Inserting ppt slideshows

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  ivk2 · Member · Mar 14, 2008 at 7:58 pm

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  Is there a way of inserting self-made ppt slideshows into a blog?

  I am aware of other sites that offer such a service (slideshare, rockyou, etc) but would like a slideshow without the attached advertising and in built links that these inevitably include.

  I just want to upload and insert my own simple slideshow. When I do this I can only link to the file as opposed to see the slideshow in the Blog itself.

  Hope this is possible and somebody can help,
  Kaspar

  http://treacleonline.wordpress.com

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  thesacredpath · Member · Mar 14, 2008 at 8:10 pm

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  This is what is available here at wordpress.com: http://faq.wordpress.com/2007/03/31/can-i-have-a-slideshow/

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  universalgeni · Member · Mar 14, 2008 at 8:11 pm

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  I’m afraid you have to find a host site. Or just upload the slideshow as a link without embedded display. You could hide the link behind a screenshot.

  But not all your readers have a ppt/pps reader but since that software is free you could provide them a link to the download on Microsoft’s homepage.

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  universalgeni · Member · Mar 14, 2008 at 8:14 pm

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  And then we have the Vod:Pod system. You can embed slideshows fra nearly ALL known sites it you install the VodPod button and register a username and your blog at Vod:Pod’s site.

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  universalgeni · Member · Mar 14, 2008 at 8:23 pm

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  Now, there is a solution for mp3s that might also work for your slideshow. I have no idea how this works – I must underline that – because I have not tested it myself. Link:

  https://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic.php?id=21981&replies=14

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  orbvab · Member · Mar 14, 2008 at 8:26 pm

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  Or, if you have an animation tool, you could create a gif and upload it.

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  ivk2 · Member · Mar 14, 2008 at 10:25 pm

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  Thanks. I’ll test out the few suggestions and let people know how they worked out. Do I need to upgrade to use the vod.pod system?

  What do you mean by ‘animation tool’?

  Kaspar

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  universalgeni · Member · Mar 14, 2008 at 10:27 pm

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  No. And you will find Vod:Pod just so genius!

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  ivk2 · Member · Mar 14, 2008 at 10:48 pm

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  I’ve signed up and get the gist of it. But do I need to upload video format stuff or convert ppt files to video? Or can I also upload ppt files or even flash videos?
  Kaspar

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  ivk2 · Member · Mar 14, 2008 at 10:50 pm

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  I’ve just tried various embed options using the code supplied on vod.bod, but only ended up with a lot of texts and links. Do I need to set up something on wordpress first?
  Kaspar

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  universalgeni · Member · Mar 14, 2008 at 10:58 pm

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  You need to install the Vod:Pod embed button. It will emerge in your pc toolbar.

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  universalgeni · Member · Mar 14, 2008 at 11:00 pm

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  Here: http://vodpod.com/wordpress

  Posts, pages and Widget. PodPod can do it all.

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  ivk2 · Member · Mar 14, 2008 at 11:09 pm

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  Hasn’t appeared on the toolbar – maybe as I’ve got a Mac. The Bookmark link looks like it might work though. Still can’t see how I’m going to get either the ppt file or a video file embedded, but I’ll keep trying.

  Kaspar

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  universalgeni · Member · Mar 14, 2008 at 11:14 pm

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  You will have to restart your pc after install. Allow pop-ups. Your video and your slideshow must be uploaded to a host site.

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  thesacredpath · Member · Mar 14, 2008 at 11:18 pm

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  @universalgeni, Does this mean everyone who comes to the OP’s site would have to download the embed button in order to see his ppt slideshow?

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  universalgeni · Member · Mar 14, 2008 at 11:20 pm

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  No. Videos, slidesshows etc. work as always.

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  ivk2 · Member · Mar 14, 2008 at 11:20 pm

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  Ok… I’ve got the embedding worked out – at least for video – thanks, it will definately be useful in the future – still open to suggestions for inserting ppt slideshows.

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  universalgeni · Member · Mar 14, 2008 at 11:21 pm

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  I can’t find any Mac info at Vod:Pod’s site. Surely they must have something…

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  thesacredpath · Member · Mar 14, 2008 at 11:22 pm

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  @universalgeni, Then how does that help the OP with ppt slideshows?

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  ivk2 · Member · Mar 14, 2008 at 11:22 pm

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  Sorry, I missed quite a few comments there before sending the last message. Do you think it should work with ppt as long as I have a host? Tried sending one directly to vodblod and it’s still mulling over it. Appreciate all the help,
  Kaspar