Lead Generation with Hosted Videos Using Forms
You can use the lead generation with hosted videos feature to allow your visitors to watch up to a specific time on a video in a funnel before a form is shown requiring them to fill out the form to continue watching the video.
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How to Use
- In a funnel page, add the Video element from the Add Elements Panel or select an existing Video Element.
- From the right hand options panel, select the "Hosted Video" option, select your video and set any playback controls you like.
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This feature will ONLY work with the hosted video option and having the video in the FG Funnels Media Library. It will NOT work for videos in Vimeo, YouTube, etc.
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Enable the "Generate leads from video" setting from under the navigation options.
- Enter the desired timestamp when you would like to the form to appear (in hours, minutes, or seconds).
- Choose a form to display at the specified timestamp.
- Decide whether to allow users to close the form and continue watching. If this option is disabled, viewers must submit the form for the video to proceed.
Important Notes
- If a user has previously submitted a form for a specific video, the timestamp lock will not appear for two weeks, allowing uninterrupted viewing.
- This feature requires the "Hosting Video" option since this is the only video type that supports time tracking.
- The feature is incompatible with video elements inside popups to avoid overlay issues.
FAQ
Q: How do I set up the timestamp lock?
A: After selecting your video, enable the "Generate leads from video" toggle and input your desired timestamp.
Q: Can viewers bypass the form?
A: If you enable the "Allow user to close the form and continue" option, viewers can close the form without submitting. If disabled, they must submit the form to continue.
Q: Can I use any video for this feature?
A: This feature is available only for hosted videos. This feature is not available for YouTube, Vimeo, etc.
Q: What happens if a user has already submitted a form for a video?
A: The timestamp lock will not be displayed for two weeks, allowing the user to watch the video without interruptions.
Q: Can I use this feature with video elements inside popups?
A: No, this feature is not available for video elements within popups to prevent overlay issues.