Frequently Asked Questions

INTRODUCTION

How the Solution Works

Our solution is a no-code platform based on an InDesign plugin from the Adobe suite. Graphic designers proficient in InDesign thus have the most creative and powerful tool to create effective and impactful digital content. This solution generates HTML and JavaScript and includes numerous pre-designed options, allowing for the rapid creation of digital tools at reduced costs.

What can be created with the Webpublication solution?

Using the Webpublication solution you can easily and autonomously create digital online experiences:
  • simple or enriched publications (using our Indesign plugin),
  • galleries,
  • applications

What is a simple publication?

A simple publication is a publication created from a PDF. It can be enriched from the Drive with go-to-page links, pop-ups, videos, etc

What is a gallery?

A gallery is a digital hub where you can easily centralised your enriched publications, images, videos, audio tracks, PDFs, etc. Users can download their documents directly from the online gallery. The gallery can be used for press kits to present HD images and videos, to gather the different editions of your internal magazine or your different product catalogs.

What is an application?

An application allows you to present enriched digital publications, image galleries, videos or any other file (word, ppt, pdf, xls ...). The contents can be easily updated in real time, from our Drive, and can be accessed offline by users. The application is available on iOS, Android or Windows.

What is the Drive (Google drive enriched) for?

The Drive allows you to store digital content (images, videos, etc). You can also use it to create simple publications, galleries and applications, to update and to customize them: customize interface, activate the statistics, choose your icons etc.

The inDesign Plugin

What is the plugin for?

"The plugin allows you to access the enrichment features of the Webpublication solution, directly from InDesign. You can enrich your publication with animations, pop ups or videos and publish it on the go. Then you will be able to update the publication from the plugin with a simple click!"

How can I install the InDesign plugin?

"You can download the plugin, for Mac and PC here: https://exchange.adobe.com/apps/cc/100288/create-engaging-online-publications. If you encounter any difficulties during the installation, watch our video tutorial or click here for detailed instructions."

What version of InDesign do I need?

Our plugin is compatible with Indesign 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024.

How to connect?

In order to log in, first you must create an account, either directly on our site or with by contacting your sales representative. Then you will have to log in with the username and password created during your registration and sent by email.

Plugin usage tips?

We have prepared a page with plugin usage tips to improve your productivity.

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What is an enriched publication?

An enriched publication is a publication created from an InDesign file. It can be enriched from InDesign with animations, pop ups, videos, etc. via our plugin.

Which are the new plugin functionalities?

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How can I link a gallery to my publication?

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How can I create a scrollable area?

Now you have the possibility to create scrollable areas via the plugin. You can find additional information on the tutorial below.

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How can I create a responsive popup?

The new feature of the plugin allows you to create responsive popups. Here you will find additional information on how to create responsive popups in an interactive digital publication.

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How can I insert a video or a podcast?

You have the option to embed videos or podcasts in the pages of your INDD file via the plugin. Find additional information on how to integrate them on your interactive publication.

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How can I configure the display of the second level content?

The new features allow the configuration of the second level content’s display via the plugin. Here you will find additional details in order to define the display of the second level content on your interactive digital publication.

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How can I create a free demo for an InDesign publication?

For InDesign publications this is done from the Project Settings of the Webpublication Plugin

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How can I create a rollover effect on a button?

You can apply a rollover effect on buttons to make them look more attractive. Follow the steps below to achieve this effect.

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How can I add an animated scaling effect?

You can create more impactful publications by animating the size of the elements on your pages. Here is how to achieve it.

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How can I create an image carousel?

Find more details about the creation of an image carousel.

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How can I create a slider?

You can easily create a slider following our step-by-step tutorial.

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The Platform

Platform usage tips?

Here is a list of tips, showing you how to use our platform.

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How can I create a publication from a PDF?

You can create interactive digital publications from PDF directly from the Webpublication platform. Here are the steps to follow.

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How can I customize the URL address?

You have the option to customize the URL of your publication. Find additional information about the URL customization options on this page.

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Statistics and CRM

Our solution tracks all events like a website, providing comprehensive visibility into user interactions. Here are a few examples:

  • Page Views: Monitor which pages of your document are viewed most frequently.
  • Time Spent on Each Page: Measure the time users spend on each page to identify the most engaging sections.
  • Clicks on Links: Analyze which links are clicked the most to understand user interests.
  • Document Downloads: Track document downloads to gauge interest in specific content.
  • Form Submissions: Capture form submissions to feed your CRM with qualified leads.
  • Video Interactions: Track views and interactions with embedded videos to understand their impact.
  • Wishlist Feature Usage: Analyze which products are added to wishlists to target your marketing campaigns.

This data allows you to optimize your content and gain a better understanding of user behavior, thereby enhancing the effectiveness of your marketing and sales efforts. You can also add your own tracker, such as GA4, Matomo, or Piano, for precise performance monitoring. Additionally, you have the option to connect contact and quote request forms to your CRM, streamlining lead and customer management.

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Document Modifications

Yes, you can modify your documents because it’s an HTML site! From the InDesign plugin, you can obtain a pre-production URL to share before deploying to the production URL. We can also provide you with an editor as simple as a PPT editor, allowing your teams to make changes while adhering to the creative templates we have designed for you.

