The Definitive Guide To Story Platform
The Definitive Guide To Story Platform
Everything you need to know about the platform and its features
Everything you need to know about the platform and its features
Story is the first-ever creation platform that enables editorial teams to break their narratives into engaging particles and deliver an interactive, visually-stunning journey to readers – no design skills required. Place polls, flip cards, quotes, GIFs, social embeds and more within your Story and turn once-static elements into engaging, moving particles that result in increased dwell time and completion rates.
It's ALL about the particles!
Choose the particle you want to create by simply clicking on it's icon!
Text Particle
Image particle
Finding the right image has never been easier! Use Getty Images or Giphy to find a the right visual. You can also upload an image your own personal collection or use an url.
Write a caption for your image (this is optional).
Searching the Getty API is easy, fast and gives you access to millions of images!
Once you've chosen an image, use a blur or zoom effect to make it more interactive and interesting.
Video Player
Video Player allows you to upload any Youtube, Vimeo or Brightcove video to your Story as a particle. Just copy and paste the link to the video!
Quote Particle
Quote Template 1
Who said it?
Tell us more!
Quote Template 2
Who said it?
Tell us more
Quote Template 3
Who said it?
Tell us more!
Video Creator
Create your own awesome video in minutes without all the expense of a studio! Even without editing skills, you can instantly create a video using this particle.
- 4 templates
- GIPHY search
- Theme color
- Theme music
Convo Particle
Playbuzz
It's like instant messaging! You can even add as many participants as you like!
You
Whoa this is cool!
Playbuzz
Notice there's even several different Convo templates....
You
Cool! One feels like IOS and the other more like Whatsapp!
Playbuzz
Exactly!
You
What else can I do with convo?
Playbuzz
You can add images and GIFS.....
Playbuzz
And use emojis 
and hyperlinks!
You
Summary Card Particle
The Summary Card Template 1
Summary Card Template 2
Enter subtitle here
Add text
Add text
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Embed Particle
Click on "Upload From a Link".
Paste the Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, Vimeo, Google Map or SoundCloud that you want to embed.
Flip-Card Particle
Choose from the settings at the bottom of the Flip-Card create screen to determine how you want your Flip-Card look! You can choose color, text and text positioning on the card.
Poll Particle
Ask your audience a question
Ask your audience a question
Change it up with the different Poll templates!
Change it up with the different Poll templates!
Meta Data Settings (these are optional!)
On the right side of your screen you can control the viewability of your Story (who can see it once it's published), language settings, tags and the image that will appear when you share your Story on social media.
Preview, Save and Publish
In the top right hand corner of your screen you have the black "Preview", the blue "Save Draft" and the green "Publish" buttons. Save as you go and publish when you're ready!
Good luck!