how can you add an external link on a youtube video?
 

Hi there I have seen this done on the youtube site and was wondering how I could do it myself. You watch a video and on the video is a banner with a link on it to an external website. I have just spent half an hour trying to find a site that can tell me but no luck so wondering if anybody knows here.

I know how to add in the description but i want it on the actual video.

you need to be a partner

any work around on this?

no. you can make a link to another YT video via annotations. thats it.

there must be some script because i saw LIKE button box over it, and many other shit, so its possible

hmm ok.... anyone else? surpirsed there has not been a work around.

Just read something about Flash Hotspots in FLV videos.. Then upload to YT?? Not sure but something more to look into.

Show me.

The only "like" things I've seen are graphic layouts encouraging people to click the like buttons for the video itself.

The only clickable banners I've seen are for Adsense ads.

Lets see some examples from those of you who say you have seen YT vids with these features.

If there is a work around you can trust on YouTube to disable that somehow or even ban you for using it. I would start with reading their terms of service.

there is an easy way.

Can you post a video with a external website link? All I can do as a partner is link to other youtube videos or in the description area I can post a url.

I expect a non-functioning cut and paste response ASAP...

Maybe you can, but I've given up trying. A subtle watermark and a link to a non-adult(ish) site in my profile used to send reasonable traffic. Now I'm just bitter and mean.

its easy.

there is a simple solution.

its not perfect but it works.

i am testing it.

i will let you know in two weeks time.

what is your site by the way as i may use you as a test.

all i need ius the vid clip, and url.

in fact if anyone wants me to promote there site (non adult) on youtube and other places, let me know.

admin @ dvtimes.com

i will do it free, but its just a small test.so do not expect zillions of hits.