Feature: Enhanced Video Publishing Features

Introduction

We are excited to announce significant improvements to our video publishing and scheduling features. These updates offer more flexibility and efficiency in managing your video content across various platforms, including YouTube.

Key Updates

1. Thumbnails for All Networks:
   • Add custom thumbnails to your videos for all social networks, except Twitter.
   • Thumbnails are now generated automatically from the video timeline.
2. Enhanced Posting Speed:
   • Enjoy faster video posting, now reduced to approximately 2 seconds from the previous 2 minutes.
3. YouTube Integration:
   • YouTube channels can now be managed as social profiles within our software.
   • Schedule YouTube uploads directly, providing more control over your video content.
4. Additional YouTube Features:
   • Post to YouTube Shorts for videos under 60 seconds.
   • Change video visibility settings to Public, Private, or Unlisted.
   • Access comprehensive YouTube stats within Social Post reports.

Uploading and Editing Videos

1. Uploading a Video:
   • To upload a video, navigate to the posting section and select the desired video file.
   • The software will generate thumbnail options from the video timeline.
2. Editing Thumbnails:
   • Choose a generated thumbnail or upload a custom one.
   • Use the built-in editor to annotate and decorate your thumbnail, including adding text and emojis.
3. Setting Watermarks:
   • Optionally, you can add watermarks to your thumbnails for branding purposes.

Posting to YouTube

1. Creating a YouTube Post:
   • Enter your video title and description. The description can be auto-filled from your message content.
   • Add relevant hashtags and video tags for better discoverability.
2. Configuring Visibility and Shorts:
   • Choose from different visibility options: Public, Private, or Unlisted.
   • For videos under 60 seconds, the ‘Shorts' option will be available. Videos over a minute will automatically disable this option.
3. Scheduling YouTube Uploads:
   • Schedule your video uploads for a future date and time. The upload will occur at the scheduled time, not immediately.
4. Finalizing and Posting:
   • Review your settings and post your video. The new speed enhancements ensure a quicker posting process.

Conclusion

These updates are designed to make your video publishing experience more enjoyable and effective. We're thrilled to provide these new capabilities and look forward to seeing the creative videos you'll share. If you have any questions or need assistance, please reach out to support, or search the Knowledge Base.