Integrating audio on your website: from simplicity to customization

In a world where multimedia content is increasingly enriching online experiences, audio is emerging as a strong new trend. Whether for podcasts, product announcements or welcome messages, the integration of sound elements can simply transform the user experience on your e-commerce site. simply transform the user experience on your e-commerce site. But how do you go about integrating audio effectively and elegantly?

The simple solution: integrate MP3 audio files

Integrating audio on a website can start with a very simple method: adding MP3 files. This approach is ideal for one-off needs or when you're new to using audio.

The benefits:

  • Facilité d’intégration via une balise HTML `<audio>`
  • Compatible with most modern browsers

Disadvantages:

  • Limited personalization
  • Rudimentary design, not in line with your site's branding
  • Lack of advanced features such as audience analysis or playlist management
La balise HTML <audio>

Audio plug-ins: an intermediate step

For those looking for a more aesthetically pleasing and functional solution, audio plugins offer a better alternative. Available for popular CMS such as WordPress or Shopify, these plugins enable rapid integration and often offer basic customization options.

The benefits:

  • Code-free installation
  • Styling and playlist management options

Disadvantages:

  • Customization still limited, often dependent on the chosen plugin
  • Sometimes complex integration with certain themes or custom pages

Ekoo: the ultimate audio solution

Ekoo redefines audio integration on the web by providing customizable widgets that adapt to all site technologies. Whether you're using WordPress, Shopify, Wix, or even a custom-coded site, Ekoo guarantees seamless, aesthetically pleasing integration.

The benefits:

  • Ekoo lets you create widgets that are in perfect harmony with your site's design. Each widget can be configured to match your brand's graphic identity.
Customized widgets for every brand identity
  • Whether your site is built on a popular platform or a custom framework, Ekoo integrates effortlessly.
  • Take advantage of detailed statistics to understand how your visitors interact with your audio content.
  • Ekoo's technical documentation simplifies every step of the integration process, making the solution accessible even to non-technical users.

How does Ekoo work?

To easily integrate Ekoo into your site, you'll have access to detailed steps in a simplified technical documentation. And you'll never be alone: our technical team is on hand to support you throughout the integration process, ensuring a smooth implementation.

Once successfully integrated, widgets can be customized directly via an intuitive back-office interface. This allows you to configure each element according to your specific needs, without requiring advanced technical skills.

Widgets can be easily customized via the Ekoo backoffice

But that's not all. Ekoo offers real-time analytics that allow you to track the performance of your audio widgets. This valuable data gives you the opportunity to continually adjust and optimize the user experience for the best possible results.

Ekoo backoffice with widget and audio KPI's

Our advice

Integrating audio into your e-commerce site can radically transform the user experience, making it more immersive and engaging. Whether you use simple methods such as inserting MP3 files, intermediate plugins for limited customization or opt for excellence with Ekoo, each step brings its own advantages and disadvantages.

However, if you're looking for a solution that combines aesthetics, functionality and ease of integration, Ekoo is the ideal choice. Not only does Ekoo offer fully customizable widgets and universal compatibility, it also provides advanced analysis tools to continually optimize the performance of your audio content.

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