Once you're done building and it's time to start collecting responses, you have various options to get your videoask out into the world.
Every videoask you create has its own unique URL. This means you can hyperlink it in any text, share it in a text message or on social media, and embed it on your website.
💡Tip: Send repsondents a confirmation email to let them know they've successfully responded to your videoask.
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Share your videoask via social media or text message/SMS
Embed a videoask on your page with an iframe
Embed a videoask widget on your website or page
Once your responses have started rolling in, you can also share your answers, or share and embed your entire videoask inbox.
If you're sharing or embedding your videoask in multiple locations, it may be useful to keep track of which responses are coming from where. To do this, you can add source tracking to the videoask URL using variables.
💡 Top tip: Learn how to convert your videoask URL into a QR code that you can share with your audience.
Share your videoask link
1. After creating a new videoask, you'll see this:
2. Copy your videoask link to share it anywhere.
3. To get the link of a videoask that has already received responses, click Share & Embed.
4. Click add variables if you would like to add known information in your videoask URL.
5. Click the Copy button for the link to your videoask.
We recommend going through your videoask in preview mode before officially sending it out to respondents to make sure it's set up the way you intend. To test your videoask without submitting responses, click Build to head over to the builder and click Preview. Then select Preview mode.
💡 Tip: You can view any videoask in preview mode by adding ?preview to the end of its URL.
Variables can be very useful for tracking or passing information when you share videoasks. To add variables to your videoask link, click Add variables and select from the list.
Learn more about how to use variables.
Share on social media or by text/SMS
To share your videoask via text message or on social media, all you need to do is copy and paste the videoask URL into the message or post.
You can also share directly from VideoAsk by clicking Share on social media:
Select the thumbnail you want to use for your videoask then click which social media you would like to use:
How do videoasks work on social media?
Social media platforms have a shortlist of video platforms they have whitelisted that allow for truly embedded video content (basically: YouTube). As a newish product, unfortunately, VideoAsk is not yet on that list (but share away, and hopefully we will be soon!).
In the meantime, your videoasks will display a meta image or gif when they are shared on social media. When clicked, respondents will be directed to a new window or tab to complete the videoask.
Find out more about how VideoAsk works on social media platforms.
How do videoasks work in a text message or SMS?
When you send a videoask via text message, on WhatsApp, or elsewhere, the videoask name and meta image will display with the link. When the recipient clicks the link, they'll be taken to a browser (like Chrome or Safari) to complete the videoask.
Note: If you or your recipient can't see the meta image, this is most likely due to device-specific settings or limitations such as an unstable internet connection.
My thumbnail is terrible, how do I change it?
A thumbnail is automatically generated for your videoask from the first 3-5 seconds of your video. This image will be used for the meta image when you share your videoask.
If you've ended up with a less than flattering face for your thumbnail (happens to all of us! 😅), don't worry. You can choose your thumbnail from other frames of your video.
💡 Tip: You can also share a videoask by going to the folder where you keep your videoask, clicking on the three vertical dots symbol (⋮) next to the videoask you want to share, and choosing the Share option.