Steps to generate an Instagram widget and how to embed it into your GoSite website
Want to add your business' Instagram feed to your GoSite website? This article will provide you with non-GoSite resources to create your own embed code, and guide you step-by-step on how to add it to your website.
Note: You can only access the website editor from a computer.
Embedding a Full Instagram Feed on Your GoSite Website
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Create a social media aggregator account with a platform like curator.io or embedsocial.com. (Note: Most platforms have a free version with the option to upgrade for more customizability.)
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Pick Instagram as your "source" and connect your Instagram account.
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Generate your Instagram feed in an Instagram widget.
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Copy the provided widget code.
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Log in to GoSite on your computer.
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Select "Sites" from the menu on the left.
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Scroll down to the website section.
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Hover over the website you would like to edit.
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Click the "Edit" button. This will open the website editor in a new tab.
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Open the section of your website you would like to add your Instagram feed to.
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Hover over the section and click on the pencil icon to edit.
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Drag and drop a "Code" widget from the menu on the left into the section you would like to add your Instagram feed.
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One dropped, click the "Add your custom html" box.
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Paste your embed code into the " Paste Embed Code Here" box that appears on the left.
Note: You will not see the feed appear in the editor unless you choose to "Preview."
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Click the "Publish" button in the top right corner to save and publish your changes.
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Your Instagram feed will appear on your website in the section it was added to!
Note: We used curator.io for the above example.
If you have questions about the images that are displayed or how they show up, contact the social media aggregator platform you used to generate the widget.
Still need help?
Visit us at gosite.com to chat, or email us at help@gosite.com.