Video in iFrame
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I'm thinking to add free Lynda.com's video to my blog posts. The idea is to boost my textual content with some video. It's totally a good idea for the user. I get that part . Problem is, the videos are embedded with the help of iframes, for example:
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.lynda.com/player/embed/137348?fs=2&tr=utm_medium=ldc-partner;utm_source=SSPRC;utm_content=11889;utm_campaign=CD14853;aid=CD14853;bid=11889;subID5=137348" frameborder="0"></iframe>
The question is if it makes any sense for SEO?
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I think that's a good summation Mat.
It's not going to add any "SEO" value at all, but it might be useful for users. If so, great; If not, don't do it.
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You can't really expect to get any SEO benefit from embedding someone else's video. What does that bring to the table that is original and unique?
There is nothing with embedding someone else's video in your site (with permission, of course). However by itself it won't add anything.
If that video was embedded as part of making the most useful page around on the topic, which happened to include embedded versions of a curated list of the best videos on the topic, then yes. Likewise if adding the video is the "cherry on the cake" of an already good page, then brilliant. In those cases the method you use to embed will make no difference.
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