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Promoting your Vimeo OTT site on Facebook

Utilizing social media to sell your video content through Vimeo OTT is a must. Read below for some tips and tricks to get the most out of your Facebook page when selling with Vimeo OTT.

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How do I share my Vimeo OTT project in a Facebook status update

When you post a Vimeo OTT link on Facebook, it will pull in the Product artwork and description and link out to the page. It might take a minute for the product image to appear, but once the shared content is posted, the product artwork should appear.

NOTE:

We do not currently play trailers on Facebook as we found it does not help conversion. People may watch your trailer, but they will rarely buy it. If they click on the link and go out to your site, they are more likely to convert.

How do I add my Vimeo OTT link to my Facebook page?

Don’t waste an opportunity to promote your Vimeo OTT site! We highly recommend adding a link in the About section so that users always know how to find your Vimeo OTT project.

  1. Select "About" under your Page’s profile picture to enter editing mode.
  2. Scroll down and click the "Enter your website" text that appears next to Website.
  3. Type the URL of your website in the Website text box.
  4. Click "Save changes" to update your information.


How do I create a Facebook call-to-action button (CTA)?

In a competitive market, rewarding your loyal followers and enticing new fans is key. It's time to recognize the people who show you love on social media. With the Facebook call-to-action button, you can bring your team’s most important objectives to the forefront. Adding a call-to-action button to your Facebook page comes at no cost, so make the most of it!

With this new offering, you can choose from a variety of call-to-action buttons to further your team’s mission. The action button will appear next to the “Like” button at the top of your Facebook Page.
The call-to-actions Facebook offers to include
  • Book Now
  • Get in Touch With Us
  • Find Out More About Us
  • Make a Purchase or Donation
  • Use App or Game

As a Facebook Admin, you can edit the call-to-action button to direct to a destination in or outside of Facebook, where your existing audience and potential fans can then take additional actions such as purchasing/renting/or subscribing to your content! Below are some examples:

Direct users to your video

Take potential fans to a form on your site so they can sign up and get straight to watching

Skip the fluff and lead your audience straight to a checkout page

Have a  branded app? Amp up your downloads

How do I create Facebook offers using Vimeo OTT coupons and promos?

Reward fans who have liked your Page by creating an offer directly from your Facebook page. Fans who claim your offer may redeem it at your Vimeo OTT site or via the embedded checkout form. Make sure that you create the coupon or promo in your Vimeo OTT admin as well, so the Facebook offer is properly applied.

To create an offer from your Page
  1. Click Offer, Event + at the top of your Facebook page’s timeline. 
  2. Select Offer.
  3. Select the option that allows people to redeem the offer Online.
  4. In the drop-down menu, choose an Offer Type, then add details about your offer (your Vimeo OTT Coupon or Promo redeem link).
  5. Click Create Offer.

How do I add Tracking Pixels to my Vimeo OTT Checkout Page?

Facebook Pixel helps make sure you're targeting the right audience for your site and lets you track how successful your Facebook Ads are. Our help guide walks you through how to add Facebook Pixel to your site. You can read more about how it works in Facebook's guides. 

For more, check out Facebook’s guide.

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