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Introducing
Timed Exit Thumbnails
, a powerful new way to control what appears when viewers pause your video. Instead of a single static image, you can now display different thumbnails based on when the pause occurs, making the experience more dynamic and engaging. 📌 What’s New?
- Time-Based Exit Thumbnails– Assign thumbnails to specific sections of your video.
- Up to 10 Exit Thumbnails– Add multiple images for enhanced customization.
- Automatic Prioritization– The latest thumbnail takes precedence if there’s an overlap.
- Preview Mode– Easily check how thumbnails appear at different pause points.
⚙️ How to Set Up Timed Exit Thumbnails
- Enable Feature– Go toVideo Settingsand access the Thumbnail options. EnableExit Thumbnails.
- Add & Configure Thumbnails
- Click
Add Exit Thumbnail
to create a new one.- Upload an image or select a frame from your video.
- Define the
From
and To
time ranges for when the thumbnail should appear.
- Manage Prioritization & Preview
- If two thumbnails overlap, the newest one will be shown.
- Use
Preview Mode
to check how thumbnails appear at different pause times.- Save & Publish
- Apply your changes and make them live for your viewers.
🎯 Benefits
- Increased Viewer Engagement– Keep viewers immersed with relevant visuals at each pause point.
- More Customization– Tailor exit thumbnails to different sections of your video.
- Optimized Conversions– Reinforce key messages with targeted thumbnails at strategic moments.
- Seamless Setup– A simple, intuitive interface for easy configuration and management.
Enhance your video experience today with
Timed Exit Thumbnails
and give your audience a more engaging way to interact with your content! 🚀We’re thrilled to introduce three powerful new features designed to make your video marketing even more interactive, efficient, and engaging. Let’s dive into what’s new.
➡️ Clickable Areas – Interactive Hotspots for Your Videos
Take your video interactivity to the next level with
Clickable Areas
. This new feature allows you to add interactive hotspots anywhere in your Smart Vids, creating a seamless way for viewers to engage with your content.What’s New?
- Add a Clickable Areaover your video.
- Customize the label, display time, size, position, style, and effects.
- Choose an action– open another video or an external link.
- Spotlight Mode– Dim the surrounding area to highlight key sections.
Benefits
- Enhances engagement– Create subtle yet effective CTAs without covering the product.
- Drives conversions– Clicks can lead to product pages or other video steps.
- Seamless integration– Flexible customization for a polished look.
Note: Available for Premium & Enterprise plans. Currently, only one clickable area per video – more coming soon.
⏰ Smart Vids Timed Tags – Now you can set a timed tag directly on your Interactive Video!
Vidalytics is excited to introduce our latest enhancement:
Smart Vids Timed Tags
. This feature empowers you to assign specific tags at precise moments within your Smart Vids, unlocking new levels of viewer engagement and data-driven insights.What's New?
Previously, tagging required external integrations and was limited to general viewer actions. With Smart Vids Timed Tags, you can now:
- Direct Tagging Within the Video: Assign tags at specific moments without relying on third-party tools.
- Automated Engagement Tracking: Monitor viewer interactions in real-time, allowing for immediate and personalized responses.
- Advanced Analytics: Gain deeper insights into viewer behavior at each tagged segment, facilitating more effective content optimization and marketing strategies.
Benefits
- Enhanced Viewer Segmentation: By tagging viewers at specific video timestamps, you can segment your audience based on their engagement levels, tailoring follow-up actions to their interests and behaviors.
- Seamless Integration: The tagging functionality is built directly into the Smart Video setup, eliminating the need for external tools or complex integrations.
How to Use It
- Access Your Video: Log in to your Vidalytics account and select the Smart Vid you wish to edit.
- Navigate to the Tagging Section: Within the video editor, locate the 'Tags' option.
- Set Timed Tags:
- Choose the exact timestamp where you want to place a tag.
-Assign a descriptive name to the tag that reflects the viewer's engagement at that point.
- Save and Implement: After setting all desired timed tags, save your changes. These tags will now activate automatically as viewers reach the specified points in your video.
🎥 Vids Import – Transfer Videos Instantly from JW Player & Vimeo
Tired of manually downloading and re-uploading videos?
