How to Add Rich Media Embeds in Bit.ai Documents?

To see how this YouTube video (rich media embed) looks like in a Bit document click here.

Example 2: Vimeo Video Embed

If most of your videos are on Vimeo, no sweat! You can even add web links to videos from Vimeo on an empty line in your Bit document and hit enter! It’s a fun and interactive way to make your documents memorable and most importantly helps you to communicate effectively.

To see how this Vimeo video (rich media embed) looks like in a Bit document click here.

Example 3: Ted Video Embed

If you like to share TED videos with your team, add any TED video web link URL to a blank line on a Bit document and hit enter. Your TED video will show in your document. Yes, your audience can click play and watch it inside your Bit document.

Sharing TED videos is a great way to motivate your team, envision the future, and inspire your team to work towards greatness!

To see what this TED video (rich media embed) looks like in a Bit document click here.

Example 4: Streamable Video Embed

Streamable is one of the fastest video uploaders on the web. It has surely made a mark with bloggers and publishers who embed Streamable videos in their articles and blog posts. Streamable is a service that allows you to add URLs from hundreds of websites or upload your own video and provides you with a private link to share it.

You can add any Streamable video to your Bit doc by simply pasting the URL of that video to a blank line in your Bit document and hit enter.

To see what this Streamable video (rich media embed) looks like in a Bit document click here.

2. Social Media Rich Embeds

Bit allows you to embed all types of social media content from Instagram posts, Facebook posts, Tweets, Pinterest boards, etc. directly in your Bit document.

Your audience will see up-to-date likes, shares, comments, etc. They can click on the rich media embed and play videos, or go to the original post.

You can keep your team up to date with all your social media activities, findings and research right from your Bit document.

How: Just copy the web link of any social media post, paste it into a blank line in your Bit doc and hit enter!

Use cases: Share and get feedback on social media posts, share inspiration from your competitors, share social media posts of influencers in your space, collect and share feedback from customers, etc.

You can add a custom caption below your shared social media posts to add additional context.

Example 1: Facebook Media Embed

If you are still sharing Facebook posts with your team through a simple URL, stop and share these posts via Bit. You’ll be able to share a Facebook post widget inside your document.

It’s a great way to share customer feedback, interesting articles, your organization’s Facebook results and competitor marketing examples, etc. with your team.

You can add any Facebook post to your Bit doc by simply pasting the URL of that social media post on a blank line in your Bit document and hitting enter.

To see what these Facebook rich media embed looks like in a Bit document click here.

Example 2: Twitter Media Embed

You can easily add rich embed Tweets from Twitter to your Bit document. Your audience will be able to easily interact with the Tweet right from your Bit document. They will see the most up-to-date number of comments, re-tweets, and likes.

You can add any Twitter post to your Bit doc by simply pasting the URL of that social media post on a blank line in your Bit document and hit enter.

To see what these Twitter rich media embed looks like in a Bit document click here.

Example 3: Pinterest Media Embed

Now you can share Pinterest pins and boards easily on a Bit document. It’s a great way to share creative ideas, your organization’s results, competitor examples, etc. with your team.

You can add any Pinterest post to your Bit doc by simply pasting the URL of that social media post on a blank line in your Bit document and hitting enter.

To see what these pinterest rich media embed looks like in a Bit document click here.

Example 4: Instagram Media Embed

When you need to share Instagram posts with others, use a Bit document to communicate more effectively.  Simply add the URL of the Instagram post and enter it in a blank line of a Bit document and hit enter.

It’s a great way to discuss influencers in your industry, share smart marketing practices, share your organization’s Instagram results, etc. with your team.

The best part is the likes and comments update in real-time. Your audience will always see the latest numbers.

Read more: How to Embed Social Media Posts into Your Documents?

3. Images And Gifs Rich Media Embeds

Bit allows you to add images all over the web including Gifs! You can add images and Gifs from Giphy, Imgur, Flickr, etc. It’s a great way to spruce up your written work and add eye-grabbing attention.

How: Just copy the web link of any social media post, paste it into your Bit doc and hit enter!

Use cases: Make your Bit document visually appealing and interactive by adding a quick web link.

You can add a custom caption below your image posts to add additional context.

Example 1: GIF Media Embed

If you enjoy sharing Gif’s to add impact to your words, adding Giphy links to your Bit document will make your heart race. Simple add a link from Giphy to a blank line on your Bit document and hit enter. Your Gif will display like the image below…

Example 2: Image Embed

You can add any URL of an image online on a blank line on your Bit document and hit enter. Your image will automatically be added to your Bit document.

