videos, embed or iFrame?

[UKSBD]

What are the pros and cons of either using iFrames or embedding videos
when putting them on sites?

[JMCDesigner]

embedding is generally better than using any kind of frames, for seo purposes. I guess i-frames would be a quick fix solution, but if the source is unavailable you'll get a big fat 404 in the middle of your iframe.

[LicensedToTrade]

Didn't Iframes get the dirty 10 yard stare about 8 years ago? Apart from the technical faux pas don't they also cause issues for SEO or is that no longer an issue?

[UKSBD]

The SEO is irrelevant.
I only want to put a basic video on a page, by using an iframe I can use
a splash image first, haven't worked out how do do it yet with embedding :redface:

[bluedreamer]

The SEO is irrelevant.
I only want to put a basic video on a page, by using an iframe I can use
a splash image first, haven't worked out how do do it yet with embedding :redface:
Try JW player - longtailvideo.com/players/jw-flv-player/ - will handle embedded media just nicely.

[UKSBD]

Thanks, I've already started using a good player, still trying to work out
the best way of using it though.