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How to maximise publisher revenue during holiday sales
We pride ourselves on our collaborative publisher partnerships, and we always go by the saying that when publishers succeed, we
Adding ADD TO CART links
Adding ADD TO CART links You can use ADD TO CART links on your site and third party sites by
WooCommerce plugin
To download the latest version of our Glassboxx WooCommerce plugin, click here. For the WooCommerce Glassboxx installation and setup guide please
Shopify plugin
For Shopify stores, we can install the Glassboxx Shopify app as a custom app in your store. Please contact us to arrange
Overview
The Glassboxx Sales API is a REST API used to send customer and purchase data from a (Vendor) ecommerce website
Pre-requisites
To use the Sales API, 1. Login to your Glassboxx Portal. 2. Upload your content – the meta data and cover images
Before starting
Log in to the Glassboxx Portal and get the following details for your account from the ‘Add interface credentials’ section on the
Using the API
To connect to the live Sales API on Glassboxx Server, your website should send HTTPS POST requests to the base
Authentication request
Purpose To allow a Glassboxx vendor website to authenticate before using Sales API requests to send customer and order details
Create customer account request
Purpose To allow a Glassboxx vendor website to pass customer details to Glassboxx. Multiple customers can be passed to Glassboxx
Create order request
Purpose To allow a Glassboxx Vendor website to pass details of customer’s purchases of ebooks and audiobooks to Glassboxx. For
Troubleshooting
If you’re having trouble logging into the Glassboxx app, and see the message ‘Email address is not recognised’ on the
Going live
Once you’re happy with the installation and are ready to go live with Glassboxx, repeat the installation and configuration steps
Download the sample code
Download our Glassboxx Sales API Example zip showing how to use the Sales API in php.
Download a POSTMAN collection
Click here to download a zip file containing a POSTMAN collection of our Sales API requests.
Check content request
Purpose To allow a Glassboxx Vendor website to check if a book can be fulfilled by Glassboxx before the end
Creating discounts in the Glassboxx Cart (WooCommerce)
How to create popular discount scenarios with the Glassboxx Cart (WooCommerce) Introduction: Discounting is a powerful lever for D2C growth,
How to boost your sales in May: Creative campaign ideas
As we turn our attention to creative campaign ideas for May, we should keep in mind that it is Mental
How to boost your sales in April: Creative campaign ideas
Welcome to our monthly how-to series, which gives you revenue-raising inspiration each month! We're getting down to Earth as we
Academic Reader mobile demo
Connect with top academic presses on the Academic Reader app, available on mobile and desktop (Android, iOS, Windows, and macOS). For
Using Glassboxx ePOS
The Glassboxx ePOS is a mobile point-of-sale system built for publishers by Glassboxx. It takes secure card payments, manages the
Redeem a token for the Academic Reader
Redeeming a token for the Academic Reader is easy – simply head to our Token Redemption Page, enter the required
An overview of Glassboxx bulk sales
Promotional Tokens Overview A fixed-use token that can be used to distribute free or promotional digital content. Examples include 30
Redeem a token on the Glassboxx Reader
Redeeming a token for the Glassboxx Reader is easy – simply head to our Token Redemption Page, enter the required
Portal training: how to create discounts
Who is this guide for? This guide is for Glassboxx publishers who have a Magento cart and / or Magento
Building Reader Communities
Marketing has become more personalised than ever, and with people being bombarded with thousands of brand messages a day, what
How to master your GEO
Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO) is the newest frontier. Similar to AEO, it’s a strategy for making your content visible to
How to master your AEO
As search habits shift from searching for links (Search Engine Optimisation) to asking for answers, Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) has
SEO for Publishers -The Discovery Checklist
If you want to get more books to more readers (don't we all?) then you'll need to make sure that
The user journey: non-negotiable email updates
It's important to think about the user journey from start to finish, but don't be fooled, the journey does not
The user journey: 9 tips for a seamless checkout
Your online bookstore is powered by your checkout. If your checkout is clunky, badly optimised for different devices, or takes
The user journey: 7 ways to optimise your product page
When it comes to your online bookstore, your product pages are a critical gateway to the checkout. The user has
The user journey: 6 tips for a strong homepage
Your reader’s purchase journey on your website starts on your homepage, because it’s typically the first thing your users see.
How to Showcase your eCommerce on Social Media
Social media feels best when it’s exactly that - social! We all want to be connecting with readers, not simply
How to turn your Mailing List into a Community Builder
Your mailing list is one of your most powerful community and sales tools - a direct line to readers who
Thinking outside the Boxx: Creative Campaigns
Why cross-industry inspiration is the future of book marketing The most effective book promotions don’t always come from publishing. Sometimes,