Collect Emails on YouTube Video
Transform your YouTube videos into powerful lead generation tools by collecting viewer email addresses directly through your content. This guide will show you how to set up email collection on your YouTube videos in just a few minutes.
Step-by-Step Guide
1. Prepare Your YouTube Video
First, upload and publish your YouTube video as usual. Once published, copy the video's URL from your browser's address bar. It should look something like: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abc123xyz
2. Create Your Gloow.Pro Account
If you haven't already:
- Visit Gloow.Pro
- Click on "Sign Up"
- Complete the registration process
- Log in to your dashboard
3. Create Your Interactive Link
- From your Gloow dashboard, click the "Create Link" button
- Paste your YouTube video URL into the link field
- Click "Next" to proceed to the CTA settings
4. Set Up Email Collection
- In the CTA creation screen, select "Email Form" as your CTA type
- Customize your form:
- Edit the form title (e.g., "Get More Content")
- Modify the button text (e.g., "Subscribe Now")
- Adjust the form's appearance and timing
- Click "Save" to create your interactive link
5. Share Your Enhanced Video
Once saved, you'll get a Gloow link that looks like: https://gloow.pro/l/your-custom-link
Share this link:
- In video descriptions
- Community posts
- Social media channels
- Email newsletters
- Website embeds
6. Manage Your Collected Emails
You have several options for managing the emails you collect:
Option 1: Direct Download
- Access your Gloow dashboard
- Navigate to the "Analytics" section
- Download your email list as CSV
Option 2: Newsletter Platform Integration
Connect with popular email platforms:
MailChimp:
- Create a Zapier connection
- Select Gloow as the trigger
- Choose "Add subscriber to list" in MailChimp
- Map the email field
ConvertKit:
- Use Pabbly Connect
- Set Gloow webhook as the trigger
- Select "Add subscriber" in ConvertKit
- Complete the field mapping
Best Practices
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Strategic Timing:
- Place forms after key value points
- Consider viewer retention patterns
- Test different timestamps
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Value Proposition:
- Offer exclusive content
- Provide downloadable resources
- Give access to special community
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Form Design:
- Match your YouTube branding
- Keep it concise and clear
- Use compelling CTAs
Monitoring Performance
Track your success through:
- Form completion rates
- Viewer engagement metrics
- Email list growth
- Conversion tracking
All these metrics are available in your Gloow dashboard under the Analytics section.
Conclusion
By adding email collection to your YouTube videos, you transform them from content pieces into powerful lead generation assets. Start collecting emails today and build your audience while delivering value through your video content.
Remember to regularly check your Gloow dashboard for new leads and optimize your form's performance based on the analytics data provided.