We all know that first impressions are important, especially in the digital world. Whether you’re welcoming onboard a new customer, app user, or B2B client, a standard welcome email no longer suffices. Do you want to amaze users from the get-go? Then look no further than personalized interactive video.
Personalized walkthrough videos are more than just fancy explainer videos. These are videos that greet users by their name, walk users through specific features, and respond in real-time to user clicks, or responses. And the best part? You can automate it all.
Step One: Plug It into Your Existing Workflow
The secret to using interactive video onboarding right is to integrate it with the existing communication or marketing automation platforms such as Salesforce, HubSpot, or a custom backend.

You can trigger video generation using onboarding events, like signing up, logging in for the first time, or finishing a setup step. There are platforms like Sinch that can deliver these videos right to the channel that the person prefers, SMS, email, WhatsApp, or RCS, so no app download or login is needed.
Step Two: Personalize with Purpose
Your CRM onboarding video tool should do more than say “Hi [first name],” it should follow the user journey. Include content based on:
• Which products or features they selected
• Which account tier or plan
• Which type of questions similar users have asked
You can also include clickable CTAs to direct users to their next step, like booking a demo, watching a tutorial, or chatting with support. Want even more engagement? Use branching logic that allows viewers to choose their own path. Interactive video has the bonus of making users feel in control.
Step Three: Track, Learn, Optimize
The magic of digital onboarding isn’t just in the delivery; it’s in the data. With high-end tools, you can measure view rates, click-through, drop-offs, and conversions, so you can see what’s working (and what’s not).
Then, you can refine the script, update the personalization points, or alter the CTAs to make every second count.
End Note
Personalized interactive video isn’t just about being fancy; it’s about connecting at a human level. If your onboarding experience is smoother, smarter, and more fun, you’ve laid the foundation for their long-term loyalty.
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