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As the end of the school year approaches, students everywhere are getting ready for graduation. Whether they’re finishing college, high school or just math class, many students are capping off their work with beautiful digital portfolios.

Online publishing offers a smart choice for students and anyone planning to present their work on the web. In this article we will reveal why digital publishing is perfect for portfolios!

PRESENTATION ALL-STAR

For school final projects, like this Guide to Marketing for the Performing Arts, digital publishing takes the worry out of presentations.

Keep your audience focused on your ideas by choosing the streamlined Slide mode. Then when it’s time to present, your portfolio’s shareable link means it’s accessible online from any device. Say goodbye to lost USB keys, forgotten passwords or unreadable files! Plus, your publications load fast on Calaméo. They’re ready to go in under a second, even on mobile 4G networks.

PUBLISHED TO IMPRESS

Just because your digital portfolios are online doesn’t mean you have to give up sharp visuals. For example, take a look at this polished interior design and architecture portfolio.

Our innovative conversion technology handles a wide variety of file types with ease. Even files up to 500 MB are transformed into superb digital publications, with high-quality images, crystal-clear text and fun flipbook effect. And did we mention our in-text search feature? It’s built in, so potential employers can use the search bar to find the right information faster.

TOP MARKS IN SEARCH

Speaking of search, there’s a lot to applaud about this design and project management portfolio:

The publisher has included links to her professional profiles so that readers browsing her work can click to learn more. In addition, she’s organized other materials by publishing them on her Calaméo account page, too. That’s a brilliant strategy for helping more people find your work.

Thanks to online publishing, digital portfolios will not only stand out but also do more to increase your visibility on the web. More great features like private publications, easy embeds and advanced statistics make Calaméo the right tool for putting your work out there.

Hats off to all of our creative users publishing digital portfolios this graduation season!

Did you know it’s now easier than ever to get creative by customizing our viewer? Our Elements feature lets you upload your own logo, background and viewer design directly to your Calaméo account. To try it out for free, request your two-week PLATINUM Demo now!

Happy New Year from Calaméo!

To kick off the year, we’ve prepared a few ideas for digital publishing New Year’s resolutions. These good habits will help your online publications reach the best of their potential all year long!

Polish your account page

Take five minutes to update the information in your Calaméo account page. By making sure that your account name, website and description are as accurate and relevant as possible, you can quickly and easily boost your business’s digital presence. (Remember to use your logo as an avatar, too!) Optimizing your account page will help you take advantage of our SEO and allow more readers to find your digital publications.

Publish regularly

In a digital world brimming with content, it’s important to establish consistency for your online publications. If your audience knows when to expect your publication, they are more likely to make a habit of enjoying it whether you bring out issues weekly, monthly or quarterly. Scheduling your publications in advance on Calaméo can be a powerful tool to manage deadlines and build a loyal readership.

Think big picture

The visual identity of your business is an important part of its online presence. Whether you link to your digital publications on Calaméo or embed them in your own site, you can customize the viewer to ensure a seamless fit between your documents and your brand. First, you can choose the best theme to display your publication or create your own to achieve that perfect look. Next, set a background image or add your company’s logo, as in the example below from Espace Publications. Strengthening the visual connection between your digital documents and your business can really help your publications shine!

Tell a story

Make good use of social media to get the biggest impact out of sharing your digital publications. Keep storytelling in mind on Facebook, LinkedIn and more! A post on any of these platforms can introduce your publication to the world, so be sure to communicate the part it plays in your business’s mission and why your audience should check it out. This tweet from the New York University Alumni Magazine is a great example:

The new #NYUAlumni Magazine is online. Head home with composer @AIMenken (@NYUSteinhardt ’72, HON ’00), check out the Violets’ Guide to Holiday Shopping, learn what #NYU is doing to smooth entry into civilian & academic life for veterans, and more: https://t.co/Pv5CEBKcy2

— NYU Alumni (@NYUAlumni) October 24, 2017

Dig into your statistics

Calaméo’s readership statistics provide you with key information about your audience and the success of your online publications. For a refresher, check out our tips for updating your approach to analytics and make a habit out of tracking your statistics on Calaméo in 2018.

With these New Year’s digital publishing resolutions, you’ll be in great shape to start a stellar year.

Have you made your own digital publishing resolutions this year? Let us know on Twitter @calameo! Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube for all the latest Calaméo news and updates.