Vids Import
lets you seamlessly transfer videos from JW Player and Vimeo
directly into Vidalytics – no downloads required. 
What’s New?
- Seamless Video Imports– Fetch videos without manual downloads.
- Bulk Transfer– Import multiple videos at once.
- Customizable Settings– Keep original settings or apply Vidalytics settings.
- Live Transfer Tracking– Get real-time progress updates & notifications.
Benefits
- Saves time & effort– No need for repetitive manual downloads.
- Streamlines workflow– Manage all videos in one place.
- Maintains video quality– No loss in video resolution.
- Boosts productivity– Focus on optimizing content instead of admin tasks.
How to Use It
- Start Transfer– Go to Upload Page & select a platform.
- Connect Your Account– Log in securely to JW Player or Vimeo.
- Select Videos– Browse & pick multiple videos to import.
- Choose Settings– Keep original settings or apply Vidalytics settings.
- Monitor Progress– Track uploads & get notified when complete.
These updates are designed to help you
boost engagement, improve efficiency, and maximize conversions
. We can’t wait to see how you use them!Have feedback or questions? Reach out to our support team at .
Happy optimizing,
The Vidalytics Team
New Feature Releases: Enhanced Video Insights, Interactivity & Management
We are thrilled to introduce three powerful new features designed to elevate your video experience:
Analytics Home, Vid Stats Compare Period, and Video Info Section.
These updates bring better insights, streamlined management, and enhanced interactivity to your videos. Let’s dive in.📈 1. Analytics Home
What’s New?
Analytics Home provides a centralized dashboard for tracking video performance. Users can access:
- Timeline graphs for one or multiple videos simultaneously.
- Summary stats for groups of videos.
- Customizable filters, metrics, and time scales.
- Drill-down access to specific Vid Stats.
- Folder-based video filtering.
- Report downloads for easy sharing.
How to Use
- Navigate to Analytics Homein your dashboard.
- Select the videos or groups to analyze.
- Apply filters, change metrics, and adjust time scales as needed.
- Click on a video for deeper insights.
- Download reports for further analysis.
Key Benefits
- Quick Trend Insights:Monitor performance trends across multiple videos in one view.
- Customizable Analysis:Filter and adjust metrics to suit your needs.
- Easy Comparisons:Compare video performance side by side.
- Actionable Metrics:Make informed decisions with detailed, drill-down insights.
- Convenient Reporting:Export data effortlessly.
⌛ 2. Compare Period
What’s New?
The
Period Comparison
feature enables users to compare video performance metrics during two distinct periods for the same video. This is particularly useful for identifying trends, understanding growth, and optimizing content strategies. The feature offers clear visual and numerical comparisons, highlighting differences in key metrics.
How to Use
- Enable Period Comparison:Activate the feature in the Vid Stats page in the Compare menu.
- Select the Periods:Pick the current time frame in the primary period picker (always visible) and the secondary period to compare with from the comparison period picker (visible only when the feature is enabled).
- Analyze Metrics:View the data differences in summary metric cards, on the graphs, heatmaps, and tooltips.
- Hover for Details:Hover over summary cards or graph points to see metrics for both periods and the percentage difference.
*
Note:
The comparison period must occur before the primary period. It defaults to the same duration as the primary period, if possible, and adjusts automatically to fit within the available date range.*Key Benefits
- Side-by-Side Comparison:Compare performance metrics for two distinct periods, with data displayed side-by-side.
- Summary Metrics:Cards display current period data and percentage differences with tooltips for detailed insights.
- Graphs and Heatmaps:Visualize data for both periods, with dashed lines indicating the previous period.
- Customizable Periods:Select flexible date ranges for both primary and secondary periods.
Restrictions
- Not available for Free and Starter plans.
- When Period Comparison is active the periods can only be compared for the same video.
- Segmentation Disabled:Data segmentation options are unavailable.
- Video Comparison Disabled:Comparisons between multiple videos cannot be performed.
ℹ️ 3. Video Info Section
What’s New?
A dedicated
Video Info Section
in Vid Settings
allows you to:- Set Public Titlesfor SEO optimization.
- Add Descriptionsto improve discoverability.
- Maintain Internal Notesfor tracking URLs, tests, and features.
- View metadata (size, length, uploader details).
