Distribution Types
Understand the difference between Direct Access and Public Form distribution.
Overview
Vavolta offers two distribution types for sharing your lead magnets:
- Direct Access: Send unique links to specific recipients
- Public Form: Create a landing page with email capture
Direct Access
Direct Access is ideal when you know who should receive your content.
How It Works
- Create a lead magnet
- Generate an access link with a specific email
- Share the link with that person
- They can view the content immediately
Use Cases
- Sending content to sales prospects
- Sharing documents with clients
- Distributing materials to event attendees
- Following up after meetings
Features
- Pre-assigned email: Links can be tied to specific recipients
- View limits: Restrict how many times content can be viewed
- Expiration dates: Set links to expire after a certain date
- Individual tracking: See exactly who viewed what
Public Form
Public Form creates a landing page where anyone can enter their email to access content.
How It Works
- Create a lead magnet
- Enable Public Form distribution
- Customize your landing page
- Share the generic link anywhere
- Visitors enter their email to access content
Use Cases
- Lead generation campaigns
- Content marketing
- Gated resources on your website
- Social media promotions
Features
- Email capture: Collect leads automatically
- Instant access: Visitors get immediate access after entering email
- Custom branding: Match your brand (Pro plan)
- Form submissions: View all captured leads
Comparison
| Feature | Direct Access | Public Form |
|---|---|---|
| Email known upfront | Yes | No |
| Email capture | No | Yes |
| Unique links per person | Yes | No |
| Landing page | No | Yes |
| Best for | Known recipients | Lead generation |
Choosing the Right Type
Use Direct Access when:
- You know who should receive the content
- You want individual tracking per recipient
- You're following up with specific prospects
Use Public Form when:
- You want to generate new leads
- Content should be publicly accessible (with email gate)
- You're running marketing campaigns
You can use both distribution types for the same lead magnet! Create direct links for specific people and a public form for broader distribution.