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How to Use Each Slide Type

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Slide Types

We’ll briefly go over the slide types you can use to bring your presentation to life. Some slide types may convey your ideas better than others, but we’ll help guide you on when to use each slide type and tricks we’ve created to use slide types in creative ways. So let’s get started!

Intro Slides #

Like every great essay or presentation, you will need an introduction. You MUST start your presentation with an Intro Slide on your timeline- All other slides will be greyed out until you add an Intro Slide. This is the welcome screen your viewers will see when they first click on your presentation link. 

Pro Tip: To capture their attention we highly recommend putting their name on the screen using the Add Personalization Button on the slide editor screen.

Text Slides #

The text slides are a good way to add inflection to a presentation. When accompanied by a voice over, your presentation is sure to gain attention and significance. By including key words on screen you are essentially adding emphasis to your topics. Include powerful background imagery to add an extra “oomph!”

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Example Voiceover: “Global warming is devastating Communities and ravaging food supply.” Rather than typing the entire sentence on screen, we can emphasize “Devastating Communities.” 

Button Interactions #

Button Interactions are a great way to keep engagement levels high by asking them to interact with their screen. You can ask probing questions to get your audience thinking about the problem your product or service solves, answer yes or no questions, or if they’d like to skip a section to move on!

 

What are Button Targets:

Button targets determine what happens when the viewer clicks a button. This allows you to make your presentation reactive to wrong answers, or let the viewer choose what they want to see. Each button will have a Button Target with a dropdown menu to choose one of the following:

– Next Slide: Each button is set to this by default and will advance to the next slide in the linear timeline.

– Any Slide on the Timeline: You can skip to any slide on your timeline. We use this to make the presentation answer differently based on their choice to a question!

– None: This takes away the interactive capability. If all the buttons are set to None, then the presentation will automatically advance when the voiceover is complete. We use this to demonstrate product pictures or names of companies we work with!

 

Cool tips about Button Slides:

  • – Set all “Button Targets” to “NONE”. Doing this will disable the interactive button and allow you to use the animation without the viewer being able to click on the slide. The presentation will automatically continue to the next slide when the narration is complete.
  • -When editing a button slide, delete the button text and insert an image with logo(s) or product pictures embedded. We recommend using a 3rd party software such as Adobe Photoshop. You can use our image editor to adjust your image size and placement.
  • Button slides act the same way menu slides do. They only look different! So you can use either or when making your presentation.

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    Menu Slides #

    Probably our most complex slide due to its ability to serve as the “Nexus” of your presentation.  Menu slides function as a “Fork in the road” for your viewers; meaning they have the ability to choose where they want to go and what content they want to view. Keep in mind that you want to give the viewer options so they can learn about what they’re interested in to make the sale and skip the content that will lose their attention, but be careful not overwhelm them with too many choices.

    Like every other slide type, you can edit text and imagery within the Menu Slide. The Menu Slides function the same way as button slides, they only differ in the way they appear. So find the “Button Target” field in the customization panel on the left of the screen and select the slide you’d like to send the viewer to when they click the designated button. 

    Important note: Remember to guide your audience back to the Menu Slide by pointing the last slide of that particular section back to the Menu on the “Next Slide” or “Button Target” fields. Doing this will automatically send the viewer back to your Menu when they’ve finished a section, giving them the opportunity to select a different option to view.

     

    Logo Reveal Slides #

    Logo Reveal Slides ask the viewer to interact with their screen to reveal the image/ logo underneath. We currently have 3 logo reveal types:

     

    1.) Rub Your Screen
    2.) Press And Hold
    3.) Logo Shatter

    There are three images that can be changed within the logo reveal slides:

    1.) Logo Image (its best to use .pngs files here): This is your logo or product image that you’re viewer will see after the reveal.

    2.) Cover Image: the image that will disappear when the viewer interacts with the screen. This shows behind the instruction text (Press and Hold Your Screen).

    3.) Background Image: the image behind your logo or product image after the reveal.

    Interactive Sliders

    Our Interactive Slider slides let the viewer drag the button to their choice, then click to move ahead. You can choose between 3, 5, and 7 ticks on the slider, all of which you can add custom text to.

