Formerly known as widgets, the TargetVideo content units are supplementary tools to enhance user experience and enable publishers to find just a perfect layout for their website’s design and audience. All four content units can be created with smart or custom made playlists and then tailored to improve viewer engagement.
In order to create a content unit, please log into your CMS and follow these steps:
- Select your site from the MANAGE VIDEOS option from the header menu.
- Navigate to the CONTENT UNITS section.
- Create new unit instance by clicking on the ADD NEW button and selecting the unit type. New unit settings page will be displayed.
4. You can choose to either create a new optimized player for the unit and set an ad schedule of your preference, or select an existing player configuration and monetization.
5. Next, select the playlist to assign to the content unit.
6. Now, you can configure the selected content unit. Adjust the settings based on the unit you’ve chosen. Detailed instructions for each unit are provided below.
7. Once the unit is saved, grab the embed code and paste it to your page.
UNIT SETTINGS
Each unit's setup includes two identical editing sections.
In the Edit Unit section, you can modify the content unit's name and adjust the background color.
In the Settings section, you can alter the player or modify the existing one, as well as change the playlist linked to the content unit.
Native Unit Options
Playlist Unit Options
Mid-Article Unit Options
Simple Unit Options
Native Unit Options
Native unit offers an easy way to include your videos’ metadata into the layout.
Video title and description are displayed on one of the player’s sides, depending on the selected text position option in the settings. Another handy feature is a click-through Powered by logo - a perfect tool for promotional purposes.
Playlist Unit Options
A recognizable, classic design with thumbnail preview of the playlist at the bottom of the unit.
The settings provide flexibility in personalizing the thumbnail preview, enabling you to decide if you want to display the video duration, video title, or play button.
Another feature is adding a logo to your thumbnail recommendations. All you need to do is paste the logo URL, set the width and height and choose the position.
Mid-Article Unit Options
A mid-article content unit resembles the playlist unit. You have the option to position thumbnails on either the right or left side. Besides the ability to display or hide the video duration, title, and play button, there is an option to ensure thumbnails appear on mobile devices.
You can also incorporate your logo into the thumbnail and adjust its size and position.
The description box, which can be placed to the left or right of the thumbnails, is optional and can be customized to show video titles and descriptions (sourced from video data).
An additional useful feature is the click-through Powered by logo, ideal for promotional use.
Simple Unit Options
In combination with a sticky player, this unit is a great fit if you wish to improve a specific video’s visibility. Video title can be positioned to the right or left and you can choose whether to stick the player on the top or bottom of the page.
