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Creating Short Videos

Short Videos are high-priority vertical video content designed for maximum engagement in your Media Page. This guide walks you through the complete process of creating and publishing Short Videos in the Streams platform.

Screenshot of the Create Short Video Dialogue

Prerequisites​

  • You must have access to an Organization with at least one Media Page set up
  • You need Member, Admin, or Owner permissions to create content
  • Video file ready for upload (supported formats and size limits apply)

Getting Started​

  1. Navigate to your Media Page content creation area at:

    https://app.streamscloud.com/content/media-pages/{media_page_id}/posts

  2. Click Create Short Video to open the creation dialog

Step 1: Adding Your Video Content​

Upload Your Video​

  1. In the Media section, click "Choose video or image"
  2. Select your video file from your device
  3. Wait for the upload to complete

Add Supporting Text​

  1. Fill in the Text field with your video description or caption
  2. This text will accompany your video when displayed

Preview Your Content​

  • Click the play icon in the preview area to review your video before publishing
  • Ensure both video and text appear as expected

Step 2: Configure Publishing Options​

Switch to the Options tab to configure how your Short Video will be published and distributed.

Publication Settings​

Target Media Page​

  • Publish to: The system automatically selects the appropriate Media Page
  • To exclude from publication: Select "None" if you don't want this content to appear on your Media Page

Posted By​

  • Select which organization member appears as the content creator
  • This affects attribution and permissions

Content Status​

Choose from the following status options:

  • Ideas: Save as a concept for future development
  • Draft: Save your work in progress (not visible to audience)
  • Review: Submit for approval by another team member
  • Scheduled: Set for future publication (requires setting expiration time)
  • Published: Make immediately live (default when clicking "Publish")

Note: The green button text changes dynamically based on your selected status (e.g., "Save as Draft", "Submit for Review", "Publish").

Content Organization​

Content Lists​

  • Purpose: Organize content for website display and categorization
  • Usage: Primarily used to sort content into different categories for website presentation
  • Search for existing Content Lists or create new ones as needed

Include in Streams​

  • Purpose: Add your Short Video to curated content collections
  • Usage: Streams are their own content concept for contextual curation
  • Search for relevant Streams to include your content
  • Learn more: Visit the Streams tab in the guides section for detailed information

Advanced Options​

Feed Display​

  • Show in Feed: Control whether this content appears in community feeds
  • Default: Yes (recommended for maximum visibility)

Social Interactions​

  • Enable social interactions: Allow likes, comments, and shares
  • Default: Yes (recommended for engagement)

Expiration Time​

  • Set when content should no longer be displayed
  • Useful for time-sensitive promotions or events
  • Leave blank for permanent content

Monetization and Promotion​

Promotion​

  • Add Ad: Attach existing Media Page Promotion type advertisements
  • Requirement: Ads must already exist in your system
  • Learn more: See Creating Ads for ad creation guidance
  • Add Products: Link products from your organization's catalog
  • Product Source: Products must exist in your Product Catalog
  • Display: Linked products appear in the right sidebar of the post player
  • Purpose: Enable direct commerce integration with your content

Step 3: Publishing Your Short Video​

Final Review​

  1. Preview your content one final time
  2. Verify all settings in the Options tab
  3. Confirm your chosen status and publication target

Publish Options​

Immediate Publication​

  • Ensure status is set to "Published"
  • Click the green "Publish" button
  • Your Short Video goes live immediately

Save for Later​

  • Select appropriate status (Draft, Ideas, Review, or Scheduled)
  • Click the corresponding button (e.g., "Save as Draft")
  • Content is saved but not published

Review Workflow​

  • If saved with "Review" status, the content appears in the Overview workflow board
  • Other team members can review and approve from there

Best Practices​

Content Quality​

  • Ensure videos are optimized for vertical (9:16) viewing
  • Keep text descriptions engaging and relevant
  • Test video playback before publishing

Organization​

  • Use descriptive names for Content Lists and Streams
  • Tag content appropriately for discoverability
  • Consider your content's lifecycle when setting expiration dates

Engagement​

  • Enable social interactions for maximum community engagement
  • Link relevant products to drive commerce
  • Use promotion features strategically

Troubleshooting​

Common Issues​

  • Upload fails: Check video format and file size requirements
  • Preview not working: Ensure video upload completed successfully
  • Missing options: Verify you have appropriate permissions for your role

Getting Help​

If you encounter issues not covered in this guide, consult the platform documentation or contact your system administrator.