Create new widget

Learn how to create and manage video widgets in Shopvid. Configure preview displays and control widget settings to showcase shoppable videos on your store.

What is the Manage Widget Feature?

The Manage Widget feature is your control center for creating and customizing video displays on your store. A widget is a container that holds your videos and determines how they appear to customers.

How to Create and Manage Widgets

Creating a New Widget

To create your widget:

1. Navigate to Manage widget in your Shopvid dashboard

2. Click Create new widget

Adding Videos to Your Widget

To add videos from your library:

1. In the General tab, click Video or Browse

2. Browse your video library or use search to find specific videos

3. Select videos by clicking the checkbox on each thumbnail

4. Click Done and view added videos on the left side of the editor

Configuring Settings

Gallery View

Play Video:

• None: Videos play only when clicked

• Autoplay on Hover: Videos start playing when customers hover over them (this feature is not available on mobile)

Full Screen

Seek Control:

• On: Customers can skip to different parts of the video

• Off: Videos play from start to finish only

Mute Control:

• On: Shows mute/unmute button for audio control

• Off: No audio control available to customers

Previewing Your Widget

Always preview your widget before publishing to ensure it looks perfect on all devices.

Managing Widget Status

Control when your widget is visible to customers using the status setting.

1. Locate the Status toggle in widget settings

2. Choose your status:

   • Active: Widget can be displayed when added to theme

   • Inactive: Widget is hidden even if added to theme

Widget Display Requirements

For a widget to appear on your store, ensure:

1. Widget status is Active ✓

2. Widget is saved with videos ✓

3. Widget ID is added to theme settings ✓

4. Shopvid app is enabled in theme ✓

If your widget isn't showing, check each requirement in order.