pay for using their video, I fear.

[delmarva]

I nominated it for mod of the month considering the recent google purchase. Great work, Viper.