Key takeaways
- Enable the integration from Share Video → ConvertKit — if you don’t see it, click Edit → Add, select ConvertKit, and confirm a blue checkmark; the dynamic code then copies to your clipboard.
- Paste the code into your ConvertKit email editor after deleting any existing content in that area.
- Until subscriber data is added, you’ll see a fallback message like “Hey there,” which you can customize in Sendspark.
- Personalize both the video caption (which appears in your email) and the landing page content, then preview as different contacts before sending.
Prerequisites
- A Sendspark account with a video uploaded or recorded
- A ConvertKit account with subscriber data
- Email subscribers with contact properties (name, company, etc.)
Step 1: Set Up Your Brand Styling
Before creating personalized videos, customize your video landing pages to match your brand:- Click Set Brand Styles when you first sign up
- Add your logo and brand colors
- This ensures a professional appearance for your company
Step 2: Add Dynamic Personalization to Your Video
You can personalize both the video caption and landing page content.Customize Video Caption
- From your video’s landing page, click Share Video
- Click Custom over the caption or Customize over the video thumbnail
- Edit the text overlay by clicking the personalization tokens you want to add
- This caption text will appear in your email
Customize Landing Page Content
- Add personalized text above or below the video (e.g., “Hi [First Name]”)
- Include company-specific messaging (e.g., “Let’s get [Company Name] rolling with Sendspark”)
- Add a call-to-action button with a custom link for next steps
Step 3: Enable ConvertKit Integration
- Click Share Video
- Look for the ConvertKit option and click it
- If you don’t see ConvertKit, click Edit then Add
- Scroll through the integrations list and select ConvertKit
- Ensure there’s a blue checkmark next to ConvertKit
- The dynamic code will be copied to your clipboard
Step 4: Add Video to Your ConvertKit Email
- Go to your ConvertKit email editor
- Delete any existing content in the area where you want the video
- Paste the copied code (Ctrl+V or Cmd+V) into the content area
- You’ll see a fallback message (like “Hey there”) until subscriber information is added
Step 5: Test Your Personalized Video
- In ConvertKit, click Continue then Preview
- Preview the email as different contacts in your system
- Verify that each contact sees their personalized information on the video
- Send your email when ready
Results
Once set up, each subscriber will automatically see their own name and contact properties on the video thumbnail and content, creating a personalized experience that helps you connect with your audience at scale.Video Tutorial
Frequently asked questions
Why does the video show 'Hey there' instead of my subscriber's name?
Why does the video show 'Hey there' instead of my subscriber's name?
That is the fallback message, shown until subscriber information is added. Once ConvertKit fills in each subscriber’s data, they’ll see their own personalized details. You can customize the fallback message in Sendspark if needed.
How do I add the video to my ConvertKit email?
How do I add the video to my ConvertKit email?
In the ConvertKit email editor, delete any existing content in the area where you want the video, then paste the copied code (Ctrl+V or Cmd+V) into the content area.
How do I verify personalization before sending?
How do I verify personalization before sending?
In ConvertKit, click Continue, then Preview, and preview the email as different contacts in your system to confirm each one sees their personalized information on the video. Always test with multiple subscriber profiles before sending to your entire list.
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