Calaméo Magazine #11 : The Tech issue

The Calaméo Library Widget is one of our very favorite ways to share amazing publications online. Besides being simple to set up, the Library Widget offers tons of advantages for digital publishers. That’s why today we’re giving you 10 great reasons to create a virtual library!

Make a collection

Thanks to the Library Widget, gathering all of your digital publications in one place is a piece of cake. No need to embed individual materials on your website or blog one by one; create a virtual library in seconds and display your entire collection on the same page.

Showcase your brand

Because the Library Widget will feature the covers of all included publications, it’s a perfect opportunity to showcase your brand. Let visitors to your site get to know your business through the eye-catching designs of your digital publications!

Encourage browsing

In addition to making your publications easy to discover, the Library Widget makes them easy to browse. Create a virtual library so that your readers can click through to check out any title that interests them, then return to your collection once they’re done.

Easy archive

Have you been publishing your magazine, newsletter or catalogue online for a long time? You can make an archive online in no time with the Calaméo Library Widget. Dust off your digital back issues and present them in a format that’s optimized for exploration.

Organize files

If your business has a wide range of digital publications, from annual reports to eBooks, you may want to create a virtual library for different categories. Luckily, you can organize your materials into Folders and link a separate Library Widget to each group.

Customize the look

With the Calaméo Library Widget, you can customize the look of your virtual library. For example, do you love the fun detail of skeuomorphic design? Choose a faux wood background, drop shadows and flipbook cover. Plus, control the number of shelves, display elements and click-through behavior.

Never update anything

Maybe the best part about the Library Widget is that there’s nothing to update—ever. Once you create a virtual library and share it on your website, your Widget will automatically include any new publications added to its Folder.

Highlight your favorites

There’s more than one way to create a virtual library! First, you can use Folders to organize your own publications in multiple Library Widgets. Next, you can use a Favorites list to bring together must-reads from all over Calaméo and make a digital shelf to share.

Get more data

As every good librarian knows, it’s essential to keep track of which materials are checked out. In other words, you need analytics to follow how may readers are discovering your publications in a Library Widget. They’re built right in on Calaméo: our advanced statistics help you see how your library is performing.

Start a conversation

Most importantly, displaying your digital publications in a Library Widget is a wonderful occasion to build a relationship with visitors to your site. Consider using online forms that allow visitors to sign up for updates, then send subscribers fresh content. Or perhaps you’d like to encourage them to comment on your publications or follow you on social media. Experiment to find out what works best for you!

TIP: Our video tutorial walks you through how to create a virtual library using Calaméo.

In short, there’s no good reason not to create a virtual library for your online publications. The Calaméo Library Widget is a valuable part of any smart digital publishing strategy. Ready to get started? All you need is a free Calaméo account.

We’re standing by to answer your questions! Write to our Support teams at contact@calameo.com and we’ll be happy to help.

Do you want to make your digital publications more interactive and dynamic? Adding links to your publications on Calaméo is a simple and effective solution for enhancing your readers’ experience. With links, you can guide your audience to external pages, or additional resources, all at the click of a button. In this article, we present our video tutorial “How to add links to your Calaméo publications”, a step-by-step guide to easily integrate external links into your online documents and maximize their interactive potential.

Why add external links to your digital publications on Calaméo?

Adding external links to your digital publications is an effective way of making your documents interactive and captivating for your readers. This feature enhances the user experience by offering the possibility of accessing additional resources without leaving the publication. Whether you’re publishing a catalog, corporate brochure or magazine, external links can direct your audience to a website, purchase pages, detailed articles or explanatory videos, enhancing the reach and usefulness of your content.

The benefits of adding external links to your Calaméo publications

Integrating external links into your Calaméo publications offers a number of key advantages, all of which enhance the quality and performance of your digital documents:

• Enhanced browsing: By inserting external links, you give your readers easy access to complementary external content that can enrich their understanding of the subject. They can consult additional resources, read more detailed articles or explore partner offers directly from your publication.

• Increased engagement and interactivity: External links are a great way to encourage your readers to explore further. By directing your audience to relevant sites or additional resources, you stimulate their interest and prompt action.

• Track performance with Calaméo statistics: Calaméo not only lets you add external links easily, but also track their performance with its integrated statistics functions. You can measure the number of clicks generated by your external links directly from your dashboard. This data is invaluable for analyzing the effectiveness of your content and adjusting your strategy according to the results.

READ MORE : Analytics made easy: Track your publications on Calaméo

These advantages make adding external links a key feature for enhancing your digital publications. You can transform your documents into truly interactive tools, while offering your readers a more fluid and enriching reading experience.

A video tutorial to guide you: How to add external links to Calaméo

The good news? Thanks to Calaméo’s intuitive interface, adding external links to your publications is simple. To help you get the most out of this feature, we’ve put together a detailed video tutorial that guides you step-by-step through how to insert external links into your Calaméo publications with ease.

Here’s what you’ll discover in this tutorial:

• Where to find our “EDITOR” tool.
• How to select clickable areas on your pages.
• How to add external links to websites or complementary resources.

Calaméo’s intuitive interface lets you add these links quickly and easily, without the need for advanced technical skills.

Don’t hesitate to activate the subtitles (5 languages are available).

Read our Help Center article: How can I add links to my publications using the Calaméo Editor?

Conclusion

Adding external links to your Calaméo publications is a simple and effective way of making your documents more interactive and dynamic. Whether you want to redirect your readers to online resources or provide them with additional information, this feature is an invaluable asset.

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