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title: "How to Track Activity on Your Pitch Deck?"
lang: en
canonical_url: https://www.papermark.com/blog/how-to-track-activity-on-your-pitch-deck
last_updated: 2026-05-18
published: 2025-05-23
category: [fundraising]
author: "Marc Seitz"
summary: "Track activity on your pitch deck using Papermark. This guide provides a step-by-step approach to capturing more analytics for your pitch deck."
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# How to Track Activity on Your Pitch Deck?

![reactions](https://assets.papermark.io/upload/file_VnvhR1hNWeJAbmwPYyMnPA-pitch-deck-analytics-Papermark-v2-.png)

When sharing your pitch deck with potential investors or clients, understanding how viewers interact with your content can be incredibly valuable. Tracking activity not only informs you of the level of interest but also helps you tailor follow-up communications and refine your pitch. **Papermark offers a sophisticated platform for sharing pitch decks securely while providing detailed analytics on viewer engagement.** Follow this comprehensive guide to learn how to track activity on your pitch deck using Papermark.

## Quick overview of steps:

1. Create account on Papermark
2. Upload your pitch deck
3. Configure document settings
4. Generate trackable link
5. Share your trackable link
6. Monitor viewer engagement
7. Analyze and act on data

## Step 1. Create account on Papermark

Start by visiting Papermark and [sign up for free](https://www.papermark.com/login). If you already have one, simply log in.

## Step 2. Upload your pitch deck

Navigate to the upload section of your dashboard. Papermark accepts various file formats, ensuring your pitch deck maintains its original design and functionality.

![Uploader](https://img.papermarkassets.com/upload/file_35DtVER7SdS1G6unRE8unv-papermark-data-room.png)

## Step 3. Configure document settings

After uploading, set up the necessary parameters for your pitch deck. This includes deciding on access controls, such as who can view your pitch deck and if they are allowed to download it. You can also add password protection and set an expiration date for the link for enhanced security.

### Key protection settings for your pitch deck

Papermark offers several security features to protect your pitch deck:

- Email verification
- Password protection
- Expiration date
- Download controls
- Allowlist
- Screenshot protection
- Watermark
- NDA requirement

These settings can be adjusted at any time through your Papermark dashboard to match your security needs.

## Step 4. Generate trackable link

Once you've adjusted the settings to your preference, generate a unique, trackable link for your pitch deck. This link will be connected to Papermark's analytics, offering insights into how your document is viewed.

As your link is automatically generated, you can set up access controls.
![Link Permissions](https://assets.papermark.io/upload/file_P9F42XX8yNuBCfvGS8A61i-link-permissions.png)

## Step 5. Share your trackable link with investors

Distribute your pitch deck by sharing the trackable link with potential investors or clients through your preferred communication channels. The link directs them to a secure landing page where they can view your pitch deck.

![copy link](https://assets.papermark.io/upload/file_XM4fMBSbG9nxrJGLVSGiV8-copy-link.png)

## Step 6. Monitor viewer engagement

Use Papermark's analytics dashboard to monitor how viewers are interacting with your pitch deck. Key metrics include the number of views, the amount of time spent on each slide, viewer location, and more. These insights are crucial for understanding engagement levels and areas of interest or concern within your pitch.

![Analytics](https://assets.papermark.io/upload/file_7u55u1oLqErWJhWGRkFFVF-document-analytics-Papermark.png)

## Step 7. Analyze and act on data

Use the analytics provided by Papermark to refine your pitch deck and follow-up strategy. Tailor your communications with potential investors based on their engagement with specific sections of your pitch deck, and make data-driven decisions on how to improve your pitch for future presentations.

## Benefits of using Papermark for tracking pitch deck activity

- **Enhanced Security**: Control who views your pitch deck with password protection and link expiration features, ensuring your information stays secure.

- **Comprehensive Analytics**: Gain deep insights into how your pitch deck is being received, allowing you to identify the most engaging parts of your presentation or areas that may need improvement.

- **Professional Presentation**: Ensure your pitch deck is presented in a professional and engaging manner, reinforcing your brand and message.

- **Effortless Updates**: Easily update your pitch deck on Papermark, and all viewers will automatically see the most recent version through the same link, ensuring consistency in the information presented.

## Conclusion

Tracking the activity on your pitch deck with Papermark provides invaluable insights into investor engagement and interest. By following these steps, you can effectively monitor how your pitch deck is being received, allowing you to make informed decisions on how to improve your presentation and follow-up efforts. With Papermark, you're not just sharing your pitch deck; you're also gaining a strategic tool that helps you understand investor intent and close rounds faster.

## FAQ

### How do I track who opened my pitch deck?

Upload your deck to Papermark and share it as a trackable link instead of a PDF attachment. Every time someone opens the link, Papermark logs the visitor email (if you require verification), location, device, and the exact time they opened it. You see all of it in the analytics dashboard in real time.

### Can I see how long an investor spent on each slide?

Yes. Papermark records page-by-page time on every visit, so you can see which slide held attention the longest, which slides were skipped, and how far each viewer scrolled. This is the fastest way to know which parts of your story resonate.

### Will the investor know I am tracking the deck?

The link looks like any normal document share. If you require email verification, the investor enters their email before viewing, which is a transparent step most investors expect. Otherwise, tracking is silent on their end.

### Can I update the pitch deck after I have shared the link?

Yes. Replace the file in your Papermark dashboard and the same link automatically serves the new version. No need to resend updated decks or worry about old versions floating around.

### How do I stop someone from forwarding my deck?

Combine email verification, dynamic watermarking with the viewer's email, screenshot protection, and link expiration. If the link is forwarded, the new viewer either gets blocked or sees a watermark with the original recipient's email, which discourages sharing.

### Does Papermark work for decks shared on cold outreach?

Yes. Many founders use Papermark for cold investor outreach because the analytics tell you which prospects actually opened the deck and how engaged they were. You can prioritise follow-ups based on real engagement instead of guessing.

### Is pitch deck tracking free on Papermark?

Papermark has a free plan that includes basic link tracking and view analytics. For page-by-page time tracking, custom domains, and advanced security like dynamic watermarking, you can upgrade to a paid plan. See [pricing](https://www.papermark.com/pricing.md) for details.

### What should I do after I see investor activity?

Use the engagement signals to prioritise follow-ups. Investors who spent time on the financials or team slide are usually the warmest leads. Reach out within 24 hours referencing the part they engaged with most, and you will get noticeably better reply rates.

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