On many of my websites, I started using the Smart YouTube Wordpress plugin. All in all, this plugin actually makes the insertion process easier than just embedding the video itself, which was actually a surprise. No more self configuration if I want it to be a little different.

With this plugin, I am able to insert videos and playlists for my posts, comments and RSS feeds. With the Smart YouTube plugin you can even view the videos crisply on your With this plugin, I am able to insert videos and playlists for my posts, comments and RSS feeds. With the Smart YouTube plugin you can even view the videos crisply on your iPhone or iPod Touch.

Here’s a sample video:

Download the Smart YouTube Wordpress plugin here and take advantage of these great features:

• Embed YouTube videos with ease
• Embed YouTube playlists
• Supports latest high quality video protocols (360p and HD quality 720p)
• Allows full YouTube customization (colors, border, full screen…)
• Supports video deep linking (starting at desired point with &start=time parameter, use &start=num parameter)
• Works on iPod and iPhone
• Provides a sidebar widget for videos as well
• Produces xHTML valid code
• Very fast and light, no extra scripts needed