How to make clickable video hotspots, videos, hotspots, and much more

Videos are a great way to create a narrative, showcase the product and help create an experience that is more engaging. For brands and video makers, clickable links can add the necessary layer of interaction to increase the engagement.

An in-video link differs from the typical description link used on the majority of video platforms. Links that can be clicked in video are in the video itself and can appear as a traditional text link, hotspot, overlay or even chapter titles.

The clickable link can increase the content's value for the viewer and, by extension the value for your business.

In this article

•    How can you include clickable links in videos
•    How to add clickable hyperlinks on YouTube video

How do you add clickable hyperlinks to video clips

1. Add a contact form

Like its name implies, contact forms help you capture the details of viewers. According to what you have specified, a contact form can be displayed prior to, during or after a video ends.

It is possible to show the form at any moment during the video. The content can be locked behind the contact form in order to get user information as part of an approach to lead generation.

Tips for a Bonus Consider allowing viewers to skip the contact form -- after all, there's no need forcing them to share their contact details unless you've fenced the content.

To add contact form in your video:

1. Go to the Tools for interaction tab in your video settings and scroll back to choose Contact Form..
2. Choose when you want to enable the contact form.
3. Directly connect the form to any of your partner email marketing platforms using your button Connect button located under the email providers section.
4. Agree to the conditions of use which will appear the next time. Log in to your email program to connect it to .
5. Select at least one mailing list to sync the details collected and then click Apply to save changes.

2. Card Addition

Another in-video link flavor is called cards. They are notifications-like links which are displayed for a brief period of time, generally six seconds. They can be kept easy by adding an introduction or make them more elaborate by adding descriptions, links, as well as a thumbnail like in the example.

Add the cards you want to add in your videos

1. Go to the Tools for interaction tab in the settings for your video and scroll down to select Card on the Video during drop-down menu.
2. Fill in the fields for the card to make it more complete. It is necessary to have a title as well as a timestamp for when to show your card. This is a must at least.
3. Click the Add button when you're done and press "Save".

Keep in mind that it is possible to add more than one card per second.

3. Add-end screens

End screens show up after the completion of your video. You can choose from several ways to modify these hyperlinks on your video.

• Use clickable backgrounds to add images
• Share icons for social media.
• Present a contact form
• Insert an CTA button
• Direct viewers to a different video

To add an end screen in your video:

1. Go to the Tools for interaction tab within the settings of your video and scroll down to select the option after your video.
2. Select on the End screen dropdown menu and then.
3. Pick the screen you want to end on and select Add and then saving.

4. Chapters can be added

Chapters are ideal for lengthy video clips. They let you segment videos, which makes it much easier to navigate, jump to different sections, skip content and even rewatch key moments.

1. Visit the Interaction tools tab of your settings for video. Scroll through to the Chapters section and then click "+New" to create a new chapter.
2. Enter the new chapter's title (up to 50 characters) along with the time stamp that will show when it appears on the screen.
3. Hit Save once you're finished creating or editing chapters.

Similar to cards, you may create a chapter for every second of the video. Any video can feature up to 100 chapters.

5. Include video hotspots

You can create static hotspots that occupy a determined position in the video or sticky hotspots that move with other objects or people in the video.

In order to add a hotspot your video:

1. Play your video to select the object or person whom you would like to assign a hotspot to.
2. Under the Hotspot section, tap the (+) icon in the top right-hand corner of the screen once you've identified which hotspot to put in.
3. Pick your design for your hotspot from  our template gallery or make your own design.
4. Adjust the hotspot's position relative to the object/person the hotspot is added to.
5. Toggle on the Stick to object option off or on depending on whether you'd like an active or sticky hotspot.

6. Include interactive overlays

You are able to add any type of the text, images videos, and calls actions and animations within your overlay.

In order to add an overlay your video:

1. Add your video to select the appropriate timestamp and include an overlay.
2. Position and style the overlay.

1. Choose from overlay actions including links, information panels, and much more.
2. Review and then hit save.

How can you include clickable links in YouTube videos

The next step is to discuss the addition of links to YouTube videos. YouTube. Here are your options:

1. Include links in the description of your video

A popular place to add the clickable URL is the description of your YouTube video. The addition of a link in the video's description can make it easier for viewers to locate your product such as your website, subscription link and affiliate link.

The YouTube description of your video shows just below the video title:

To ensure viewers aren't missing the link, work it into the start of the description text so viewers are able to see the link even without clicking "see for more."

Add a hyperlink to your YouTube video description:

1. Head to YouTube Studio via the top-right edge of your dashboard.
2. On the next page that opens up, select Videos on the sidebar and select the video you wish to modify.
3. Modify the description of the video in the description box for the video and copy paste the link you want to add.
4. Click Save. YouTube transforms the link into an able-to-click URL.

2. Cards to add

Another way to create the clickable videos for YouTube is to make use of information cards.

The cards appear in predetermined time intervals within your video- turning into a lowercase "i" when they appear on the right-hand side of the computer's screen. So, users can hover over the "i" to select to play the game whenever they wish.

You can include at least five information cards in your video which take viewers to related video clips, (public) playlists, YouTube channels, or links.

Keep in mind: you can only add clickable cards if you're a participant in YouTube's Partner Program. Additionally, you cannot add cards to videos set for kids.

Add cards to your YouTube video:

1. Log into YouTube Studio. YouTube Studio and select Content from the left menu.
2. Choose the video you want to edit and hit Editor from the left side.
3. Choose Info cards here and begin by adding cards.
4. Alter the time of start below the video of each card you include. When you add cards to channels (aka channel cards) it is also necessary to add teaser text and personal message explaining what it is that the link will lead to. Adding teaser text is optional for all other cards.
5. Select to save.

To share a link on an email, it's important that you adhere to the YouTube's guidelines for community members as well as the Terms of Service. If you don't an adherent, YouTube could remove the link from your video or terminate your account completely.

3. Include an end screen

End screen, sometimes referred to as an end card, or slates, are similar to info cards. They are displayed within the final 5-20 seconds of a YouTube video.

With an end-screen, you could direct viewers to a video or playlist and also add a link to an external site , such as your online store.

For adding end screens to your video:

1. Sign in to YouTube Studio and select Content from the menu left.
2. Select the video you'd like to edit and select editor from the menu on the left.
3. Select End screens and choose the element you wish to include.
4. Save. Click "Save".

At this point, you'll have the following options to add additional elements (content you want to include on your final screen): apply template, video, playlist Subscribe, channel, merchandise and link.

When you add links, make sure to include links that are in line with YouTube's policy to prevent yourself from end screen removal or account cancellation.

Additionally, it is not possible to add end screens to videos which are categorized as content for kids, 360 videos as well as mobile web and on the YouTube music app. In addition, only videos that are at least 25 seconds long can feature the end of the video.

There you have it! If you're up for it experiment with your video uploads to create captivating, engaging, and clickable videos that capture the attention of your viewers.