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Downloadable PDF

By default, the solution generates a "web" PDF. However, if you have a "Print" or "Accessible" PDF, you can easily replace it. Here is an example from Crédit Mutuel with a downloadable print PDF

Search Engine Optimization

The solution is indexed by Google because it is based on HTML, and the linked PDF will also be crawled. You can optimize the SEO of the pages by customizing the URLs of each page and their titles.

Accessibility

The solution automatically creates an accessible version in HTML format that is compatible with WCAG 2.1 and RGAA. We can also create an accessible PDF for you that complies with these standards.

Wishlist & Configurator

With our solution, you can enable the wishlist or configurator option. This feature allows you to, like a detailed product sheet on a website, move technical data or product information into this sheet. You can then add products to your wishlist and share it.

Here is an example of the CENTRAKOR flyer with the wishlist option

The wishlist enhances drive-to-store by adding statistical data for each viewed product sheet. It can also be integrated into your site’s shopping cart to boost drive-to-web.

In configurator mode, particularly useful in product catalogs, it allows for managing multi-pricing by distributor, and sending orders to sales administration or sales representatives.

Transferring

You can enhance certain parts of your document with text or images by connecting a CSV file to the document. This allows you to generate personalized versions of your documents using a simple Excel file. You will have one URL per document; if you have 50 stores, you will have 50 URLs with documents tailored to the correct addresses, opening hours, etc.

Playlist Feature

Our playlist feature allows you, if you produce your catalogs in double-page spreads (EasyCatalogue export), to maintain your production habits. You can create a comprehensive document by generating a playlist of your double-page exports.

Another use case for the playlist is creating variations of your catalog. For example, if you have a catalog with 14 sections, you can create targeted versions by selecting certain sections to produce customized excerpts. For instance, Ms. Michu can view her promotional catalog starting with the fresh produce section, which is her favorite, followed by the breakfast section. This way, you can generate a multitude of catalog variations, each with its own URL. Here are 3 promo catalogs generated by Centrakor

https://secure.webpublication.fr/172357/2077860/?dpt=,j,b,ps https://secure.webpublication.fr/172357/2077860/?dpt=,j,tp,r,mc https://secure.webpublication.fr/172357/2077860/?dpt=,j,r

Custom Developments

Our dedicated technical team is at your service to address your specific needs. We offer custom developments on request, such as:

  • Custom tracking plans
  • Specific CRM integrations
  • Customized search engines
  • Forms connected to your CRM
  • And much more

How can I secure a publication?

The Webpublication platform allows you to restrict the access to your publications by using different authentication methods.

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GDPR

In accordance with GDPR, we do not store any personal data. Our solution includes a default consent banner, which can be customized or replaced with your own. Additionally, our solution can operate in anonymized mode to remove this banner, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations.

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IT Department

For IT departments, our solution is simple and quick to deploy. You have two options: either by creating a subdomain or by deploying a master version.

Offline mode via the Uprez app

An option to manage offline mode can be activated. This is useful for meetings in areas with no network coverage, high-stakes appointments, or trade shows.

Search Engine

Our solution defaults to full-text search. We can also activate an advanced option where the search engine is configurable with specific weights on titles, references, and descriptions.

Here is an example of the CENTRAKOR flyer with the advanced search engine option

Additionally, we can develop specific scripts to prioritize pages of your choice according to your needs.

How can I host a publication on my own server?

You have the option of hosting the publication on your servers by generating a master from the Webpublication platform.

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How can I create a free demonstration for a PDF publication?

You can test the solution as many times as you like and the credits from your account will be deducted only if you publish your publication. You also have the possibility to share your unpublished publications anytime.

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How to whitelabel our examples

Replace the subdomain secure.webpublication.fr with fr.zone-secure.net and add a parameter "wb" at the end of the URL like in this example:
Branded URL:
https://secure.webpublication.fr/172357/1879024
Whitelabel URL:
https://fr.zone-secure.net/172357/1879024/?wb

Security

Many security options are available, such as SAML and OAuth. We can also implement specific solutions to meet your clients' requirements.

HOSTING

How is the content hosted?

We offer two hosting options to suit your needs:

Hosting on our OVH Servers: We host your solution on our eco-friendly OVH servers, and we can associate it with a subdomain of your choice.

Hosting on Your Servers or SharePoint: If you prefer to host the solution yourself, we will provide you with a master ready to be deployed on your servers or SharePoint.

CSR - Eco-Friendly

  • Eco-Design: Our solution is eco-designed and uses technologies that minimize the carbon footprint, such as HTML and JavaScript, without relying on heavy databases.
  • Green Hosting: We host our solutions with OVH, a green hosting provider, ensuring that our services are as sustainable as possible.
  • Waste Reduction: By digitizing your PDFs and PPTs, you reduce dependence on printed documents, thereby contributing to paper waste reduction.
  • Energy Efficiency: Our solution is fully cached, which reduces energy needs for repeated access and improves overall energy efficiency.

By integrating our solution, you can not only achieve your digitalization goals but also strengthen your CSR initiatives by using environmentally friendly technology.

Accounts & Subscriptions

How to buy credits or switch to a subscription?

Contact your local sales representative Call +44 (0)20 3 286 7919 Send an e-mail to info@webpublication.co.uk
+44 741 209 8251