Why Google Drive Isn’t Enough for Training Videos (And How Voomly Solves It)

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Monday, June 30, 2025

At first, Google Drive feels like a simple solution.

Upload the video, share a link, and you’re done. No need to learn a new tool or pay for another platform.

But as your training needs grow, things start to fall apart.

You lose track of who’s seen what. You resend links. You chase people down in Slack. And worst of all, you’re never sure if your team actually watched the video or just skimmed it.

Here’s what Google Drive doesn’t do:​

  • It doesn’t track viewer progress or completion.
  • It doesn’t allow buttons or interactive actions inside the video.
  • It doesn’t notify you when someone watches (or doesn’t).
  • It doesn’t help with version control. New update? You have to delete, reupload, and resend.

Folders pile up. Versions multiply. People get confused about which video to watch. You end up answering the same questions you hoped the training video would solve. Instead of reducing your workload, you’re adding more follow-ups and clarifications. Google Drive stores content. But managing training takes more than just storage.

What Modern Training Should Actually Look Like

Training today is more than just showing how something works. It’s about building team alignment, speeding up onboarding, and making information easy to find and use. To get there, your training system needs to be clear, smart, and built for growth.

Trackable Learning

Training today is more than just showing how something works. It’s about building team alignment, speeding up onboarding, and making information easy to find and use. To get there, your training system needs to be clear, smart, and built for growth.

Trackable Learning

Training today is more than just showing how something works. It’s about building team alignment, speeding up onboarding, and making information easy to find and use. To get there, your training system needs to be clear, smart, and built for growth.

Consistent Access

Your team shouldn’t rely on finding the right email or digging through folders. Everyone should know where to go to get the latest content. The platform should support recurring use and keep the experience consistent every time someone logs in.

Consistent Access

Your team shouldn’t rely on finding the right email or digging through folders. Everyone should know where to go to get the latest content. The platform should support recurring use and keep the experience consistent every time someone logs in.

Central Resource Hub

All training materials should live in one organized location. That includes videos, reference documents, FAQs, and checklists. No more scattered links or random file versions. Having one destination means fewer questions and faster adoption.

Interactive Features That Drive Action

It’s not enough to simply hit play. Training should include moments that invite participation. Buttons, forms, quizzes, and next steps can turn passive viewers into active learners. Interaction leads to retention.

Easy Updates and Reuse

Your training should adapt as your tools and processes evolve. When something changes, you should be able to update the video or file once and keep the same delivery method. No repeated uploads or multiple links to manage.

Accessible From Any Device

Modern teams work across locations, time zones, and devices. Your training platform should support mobile and desktop playback. That ensures everyone gets the same quality experience, no matter where or how they access the content.

Timed Reminders and Progress Nudges

Built-in reminders help learners complete training on time. Progress nudges can bring them back to unfinished videos or alert you when someone gets stuck. These gentle check-ins prevent things from falling through the cracks.

Searchable and Organized

If someone forgets how to do something, they should be able to find the answer fast. Built-in search, tags, and categorization help learners navigate your training library. A searchable system reduces repeat questions and encourages self-service.

Searchable and Organized

If someone forgets how to do something, they should be able to find the answer fast. Built-in search, tags, and categorization help learners navigate your training library. A searchable system reduces repeat questions and encourages self-service.

These qualities help you build training that scales. As new people join, new features roll out, or workflows shift, your content stays aligned and easy to follow.

According to Forbes Agency Council, short-form video is now the most engaging type of online content. This aligns perfectly with internal training goals. Keeping training videos short, structured, and trackable increases both completion and application.

With the right system, training becomes a seamless part of work instead of a separate task. It empowers your team and saves you time.

Common Training Scenarios That Work Better With Voomly

Not all training is the same. Some sessions are one-off events. Others are part of recurring processes. Voomly gives you the flexibility to support both.

Here are some training scenarios where Voomly outperforms Google Drive:

New Hire Onboarding

New employees need to get up to speed fast. With Voomly, you can create a structured video series that walks them through company policies, tools, and expectations. Add buttons for forms, resources, or next steps after each module. You’ll know exactly who finished what and when.

Product or Feature Updates

When product changes happen, teams need updates quickly. Upload the walkthrough in Voomly and replace outdated videos without changing the link. Use analytics to check who watched and send reminders to those who haven’t.

Internal Process Training

Whether it’s how to use the CRM or follow QA protocols, these processes evolve. Voomly lets you create a persistent, centralized training hub for all departments. No more outdated PDFs buried in random folders.

Compliance and Security Refreshers

Trackable video completion is critical when training ties to compliance. Voomly lets you password-protect videos, add expiration dates, and ensure each employee completes the required material on time.

