Third Party Integration

Facebook Like Button example

Step-by-Step guide to adding a Facebook Like button on your page

1. Choose the URL of the Facebook Page you want to use with the like button.

2. Paste the URL of the chosen Facebook page to the Code Configurator and adjust settings like the width of your like button & type of Like button desired. There are 8 display options available depending on which Layout and Action Type selected within the...

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AddThis Widget

The AddThis widget provides a menu that displays a variety of social media icons with the purpose of allowing a user to share the current page they are on among other users on their social network and via email. Clicking an icon will allow a user to share the page on the selected social network.  Icons are included for Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google+  and email.

Adding the AddThis Widget

  1.  Go to your Control Panel, click to expand Appearance, and select ...
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Google Analytics

The OpenScholar platform fully supports Google Analytics, which allows you to keep track of website visits, demographic information, most popular pages, and many other website metrics. Understanding your website analytics is crucial in ensuring that your website goals are successful. It can also be valuable tool for monitoring and revising specific content strategies. In addition, Google Analytics gives you access to a robust selection of reports which can be emailed to you on a scheduled basis.

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Google Maps

Sometimes it is useful to include a map on one of your pages. In the text editor of your content, you can add a Google map link to appear inline with your content.

Adding a Google Map to your site

1. To  add a Google Map within your page content, first set your destination in Google Maps


2. Click the menu icon and select the Share or...

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Twitter Widget

The Twitter Widget displays a feed of recent tweets for a given Twitter account. Once you create a Twitter widget, you can choose to display the most recent feeds from a Twitter username, hashtag, or search term to be shown in the box. You can also give the widget a unique name and description as well as control how many tweets you want to appear within the widget. You may also encourage visitors to follow you by checking the “include a follow me” link option.

Adding the Twitter Widget

    1. Go to your Control Panel, click to expand...
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    Follow Me Widget

    This Follow Me widget will display formatted icons for popular social websites, allowing users to click them and follow your account.

    Adding the Follow Me Widget

    1. Go to your Control Panel, click to expand Appearance, and select Layout.
    2. Click on the Add New Widget button and select the Follow Me Widget
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