Create a Side Promo using Google Slides

Promoting your providers and services on the side of your VMcast display is easy with side promos. Here is how you can create one using Google Slides.

1. Log in to Google Slides. You will need a Google account in order to use Google Slides.
2. Create a new Presentation. A benefit of using Google Slides is that there are several great templates to choose from. In this tutorial, we will build our promo from scratch.
3. Modify the Page Setup. Click File->Page setup. Select Custom. Select Pixels. Enter 380 and 750. Great! You have just set up a custom slide that is the perfect size for your side promo.
4. Add images, shapes, and text to compose your side promo. Change the background color, foreground color, and font to suit your organization’s style and brand.
5. Download your side promo once you are happy with the way it looks. Click File->Download as...->JPEG image (.jpg, current slide).
6. Upload your side promo to ViewMedica. From the Side Promos panel, click Create New Promo. Click Choose a file and select the side promo you just downloaded from Google Slides.
7. Enter a title and duration for your side promo.
8. Save your side promo.