How do you create clickable videos hotspots, videos, hotspots and much more

Videos are a great way to tell a story, introduce products, and provide an experience that is more engaging. Brands and creators of videos clicking links are a great way to add an important layer of interactivity to increase engagement.

In-video links differ from the standard in-description links that is found on all video platforms. Links that can be clicked in video are inside the video, and could appear as a conventional text link, hotspot overlay or even chapter titles.

Clickable links multiply the video quality for viewers and, by extension the value for your business.

In this article

•    How do you add clickable links in videos
•    How to add hyperlinks that can be clicked on YouTube video

How to add clickable links to videos

1. Include a contact page

As its name suggests, a contact form helps capture the contact details of your viewers. According to what you have specified, a contact form can surface before, during, or after the video has ended.

It is possible to display the form at any point in the video. It is possible to block content in the form and collect user info in a lead generation strategy.

Extra tip: You can consider allowing viewers to skip the contact form. After all, there's no point in forcing them to provide your contact information unless you've secured the information.

To add contact form in your video:

1. Go to the Interaction tools tab in your video settings and then scroll to the bottom of the page, selecting Contact Form..
2. Choose when you want to enable the contact form.
3. Connect the form directly to one or more of your partner email marketing platforms using your connect button under the email providers section.
4. Agree to the terms and conditions which will appear in the following. Log in to your email program to connect it with .
5. Choose at least one mailing list that you want to sync your details collected and then click apply to save any changes.

2. Add cards

Another type of video link that is available is cards. These are links with a notification style that appear for a short period of time, generally about six seconds. It is possible to keep the cards simple by including a headline or flesh them out with an explanation, link and thumbnail as in the case.

Add card to the video:

1. Go to the Interaction tools tab within the settings for your video and scroll down to choose Card on the during video drop-down menu.
2. Complete the required fields for the card to make it more complete. It is necessary to have a title as well as a datestamp to determine when to display the card , at a minimum.
3. Click the the Add button after you're finished and press Save.

Remember: you can add more than one card per second.

3. Screens to end the Addend

End screens show up towards the end of the video. You can choose from several options to customize these links within your video.

• Use clickable backgrounds to add images
• Add social share icons
• Present a contact form
• Slip in an CTA button
• Direct viewers to a different video

For adding a screen at the end for your video

1. Go to the Interaction tools tab of your video settings and scroll to the bottom of the page to choose After video
2. Click on the End screen dropdown menu now.
3. Select your end screen type and choose Add and then Save.

4. Chapters can be added

Chapters work well for long videos. They allow you to segment the video, making it much easier to navigate, jump to different sections, skim content, as well as rewatch the most important parts.

1. Visit the Tools for interaction tab in your video settings, scroll through to the Chapters section and then click "+New to create a new chapter.
2. Enter the new chapter's title (up up to 50 characters) and include the date that will show when it appears in the video.
3. Click Save after you're done making and editing chapters.

As with cards, you are able to add one chapter per second of your video. Each video may have more than 100 chapters.

5. Create hotspots for video

Choose from creating static hotspots which occupy some specific position in the video or sticky hotspots that move along with other objects or people in the video.

For adding a hotspot your video:

1. Play your video to select the object or person that you wish to connect the hotspot.
2. Under the Hotspot section, click on the (+) icon in the upper right-hand corner of the screen, once you've found where you can add the hotspot.
3. Choose your preferred hotspot's design from  our template gallery or design your own custom layout.
4. Set the hotspot's positioning in relation to the person or object you add it to.
5. Toggle on the Stick to object option on or off depending on whether you'd like the hotspot to be static or sticky.

6. Include interactive overlays

You are able to add any type of images, text video, or calls, to motion and animations to your overlay.

To add an overlay to your video:

1. Add your video, choose the time stamp to include an overlay.
2. Style and position the style of the.

1. Pick from actions that overlay including buttons, information panels and many more.
2. Review and then hit the Save button..

How can you include clickable links in YouTube videos?

Next, let's talk about linking to video clips on YouTube. These are the options available:

1. Include links in your video description

The most popular location to place an e-mail link is within your YouTube video description. Adding a link to the description of your video makes it easier for viewers to find your products such as your website, subscription link, or affiliate links.

A YouTube video description shows up right below your video title:

To make sure viewers don't miss the link, work it into the start of the description text so that people can view the link even without clicking "see for more."

For adding a hyperlink to your YouTube video description:

1. Go to YouTube Studio via the top-right side of your dashboard.
2. The new screen that opens up, select Videos from the side bar and select the video you want to edit.
3. Edit the video's description in the description box for the video and add the link that you want to add.
4. Hit Save. YouTube will automatically turn the URL into a clickable URL.

2. Cards to add

Another method to make the clickable videos using YouTube is to use info cards.

They appear at specific intervals in your videos -and then changing to a lowercase "i" when they appear on the right-hand side of a computer screen. In this way, the viewer are able to 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 connect viewers with related content, (public) playlists, YouTube channels, or even links.

Keep in mind: you're only able to use card clickable if you're a member of YouTube's Partners Program. Plus, you can't add cards to videos set for kids.

To add cards to YouTube videos:

1. Connect to YouTube Studio. YouTube Studio and select Content from the menu left.
2. Select the video you wish to edit, and then hit Editor on the left.
3. Choose Information cards here, and then begin by adding cards.
4. Alter the time of start below the video for each card you include. For the cards leading to channels (aka channels) it is also necessary to add teaser text and custom message to explain what it is that the link will lead to. Adding teaser text is optional for all other cards.
5. Save. Click Save.

When sharing links in a card, it's essential to follow YouTube's guidelines for community members as well as the Conditions of Service. If you don't an adherent, YouTube can delete the link in your video or cancel your account altogether.

3. Add an end screen

End screen, also referred to as end card or end slate, are like info cards. They show up within the final 5-20 minutes of YouTube videos.

Using an end screen, you can direct viewers to a particular playlist or video and also add a link to an external site such as your store.

Add end screen in your video:

1. Log in to YouTube Studio and select Content from the left menu.
2. Pick the video that you want to edit and select the Editor from the left.
3. Choose the screens that end and then select the part you wish to include.
4. Click Save.

You'll have the option to add elements (content to add to the end of your screen) Apply template, video, playlist and subscribe. You can also add channels product and link.

If you are adding links, be sure to add ones that align with YouTube's guidelines to protect your account from ending screen removal or account termination.

You can't also make end-screens for videos which are categorized as content for kids, 360 videos or mobile web. You can also not add end screens in the YouTube music app. Additionally, only videos that are at least 25 seconds in length can be viewed with the end of the video.

You've got it! If you're feeling ready to go for it, you can try out your video uploads to create captivating, engaging, and clickable video clips that catch your viewers' attention.