Add Videos to Your Pop.Store

The My Life section in Pop.Store is your space to share videos that bring your store to life. Whether it’s product highlights, behind-the-scenes moments, tutorials, or personal stories, this section helps you connect with your audience in a way that feels authentic and engaging. The best part? You can even monetize your content by offering exclusive videos to subscribers.

Let’s dive into how you can add, manage, and optimize your videos in My Life!

How Adding Videos Benefits Your Store

• Tell your story visually: Videos let you introduce yourself, showcase your journey, and engage your audience.
• Boost engagement: Short, impactful clips make your content more interactive and keep visitors coming back.
• Sell products effortlessly: Feature products directly in your videos, making it easier for viewers to shop.
• Monetize your content: Restrict access to videos and offer exclusive content through subscriptions.

Customize Your My Life Section

Want to match your tab to your content vibe? You can rename “My Life” to whatever suits your brand.

For example:

• If you're a Tech & AI creator uploading walkthroughs, call it Courses.
• A fashion influencer? Maybe go with Style Drops.
• Sharing behind-the-scenes? Try something like Exclusives.

To rename it:

1. Enter Edit Mode from your Bio section.
2. Scroll down to the My Life tab.
3. Click the pencil icon next to “My Life,” type in your new name, and hit Okay and then Save Changes.
   
   

Not planning to upload videos? You can hide this section altogether. Just click the eye icon next to the My Life label.

Adding Clips to My Life

Now, let’s walk through the steps to add a video to My Life and make the most out of this feature!

Step 1: Enter Edit Mode

If you are adding a video for the first time, you’ll find an Add Video Clips button in the My Life section. You can use this to start uploading. From the second time onwards, you can also add videos by selecting the +Add Content button. 

To add videos, make sure you're in Edit Mode:

1. Go to your Bio section and select Edit.. 
2. You’ll see a message saying, “You’re editing your bio.”
3. Scroll to the My Life section.

Step 2: Add a Video

1. In My Life, select +Add Video Clips to My Life.
2. Choose your upload method:
• • Upload from your device (MP4, MOV – max 5GB).
  • Import from Instagram or TikTok by pasting the video link.
3. Select Continue to move forward.

Step 3: Customize Your Video

Now, personalize your video to make it more engaging and relevant.

1. Enter a Video Title: Choose something catchy and descriptive.
2. Add Video Text: Provide a short description so viewers know what to expect.
3. Tag Products (Optional): If you want to showcase products in the video then tick the Add Products to this clip checkbox and choose the relevant items. They’ll appear right alongside the video for easy shopping.
4. Add to a Series (Optional):
5. Toggle Add to Series to include this video in a new or existing series.
6. Choose the Video Type – Select from:
• • Episode: A complete video within a series.
  • Teaser: A short preview to generate interest.
  • Promo: A marketing-focused video to highlight a product or service.
  • Sponsored: A video that features paid promotions or collaborations.
7. Mark as a New Chapter: Tick this if the video starts a new chapter in a series.
8. Select an existing series from the dropdown menu or Create a New Series.

Step 4: Control Access

Want to make your content exclusive? You can gate the video, allowing only subscribers to watch.

1. Toggle Restrict Access to make the video accessible only to your subscribers..
2. Set a preview duration (e.g., let viewers watch the first 10 seconds before requiring a subscription).
   Pro Tip: If you set the preview time to 0 seconds, your thumbnail will get locked (blurred for non-subscribers). It's a great way to build more curiosity and drive more clicks.
3. Toggle Mute Audio ON if you want the audio to be muted as well after the set preview time.
4. Choose Your Subscriber Level: After setting the preview duration, select which subscription tier can access the full video.
5. Select Next to proceed.

Step 5: Publish Your Video

1. Choose a Thumbnail: Pause the video at the desired frame and select Set Thumbnail.
2. Fit & Crop: Adjust the image as needed.
3. Upload a Custom Thumbnail: If you prefer, upload your own thumbnail (recommended size: 400 x 500).
4. Select Publish: Your video will now be live in My Life for your audience to enjoy!

Managing Your Videos

Each video you upload has its own performance insights and management options.

Track Performance

• Views: See how many people have watched your video.
• Likes: Measure audience engagement.

Edit or Delete a Video

• Select the three-dot menu on a video.
• Choose Edit to update details or Delete to remove the video.

Alternative Way to Add Videos

You can also upload videos through +Add Content:

• From your Bio section, select +Add Content.
• Choose Video and follow the same upload process.

Control Panel

The Control Panel gives you complete control over your My Life content. It consists of three tabs:

• Posted Clips: View, manage, and add new clips directly.
• Live Shows: Start or schedule live shows.
• Series: Create and manage video series, search clips, and organize your content.

Turn Videos Into Revenue

Videos aren’t just for storytelling—they’re a powerful tool for building your brand and making money.

By creating video series and setting up subscriptions, you can offer exclusive content to paying subscribers. This is a great way to:

• Grow your audience by keeping them engaged with a structured video series.
• Monetize your expertise by offering premium content to subscribers.
• Drive more sales by integrating product links directly into your videos.

Want to maximize your earnings? Check out these guides:

• Create Video Series on Pop.Store – Learn how to organize your content into engaging, binge-worthy series.
• Set Up Subscriptions for Your Customers – Set up subscriptions and start earning from exclusive content.