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How to Use Videos

December 12, 2016 by ShareASale

The ShareASale Video Creative Tool allows both Merchants and Affiliates to upload video files that can be used as Affiliate links. If Merchants are setting up the video, they can add “cue points” inside the videos to display product information at relevant times during the video.

Common video content ideas include:

  • Product reviews
  • Product demonstrations
  • Customer tutorials

Merchants: Uploading + Hosting Videos

On the main screen, the Merchant has different options for adding their video into their creatives on ShareASale.

  1. Use an already publicly hosted MP4 video
  2. Have ShareASale host the Merchants mp4 video. Remember, only 3 hosted videos are allowed, and each can only be 25 mb maximum
  3. Convert a video file to mp4 for downloading and hosting
  4. Convert a video file to mp4 and have ShareASale host it. Again, 3 max at 25 mb each.

Hosted Video Screen

If you have a mp4 video already hosted in another location, you will be presented with options such as a title, the click URL, who the video will be available to and more.

You make this video publc to all Affiliates or private. If you set it to private, you can choose to add specific individuals, tagged Affiliates, or grouped Affiliates as shown in the image below.

Video Preview Screen

When your video is loaded correctly, it will show a preview at the bottom that you can watch to make sure everything looks and sounds right. If you are not seeing anything, make sure that the video hosted URL is correct.

Once you are satisfied, click “Update Video” and it will be available to Affiliates through the interface.

For any questions regarding the setup of video creatives, please contact us at shareasale@shareasale.com

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

The 3 Daily Habits of Every Successful ShareASale Merchant - ShareASale Blog
The 3 Daily Habits of Every Successful ShareASale Merchant – ShareASale Blog
Over the years, our Merchant Development team has noticed certain patterns and “habits” that our Merchants have used to build success inside their accounts. Making these three small tasks a daily habit can help with staying on top of your Affiliates, your account and having a better sense of understanding about how all your reports …
Rockstar Affiliate Series - ShareASale Blog
Rockstar Affiliate Series – ShareASale Blog
Our Rockstar Affiliates series highlights various Affiliate accounts on the Network. The goal is to show our Merchants how diverse the Affiliate space is and offer a glimpse at some of the unique sites that Affiliates have developed in an effort to better promote you!

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