Always make sure that you have proper rights to that image before using it. Here’s an example of what happens when you add an image link to your Bit document:

4. Music Rich Media Embed

What if your documents could include podcasts and music?  Bit documents allow you to embed music from your favorite music streaming services and share playable music, audio-books, podcasts and more right into your Bit document!

How: Just copy the web link of a music streaming link, paste it into your Bit doc and hit enter!

Use cases: Share podcasts that inspire, industry news, conduct competitor research, shortlist background video music, put together a recommended playlist for a corporate event and much more.

Here are some music rich media embed examples to help you get started:

Example 1: Soundcloud rich media embed

Now you can grab any SoundCloud weblink and add it to any blank line on your Bit document and hit enter. Your SoundCloud audio will be added to your Bit document.

If you’re deciding on background music for your new product video, looking to book a band for an event your company is hosting or if you are managing artists, Bit documents make it easy to add music to your documents. Easily add context to the music you are sharing.

Example 2: Spotify rich media embed

If you use Spotify, don’t worry Bit has you covered. You can add a URL for any Spotify song on a blank line of a Bit document and hit enter.

It will automatically display in your document. Your audience can hit the play button to listen to your music right then and there. They won’t be redirected to another site to listen to it.

Example 3: Mixcloud rich media embed

Another popular streaming music service is MixCloud. Simply add a URL to any song and the audio will display in your Bit document.

You can add songs to help you create an approved playlist for your next office party or event your hosting. Perhaps you need to shortlist of background music ideas for commercials your team is creating. Bit is the smartest way to add audio to your documents.

5. Cloud Files Rich Media Embed

For most organizations and teams our files are living in the cloud. Perhaps your company uses Google Drive, One Drive, Box or Dropbox.

The majority of our files like documents, spreadsheets, PDFs, PPTs, etc. are hosted by one of the major content management providers. Bit helps you share this content inside a Bit document in a visual way.

How: Just copy the web link of any shareable link for a cloud file, paste it into a blank line in your Bit doc and hit enter!

Use cases: Share, refer to and access your cloud files directly inside your Bit document. It’s a smart way to manage projects, eliminate multiple tabs being open and having to search for relevant project-based files. Communicate and collaborate with your team effectively by discussing the purpose of certain spreadsheets, documents, presentations, etc. Easily share documents with prospects and clients by not overwhelming them with numerous attachments.

Example 1: Google docs rich media embed

If you use Google Docs you likely have notes, brainstorms, and content that you need to refer to and share. Bit documents help you to add your Google Docs directly into a Bit document. Now you can have your audience read your Google Doc along with other pertinent information.

Simply take a shareable link of your Google Doc (we recommend creating a shareable link that anyone with the link has access to) and paste it into your Bit document. Your Google Doc will automatically display inside of a Bit document. See the Gif below:

Example 2: Google slides rich media embed

If you like Google’s ecosystem of productivity tools, you can include your Google Slides directly in your Bit documents by adding a shareable link on a blank line of your Bit document and hitting enter.

Here is an example of a presentation that shows inside of a Bit document:

Example 3: Google sheets rich media embed

If you and your team are avid users of Google Sheets you can easily include your project management tracking, reports, charts or anything created in Google sheets directly in your Bit document and share it with your teammates, clients or partners.

You can even interact with the spreadsheet. All modifications made to your Google Sheet will reflect in real-time on your Bit document. It’s time we start thinking about documents in an entirely different way. Here’s an example of what a Google Sheet looks like in a Bit document:

Example 4: OneDrive rich media embed

If you use the cloud version of Microsoft Excel, you can easily include your Excel spreadsheets in your Bit document with just one click.

Just copy and paste the URL of your spreadsheet in your Bit doc and hit enter. Now you can easily review your reports and data with your teammates. If you need to make edits pop it out and make edits as necessary.

Here’s an example of a OneDrive Excel spreadsheet functioning inside a Bit document:

Example 5: OneDrive presentation media embed

If your PowerPoint presentations reside in your OneDrive account, you can copy and paste the URL of your PowerPoint into your Bit document. It’s a smart way to add context, additional information, resources and files around your PowerPoint presentation.

Here’s an example of what a OneDrive PowerPoint presentation would look like in a Bit document:

Example 6: OneDrive word media embed

If you have Word documents in your OneDrive, easily embed your docs into your Bit document. Add a collection of different types of assets and turn your attachments into a document that lives and breathes. All changes to your Word document will update in real-time within your Bit document.