- Use rich text supportfor better note organization.
- Quickly copy notesfor easy sharing.
How to Use
- Open the Vid Settingspage.
- Locate the Video Info Sectionby clicking on the settings (mesh) icon to the right. This will show the video info section under the video player.
- Enter a Public TitleandDescriptionto optimize search visibility.
- Add Internal Notesfor team reference.
- Use the copy buttonto share important notes quickly.
Key Benefits
- SEO Optimization:Enhance search engine visibility.
- Centralized Organization:Keep key video details in one place.
- Quick Sharing:Easily copy notes for documentation.
- Improved Workflow:Manage video details effortlessly.
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Start Using These Features Today!
These updates empower you with better analytics, streamlined video management, and enhanced interactivity. Try them now in your dashboard and take your video strategy to the next level!
Need assistance? Contact our support team at hi@vidalytics.com. 🎉
Introducing Advanced Vid Conditions: Deliver Tailored Experiences to Your Audience
We are excited to announce the release of Advanced Vid Conditions, a powerful feature now available exclusively for Pro+ plan users. With this update, you can effortlessly display different videos to distinct audience segments, ensuring a highly personalized viewing experience. Here's everything you need to know about this groundbreaking functionality.
What's New?
Advanced Vid Conditions introduces several new attributes to segment your audience and deliver customized video content:
- Language:Match the viewer’s browser language settings to play the most relevant video.
- Operating System:Detect the viewer’s OS (e.g., Windows, macOS, Android) to display tailored content.
- URL Parameters:Target specific URL parameters and values, such as campaign identifiers, to show the appropriate video. Example: SHOW video X IF URL parameter = “utm_source=facebook”.
- Video Tag:Trigger video playback based on the viewer’s previous interactions with tagged videos. Example: SHOW video Z IF Video Tag = “watched_30%” from video Y.
These new conditions complement our existing attributes:
- Screen Width: Customize videos based on device screen dimensions.
- Is Returning: Differentiate content for first-time and returning viewers.
How to Enable Vid Conditions
- Navigate to Vid Settings: Open the Embed popup from your Vid Settings.
- Enable/Disable Conditions: Toggle the Vid Conditions feature on or off as needed.
- Configure Conditions: Set up specific playback rules for your videos using the new attributes.
Key Benefits
- No Re-Embedding Required:Configure your video conditions directly within the Vid Settings—no need to update embed codes.
- Simplified Segmentation:Display relevant content without implementing complex custom logic on your CMS.
- Enhanced Viewer Engagement:Deliver tailored experiences that resonate with specific audience segments, increasing the likelihood of viewer retention and action.
Use case examples:
1. No hablo español!
If you have different audiences for the same product you can target both audiences at the same time by setting a vid condition to show a different video depending on the language set on their browsers.2. Have you seen my offer?
Target viewers that have already seen your offer/pitch on your video. With vid conditions for tags you can now know if a recurring viewer has seen your offer. You can show a special offer video with a One Time Offer exclusive for those viewers. Restrictions
Please note that Advanced Vid Conditions is available exclusively for Pro+ plan users. If you're not on the Pro+ plan, consider upgrading to access this powerful feature.
Start Personalizing Today
Take your video content strategy to the next level with Advanced Vid Conditions. Deliver the right video to the right audience, every time. Explore the feature in your Vid Settings and experience the benefits of truly tailored playback.
For a hands-on demonstration, log in to your account and try it out today!
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We’d love to hear from you! Let us know what you think about these Vidalytics updates and how we can improve your video marketing experience. If you have questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out to our support team at hi@vidalytics.com.
Here’s to better engagement and a seamless viewer experience! 🎉
We’re thrilled to announce an exciting update to the Seeking Bar settings on the Vid Settings page! You can now combine and customize features like the ReVisit Seeking Bar and Rapid Engage Bar to create a more tailored and engaging viewer experience.
What’s New
- Main Seeking Bar Toggle:Easily enable or disable all Seeking Bar options with one simple toggle.
- Combine Seeking Bar Features:Activate ReVisit Seeking Bar and Rapid Engage Bar independently or together for full control over your video playback experience.
- Updated Tooltips: Clear, concise explanations of each feature and their benefits to help you make the best choices.
