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How to use Pludor Story Videos: step-by-step guide

Updated 1 October 2026 · Pludor team · 2 sources

Upload a vertical story video from your dashboard; it appears in the story rail and expires automatically, and can also show on your storefront.

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How to do it

How do I use Story Videos, step by step?

Vertical story clips in the shopping feed's story rail. You need a Pludor store - free to create.

  1. Open your dashboard: Go to your store dashboard.
  2. Story Video: Find Story Video and press Upload Video.
  3. Add the clip: Choose a vertical video.
  4. Show on storefront: Optionally tick Show on storefront.
  5. Post: Publish - it expires automatically.

Common questions

How do I post a story video on Pludor?

Open your store dashboard, find Story Video, press Upload Video and choose a vertical clip. Optionally tick Show on storefront, then Post. The video appears in the story rail and expires automatically.

How much do Pludor Story Videos cost?

Story Videos are on for every store, including the Free plan. You get a free amount every month, then pay only for what you use, at 1 credit = 1 cent.

Do story videos disappear automatically on Pludor?

Yes. When you post a Story Video it expires automatically, like stories on other apps. You just upload and post - there's nothing to schedule or clean up.

Can I show my story video on my storefront too?

Yes. When uploading, tick Show on storefront and the clip can appear on your store as well as in the story rail. It's an optional checkbox during the upload step.

What kind of video should I use for a story video?

Use a vertical (9:16) clip - that's the format the story rail expects. Show your product in use, like new arrivals or daily specials; stores and restaurants both use it for that.

How are Pludor story videos different from posting on TikTok or Instagram Reels?

On Pludor, videos are pinned to real products in your own store, so shoppers can buy directly. Any Pludor product can be pinned, and creators can earn through tips, subscriptions and affiliate commission paid into their Pludor wallet, without app-specific eligibility thresholds.

Do I need a paid plan to use Story Videos?

No. Story Videos are included on the Free plan, and opening a store is free with no card needed. New stores also get 500 free credits for tools and AI.

What's the difference between Story Videos, Flika and Seller Updates on Pludor?

Story Videos are short vertical clips in the shopping feed's story rail that expire automatically. Flika is a shoppable short-video feed where you pin products so viewers can tap to buy, while Seller Updates are 24-hour image or video posts in the discovery feed with captions up to 150 characters.

How do I get more people to watch my story videos?

Start with a strong hook in the first seconds - Pludor's free Viral Hook Generator gives you openers based on your niche and audience, and you can try it without an account. Then keep the clip vertical, product-focused and short.

Can I sell directly from a video on Pludor?

Story Videos showcase your products in the story rail, but for direct in-video selling use Flika: upload a 9:16 clip in Flika Studio, pin a product so viewers can tap to buy, and track views, taps and attributed sales. You can also do Live Selling with real-time checkout during a stream.

How much does Pludor Story Videos cost?

On for every store, including the Free plan - a free amount every month, then pay only for what you use (1 credit = 1 cent).

How do I get started with Pludor Story Videos?

1. Open your dashboard 2. Story Video 3. Add the clip 4. Show on storefront 5. Post Full step-by-step guide: pludor.com/tutorials/story-videos

How does Pludor Story Videos compare with TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts?

Videos are pinned to real products in your own store, with tips and subscriptions paid into your Pludor wallet. Buying from a video: typically depends on shop eligibility in each app; on Pludor, any Pludor product can be pinned. Creator earnings: typically programme eligibility thresholds; on Pludor, tips, subscriptions and affiliate commission.

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What you get

Vertical video upload. Story rail placement. Auto-expiry. Show on storefront option.

Who it is for

Stores showing new arrivals, restaurants showing specials.

Works well with

Flika: a shoppable short-video feed built into Pludor. Seller Updates: 24-hour image or video posts in the discovery feed. Live Selling: sell products in a live video stream, with real-time checkout.

More about Story Videos

What it does, who it is for and what it costs: Story Videos.

Doing this on Pludor

On for every store, including the Free plan - a free amount every month, then pay only for what you use (1 credit = 1 cent).

  • Vertical video upload
  • Story rail placement
  • Auto-expiry
  • Show on storefront option

Free to start - no card, no item limit. Pay only for what you use past the monthly free amounts.

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Sources

  1. Pludor facts (features, plans and limits)
  2. Pludor pricing

Checked 1 October 2026. Fees and rules change; follow the links for the latest.

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