A new way to include videos in your publications is here!

In PRODUCT
23 October 2018
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When you’ve worked hard on creating a great publication, having more choices is always a good thing. That’s why we’re so pleased to announce that there is now a new option for including video in your digital publications on Calaméo!

From now on, you will be able to embed video elements that play directly on the page of your publication without opening a pop-up overlay. Your readers can move seamlessly from browsing an article to watching a video clip and back again.

All you need to do is open your publication in the Calaméo Editor, go to the page you want to modify and select the video icon.

Adjust the blue zone so that it appears where you wish the video to play and add the video URL and text label in the video properties window. Then, choose “Embedded” from the Display mode drop-down menu.

You can also choose whether you would like to display the video thumbnail, begin playing the video automatically when the reader turns to this page and mute any background music while the video plays.

💡 TIP: Want embedded videos to play with sound? Don’t opt for autoplay. By default, your readers must click for sound on videos that start playing automatically.

Save your work and view your publication to see the video embedded right on the page!

Of course, you’ll still be able to choose the classic pop-up player for your videos. Just select “Pop-up” from the Display mode options when adding video to your publication in the Calaméo Editor.

Including video from YouTube, DailyMotion and Vimeo directly inside of your publication is an exclusive feature of our PLATINUM plan. Upgrade today to enjoy all the advantages of professional digital publishing on Calaméo!

Looking to get a handle on your video strategy? Check out our guide to promoting content on YouTube. Then visit our YouTube channel to watch tutorials on using our Editor and more.

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Quick guide to Calaméo’s API

In PRODUCT
25 March 2021

Here on the blog, we show the details of different features that make Calaméo work for you. From virtual libraries to custom viewer themes, we’ve highlighted plenty of ways to bring your digital publications to the next level. But one tool that we haven’t talked about is the Calaméo API and how to use it.

Today we’re taking on the subject of Calaméo’s API. We’ll look at what API is and in particular ways that it can help simplify your digital publishing needs.

How an API works infographic

Short for Application Programming Interface, an API is the set of protocols that allows a particular program to communicate with a different program. A main advantage of having programs communicate with each other via API is that it removes the need for people to intervene between them.

For example, your business may use software to manage the content of your digital publications and Calaméo to publish them online. By connecting your content management system to Calaméo’s API, you can avoid having to transfer files manually from your software to your Calaméo account for uploading. You can instead configure your software to publish to Calaméo directly.

💡 TIP: To make use of our API, you’ll need to roll up your sleeves and code. If you’re not already comfortable with software development, we recommend discussing your specific needs with a professional for best results.

As a PREMIUM or PLATINUM user, you can publish up to 10 documents every 15 minutes or make up to 10,000 requests per hour with our API.

The Calaméo API in practice

It’s easy to see that making smart use of API can be a real timesaver. However, seeing where to get started may not be quite as easy. You might want to use Calaméo’s API if:

  • You use your own software for managing content
  • You use your own software for managing subscribers
  • You use your own monetization system
  • You want to monetize your publications on Calaméo

One of our API’s most valuable uses for our publishers is to create a system for selling their digital publications. First, make Subscriber lists to control reader access to their publications. Then, link your publication’s subscriber protections to an external payment program. A simple development will let you collect revenue for individual publications, a series or a period of subscriber access.

How to set up API access

The first step is to be sure you have a Calaméo account! If you don’t yet, you can sign up here for free.

Upgrade your account for API privileges.

Next, create an API key and set its access to the external software you want to connect. This is where you’ll need to begin developing your own code.

Once your API key is configured, all you need to do is consult our list of the Calaméo API’s methods and decide what you need to get done. The exact configuration for publishing, managing subscribers and monetizing content will depend on the programs used by your business.

To sum it up: No matter what you wish to accomplish with your digital publications, Calaméo’s API can be a great resource.

Complete documentation of our API is available in our Developer Resources. Need more help? You can reach us any time at contact@calameo.com.

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[CALAMEO MAG #8] The Space issue

In PRODUCT
2 December 2021

To finish 2021 with a (big) bang, the newest issue of the CALAMEO Magazine is out now! We hope you enjoy reading the stellar Space issue below:

This edition is all about outer space. Inside, you’ll find our guide on worldbuilding, tips on how not to get lost in the black hole of Google Search, and an examination of the influence of outer space on popular culture. Plus, statistics about our universe and a new creative writing challenge. There’s something for everyone in the Space issue!

💡 TIP: Need to get caught up? You can find the complete archive of all CALAMEO Magazine issues on our site.

We are so pleased to bring you another CALAMEO Magazine, and we hope you enjoy the Space issue. We will see you in 2022, with more great digital publishing content!