How to Use It
- Enable the Seeking Bar: Navigate to the Vid Settings page and toggle it on to access the new options.
- Combine Seeking Bar Features:Turn on the ReVisit Seeking Bar for a better experience for returning viewers. Activate the Rapid Engage Bar to capture attention with a fast-starting progress bar. Use both features together for the ultimate customized playback experience.
Benefits
- Customizable Experience:Tailor how viewers interact with your video’s progress bar to enhance engagement.
- Enhanced Engagement:Boost retention with the Rapid Engage Bar, or welcome repeat viewers with the ReVisit Seeking Bar.
- Simplified Settings:Enjoy an intuitive layout that makes customizing video settings quick and easy.
This update empowers you to create a better viewer journey with intuitive and customizable Seeking Bars.
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We’d love to hear from you! Let us know what you think about these Vidalytics updates and how we can improve your video marketing experience. If you have questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out to our support team at hi@vidalytics.com.
Here’s to better engagement and a seamless viewer experience! 🎉
Our Dev Team just keeps making your dreams come true! We heard everyone that was asking for this feature. So fresh out of the oven we've released Video Thumbnails.
Whats New
Now you'll be able to create a more dynamic and engaging experience with our new Video Thumbnails feature.
How to use it:
- Access the Video Thumbnails feature from the Vid Settings.
- Set thumbnail type to “Video”.
- Select a video segment: choose the most captivating part of your video using interactive preview.
- Preview & Publish: see it in action and publish it to apply it on your video.
Benefits:
💥 Why Settle for Static Thumbnails? Engage your audience and capture viewers' attention with motion and dynamism.
✅ Showcase content: Highlight key moments directly in the thumbnail.
🚀 Boost play rates: More engaging thumbnails lead to higher play rates.
Example Use Cases
1️⃣ Replace you Static Thumbnail or Smart AutoPlay with a Video Thumbnail of a specific section of your video. This will allow you to loop a specific section of you video that might not be shown during the first sections with Smart Autoplay.
2️⃣ Teaser Thumbnail. If you have a really great scene or dramatic section on your video you can use this part a teaser and draw their attention immediately after landing on your page.
Restrictions:
- Available to paid plans only.
- Can’t be used for Exit thumbnails.
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We value your feedback! Please let us know what you think of these Vidalytics updates and how we can further improve your experience and aid in your video marketing efforts ;)
If you encounter any issues or need assistance with the redesigned app, please contact our support team at hi@vidalytics.com.
We’ve made managing your payment methods smarter and more reliable. Say hello to a smoother checkout experience! 🚀
🏦 Multi-Card Support
You asked, and we delivered! Managing multiple cards on your account is now a breeze:
- All Your Cards in One Spot:You can now see and manage all your saved payment methods in the "Payment Methods" section.
- More Flexibility:Adding multiple cards means you’ve always got a backup handy. Whether you’re juggling personal and business cards or just want options, we’ve got you covered.
💳 Fallback Payment Processing
No more payment fails leaving you in the lurch!
- Automatic Payment Retry:If your primary payment method doesn’t go through, the system will automatically try your fallback cards in the order you’ve set—so you’re always covered.
- Smarter Payments:Just mark the cards you want as fallback options, and the system does the rest, retrying until a successful charge is made or all options are exhausted.
We value your feedback! Let us know what you think of these updates, and as always, if you need help or have questions, our support team is here for you at hi@vidalytics.com 🎉
📊 New Dashboard
We’ve given your Dashboard a major makeover! 🚀
The new Dashboard isn’t just about looks — it’s packed with new features designed to help you track and understand your video performance with ease. You’ll now see a more comprehensive view of your key metrics, with interactive ways to explore data trends and understand your audience like never before.
With this update, you can quickly check essential stats across your account like
Plays, Play Rate, Conversion Rate, and Revenue
, all in one spot. Plus, switching between metrics to track your performance over time has never been easier. Dive into user data to see which devices they’re watching on and where they’re located, helping you gain deeper insights into your audience.
