Ever since we joined the social media universe back in 2008, we’ve loved seeing all of the publications our users have shared. You’ve tweeted us @calameo, chatted with us on Facebook, showed us your best on Instagram and curated with us on Pinterest.
Today we are announcing a whole new way for our users to share their publications with us—and with the millions of readers who visit our platform.
That’s right, from now on every publisher on Calaméo can nominate his or her publication to be featured on our homepage!
It’s easy to let us know you’d like your publication to be considered. Just use the hashtag #CalameoCoversClub when you share your publication on Twitter or Instagram!
Our Content Management Team reviews all of the publications posted with the #CalameoCoversClub hashtag and chooses their favorites to appear on the Calaméo homepage. While all selections are up to the Content Management Team, here are a few tips to keep in mind:
Belonging to the #CalameoCoversClub means having a striking cover! Beautiful photography, bold colors and eye-catching graphics on the cover can help your publication stand out.
We love seeing our users’ creativity with digital publishing. If your publication makes great use of Calaméo’s features, it may be a good candidate for the #CalameoCoversClub.
Readers from all over the world visit Calaméo and our platform is available in seven languages. Try using the #CalameoCoversClub hashtag with your publications that would benefit from the widest possible audience!
We can’t wait to see which of your publications will be part of the #CalameoCoversClub this year!
Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter and Instagram so you can keep up with all of the #CalameoCoversClub entries and see which publications are chosen for the homepage!
Choosing a white label publishing platform for your online documents can have many benefits for your business. Read on to learn more about digital publishing in white label and the solutions offered by Calaméo.
What is white label publishing?
White label, or private label, describes a product that does not have branding attached to it before use. This can include the company name, product name, logo and any other features that connect it to the maker. In most cases, users of white label products then add their own branding to make it their own.
A white label publishing platform lets users upload and share documents without outside branding and advertising. For example, Calaméo’s digital publishing platform offers a white label feature for professional users. When you publish in white label, Calaméo logos do not appear on the publication viewer. In addition, viewer menus don’t display third-party content.
The end result? No mention of Calaméo anywhere inside the viewer.
Why should I choose a publishing platform with white label?
There are many good reasons to select a white label publishing platform for your online documents.
Discretion
First, you remove any distractions from the publication viewer and keep all the focus on your documents. Rather than call attention to tools your business uses, white label provides a discreet solution.
Rebranding
Next, the best white label publishing platforms will allow you to rebrand the document viewer as your own. Why settle for a neutral reading experience when you can take your publications to the next level? Plus, adding your company’s own logo is simple with Calaméo. Thanks to our awesome Elements feature, it only takes a few clicks to upload and apply a logo to your digital publications.
Flexibility
In fact, the biggest advantage of a white label publishing platform is flexibility. Because the solution is meant to be adapted to your needs, look for tools that enable you to customize your publications. For instance, Calaméo’s custom theme feature lets you define practically every detail of the viewer, from color and design to languages and behaviors. Go ahead—make it your own!
How can I publish in white label?
If you’re ready to start publishing your online documents in white label, then it’s time to join Calaméo. Signing up is free and easy, and you can explore all of the ways that digital publishing on Calaméo is best in class right away with our BASIC plan.
Go pro
Publishing in white label is a feature of our platform’s PLATINUM plan. Created specially for professional users, the PLATINUM offer on Calaméo is packed with essential options like custom account URL and direct downloads. Once you upgrade to PLATINUM, you’ll automatically enjoy a white label publication viewer. In other words, there’s no box to check or submenu to navigate—just your documents, ready to go in white label.
Embed
However, to avoid referencing Calaméo in the publication URL, you should embed it in your website or blog. By opting for an embed in “Publication” view, you can share via your own URL. Check out our Complete Guide to Embeds for an illustrated tutorial and extra tips.
💡 TIP: Use the “shareurl” parameter in the embed code to specify your own URL for your readers to share.
What will my publications look like in white label?
Most important of all is how your documents actually look with a white label publishing platform. Here’s an example of a publication in our white labeled viewer on Calaméo:
And here are examples that show off company branding and custom viewer themes:
Interested in finding out how publishing in white label works for your documents? Request your 14-day free PLATINUM demo today and put our professional features to the test.
Here at Calaméo we often talk about the advantages of digital publishing for professionals, businesses, educators, students, and marketers. But what about private individuals? Let us tell you all about the benefits of digital publishing for individuals and their personal projects.
Whether you are uploading your resumé, administrative documents, or anything else to Calaméo, you can rest assured that your publication will remain private. How? By using our Private publications feature! All Calaméo users can publish their documents in Private mode, meaning that the information within the document will not be indexed by search engines, nor will it appear on the Calaméo website. If you would like for a select few people to be able to see your document but still want it to remain hidden from the general public, you can share your publication via a private URL.
A creative outlet
If you are a creative person, then digital publishing is a perfect option for you. Amateur authors can self-publish their short stories, poems, or novels on Calaméo. Online magazines look amazing on Calaméo, as do digital portfolios. If you want to keep these publications to yourself, see above. If you want to share them with the world, see below!
Share in a snap
Another great advantage of digital publishing for individuals? You can share your content (or publications from other users) in just a few clicks. Embed your content in your personal blog, share issues of your magazine in a virtual library, or simply send the URL of your publication to your friends and family. However you share your publication, your readers will be able to access your content and enjoy your work!
Calaméo isn’t just for publishing documents– you can also browse our platform for reading material! Read excerpts from books, save your favorite publications, flip through magazines, and more! Clubs and groups can use Calaméo to collect and read content related to their interests all in one spot. Even book clubs can enjoy using Calaméo!
You’re in control
Calaméo has a host of options for how your publication can look. Customize your background or Theme (PREMIUM and PLATINUM accounts), add exciting visuals, publish your work in flipbook, scroll, or slide formats…the list goes on! Using our Editor tool, you can embellish your publications as much (or as little!) as you like.