How to Share Files Through CTA Buttons in Sendspark

Sendspark allows you to enhance your videos by adding CTA (Call-to-Action) buttons. One common use is sharing files, and this article explains two effective methods: indirect download links and direct download links. Direct downloads are recommended as they reduce friction for users accessing your files.

Getting Started

Before sharing a file, upload it to a cloud service like Dropbox or Google Drive. Ensure the link permissions allow "Anyone with the link" to view or download the file.

Method 1: Indirect Download Link

This method involves sharing a regular link to the file location:

Upload your file to Google Drive or Dropbox.
Copy the shareable link provided by the cloud service.
Paste this link into the CTA button in Sendspark.

When users click the button, they’ll be directed to the file's page where they can manually download it.

Method 2: Direct Download Link (Recommended)

This method enables users to download the file immediately after clicking the CTA button.

For Dropbox

Copy the shareable link.
Locate the part of the URL that says dl=0 at the end of the video

Replace 0 with 1. Examples:

FROM: https://www.dropbox.com/s/example?dl=0

TO: https://www.dropbox.com/s/example?dl=1

Paste the updated link into the Sendspark CTA button.

For Google Drive

1. Copy the shareable link.

Example link:

 https://drive.google.com/file/d/WqedqWfoksdk/view?usp=sharing

2. Locate and remove the following sections: /file/d/ & /view?usp=sharing

3. Add the following section BEFORE the video ID: /uc?export=download&id=VIDEO-ID

This is how the example URL should now look like:

https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=WqedqWfoksdk


If that wasn't clear, here's another example with visual help.
In red, you'll see the sections that need to be removed and in green, the ones that need to be included :

4. Paste the updated link into the Sendspark CTA button.

Tips for Success

Double-check the permissions on your file. Ensure the link allows "Anyone with the link" to access it.
Test your links to verify that the direct download behavior works as intended.

By following these steps, your viewers can quickly and easily download your shared files, improving their overall experience.

For any further assistance, feel free to contact Sendspark Support.