Thrivecart + Vimeo: Your Dream Team for Pre-Recorded Virtual Summits

At TheSummitHost.com, we know you're passionate about creating impactful online events that educate, inspire, and convert your audience into raving fans (and customers!). But let's be honest, planning and hosting a virtual summit can feel overwhelming.

There's the tech stack to navigate, endless content creation, and the looming pressure to deliver a stellar experience.

What if we told you there's a way to achieve summit success without the stress?

Enter the power duo of ThriveCart and Vimeo. This combo allows you to create a pre-recorded, course-style virtual summit that's polished, professional, and easy to manage.

I used this combo for my most recent run of Teach Me How To Summit, and it was flawless.

Let's dive into why this might be the perfect solution for you, and exactly how to set it up.

Why Pre-Recorded Virtual Summits with ThriveCart + Vimeo?

Here's the thing: attendees crave convenience.

They want to learn on their own schedule, and the beauty of a pre-recorded summit is that it delivers exactly that. Plus, you benefit from:

• Reduced Stress: No last-minute scrambling with speaker schedules or technical glitches. Focus on creating incredible content.

• Scalability: Serve hundreds or even thousands of attendees without worrying about maxed-out platforms.

• Evergreen Sales: Keep your summit "open for enrollment" year-round, generating ongoing revenue.

• Content Repurposing: Repurpose summit recordings into bonus materials for future courses or coaching programs.

If you're brimming with summit ideas but feel intimidated by the technical aspects, ThriveCart and Vimeo come to the rescue. Both platforms are known for their user-friendly interfaces. You don't need to be a coding whiz to create a beautiful and functional virtual summit experience.

Setting Up Your Pre-Recorded Virtual Summit

Now, let's get down to business and look at what setting up your ThriveCart + Vimeo virtual summit can look like.

1. Content Creation on Vimeo

• Record your summit sessions using a screen recorder like Loom or Zoom. If you're camera-shy, consider using presentation software with voice-over narration.

• Upload your videos to Vimeo. Vimeo offers excellent privacy controls, perfect for keeping your content secure.

• Edit your videos with Vimeo's built-in tools (optional, but great for adding intros, outros, and captions). Pro Tip: Keep your edits concise and professional. Aim for clear audio, engaging visuals, and a well-organized presentation.

• Organize your videos into a logical order, creating a clear flow for your summit. Think about the overall attendee experience and how the content progresses.

2. Building Your Summit in ThriveCart Learn

• ThriveCart Learn allows you to create a course specifically for your virtual summit. This is where you'll structure your content and set pricing options.

• Add modules for each day or session of your summit. Break down your content into bite-sized pieces for easy consumption.

• Within each module, embed the corresponding Vimeo videos. ThriveCart seamlessly embeds the videos, providing a smooth viewing experience for attendees.

• Craft compelling sales pages within ThriveCart to promote your summit. Highlight the value attendees will receive and showcase your amazing speakers. Use strong visuals, persuasive copywriting, and testimonials to capture attention and drive sales.

3. ThriveCart Products for Your Virtual Summit

ThriveCart allows you to create different product options for your summit, catering to a wider audience and maximizing sales. Here are the three main product types you'll likely use:

• Free Ticket: This is the product you will use for your registration page. It's a full sales page for your event, and your goal is to get people to enter their email and name to sign up for a free ticket. Most of the time, our free tickets include 24 hours to watch the pre-recorded sessions, a virtual swag bag of goodies, and access to the event scavenger hunt game.

• FAO (Fast Action Offer): This is a lower-priced option that people will see directly after registering for a free ticket. It's their first chance to upgrade and their only chance to grab the upgrade at such a low price. We usually include a 15-minute timer on this page for urgency, and we make sure to really sell the benefits, bonuses, and reasons why an upgrade is a great choice.

• Regular Price Ticket: Once the timer runs out, your attendees will not be able to access the FAO any longer. They will have missed the lowest price and will now see your regular ticket price on the screen. For this page, we tend to just duplicate the FAO and change the text and pricing as needed.

Bonus Tips for Success

• Engagement is Key: Don't underestimate the power of community. Create a Facebook group or online forum where attendees can connect, ask questions, and share their takeaways. This fosters engagement and keeps the momentum going even after the summit.

• Make it Fun & Incentivize Action: Add in an event scavenger hunt that your attendees can play throughout your event. Our scavenger hunt template offers 16 mini-missions you can customize for your event, and award prize entries based on completion! It's a fun way to keep people engaged, and it helps them consume the content they need! 

• Promote, Promote, Promote: Get the word out about your summit across your social media channels and email list, and collaborate with other entrepreneurs for cross-promotion. Utilize paid advertising if it aligns with your budget. The more people who know about your summit, the greater your reach and potential impact.

ThriveCart and Vimeo = Virtual Summit Success

By leveraging the strengths of ThriveCart and Vimeo, you can create a pre-recorded virtual summit that's informative, engaging, and profitable. This approach allows you to focus on your zone of genius, creating incredible content, while ThriveCart and Vimeo handle the heavy lifting of managing access, payments, and delivering a seamless attendee experience.

Now go forth and summit like a pro!