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Vimeo Widget
Vimeo Widget

Visualize your videos!

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Written by Peter Novosel
Updated over a week ago

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General Access: Can add and configure widgets on dashboards.

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Overview

The Vimeo Widget allows you to embed Vimeo videos directly into your dashboard, making it easy to access important video content without leaving SmartSuite. Whether you're working on a project that includes supplementary videos or creating an internal video library, this widget enhances collaboration and efficiency.

Why Use the Vimeo Widget?

  • Centralized Video Access: Keep essential videos within your dashboard for quick reference.

  • Team Collaboration: Share project-related videos directly within your workspace.

  • Training & Onboarding: Use the widget to display instructional videos for new team members.

How to Add and Configure the Vimeo Widget

Follow these simple steps to set up the Vimeo Widget on your dashboard:

1. Add the Widget

  1. Navigate to your dashboard.

  2. Click Add Widget and select Vimeo Widget from the list.

2. Embed a Vimeo Video

  1. Open the Vimeo website and locate the video you want to add.

  2. Copy the video URL from the browser address bar.

  3. Paste the URL into the Embed URL field in the widget settings.

  4. Click “Add Widget” to add it to your dashboard.

3. Adjust Widget Size

  • Resize the widget by dragging the corners to fit your layout.

  • Position the widget anywhere on your dashboard for optimal viewing.

Practical Scenarios and Use Cases

1. Departmental Collaboration

Scenario: The Marketing team needs to reference campaign videos directly from the dashboard. Solution: Embed promotional videos in a central dashboard for easy access and discussion.

2. Onboarding & Training

Scenario: A company wants to streamline new employee training with video tutorials. Solution: Use the Vimeo Widget to display onboarding videos, ensuring employees can watch at their convenience.

3. Project Documentation

Scenario: A design team is working on a new product and needs to review recorded brainstorming sessions. Solution: Embed recorded meetings in the dashboard to keep ideas and discussions readily available.

Tips for Optimal Use

  • Use descriptive titles for embedded videos to help team members quickly identify content.

  • Organize widgets by category if adding multiple video widgets.

  • Keep videos concise to maintain engagement and focus.

With the Vimeo Widget, you can seamlessly integrate video content into your SmartSuite workflow, keeping important resources at your fingertips!

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