How to Share a Video on Social Media

Sharing videos on social media is an effective way to engage your network and expand your content's reach. This guide will walk you through the process of sharing videos from your library to Facebook, LinkedIn, or Twitter/X with just a few clicks.

Navigate to your video library and locate the video you want to share

Start by accessing your video library where all your videos are stored. Browse through your available videos and identify the one you want to share with your social network. Look for videos that will resonate with your audience - for example, educational content like "Annuities Are Pensions" that can help prospects understand income annuities or provide valuable information to existing clients.

1. Open your video library dashboard
2. Scroll through your available videos or use the search function if available
3. Identify the video that best suits your sharing purpose

Take a moment to consider which video will provide the most value to your social media connections.

Click on the video to open it and find the social sharing icons displayed below the video link

Once you've selected your video, click on it to open the full video view. This will display the video player along with various sharing and interaction options. The key element you're looking for is the row of social sharing icons that appear below the video link.

You should see recognizable social media icons positioned prominently beneath the video player. These icons are your gateway to sharing content across different platforms.

Select your preferred social media platform by clicking the Facebook, LinkedIn, or Twitter icon

Now it's time to choose where you want to share your video. Each platform has its own audience and engagement style, so consider which network best aligns with your sharing goals:

Sharing on Facebook

To share your video on Facebook, click the Facebook icon. Facebook will automatically open in a new window or tab, displaying the post creation interface. The video link will be pre-populated in your post, ready for you to add your personal touch.

Sharing on LinkedIn

For professional networking, click the LinkedIn icon. LinkedIn is particularly effective for sharing educational content like "Guaranteed Lifetime Income Contract" videos. When LinkedIn opens, you'll see the familiar posting interface with your video link already included.

Sharing on Twitter/X

To reach your Twitter audience, click the Twitter icon. Twitter/X will open with your video link automatically entered in the tweet composition box. The platform will include the video title and link.

Add a personal message or commentary to accompany your video in the post creation window that opens

This step is crucial for engagement - your personal message helps contextualize the video for your audience. Each platform provides a text field where you can craft your message:

1. Write a compelling introduction that explains why you're sharing this video
2. Consider copying relevant text from the video description if it helps frame the content
3. Add your own insights or thoughts about the topic
4. Include relevant hashtags to increase visibility
5. Tag relevant connections or organizations if appropriate

Pro tip: Personalize your message to show your expertise and create a connection with your audience. For example, when sharing content about retirement planning, you might add: "If you are looking for a way to make your retirement more secure, this video explains an important concept."

Review your post and click the platform's publish button to share your video with your network

Before publishing, take a moment to review your complete post. Check that your message is clear, the video link is properly displayed, and your content aligns with your professional image.

Final Publishing Steps

• On Facebook: Review your post preview and click the "Post" button to share with your Facebook network
• On LinkedIn: Ensure your professional message is polished, then click "Post" to share with your connections
• On Twitter/X: Verify your tweet is within character limits and click "Post" to send your tweet

After clicking the publish button, your video will be shared with your network immediately. You should see a confirmation that your post has been published, and you can typically view it on your profile or timeline right away.

What happens next: Your connections will see your shared video in their feeds and can engage with it through likes, comments, and their own shares. Monitor the engagement on your post to respond to comments and continue the conversation around your shared content.

You can return to your video library at any time to share additional videos or reshare the same content to different platforms. Remember that consistent sharing of valuable content helps build your professional presence and keeps your network engaged with your expertise.

Updated on: 03/28/2026