How to share and analyze videos?

Papermark makes it easy to share videos securely while providing detailed analytics about viewer engagement. Follow this step-by-step guide to get started.

Step 1: Upload your video

Papermark supports various video formats to accommodate your needs:

• MP4 (recommended) - Most common web video format
• MOV (QuickTime movies)
• AVI (Windows video format)
• WebM (Open web video format)
• OGG (Free open container format)

Upload your video

To upload your video:

1. Log into your Papermark account
2. Click the "Upload" button in the top navigation
3. Select your video file or drag and drop it into the upload area
4. Wait for the upload and processing to complete

💡 Note: For a complete list of all supported file types in Papermark, check File Types Guide.

Step 2: Create a link

Once your video is uploaded:

1. Navigate to your document dashboard
2. Find your uploaded video
3. Click "Create Link" in the top right corner
4. Your first link will be generated automatically

Step 3: Configure link permissions

Customize your link settings to control how viewers interact with your video:

Security options

• Password protection
• Email verification
• Download permissions
• Screenshot protection
• Screen shield protection
• Allow/Block list
• Expiration dates

Viewer requirements

• Email capture
• Custom form fields
• Authentication methods

Here more link permissions avaialble described

Step 4: Preview your video

Before sharing, always preview your video to ensure:

• Proper playback
• Correct security settings
• Intended viewer experience
• Mobile compatibility

The preview mode shows exactly what your viewers will see when accessing the link in the Papermark video player.

Step 5: Share your link

Multiple ways to share your video link by copying it or by using the embed code:

• Direct link copying
• Email integration
• Social media sharing
• Embed options
• Share via 3rd party tools

Step 6: Analyze viewer engagement

Papermark provides comprehensive analytics to understand how viewers interact with your video.

View count metrics

• Total unique viewers
• Repeat views
• Geographic distribution
• Device types used

Time-based analytics

• Average view duration
• Drop-off points
• Peak viewing times
• Total watch time

Engagement patterns

• Most rewatched segments
• Viewer retention rates
• Engagement hotspots
• Skip patterns

Look at overview of all views and each particular visitor view

Action items

Based on these analytics, you can:

• Optimize video length
• Improve content structure
• Adjust sharing settings
• Target specific audiences
• Enhance viewer experience

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Best practices

To maximize the effectiveness of your video sharing:

1. Regular monitoring

• Check analytics weekly
• Track engagement patterns
• Monitor security logs
• Review viewer feedback

2. Content optimization

• Use analytics to guide content length
• Focus on high-engagement segments
• Address drop-off points
• Maintain consistent quality

3. Security balance

• Set appropriate restrictions
• Monitor unusual activity
• Update permissions as needed
• Protect sensitive content

Conclusion

Papermark's video sharing platform combines security, ease of use, and detailed analytics to help you understand and improve viewer engagement. By following these steps and regularly reviewing your analytics, you can optimize your video content and sharing strategy for maximum impact.

Remember that successful video sharing is an iterative process - use the insights gained from your analytics to continuously improve your content and sharing approach.

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