    Great question examples to use here are:

    “How much would your income need to grow to have the lifestyle you want?”
    “What percentage of human pollution contributes to global warming?”
    “How many people do you think you can bring on to your team?”

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      Timeline Slide #

      Having a Timeline Slide is a great way to tell your audience the order of events or explain a step by step process of your company. This slide cannot be timed but instead will play for the length of the narration. So if you’d like to give your viewer time to read, we recommend letting the narration record in silence after you’ve said your line!

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      Copy & Paste Slide

      The Copy & Paste slide lets you enter any URL or text that you’d like your viewer to visit or use later. When the viewer clicks the button, that URL or text will automatically be copied to their device’s clipboard so they can paste it in their web browser after they’ve finished the presentation.

       

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      Video Player Slide

      See, we don’t completely hate videos 😉

      Simply copy and paste a YouTube link and choose whether you’d like a Skip button to display on screen so your viewer can move on if they don’t want to finish the video.

      Pro Tip: We HIGHLY recommend keeping videos under 90 seconds to keep your viewer’s attention.

       

      Closing Slides #

      Congratulations, you’re at the home stretch! Every presentation must end with at least one closing slide, but you can add multiple if you’d like! Each option will text or email the sender a notification when the viewer reaches that point so you know when  and how to follow up.

      We currently have 3 types of closings:

      1.) Call to Action
      2.) Thank you
      3.) Contact Form

      Pro Tip: We recommend adding a 3 Button Slide w/ Header followed by add all 3 Closing options to make a Closing fork! Select the Button Targets on the 3 Button Slide to each closing option so the viewer can choose how they want to move forward. 

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      Call to Action #

      What is a “call to action”? Your call to action is the part when you tell your audience what you’d like them to do once they finish your presentation. The simplest example of a call to action is “Buy now!” or “Click to Subscribe!”

      Our Call to Action slide puts a button on the screen and when clicked your viewer will leave the presentation and be brought to the URL of your choice. Below the Get Started button is customizable thank you text and the sender’s contact information.

      Doing this allows your audience to have direct access to your website without the need to search for it!

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      Contact Form #

      It’s exactly as it sounds!

      the Contact Form slide is simply a way for your viewer to fill in their contact information with the best time to reach them, no more back and forth trying to get ahold of them!  You get notified with their name, phone number, email address, and the preferred date and time that’s best to contact them!

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      Thank You #

      Much like any kind of presentation or meeting, it’s important to thank your audience for their time! A sincere appreciation will give your audience a feeling of importance, a feeling that you are very aware that their time is precious. This slide doesn’t have an interaction and is often used if the viewer chooses that they’re not interested at this time.

       

       

       

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      Sample Messages

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      Sample Messages to Boost Your iDecide Link Open Rates #

      Getting someone to open your message is half the battle. The works that you use can make the difference between a prospect clicking right away… or scrolling past.

      These sample messages came straight from real iDecide users who’ve seen strong open rates. But remember – what works for one person might not work for another.

      Closing rates skyrocket to 90% when you set it up right! Don’t give away the whole story – that’s what the presentation is for. Just share why you’re pumped and let them know they’ll love it.

      Friendly Disclaimer #

      • We’re not professional marketers – just sharing what’s worked for others.

      • These sample messages came straight from real users who reported good open rates.

      • Results will vary! What works for one person might not land the same way for another.

      • Always tweak the working so it sounds like YOU. Your voice matters more than a script.

      • Use these as inspiration, not guarantees.

      • And of course… test them out at your own risk. 😉

      General Sample Messages #

      Here are some short, simple messages that can be used in just about any situation:

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      “Hi [Name], I wanted to share this personalized interactive presentation with you: [Insert iDecide Link Here]. It’s short (about 10 minutes if you view everything, but you can choose which parts to see) and gives you a clear overview of who we are and what we do. Once you’ve watched, we can skip the basics and jump straight into a meaningful conversation!”

      “Hey [Name], hope you’re doing well! I just came across an amazing [industry/field] opportunity that I think could be a great fit for you. Check out this interactive overview to learn more: [Insert iDecide Link Here]. Let’s chat afterwards!”