Simply copy the shareable link of your OneDrive Word document and add it to a blank line of your Bit document and hit enter. Here’s an example of a Word document that is living inside a Bit document:

Example 7: Airtable media embed

If you are a fan of Airtable and its ability to create visual databases we got you covered. Now easily share your Airtable database with your team and partners by adding the link directly into your Bit document.

Just add the shareable Airtable link and paste it on a blank line of a Bit document and hit enter. You will see your Airtable database automatically appear. Here’s an example of an Airtable database added to a Bit document:

Read more: How to Embed Airtable Database in your Bit Documents?

Example 8: Box media embed

If your team works with Box to store and manage their files, you’re going to enjoy that you can add a shareable link to a Box file directly into a blank line on your Bit document and hit enter. Your Box file will automatically display inside of your Bit document.

Example 9: Dropbox media embed

Most likely you or your team use DropBox to store your files. Bit makes it easy to share your DropBox files and provide context around the digital files you are sharing.

Simply copy and paste your shareable links to files and folders in Dropbox and paste them on a blank line of a Bit document and hit enter. A visual display of your file will display within your Bit document.

6. Presentations Rich Media Embed

Presentations are an important part of any organization. Impress your manager, teammates or clients and share ideas, knowledge, notes, and projects by embedding your presentations along with your digital assets directly into your Bit document. This is especially useful when you have different types of information you need to share simultaneously.

How: Just copy the web link of any shareable link for a presentation, paste it into a blank line in your Bit doc and hit enter!

Use cases: Sharing presentations in a Bit document help when you need to introduce a presentation, is part of a larger project, summarizes the document details, provides research or a resource that further explains what you are writing about, etc.

Let’s look at some examples of how these presentation rich media embeds look and feel in a Bit document:

Example 1: SlideShare media embed

SlideShare: Rich Media Embed

If you are an avid user of SlideShare, you can embed it directly in your Bit document by simply pasting the URL of your file in your document. Here’s an example of what a SlideShare would look inside a Bit document:

Prezi – Rich Media Embeds

Prezi presentations can also be added to Bit document, where they can live in context next to other digital assets you want to share.

Simply paste the shareable Prezi link and add it to a Bit document and hit enter. You will see your presentation automatically appear. Here’s an example of a Prezi inside a Bit document:

Speaker Deck: Rich Media Embed

Speaker Deck turns your slides and PDFs into a beautiful online experience. You can then embed Speaker Deck slides into a Bit document by adding the URL of the presentation. Here’s an example of how a Speaker Deck would look like in a Bit document:

HaikuDeck: Rich Media Embeds

If you use HaikuDeck, you’ll enjoy that you can add your presentation inside of your Bit documents by pasting the URL. Your HaikuDeck will automatically display once you hit enter. Here is an example of a HaikuDeck inside a Bit document:

Google Slides, Google PDF, One Drive – PowerPoint, One Drive – PDF

All of these platforms that we use to create presentations can also be added to a Bit document. You can refer above to section #5 for in-depth explanations and visuals.

7. CHARTS: RICH MEDIA EMBEDS

Charts and graphs are one of the best ways to represent data. Express your data beautifully and effectively by adding interactive graphs and charts to your Bit document.

How: Just copy the web link of any shareable link for ChartBlocks or amCharts, paste it into a blank line in your Bit doc and hit enter!

Use cases: Add interactive graphs to your Bit documents to make the information you share really stand out. Create smart, interactive white papers, reports, financial reports, competitor analysis and more by using chart embeds to highlight the information you are sharing.

Let’s look at some examples of how these chart rich media embeds look and feel in a Bit document:

ChartBlocks: Rich Media Embeds

ChartBlocks is an online chart builder which allows anyone to create and share charts easily. You can make your Bit documents impressive by sharing interactive graphs and charts. Here is an example of what an interactive ChartBlock looks like in a Bit document:

amCharts: Rich Media Embeds

No presentation is complete without beautiful graphs and charts, explaining complex data in an easy and visually appealing manner. Don’t let your charts stop you from making a killer presentation. Now you can include all your Javascript amCharts and maps directly in your Bit document.

Here is an example of an amChart link that has been added to a Bit document:

8. SURVEY, FORMS, POLLS: RICH MEDIA EMBEDS

Bit is a great way to add forms, polls and surveys to your documents. Perhaps you want team feedback, executive feedback or client feedback. Bit documents are a smart way of including polls with other digital assets you are already sharing.

How: Just copy the web link of any shareable link for a survey, form or poll app listed below. Paste the shareable link into a blank line in your Bit doc and hit enter!

