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# Media Block

*Article Topics:* [*Blocks*](/getting-started/common-topics/blocks.md)*,* [*Design*](/getting-started/common-topics/design.md)

## Overview

The Media Block allows you to place a static image or video on your page. Optionally, you can pair this with a heading, subtext, and a call-to-action button.

Useful for highlighting featured content, drawing attention to promotions, or guiding users to another part of your site.

{% embed url="<https://youtu.be/wyqAAiHTSvU>" %}

## Media Block Settings

### Media Tab

The **Media Tab** controls what type of media is displayed, and how users interact with it.

The **Media Type** field allows you to set the type of media, whether it will be a video or an image while the **Media URL** field (Image or Video) is for the URL of that piece of media.&#x20;

The **Heading** field displays text directly on top of the image or video, while the **Subtext** field adds smaller supporting text beneath the heading.

Additionally, you can add a Button using the two Button fields, the the **Button Text** field defines the text that appears on the button and the **Button Class** allows you to style the button using custom CSS.

The **Link Type** setting controls what happens when the media or button is clicked.&#x20;

* CMS Page: Direct the visitor to another page within your CMS.
* Static URL: Link to an external website.
* Join Form: Redirect users to the signup page.
* None: Keep the user on the same page.&#x20;

If a **Link Type** is selected, the href Target field determines whether the link opens in the **same tab** or in a **new tab**.

## Related Articles

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[Block Types](/content-management/member-areas-and-tours/themes/block-types.md)
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