While Uscreen excels at video monetization, you may want to connect your storefront with external websites for additional functionality such as blogs, an e-commerce shop, or other digital services. This guide covers how to link various external web pages to your Uscreen storefront.
Add External Links to Your Uscreen Navigation
The simplest way to connect external websites to your storefront is by adding custom navigation links:
Navigate to Website
Go to the Navigation tab
Click Add Navigation Link
Select Use Custom URL
Enter a Title for your menu item (e.g., "Blog" or "Shop")
Input the URL of your external web page
Click Save & Apply
💡 TIP: Use short titles for your navigation items as much as possible to keep the menu clean and uncluttered, and tick the Show on website navigation checkbox to show the navigation item on your website, or untick to hide it.
Link Your Uscreen Catalog to an External Website
If you're happy with your current website and want to make your Uscreen catalog part of your existing site:
Set up your Uscreen storefront with your preferred design
Add a custom subdomain for your Uscreen storefront (e.g.,
videos.yourdomain.com)In your existing website, add a navigation link or button
Label your link as Catalog, Video Library, or your preferred title
Use your full Uscreen catalog URL as the destination
Your Uscreen catalog URL format is:
https://yourdomain.com/catalogorhttps://videos.yourdomain.com/catalog, if using a subdomain
💡 TIP: It's ideal to have your Uscreen storefront design match your external website's branding for a seamless user experience.
Optional Method of Using a Subdomain
If your main website is hosted elsewhere, and you want to integrate your Uscreen catalog.
You may consider using your root domain (e.g., yourdomain.com) for your main website and a subdomain for your Uscreen storefront (e.g., videos.yourdomain.com).
🔗 Learn more about Connecting a Subdomain
Common External Integrations
Connect a Blog Site
Blogs are excellent for content marketing, SEO, and engaging with your audience. While Uscreen doesn't have a built-in blogging feature, you can easily link to an external blog.
Create your blog using a platform like WordPress, Blogger, or Medium
Follow the steps above to add your blog URL to your navigation menu
Consider matching your blog's design to your Uscreen storefront for brand consistency
Link a Physical or Digital Shop
If you want to sell physical merchandise or digital products like e-books, you'll need an external e-commerce solution.
Set up an e-commerce store using platforms like Shopify, WooCommerce, or Etsy
Add a navigation link to your store from your Uscreen site
Consider these integration options:
Simple linking: Just add your store to your navigation menu
Zapier integration: Connect Shopify or WooCommerce using Zapier to automate access to digital content when physical products are purchased
Video player product links: Use Uscreen's eCommerce tool to add product links directly in your video player
🔗 Learn more about the eCommerce Video Player Overlay
📝 NOTE: Uscreen does not directly handle physical product inventory, shipping, or non-video digital downloads. You will need to use a dedicated eCommerce platform for these offerings.
🔗 Learn more about Zapier Integration
Best Practices when linking External Web Pages
Maintain consistent branding across all platforms to provide a seamless user experience
Use clear navigation labels so users understand where links will take them
Consider the user flow between your Uscreen site and external websites
Test all links regularly to ensure they're working properly
Match design elements between your Uscreen site and external websites when possible
FAQs
Can I embed my Uscreen website into my existing website?
Can I embed my Uscreen website into my existing website?
While you can technically embed your Uscreen website using iframes, this approach has significant limitations. Most importantly, videos behind a paywall cannot be embedded externally, as this would bypass Uscreen's authentication and payment systems. Additionally, iframe embedding often creates issues with responsive design, cross-domain functionality, and overall performance. For these reasons, we recommend using the linking methods described above instead.
Will users need to create separate accounts for my Uscreen and the external website?
Will users need to create separate accounts for my Uscreen and the external website?
Yes, by default, users will need separate accounts. You can use Zapier to synchronize some user data between platforms.
What are popular subdomain prefixes for Uscreen stores?
What are popular subdomain prefixes for Uscreen stores?
Common subdomain prefixes include members, videos, and catalog.
Can I use Uscreen to sell downloadable audio files?
Can I use Uscreen to sell downloadable audio files?
Yes, you can add audio files as resources attached to videos. Users can download these files after purchasing access to the video. Alternatively, you can upload your audio files in MP4 format and include them in subscriptions. 🔗 Learn more about Audio Content Options