Greeting Overlays can help improve video play rates. They’re designed to encourage users to click and watch your video by adding fun, engaging elements to the video’s thumbnail. This post will guide you on how to set up and optimize Greeting Overlays in Clipio for higher video play rates.
How to Enable Greeting Overlays
Step 1: Go to your video library in Clipio and select the video you want to edit by clicking the “Click to Edit” button.
Step 2: In the Sidebar section, you’ll find the Playback Options. Under this section, select Greeting Overlay to customize your video’s thumbnail with a greeting animation or text.
Customization Options for Greeting Overlays
Greeting Overlay Toggle:
You can either enable or disable the Greeting Overlay feature. Once enabled, you’ll see the overlay on your video’s playback page.
Select Animated GIF:
Choose from a range of pre-selected animated GIFs to catch your audience's attention.
Watch Greeting Text:
Customize the greeting text that appears on the overlay (maximum 60 characters). This text adds a personal touch to your video invitation.
Overlay Background Color:
Choose the background color for your greeting overlay to match your brand or campaign theme.
Overlay CTA Text:
Input a call-to-action (CTA) text (up to 12 characters), such as "Watch Now" or "Play Video," to encourage clicks. You can leave this field empty if you prefer to hide the CTA.
Background Overlay Opacity:
Adjust the opacity of the background overlay. You can select from None, Low, Medium, or High based on your preference and the level of emphasis you want.