If you’re tired of clunky sales decks and want something that actually helps you sell, this guide is for you. I’ll walk you through setting up a custom sales presentation in Mediafly — no fluff, just practical steps. Whether you’re new to Mediafly or have poked around but never built a full presentation, you’ll leave knowing exactly what to do (and what’s not worth your time).
Let’s get right into it.
Step 1: Get Your Content Together
Before you even log in, do yourself a favor and get all your materials in one place:
- Product slides
- Case studies
- Pricing sheets
- Videos or demos
- Brand guidelines or logos
Pro tip: Mediafly is not magic. If your content is outdated or scattered, it’ll only make your job harder. Spend a few minutes organizing your files first. Save everything into a folder so you’re not hunting down assets mid-way.
Step 2: Log In and Get Oriented
Sign into Mediafly. If you’re greeted with a dashboard that looks like a spaceship cockpit, don’t panic.
- Find the “Presentations” or “Content” area: This is where you’ll build your deck.
- Check your permissions: Some companies lock things down. If you can’t create or edit presentations, talk to your admin before wasting time.
What to ignore: Mediafly has a bunch of “advanced” features — analytics dashboards, AI suggestions, sharing options. Skip those for now. Focus on getting your basic presentation built.
Step 3: Start a New Presentation
Look for a button or link like “Create Presentation,” “New Deck,” or “Build Presentation.” The wording varies, but the idea’s the same.
- Name your presentation: Use something specific, like “Q2 Widget Sales – Acme Corp.” Don’t use generic names like “Sales Deck” — you’ll thank yourself later when searching.
- Pick a template (or not): Mediafly might offer templates. If your company has a branded one, use it. Otherwise, start from scratch. Don’t get bogged down picking the “perfect” template — you can always change it.
Step 4: Add Slides and Content
Now it’s time to actually build.
- Add slides/pages: You can usually drag and drop from your content library. If you don’t see your files, hit “Upload” and bring in your PDFs, PPTs, images, or videos.
- Arrange your slides: Mediafly’s drag-and-drop interface is pretty straightforward, but it’s not as slick as PowerPoint. Expect a little lag with big files.
- Mix and match: You can combine slides from different decks, add interactive content, or pull in product videos. Just don’t overdo it — too many moving parts and you’ll lose your audience.
What works: Short decks with clear, relevant content. Long “all-in-one” decks are tempting, but you’ll end up skipping slides (and losing attention).
What doesn’t: Loading in every single asset “just in case.” Keep it focused. You can always spin up a new deck for a different client.
Step 5: Customize and Brand
- Update logos and colors: Make sure your presentation fits your audience. Swap in their logo if you have permission — it’s a small touch, but it helps.
- Edit slide text: Mediafly lets you tweak text and images, but it’s not as full-featured as PowerPoint or Google Slides. For heavy editing, make changes in your original files before uploading.
- Add interactive elements (if you want): Things like clickable product selectors or embedded calculators are cool, but only if they work reliably. Test them before showing a client — nothing kills momentum like a broken button.
Pro tip: Don’t spend hours fiddling with fonts or animations. Most prospects care about your message, not your transitions.
Step 6: Organize and Save
- Double-check slide order: Walk through the deck like you’re the buyer. Does it flow? Is anything missing?
- Save your presentation: Mediafly usually auto-saves, but hit the “Save” or “Publish” button just in case. Don’t lose work to a browser crash.
- Set permissions: Decide who else can view or edit. If it’s just for you, lock it down.
Step 7: Prep for Delivery
- Test your links and videos: Play every embedded video and click every link. Some files don’t play nice — better to know now.
- Download a backup: If you’re presenting in person or somewhere with spotty Wi-Fi, export a PDF or offline version. Mediafly is web-based, and internet hiccups are a pain.
- Practice running through the deck: It’s easy to get tripped up flipping between sections, especially with mixed media. Smooth it out ahead of time.
Step 8: Present and Share
You can present directly from Mediafly or share a link.
- Present live: Use Mediafly’s presenter mode. It tracks analytics (if you care), but mostly it just keeps everything in one place.
- Share a link: Send a view-only link to your client. This is handy for follow-ups, but keep in mind — you can’t always control what they see, so double-check for any notes or placeholder slides you don’t want out there.
What to ignore: Don’t get sucked into tracking every click and interaction. Analytics can be useful, but the basics (did they open it? did they ask questions?) matter more.
Step 9: Iterate, Don’t Overthink
- Get feedback: After a few uses, you’ll know what works and what flops. Tweak your deck — don’t be afraid to cut slides.
- Refine your content library: If you keep grabbing the same assets, save them in a folder or as a template for next time.
- Ignore the hype: Mediafly will try to sell you on “AI-powered storytelling” and other buzzwords. The reality: a sharp, relevant deck beats fancy features every time.
Final Thoughts
Building a custom sales presentation in Mediafly isn’t complicated — but it’s easy to waste time chasing perfection. Stick to what matters: the right slides, a clear story, and a deck you can actually deliver. Start simple, tweak as you learn, and don’t stress about using every bell and whistle. Your prospects (and your future self) will thank you.