We are excited to announce that a brand-new issue of CALAMEO Magazine is now online!
For our second issue, we decided to take on a subject that a lot of people are thinking about this time of year: travel. We love travel publications on Calaméo and getting to know destinations all around the world, so we devoted this issue to vacations, staycations and adventure. Check out some of our favorite reads, learn how changing travel trends impact digital publishing and more.
Be sure to take a peek around the viewer—it’s all decked out in the custom Skin we made just for the magazine.
💡TIP: Missed the first issue? Browse CALAMEO Mag #1 now!
We’re especially proud of our global community here at Calaméo and hope that our users everywhere will enjoy this latest issue of CALAMEO Magazine. Happy reading!
Where in the world are you reading CALAMEO Magazine from? Tag us on Twitter @calameo and let us know!
There’s a big change happening on Calaméo in 2021. That’s right—our new and improved “2021” viewer theme has launched. Find out everything you need to know about the “2021” theme!
What is the “2021” theme?
The “2021” theme is a new viewer interface for your publications on Calaméo. It should look familiar: we’ve based “2021” on the classic “Default” option. But the new theme offers you lots of improvements. First and foremost, our tech team has rebuilt the viewer for maximum comfort, usability and efficiency. You’ll notice that browsing is smoother, close reading is easier and—of course—that your publications look great.
What’s new?
Here are just a few of the updates you’ll enjoy in the “2021” theme:
More space for your documents in the viewer
Publisher’s choice of Book, Slide or Scroll mode
Improved navigation tools
Helpful Index mode to access thumbnails at a glance
Larger, streamlined buttons and icons
Intuitive zoom controls
New “Made with Calaméo” viewer watermark
Cohesive mobile experience
We think you’ll find “2021” simple to use, with the great features you’re used to like in-text search, custom logos and direct downloads. Check out an example below to see the new theme in action!
Can I still use the classic Calaméo themes?
If you are a PREMIUM or PLATINUM user, you can continue to use the classic Calaméo themes with your publications. To select a theme, go to the Design tab of your publication’s properties. Next, choose the theme you wish to use from the drop-down menu. Finally, click the green “PUBLISH” button to save your selection.
BASIC users do not have access to the classic Calaméo themes. However, BASIC users are free to define Book, Slide or Scroll mode for their publications in the “2021” theme.
What about changing the background?
Changing the viewer background is a feature exclusive to our PREMIUM and PLATINUM plans. As a result, BASIC users may not modify the background color or image in the “2021” theme.
PREMIUM and PLATINUM users should see no disruption to their existing publications and customization elements. You can make use of your custom logos, backgrounds and viewer themes as usual! For those planning to choose “2021” for upcoming publications, it’s important to be aware that your logo will be automatically resized in this theme. Therefore, we recommend using a horizontal version of your logo, in .PNG format with a transparent background.
Please note that BASIC users will no longer be able to display custom backgrounds for their publications.
What else do I need to know?
We’re delighted to be bringing the “2021” theme to all of our users and we hope that you find it modern, practical and fun. While you’re getting to know the new theme, please let us know if you have any questions or concerns! You can write to us at contact@calameo.com or visit our Help Center to submit a request. Plus, stay tuned for details about more changes coming to viewer themes right here on Calaméo.
For quite a while, we’ve been blogging about digital publishing and showing you how to do more with your documents online. That’s why it was time to give the Calaméo blog a whole new look. Now, there’s even more to explore.
Ready for your tour?
First up, our homepage offers tons of great content to discover. Flip through the headlines to check out some of our top articles, then head to the “Latest” section to see the most recent posts. Plus, the selection of “Recommended” posts is updated regularly with great reads from our archives.
Speaking of archives, it’s easier than ever to browse all of the blog’s content thanks to new categories. You can choose from:
PUBLISHING: All about how to publish your documents online.
BEST PRACTICES: Tips and tricks for making the most out of digital publications.
STRATEGY: The best ideas and smartest trends focused on content and commerce.
NEW: Announcements, updates and news from Calaméo.
You’ll also find the Library page handy for keeping up to date with Calaméo’s publications. Built using our own Library widget feature, this section provides easy access to our in-depth, illustrated Tutorials series and CALAMÉO magazine. And watch for even more to come in 2021!
In addition to these new features, we’ve improved some existing parts of the Calaméo blog. For example, switching between English and French is simple. Just choose the language you prefer in the top navigation bar, from any page. We’ve also made the search bar easier to find and use. But if you can’t find what you’re looking for on the blog, no sweat: scroll down and click the link to visit our Help Center.
Best of all, the Calaméo blog and all its posts are ready to read and share on any device. We hope that you’ll enjoy getting to know the new look, learning more about digital publishing and following the great content we have planned.
Come back soon for new articles, fresh ideas and more in 2021!