Use cases: Add polls, surveys, and forms to meeting agendas to gather feedback, add them to client facing documents to receive feedback, add them to training materials to test your audience on their knowledge, etc.

Let’s look at some examples of how these surveys, forms, and poll embeds look and feel in a Bit document:

Google Forms: Rich Media Embed

A popular form creator is Google Forms. Google Forms allows users to create free surveys and questionnaires and analyze results. Now, you can also include your surveys or questionnaires in your Bit document by pasting the link to the form inside a Bit document. Here’s an example of what a Google Form inside a Bit document looks like:

Read more: How to Embed Google Form to Your Documents?

TypeForm: Rich Media Embed

TypeForm is used to create beautiful looking, engaging, and conversational online forms, surveys, quizzes, landing pages and order forms easily. You can now integrate a TypeForm in your Bit document. It’s a smart way to gather information when you have other digital assets you want to share. Simply add a shareable Typeform link into a blank line of a Bit document and hit enter.

Poll Everywhere: Rich Media Embed

If you use Poll Everywhere, you can now embed your poll in your Bit document. It’s a smart way to gather feedback when you’re sharing other material and information. Simply paste a shareable link in a blank line of a Bit document and hit enter to have it show up visually. Here’s an example of a poll that was added to a Bit document:

PollDaddy: Rich Media Embed

PollDaddy embeds allow you to include your surveys, polls or quizzes directly in your Bit document. Simply add the shareable weblink to your PollDaddy survey on a blank line of your Bit document. Hit enter and watch it appear. Here’s an example:

Upscribe: Rich Media Embed

Upscribe is a tool used to create embeddable sign-up forms easily. You can embed these sign-ups forms in your Bit document for lead capture. It’s a smart way to share information and encourage sign-ups for a newsletter, etc. Here’s an example of an Upscribe widget added to a Bit document:

9. GRAPHIC DESIGN TOOLS: RICH MEDIA EMBEDS

Creatives have to use a wide variety of tools to create and share their work. Bit makes it incredibly easy for creatives to embed designs inside their Bit documents. It’s a smart way to share, collaborate and discuss design inspiration and creation.

How: Just copy the web link form any apps listed below. Paste the shareable link into a blank line in your Bit doc and hit enter!

Use cases: Share graphic design inspiration with your team and client. Share your prototype progress with your team and clients to receive feedback. Create detailed product specs by adding visual prototype elements.

Here are some popular graphic design tools that are embeddable in a Bit document:

Canva: Rich Media Embed

Canva is a popular simple graphic design tool that a lot of marketers and designers use to create quick digital content. Now you can embed designs created in Canva in your Bit document. This is a useful way to store your Canva designs in the context of a larger project, get feedback from your teammates, etc.

Just paste the shareable weblink into a blank line of a Bit document and hit enter. Your Canva image will automatically display.

Read more: How to Embed Canva Designs into Your Documents? 

Behance: Rich Media Embed

Behance is a great place for artists to showcase and discover great artworks and get recognition. Users can now embed Behance art directly into a Bit doc. It’s a great way to gather inspiration and collaborate as a team. Simply paste the shareable link in a blank line of a Bit document and hit enter.

Figma: Rich Media Embed

Figma is an online interface design tool which makes it easy for teams to collaborate and make software quickly. You can create awesome looking software and app designs in Figma and embed them in your Bit document. This is an extremely useful integration if you want to send software prototypes to clients or partners along with a document describing the project, etc. Here’s an example of a Figma embed in a Bit document:

Marvel: Rich Media Embed

Marvel is another online tool which allows designers to create prototypes of mobile and web applications. Bring your Marvel prototypes to your Bit document by copy-pasting the URL of the design and hitting enter. The designs are completely responsive and interactive within the document.

SketchFab: Rich Media Embed

SketchFab is world’s leading platform to publish, share, and discover 3D content on the web, mobile, AR, and VR. Make your documents more presentable by embedding rich 3D media directly in your Bit doc. It’s a smarter way to represent the graphical work you and your team are doing. Here’s an example of a SketchFab embed in a Bit document:

Framer: Rich Media Embed

Framer is another interactive online design tool for creating prototypes for web and smartphone apps. Product designers can make use of Framer to create app prototypes without writing a single line of code. Framer’s prototypes can be easily embedded in a Bit document for feedback and suggestions. Simply add a shareable link in a blank line of a Bit document and hit enter. Your Framer content will automatically display in a Bit document.