      “My team just released this brand-new interactive overview. If you have a few minutes, I’d love for you to check it out and let me know what you think. [Insert iDecide Link Here]”

      Recruiting Sample Messages #

      Want to save time in recruiting? Send iDecide before the interview. If they don’t watch, they’re not motivated – if they do, you can jump straight into a real conversation.

      “Hi [Name], I wanted to share this personalized interactive presentation with you: [Insert iDecide Link Here]. It’s short (about 10 minutes if you view everything, but you can choose which parts to see) and gives you a clear overview of who we are and what we do. Once you’ve watched, we can skip the basics and jump straight into a meaningful conversation!”

      “Hey [Name], hope you’re doing well! I just came across an amazing [industry/field] opportunity that I think could be a great fit for you. Check out this interactive overview to learn more: [Insert iDecide Link Here]. Let’s chat afterwards!”

      “My team just released this brand-new interactive overview. If you have a few minutes, I’d love for you to check it out and let me know what you think. [Insert iDecide Link Here]”

      “Hi [Name], I thought you’d connect with this story! Another [profession, e.g. teacher] joined us recently and is already thriving. In just 60 days, they’ve helped [number] people and are on track to earn over [insert earnings] this month. Check out this interactive overview to see how it works: [Insert iDecide Link Here]. I’d love to connect and talk about how you could achieve similar results.”

      Financial Sample Messages #

      In finance, iDecide helps agents recruit smarter and prospect faster — giving prospects the clarity they need before the first meeting.

      “Hi [Name]! How are you? I’m excited to share a brief, AI-powered presentation that showcases some groundbreaking strategies in financial services. Whether you’re looking to optimize your financial future or explore a new career opportunity, this is something you don’t want to miss! Take a few minutes to check it out—it could be the game-changer you’ve been looking for. I look forward to hearing your thoughts! 😊 [Insert iDecide Link Here]”

      “Hi [Name], I’d like to share a short and powerful interactive presentation I just rolled out and would love your feedback: [Insert iDecide Link Here]. It’s just a brush stroke of the saving concepts I teach — the kind the financial industry usually keeps secret. I know you’ll learn something new and probably wonder why no one has ever told you before.”

      “Before we schedule a time for a conversation, please watch this interactive breakdown of [company/agency]. You’ll learn who we are, what we do, and how we’re different. At the end, you’ll be able to schedule a time for us to connect.[Insert iDecide Link Here]”

       

      Follow Up Messages  #

      iDecide is awesome but it’s not a magic bullet. FOLLOW UP!

       

       

       

      “Hi [name], I noticed you checked out the link but didn’t get very far. No worries — is there anything specific you’d like to know about [company] or the [job title] role?”

       “Hi [name], I saw you reviewed the info on [company] and explored the [job title] role. Sounds like you’re curious about [insert topics they clicked]. Want to schedule a quick call to see if it’s a good fit?”

      Appointment Confirmation
      “Hi [Name], this is [Your Name], just reaching out to confirm our appointment for [day/time]. Please note that if I don’t receive confirmation at least two hours prior, the appointment will be canceled and need to be rescheduled.”

      After They Confirm
      “Great, thank you! I also wanted to share this quick interactive tutorial [Insert iDecide Link Here]. It will give you a better idea of who we are and what we do, so when we meet we can skip the basics and focus on the more important details.”

       

       

      iDecide Tips   #

      If you use “POST A LINK”, include a message that will make them want to enter their info and watch it!

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      “Got a few minutes? This walkthrough will give you a great feel for what we do: [Insert Post a Link Here]”

      “Ever wonder what makes [company/industry] different? This interactive walk-through breaks it down in just a few minutes: [Insert Post a Link Here]”

      “Curious about a career change? This short presentation shows how people like you are building flexible, rewarding careers with us. [Insert Post a Link Here]”

      “We built this to explain what we do in a way that’s clear and interactive. Take a look — it might just spark an idea for you! [Insert Post a Link Here]”

      “Only 5 minutes. Clear, interactive, and could be really valuable for you: [Insert Post a Link Here]”

       

       

       

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