TIP: How to Post Embedded Objects (e.g. Odeo, YouTube) on Blogs

As of this writing the Dev Wizards are still working on integrating third-party services such as Odeo, YouTube, Flickr, and more.

In the meantime, you can do the following to post embedded objects on your blog.

(via ~Matthew's original post)

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First copy the code. 
Then disable the javascript on your browser:
    For Firefox:  Tools > Options > Content > uncheck Enable Javascript
   
For IE: Tools > Internet Options > Security > Custom Level
> scroll down to Scripting (near the bottom of list), Active
Scripting > Check Disable

Then go to your blog and start a new entry.  The text bar should be gone.  Paste the code.  Post entry.  Voila!!

Make sure to re-enable javascript when you are done if you want the cool Zaadz text bar back.

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Check out these blog posts for examples of embedded objects in action.

Brondu's Blog: How to Pronounce Zaadz? Let me sing it for ya!

~C4Chaos' Blog: ~iBlues: ripping it in the key of E (reloaded)

The ~Ask Matthew podcast

Go ahead and have fun with your embedded objects!

Re: TIP: How to Post Embedded Objects (e.g. Odeo, YouTube) on Blo

You can also put those embedded objects on your profile too. Check out these profiles:

http://brian.zaadz.com

http://brondu.zaadz.com

NOTE: Make sure you don't overdo it though because embedded objects slows down page loads. People browsing your profile might get bored waiting for your profile to load.

~C

Re: TIP: How to Post Embedded Objects (e.g. Odeo, YouTube) on Blo

Hello there.

I have found that when I do this, then enable javascript, it works.  Then I go to update my profile with something else, and when I save it, my embedded stuff disappears.  Do you know why?

Re: TIP: How to Post Embedded Objects (e.g. Odeo, YouTube) on Blo

Yes, if you're using html in your post, you need to make sure that you turn javascript off before editing that post.  If you don't, our editor will reformat the entry causing the problem you're experiencing.