🎬 Chapters
We’re excited to introduce Chapters in Vidalytics, bringing a new level of interactivity to your videos! 🎉
With
Chapters
, you can now break your videos into easily navigable sections that help guide your viewers through the content. Add and edit chapters directly from the Vid Settings page, giving you full control over naming and time points. Viewers can jump to specific parts of your video via clickable markers on the timeline, enhancing the viewing experience and making content navigation a breeze.Chapters also come with a new Chapter List button in the player, so viewers can see a full list of chapters and jump to the sections they’re most interested in.
📈 Timeline View for Stats
Meet the Timeline View — a powerful way to track your video’s performance over time! 📅
The
Timeline View
allows you to visualize your key metrics across different date ranges, helping you spot trends and gain deeper insights. Now, you can track Plays, Impressions, Unique Viewers, Conversions, Revenue, and more
, all mapped out day by day.What’s more, you can apply up to two metrics at once, making it easy to compare different audience behaviors side by side. With this view, you’ll be able to understand exactly when your content makes the biggest impact and use that insight to drive your strategy forward.
We value your feedback! Let us know what you think of these updates, and as always, if you need help or have questions, our support team is here for you at hi@vidalytics.com.
Our Dev Team is crushing it as usual! So we are happy to announce that our Smart Vids feature has been updated with a couple of new options 😎
What's New
Let's talk about the
Open Link
and Go Back/Replay
new options inside our Smart Vids Feature.Create a more dynamic and engaging experience with new Smart Vid navigation possibilities – direct your viewers to any page and let them go backward or start the Smart Vid over.
🌐 Open Link: Default Action or Choice Selection
Set the default action on your Smart Vid step to open a link once it is over, or set the Open Link action directly in the options provided for the question!
This will make it very easy to redirect your viewers to an external page to complete desired actions, such as purchases or subscriptions 😉
How to Use It:
- Get to the Step Settings for a Smart Vid step.
- Choose Open Link as an action for the Default Action, if you want to direct viewers automatically when the step video is over.
- Or add a question and choose Open Link as an action for any choice inside it. This way viewers will be redirected to the specified link when clicking on that option.
- Set the URL value.
- For the default redirect it’s possible to set up redirect delay and custom message.
- Preview & Publish: see it in action and publish it to apply it to your video.
🔄 General Smart Vid Settings: Go Back/Replay Navigation
Provide the option in the flow of the navigation for each Smart Vid step to either go back a step or start the Smart Vid over from the very beginning.
How to Use It:
- Get to the Controls section in Global Settings for a Smart Vid.
- In the Flow navigation subsection enable Go Back, Replay or both.
- Customize the button text if needed.
- Preview & Publish: see it in action and publish it to apply it to your video.
If you encounter any issues or need assistance with the redesigned app, please contact our support team at hi@vidalytics.com.
new
improved
Timed Exit CTAs! ⏰
We're excited to announce the release of Timed Exit CTAs, a powerful new feature that allows you to display different Exit CTAs at specific moments during video playback.
What's New
With Timed Exit CTAs, you can schedule what CTA will display when a user pauses your video depending on the time at which the pause event happens. This will allow you to change up your CTA after a specific moment in your messaging, to send your viewers to different next steps, depending on how far along they are in your pitch.
How to Use It
- Head over to the Marketing settings on your video.
- Create you CTA as usual. Set the title, link and any placement settings as well.
- There are two options with Exit CTA's. 1. Set to appear anytime the video is muted. 2. Set to appear when the video is muted during a specific interval in the video.
- To set the Timed Exit CTA to appear on a specific interval input the "From" and "To" times for it.
- To turn it on toggle the “Exit CTA” option.
- Save and preview to watch your CTAs change at the times you’ve selected.
Benefits
- Engage your viewers with the right message when they pause at a specific moment.
- Easily schedule multiple Exit CTAs in a single video without manually adjusting anything during playback.
- Perfect for targeting specific moments in your video to drive action or conversions.
- This feature will allow you to trigger the perfect CTA at the precise moment on your video.
Example Use Case
Let's say you have an offer that is shown at a specific time during the video. If someone pauses your video then, your specific CTA will be triggered at the correct time, and you'll be able offer an additional discount on top of the offer.
We value your feedback! Please let us know what you think of these Vidalytics updates and how we can further improve your experience and aid in your video marketing efforts ;)
If you encounter any issues or need assistance with the redesigned app, please contact our support team at hi@vidalytics.com.
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