If you’re tired of slogging through clunky slide decks that put your prospects to sleep, you’re not alone. A good sales presentation should feel more like a conversation than a lecture. That’s where Seidat comes in—a presentation tool built to make your sales talks interactive and flexible, without a ton of fuss.
This guide is for anyone who wants to make smarter, more interactive sales presentations in Seidat. Whether you’re new to the platform or just haven’t pushed past the basics, you’ll find step-by-step instructions, real-world advice, and a few warnings about what’s worth your time (and what’s not). Let’s get your next pitch ready to actually win some deals.
Step 1: Get the Basics Right (Don’t Skip This)
Before you start building slides, get your foundation in order:
- Sign up and log in: If you don’t have a Seidat account, you’ll need one. The free trial is fine for testing.
- Know your goal: Is this a general sales deck, or tailored for a specific customer? Interactive presentations work best when they’re focused.
- Gather your assets: Logos, product images, pricing tables, customer quotes—have them ready. Digging around mid-build kills your momentum.
Pro tip: Don’t overthink your brand design. Seidat lets you tweak styles, but if you spend hours fiddling with colors, you’re missing the point. Clean and clear beats fancy every time.
Step 2: Plan Your Navigation (The Secret Sauce)
Seidat’s biggest advantage is its “matrix” navigation. Unlike linear slide decks, you can jump around based on the conversation. Here’s how to use that:
- Map out your story: On a piece of paper, sketch the main topics you cover in a typical sales meeting. For example: Introduction, Problem, Solution, Pricing, Case Studies, Q&A.
- Think in modules: Each topic is a module (a “slide group” in Seidat terms). You can move between them in any order.
- Decide what’s optional: Not every buyer cares about every detail. Mark which sections are skippable.
What works: Honest, modular conversations. What doesn’t: Trying to force everyone down the same script.
Step 3: Build Your Slides (Keep It Snappy)
Now the fun part—actually creating your slides.
- Create a new presentation. Name it clearly. (“Acme Corp Sales Pitch - Q2” beats “Final.pptx FINAL 2” any day.)
- Add slide groups for each module you planned. Seidat’s left-hand panel makes this simple.
- Build slides for each group:
- Use bullet points, big visuals, or even short videos.
- Less text, more conversation starters.
- Drop in your assets (drag-and-drop works).
Tips: - Don’t cram. One idea per slide is plenty. - Reuse when you can. Seidat lets you pull in slides from other presentations. Use this for company intros or testimonials you always share.
Step 4: Make It Interactive (Not Just Pretty)
Here’s where Seidat stands out. Let’s add some interactivity:
- Add internal links: You can link text, buttons, or images to other slides or groups. For example, “Want to see pricing now?” can jump straight to your pricing module.
- Use navigation menus: Add a menu slide at the start so you can jump based on what your buyer asks about.
- Embed content: Drop in a product demo video, a live pricing calculator, or even a web form. If it’s embeddable, Seidat can handle it.
- Show/hide info: You can set slides to appear only when you need them. Use this for technical deep-dives or competitor comparisons—don’t show them unless asked.
What to ignore: Over-the-top animations or “wow” effects. They rarely impress buyers, and they can make your deck laggy or distracting.
Step 5: Set Up Sharing and Collaboration
No presentation exists in a vacuum. Here’s how to make sure your team can use and edit your deck:
- Invite collaborators: Add teammates who need to review, edit, or present.
- Set permissions: Not everyone needs to edit—use “view only” for folks who just need to present.
- Use comments: Seidat has built-in comments. Use them for feedback instead of endless email chains.
- Version control: Seidat automatically saves versions. Don’t worry about losing your work (but don’t treat this as an excuse to skip backups).
Honest take: Collaboration is one of Seidat’s strong points, but don’t expect Google Docs-level real-time editing. It’s good, but not magic.
Step 6: Test the Presentation (And Fix What’s Clunky)
Before you take your new deck into a real sales call, put it through its paces.
- Present to yourself: Click through like you would with a client. Are the interactive links obvious? Is anything confusing?
- Try it on different devices: Seidat is web-based, so check it on a laptop, tablet, and (if you’re brave) a phone.
- Share with a colleague: Have them poke around. If they get lost, your prospect will too.
- Check load times: Embedded videos or huge images can slow things down. Compress files if things feel sluggish.
What works: Honest feedback, even if it stings a bit. What doesn’t: Hoping nobody notices the rough edges.
Step 7: Present Live (And Actually Be Interactive)
Here’s how to get the most out of your interactive Seidat deck during real sales conversations:
- Start with the menu: Ask your prospect what they want to hear about, then jump there.
- Let the conversation guide you: Don’t plow through every slide. Use your navigation to skip ahead or dive deeper.
- Take notes: You can jot down key points in Seidat as you go, or just keep a notepad handy.
- Share after the meeting: Send a view-only link so your prospect can revisit the parts they care about.
Warning: If your internet connection is shaky, have a PDF backup. Seidat is solid, but no web app is immune to dodgy Wi-Fi.
Step 8: Improve and Iterate (Don’t Wait for Perfection)
The best sales decks are never really finished. After a few meetings, you’ll spot what lands and what falls flat.
- Review analytics: Seidat tracks which slides get viewed. If nobody looks at your “About Us” section, trim it.
- Update based on feedback: If prospects keep asking the same question, make that info easier to find.
- Archive the old stuff: Keep your presentation library clean. Outdated slides just confuse everyone.
What to ignore: The urge to overhaul everything after every call. Small tweaks beat big rewrites.
Keep It Simple, Keep It Flexible
You don’t need a design degree or hours of free time to build an interactive sales presentation in Seidat. Start with a basic structure, make it easy to navigate, and focus on starting real conversations—not just reading slides. The best decks get better every time you use them, so don’t sweat making it perfect on your first try. Build, test, tweak, repeat. That’s how you’ll win more deals—and actually enjoy presenting again.