10. CODE SNIPPETS: RICH MEDIA EMBEDS

Bit makes it easier for tech teams and cross-functional teams working with tech to collaborate. Whether your team is creating technical specs, training manuals, best practices, client support material, etc. Coders can easily embed snippets of GitHub Gists and embed Pastebin code directly into a Bit document. It’s a smart way to add context to the code snippets your sharing.

Github: Rich Media Embed

Now you can easily embed your GitHub directly into your Bit document and add context around the code snippets you’re adding. Simply add the Gist shareable link to a blank line of a Bit document and hit enter. Your Github Gist will show visually within your Bit document.

Pastebin: Rich Media Embed

Pastebin is a web app used to upload and share text online. It’s mostly used to share code snippets or configuration information. Now you can directly include your Pastebins inside a Bit document. Here’s an example of a Pastebin embed in a Bit document:

11. PRODUCT MARKETING: RICH MEDIA EMBED

Whether you are marketing a product, gathering press mentions, creating marketing content for your prospective audience, here are some rich media embeds that will help you communicate visually.

Product Hunt: Rich Media Embed

Product Hunt is a platform for sharing and discovering new mobile apps, websites and technology products. You can embed your Product Hunt page directly in your Bit document and share it with your clients, partners or investors. It’s an interesting way to see what a tech community thinks of your product. All of the content updates in real-time, including the upvotes. Here’s an example of a Product Hunt shareable link being added to a Bit document:

Gumroad: Rich Media Embed

Gumroad is an e-commerce platform for creatives. Creators can sell digital goods like music, comics, software, books, and films directly to their audience. You can add your product page on Gumroad to a Bit doc by pasting its URL into the doc. This makes it easier for freelancers to send proposal documents to clients and customers. Here’s an example of what a Gumroad embed looks like in a Bit document:

Kickstarter: Rich Media Embed

If you’re in the process of conducting a Kickstarter campaign, you may want to manage the project, create marketing material, etc. Now you can easily add a shareable link to your Kickstarter campaign and add it directly to your Bit document. Here’s an example of a Kickstarter rich media embed in a Bit document.

12. MAPS: RICH MEDIA EMBED

Easily add interactive maps to your Bit document. It’s a smart way to share office locations, event planning, conference locations, meeting locations, etc. Here are some of the ways you can embed a Google map into your Bit document:

Google Maps: Rich Media Embed

Just copy and paste the URL of any map location into a blank line of a Bit document and hit enter. A Google map will automatically appear in your Bit document. Here’s an example of how a Google Map displays in a Bit document.

Google Directions: Rich Media Embed

You can also share directions with someone in your Bit document. Just copy the link to the map and paste it into your Bit document and hit enter. A fully immersive map will pop up in your document. Imagine sending your office location to your clients and saving them time looking for directions!

Google Street View: Rich Media Embed

You can also embed a street view in your Bit document for detailed directions. Perhaps you want to show your office, hotel or convention center. Again just copy and paste the shareable link into a Bit document and hit enter.

13. PUBLICATIONS RICH MEDIA EMBED

You may have a variety of applications you use for your publications. Now you can add various integrated embeds in a Bit document and make it come alive. Add online magazines, e-books, catalogs, and newspapers via Issuu and Scribd.

Issuu: Rich Media Embed

Issuu is one of the biggest online publishing platform and discovery platforms for magazines, catalogs, and newspapers. You can directly embed your Issuu magazine into your Bit document to share with clients or team members. Here’s an example of an Issuu publication inside of a Bit document:

Scribd: Rich Media Embed

Scribd is a reading subscription service that gives you access to millions of e-books, audiobooks, and magazines. Now you can easily add this content to a Bit document and add a web link to a blank line of a Bit document and hit enter. Your Scribd content will display in a Bit document.

14. ARTICLES & WEB CONTENT

Rich media embeds don’t end there. You can add any URL to the web and add it to a Bit document and have a visual bookmarklet display. An image, title, and description will automatically fetch. These visual bookmarks are a great way to share digital content no matter where it lives online. Here are some examples of how article visual bookmarks look:

Conclusion:

Essentially any URL can be added to a Bit document, and Bit is smart enough to turn that link into the best visual representation of that information. If it needs to display in full, Bit will do that, and if it’s best to display it as a visual bookmarklet, Bit will do that.

What do you think about visual rich media embeds? How do you see yourself using visual embeds inside documents? Will you be creating Bit documents?

Further reads: 

Brand Voice: What is it & How to Define it for your Business!

Influencer Media Kit: What is it & How to Create it?

Why Bit Is The Best Google Docs Alternative?

How to Embed Paperform to Your Documents?

How to Embed Smartsheet Spreadsheets to Your Documents?