Videos cannot be embedded directly on your Alignable profile, and native video support is not planned in the near future. However, you can still share video content by linking to a hosted video from several sections of your profile.
Video Hosting Requirements
Before sharing a video link on your profile, make sure your video is hosted on a publicly accessible platform — one that does not require viewers to log in or create an account to watch it. If your video is behind a login, members who click the link will not be able to view it, which defeats the purpose of sharing it.
Where You Can Share Video Links on Your Profile
The following profile sections allow you to upload an image and include a title and description, making them well-suited for featuring a video thumbnail with a link:
- Promotions — Upload a screenshot of your video as the promotion image, then include the public video link in the title or description.
- Products and Services — Upload a screenshot of your video as the product image, then include the public video link in the title or description.
- Gallery — Upload a screenshot of your video to your Gallery, then include the public video link in the description.
How to Get the Most Out of Video on Alignable
Video works best on Alignable as a trust-building tool with people you have already connected with, rather than a cold introduction on your profile. Once you have made a connection, share your video directly with them as social proof of your work, expertise, or business personality. Members who already know you are far more likely to watch and engage with a video than someone who has just discovered your profile for the first time.