Client or Partner Training

Deliver structured, white-labeled training portals for clients or partners. You can brand it with your logo, colors, and buttons that guide their journey step-by-step.​

Each of these training types has different needs. Google Drive isn’t built for any of them. Voomly is.

How to Structure a Voomly-Based Training Workflow

If you’re ready to use Voomly for your internal training, here’s how to structure a simple and effective workflow that grows with you.

Step 1: Set Up Your Training Folders

Create a clear folder structure inside Voomly. Organize by department, role, or topic. For example:

  • Onboarding
  • Product Training
  • Customer Service Processes
  • Tools and Platforms

Create a clear folder structure inside Voomly. Organize by department, role, or topic. For example:

Step 2: Upload Your First Batch of Content

Start with what you already have. Upload screen recordings, walkthroughs, or Zoom recordings. Don’t worry about making everything perfect. You can update videos anytime without changing the link.

Step 3: Add CTAs and Interaction

Use Voomly’s built-in buttons to direct next steps. These can link to a checklist, calendar, feedback form, or even another video. This removes the need for separate follow-up messages.

Step 4: Customize Branding and Privacy Settings

Apply your brand colors and upload your logo. For internal use, set videos to private, restrict access by email, or use a password. You stay in control of who watches what.

Step 5: Track Progress and Follow Up

Use viewer analytics to see who’s completed each video and how much they watched. Follow up with those who didn’t finish or schedule check-ins based on their progress.

Step 6: Update Content as Needed

When something changes like a new tool, policy, or process, simply upload a new version. Voomly keeps the same link active, so your team always sees the latest content.

This workflow builds a strong training foundation that scales with your team. No more hunting for links or repeating instructions.

Why Teams Switch from Google Drive to Voomly

The shift from file storage to content delivery often starts with frustration. You send a training video through Google Drive, and then silence. A few days later, you follow up only to find out the file was missed, buried, or never opened.

As training responsibilities grow, so does the need for better tools. Teams want more than a place to dump files. They need a system that helps people stay engaged, track progress, and make updates without extra work. That’s where Voomly starts to make a real difference.

Here’s why more teams are choosing Voomly:

Watch from Any Device

Voomly plays smoothly across browsers, phones, and tablets. Whether your team is remote, hybrid, or on the go, they can watch your training videos without any hiccups.

Works for Teams of All Sizes

From solo creators to companies training hundreds, Voomly scales with you. It adapts to your workflow without locking you into a complex setup.

You’re Not Alone

Need help? Voomly offers support through email, live chat, tutorials, and an in-app help menu. You’re not left figuring things out by yourself.

Plenty of Room to Grow

Starting with 5GB of storage and 200GB bandwidth is great, but Voomly Cloud gives you 7TB and unlimited bandwidth. And yes, you’ll get alerts before you run out.

Privacy Features that Matter

Keep your videos private with SSL encryption, password protection, and sharing controls. You decide who gets access and when.

A Video Player That Feels Like Yours

Add your logo, change colors, hide features you don’t need. It’s easy to make your player match your brand.

See What’s Working

Real-time analytics show you who’s watching, how long they’re staying, where they drop off, and which devices they’re using. This helps you improve your content based on real data instead of assumptions.

Create Your Own Training Hub

Organize your content with folders and subfolders for each team, project, or topic. You can build a full training library that’s searchable, structured, and easy to maintain.

Guide Viewers with Video Funnels

Design a path from one video to the next. Add call-to-action buttons that take viewers to forms, next steps, or related modules. You’re not just sharing content. You’re guiding someone through a learning journey.

Make It Interactive

Add quizzes, chapters, and buttons. Voomly turns training videos into learning experiences, not just passive content. You can help people retain information better and take action faster.

Simple to Use

No coding. No setup headaches. Just upload, drag, and publish. You’ll be up and running in minutes.

Includes Tools You Already Need

Voomly Cloud comes with:

  • Doodly for whiteboard lessons
  • Toonly for animated explainers
  • Talkia for voiceovers
  • Pyks for graphics
  • People Builder for custom characters

Keeps Everything in One Place

Use folders, showcases, and collections to keep your videos organized. Easy to browse, easy to manage.

Build Training That Works (Without the Guesswork)

You’ve already put time and effort into creating your training videos. Now it’s time to make sure they actually get watched, understood, and used.

Google Drive might have been the quick fix. But when you need to track views, update content, and help people follow a clear learning path, it falls short.

Voomly gives you a clean, reliable space to deliver training that makes sense—for you and for your team. You get structure without the struggle, insights without digging, and engagement without endless reminders.

And the best part? You don’t have to overhaul everything. Just start with one video. One folder. One moment where someone says, “Oh, this is actually helpful.”

Ready to stop chasing views and start seeing results? Start your free 14-day trial and make it happen.

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