Add a video to your ActiveCampaign page

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Add a Video to Your ActiveCampaign Page

Introduction

Adding videos to your ActiveCampaign landing pages enhances the overall engagement for visitors. Videos can serve various purposes, from explaining products and services to generating excitement for upcoming events. With the integration of a Video block, you can effectively embed any video hosted on third-party platforms, providing a rich media experience. This feature is particularly valuable because multimedia content tends to capture audience attention more effectively than static images or text alone.

It's important to note that video autoplay is not supported in ActiveCampaign landing pages, which means users will need to start the video manually.

How to Access This Feature

To access the feature of adding a video to your landing page, you will need to be logged into your ActiveCampaign account and navigate to the page editor of the specific landing page you want to edit.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow these steps to add a video to your ActiveCampaign landing page:

1. Open the page editor for the desired landing page.
2. Drag the Video block onto your page layout. 
3. Click the newly placed block on your layout to open the block editor in the right pane. Here you will see a sample line of code that resembles:

  <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/j6M0vP1rWm4" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

1. Go to your video hosting site (e.g., YouTube) and locate the video you wish to insert.
2. Find the embed option for this video and copy the video embed code provided.
3. Return to your ActiveCampaign account.
4. In the block editor, delete the sample video code and paste in the embed code from your video platform.
5. Click the checkmark button in the top right bar to save your changes.

Duplicating a "Video" Block

If you wish to duplicate the Video block on your page, simply click the block you want to duplicate, and then select the duplicate icon located in the top right bar.

Deleting a "Video" Block

To delete a Video block, click on the block you want to remove and then click the trash icon in the top right bar.

Configuration Options and Settings

When adding a video using the Video block, users are primarily dealing with the embed code sourced from external video hosting platforms. There are no additional configuration options offered within the ActiveCampaign environment for the videos. However, consideration should be given to the nature of the video, such as:

• Video size and dimensions (can be altered in the embed code).
• Video format compatibility with the hosting platform.

Best Practices and Tips

- **Select the Right Platform**: Use popular and reliable video hosting platforms such as YouTube or Vimeo to ensure performance and accessibility. - **Optimize Your Videos**: Always make sure your videos are optimized for the web for faster loading times and better user experience. - **Keep Your Audience in Mind**: Tailor video content to be engaging and relevant to your audience. - **Limit the Number of Videos**: Given that videos can take up significant memory and slow down page loading, it's advisable to limit the number of videos you embed on a single page.

Common Use Cases with Examples

- **Product Demonstrations**: Use a video to showcase a product’s features and benefits effectively. - **Customer Testimonials**: Embed videos showcasing customer experiences to build trust with potential customers. - **Webinars and Events**: Share recorded webinars or upcoming event announcements to inform and engage users.

Troubleshooting

If you encounter difficulties while trying to add a video: - **Check the embed code**: Ensure that the embed code copied from the video platform is complete and correctly formatted. - **Video not displaying**: Confirm that the video has been set to public on its hosting platform, as privacy settings may restrict its visibility. - **Page loading slowly**: Reduce the number of videos on your page to improve loading performance.

Related Features

- For further insights into integrating multimedia into your marketing campaigns, consider looking into the following features:

 * Landing Pages
 * Automation
 * Forms

FAQ

Q1: Can I use videos from any hosting platform? A1: Yes, you can integrate videos from any hosting site that provides an embed code.

Q2: Can I set my videos to autoplay? A2: No, video autoplay is not a supported feature on ActiveCampaign landing pages.

Q3: Is there a limit on how many videos I can add? A3: Technically, there is no limit; however, adding too many can slow down your page load times.

Q4: What should I do if my video isn’t displaying correctly? A4: Ensure that the embed code is correct and that the video privacy settings allow visibility.

Q5: How can I optimize my videos for better performance? A5: Optimize video resolution and size before uploading, and ensure they are hosted on a reliable platform.

Q6: Are there any specific video formats required? A6: The video format is determined by the hosting platform; most support standard formats like MP4.

Q7: Can I add captions or subtitles to my videos? A7: Captions need to be added at the video hosting site, as ActiveCampaign does not offer in-built captioning support for videos. ```