Overview
This article provides a step-by-step guide on how to upload videos to PostBeyond's Video Library and create video posts for sharing on social networks. It covers the process from uploading the video, naming it for identification, to creating and customizing the post with captions, hashtags, and visibility settings. The article also includes important notes on video requirements, thumbnail customization, and platform-specific sharing details.
Information
Uploading and Posting Videos
To upload a video to the platform, navigate to the Administrator side and select Posts, then Video Library.
In the top right corner of your Video Library, click on Upload.
Upload your video, ensuring it meets the requirements outlined here.
Do not close the window until the video upload is complete.
Once uploaded, name your video for easy identification in your Video Library. You may leave the page after this step; an email notification will be sent when the video is ready.
Upon receiving the email that your video is ready, you can create posts with your video.
Creating a Video Post
To create a post, click the Create a Post button in the email or find your video in the Video Library and choose the Create post option.
NOTE: If you're not satisfied with the video thumbnail, you can edit the first frame and re-upload. Learn more here.
When creating your post, select the appropriate networks, add a title (internal use), and write captions. Select the Topic(s), add a Mandatory hashtag (optional), and choose the Groups for content visibility.
Optionally, set a start and end date for your post. Once done, click Save.
This is how your video post will appear to users in their Feeds. The Facebook icon is only displayed for users connected to a Facebook Business page, as personal pages do not support video sharing.
Previewing Your Video Post on Social Networks
Here's a preview of how your video post will look once shared on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
Remember, videos can only be shared on Facebook Business pages, not personal pages.
FAQ
How do I upload a video to PostBeyond?
To upload a video, navigate to the Administrator side, select 'Posts', then 'Video Library', and click on 'Upload' in the top right corner. Ensure the video meets the platform's requirements and do not close the window until the upload is complete.
What should I do after uploading my video to PostBeyond?
After uploading, name your video for easy identification. You can leave the page once this is done, and you will receive an email notification when the video is ready for creating posts.
How can I create a video post on PostBeyond?
To create a video post, either click the 'Create a Post' button in the notification email or find your video in the Video Library and choose 'Create post'. Add a title, captions, topics, hashtags (optional), and select groups for visibility. Optionally, set a start and end date for your post and click 'Save'.
Can I share videos on personal Facebook pages through PostBeyond?
No, videos can only be shared on Facebook Business pages through PostBeyond as personal pages do not support video sharing.