Introduction
This guide explains how to select or capture videos that comply with the API limitations of Meta (Facebook/Instagram) and Google when creating a campaign in the MyMobilosoft mobile application. The goal is to ensure that your videos are compatible with advertising platforms and that your campaigns run smoothly. Mobile video advertising is a digital marketing strategy that involves creating and sharing video ads optimized for mobile devices.
I. Selecting a Compatible Video from Your Phone
Objective
Choose an existing video from your phone while ensuring its compatibility with Meta and Google requirements.
Steps
Access the Campaign Tab:
Launch the MyMobilosoft mobile application and go to the Campaign tab.
Choose Your Publication Media:
Prepare Your Text:
Filter Compatible Videos:
When you access your phone's video gallery, only videos that comply with the API requirements of Meta or Google will be available. The application automatically filters out incompatible videos.
5. Receive a Non-Compliance Alert:
If, despite the filter, the selected video exceeds the size or duration limitations, a message will appear to inform you and invite you to try again.
Example: "The selected video is too long or too large to be published on Meta/Google. Please try again."
Important points
Guaranteed Compatibility: The integrated filter ensures that you only select compatible videos, avoiding publication errors.
Clear Alerts: If a non-compliant video is selected by mistake, you will receive a clear alert indicating the steps to take.
II. Capturing a Video Directly from the Device
Objective
Record a new video directly from the application, automatically respecting the technical limitations of the platforms.
Steps
Access the Campaign Tab:
Launch the MyMobilosoft mobile application and go to the Campaign tab.
Choose Your Publication Media:
Select the "Video" option from the proposed media types.
Prepare Your Text:
Write the text accompanying your publication.
Filter on "Video" and Select the Camera Icon:
Click the "Camera" icon to activate direct video capture.
Record a Video:
Take a video directly from the application. The capture will be automatically limited to the parameters compliant with the platform's APIs (Meta or Google). You don't have to worry about length or size limitations.
Receive a Non-Compliance Alert:
Important points
Secure Capture: Direct video capture guarantees that the recorded video will always comply with the platform's requirements.
Real-Time Alerts: Even during direct capture, you will receive an alert if a limitation is exceeded.
III. Technical Limitations (Meta and Google)
It is important to know the specific limitations of each platform:
Platform | Maximum Size | Maximum Duration |
Meta (Facebook/Instagram) | 1GB | 20 minutes |
75MB | 30 seconds |
Important points
Knowledge of Limitations: Although the application helps you to respect these limitations, it is useful to know them in order to plan your videos accordingly.
Optimization: Optimize your videos for mobile devices, ensuring they are short, use engaging visuals, and load quickly.