insider blog


« Web Publishing Tools | Main | Top 10 Blogging Mistakes »

Use PictoBrowser to Embed a Flickr Slideshow

Posted on Friday, September 14, 2007 at 03:29PM by Registered CommenterKrystyn Heide in | Comments26 Comments
Occasionally, we see tickets from customers who would like to embed Flickr slideshows into their Squarespace website. In my previous research, all I’ve come across are Flickr’s official badge and some various converters for Flickr feeds. But today, I came across a nice little app called PictoBrowser.

Below I’ve used a set from Brilliant Shadow Photography to demonstrate how it works. Take it for a test spin — if you like it, just click on the Info button on the bottom right corner to get your own.



PrintView Printer Friendly Version

EmailEmail Article to Friend

Reader Comments (26)

What a cool app! Thanks for sharing this.
September 14, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterMelanie
Thanks for that find.
I've used it already on my main blog.
These blogs about blogs are a great idea Insider, really useful, interesting.
Big thanks.
September 15, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterGareth
This really rocks! Thanks for telling us, Krystyn!
September 15, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterJack Hansen
Its great to see these kind of ideas added to the site - I am sure there is lots more that could be done.
September 16, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterDavid Ardley
Gracias life saver!
September 20, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterCarrie
That's great to know! I've only been using Squarespace for a month, but the support you all offer and the tips are very helpful. Thanks a lot!
September 23, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterJ. Eden-Correll
Only having found this post today, I'm so thrilled. Just last night - I'm not even kidding - I was visiting another (non-Squarespace-user) blog in which photos were presented usingthe embedded Flickr slideshow. And I wistfully thought, "If we could do that too, my Squarespace experience would be pretty much complete."

And today I find this! (Now I just need to actually start taking pictures again.)

Thanks so much!!!
September 23, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterMelody
I've seen this...isn't it just yummy?
September 25, 2007 | Unregistered Commentertracey
well for some reason I cant get this to work - i tried it here and it works but when embeded on my site with it in raw html or wysiwyg its not working? any ideas why? all i have is the actuall white square and slide down bottom but no pics even though i have chosen the group to use etc....
September 26, 2007 | Unregistered Commenterabe-hap
Sweet, Thanks, keep up the good work!
September 30, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterSTD
what about other photo servers like Picasa and Photobucket etc
October 3, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterLucy
Lucy: Pictobrowser does not work with Picasa or Photobucket.

Abe: The code must be added in Raw HTML mode. It will not work in WYSIWYG mode. If you're still having issues, could you please submit a ticket through our support center so we can review your code? Thanks.
October 8, 2007 | Registered CommenterA. Casalena
Yes, this is a nice photo browser, however in Flickr you only have 100 meg storage capacity before you have to upgrade. Googles Picasa has an embeded slide show that works well. In Picasa web albums you get 1 gig storage before you need to upgrade. The only thing I don't like about the Google slide show is that it has a green start button in the center of the picture. Of course when it is going it goes away. Give it a try.
October 12, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterJim
Nice - but
i would like to have a squarspace built in to run my own slide show on squarespace hosted pictures.

Karl
October 16, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterKarl Reitschuster
Karl,

We've actually got a huge improvement to gallery lightbox displays coming in 4.1. This is something we're intent on augmenting.
October 20, 2007 | Registered CommenterA. Casalena
Re: Picasa

Thanks for the info, Jim. Actually, I think using your own Squarespace site for photo storage and gallery display is the best option. :)

We do have a lot of customers who use Flickr and have inquired about integrating their Flickr photos in their Squarespace website. This post is strictly to address those questions/requests.

Hope this clarifies!
October 20, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterKrystyn
I tried this again today and it doesn't list all my sets....I can't seem to find any other sites that I can check how to troubleshoot...any ideas, suggestions?

Thanks, I am bummed b/c I LOVE this thing
October 26, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterDeb
This is exatly what I've been looking for to implement to my site. I can still utilize my Flickr pro account and show my photos on my website. Easy to manipulate as well. Great find!
October 27, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterCharmarie
You guy's did a fine job with Squarespace 4.1. The gallery lightbox is great.
October 30, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterJim
@Deb: Have you tried Pictobrowser's site?
http://pictobrowser.com/

@Jim: Thanks! Wait until you see the next round of gallery improvements!
November 12, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterKrystyn Heide
Page | 1 | 2 | Next 20 Comments | Most Recent Comment »

PostPost a New Comment

Enter your information below to add a new comment.
Author Email (optional):
Author URL (optional):
Post:
 
All HTML will be escaped. Hyperlinks will be created for URLs automatically.
Alert
Comment Moderation Enabled
Your comment will not appear until it has been cleared by a website editor.