Overview
When planning to add an embed code from a third-party service to your university-hosted WordPress site, please check with Web Services before making any purchases. All external HTML embeds must be reviewed and added by our team to ensure they meet accessibility and security standards.
Before You Begin
Review the list of pre-approved domains below. If your embed originates from one of those domains, you are ready to submit a request. If your vendor's domain is not on the list, your request will require an exception and will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
How to Request an Embed
To have an embed added to your site, submit a ticket to Web Services and include the following information:
- The complete embed code snippet you would like added to your page
- The URL of the vendor's accessibility policy from their website
- A brief description of the embed's purpose and the page URL(s) where it should appear
Once your ticket is received, Web Services will review the code snippet for accessibility and security. We will follow up with a determination and, if approved, add the embed to your site on your behalf.
Approved Domains
Web Services will permit embeds from the following trusted domains without an exception request. Embeds from any domain not listed below will require additional review.
UNC Charlotte and Educational Services:
Collaboration and Productivity Tools:
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airtable.com: A spreadsheet-database hybrid tool for organizing data and managing projects.
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app.smartsheet.com: Smartsheet is a work management and collaboration platform used for project tracking and automation.
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calendly.com: An automated scheduling tool that allows others to book meetings with you based on your availability.
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canva.com: A graphic design platform for creating presentations, social media posts, and other visual content.
Social Media and Streaming:
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www.buzzsprout.com: Podcast hosting and management service.
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m.facebook.com, web.facebook.com, www.facebook.com
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www.instagram.com: Photo and video-sharing social media platform.
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player.vimeo.com and vimeo.com: Domains for the video-sharing platform Vimeo.
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vocalvideo.com: A video platform for creating and sharing video testimonials.
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whova.com: An app and platform for managing and attending events.
Data Visualization and Mapping
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arcgis.com: A Geographic Information System (GIS) platform for creating, managing, and analyzing spatial data and maps.
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https://www.google.com/search?q=chart-studio.plotly.com: A platform for creating interactive charts and data visualizations.
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datawrapper.dwcdn.net: A tool for creating interactive charts, maps, and tables for publication.
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infogram.com: A data visualization tool.
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maphub.net: A website for creating and sharing custom maps.
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public.tableau.com: A platform for sharing public data visualizations created with the Tableau software.
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flo.uri.sh: A service for creating interactive data visualizations and stories.
General Web Services
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kaltura.com: Kaltura is a video platform.
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cdn.knightlab.com: Knight Lab is a journalism lab.
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issuu.com: A platform for digital publishing.
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forms.hsforms.com: This is for forms created using HubSpot, a marketing and sales software.
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github.io: A service for hosting websites directly from GitHub repositories.
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hotjar.com and hotjar.io: Hotjar is an analytics service that provides heatmaps to understand user behavior on websites.
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my.matterport.com: A platform for creating and sharing 3D models and virtual tours.
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skedda.com: A scheduling and booking platform for spaces and resources.
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view-awesome-table.com: A tool for creating interactive tables and content for websites.
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theweather.com: A domain for the weather information and forecasting service.
Questions?
If you are unsure whether your embed qualifies or need help identifying an alternative approach, please reach out to Web Services by submitting a ticket.