How to solve issues if YouTube Showcase WordPress plugin does not work on your site

How to detect software issues

Detecting YouTube ShowCase WordPress Plugin issues is very easy. If a feature does not work on this site, It means it is a software defect.

In that case, open a support ticket and explain the issue in detail.

If a feature works on this site but does not work on your site. You’re having a site specific issue.

Possible causes:

  • Theme related issues
  • Plugin related issues
  • Permalink related issues

These issues must be fixed before YouTube ShowCase can work. There are possible ways to solve theme or plugin related issues.

How to fix theme related issues

Try the steps below:

  • Change your theme to a well-written theme to see if it fixes the issue: Most themes in wordpress.org are compliant with wordpress theme coding standards.
  • Find the issue and write custom CSS or JS code to fix the issue: Go to Spotlight > Video Settings > Tools and use Custom CSS or Custom JS fields.
  • Disable EMD templating system: Go to Spotlight > Settings > Tools and check Disable EMD Templating System field.
  • Check out Resolving theme related conflicts section of YouTube ShowCase documentation.

Were you able to resolve the issue?

  1. Yes.
  2. Unfortunately, No. Hire us, we will fix it for you: Purchase a work order.

How to fix plugin related issues

Try the steps below:

  • Deactivate each plugin one by one and see which one is causing the issue.
  • Find the issue and write custom CSS or JS code to fix the issue: Go to Video Settings > Settings > Tools and use Custom CSS or Custom JS fields.
  • See if you can replace the plugin with some other plugin.

Were you able to resolve the issue?

  1. Yes.
  2. Unfortunately, No. Hire us, we will fix it for you: Purchase a work order.

How to fix permalink related issues

If page numbers are not working properly or you get 404 error when you go to a video page, try this:

Go to Settings > Permalinks> Set it “Post Name” under Common Settings section.