Webmixes
How to create a webmix
There are different ways to create a Webmix. To learn how to create different Webmixes, please refer to the video below.
How to share a Webmix - (non-Symbaloo PRO)
This sharing method is primarily for a regular Symbaloo account without a connected Webspace. Though you are also able to share a Webmix via this method on a PRO Webspace, this article shows how to share an individual Webmix. Step 1: Start by ...
How to update your Webmix (Re-Sharing and Re-Publishing) Changes
If you are having issues with your Webmixes not updating, not appearing correctly, or appearing different for different people, you must Re-Share (Symbaloo free users) and Re-Publish your Webmix (Symbaloo PRO users) First please pay attention to the ...
How to unlock a Webmix
If you see a small padlock icon next to your Webmix, it is locked and must be unlocked to gain editing rights. To unlock the Webmix, click the "Following" where the "Share" button is usually located You will then see the Share menu appear. Please ...
How do I embed my Symbaloo Webmix into my blog or wiki?
Embedding a Webmix means inserting a Webmix into your own website or blog. Please watch the following video to learn how to embed your Webmix:
What is a Webmix?
A Webmix is a collection of Tiles for a specific subject. There are two types of Webmixes: 1. Webmix that contains Tiles (links, bookmarks, widgets, embedded content) 2. Webmix that contains RSS Tiles (larger, 3x3 tiles with RSS feed shown inside) To ...
I deleted my webmix.....
If you clicked the "X" on a Webmix in the tab bar, you can recover it by clicking on the icon to the far left of the tab bar. In the My Webmixes sidebar, you can scroll through all of your Webmixes until you find the one you are missing. By clicking ...
Embedding instead of sharing the link
If you have shared the links of your Webmixes with your students, then those links will always take you to a page where you will have to add the Webmix to see the content. However, there are two ways that you can get around this! 1) Signing up for ...
My share icon is greyed out
For free users, if your share icon is greyed out or not allowing you to click it, this is because you have not verified your email address. Try verifying your email address by going to your account settings. For premium users, check out this ...
Resize an embedded webmix
If you are looking to change the size of your Webmix (bigger or smaller) on your blog or website, all you have to do is change the numbers in your embed code. For example, your embed code will look similar to: <iframe frameborder="0" ...
Turning Wallpapers Off/On
If you are looking to disable the rotating wallpapers feature, please watch the video below:
Problems Changing Wallpaper (Advanced Troubleshooting)
If you are having problems with changing your wallpaper, then try to reset Symbaloo's system. To reset your backgrounds perform these steps: 1) Press F12 for Windows/Command + Option + I while on your Symbaloo page. The Chrome Developer Tools will ...
Is my Webmix public?
No. By default, all your Webmixes are private and securely stored in our cloud. You have the option of sharing them publicly or with your friends. Publicly shared Webmixes are available in the Symbaloo Gallery: http://www.symbaloo.com/mix Watch this ...
Can I modify the size of my Webmix?
You can! First, click the Options button. Then, turn on the switch for Change Webmix size and use the arrows that appear at the bottom, right, and left of the Webmix to add/remove rows and columns from your Webmix. To learn more about editing your ...
How do I link a tile to another Webmix?
You can link a Tile to another Webmix by first making sure the Webmix you wish to link to is shared or published. From there, place the Webmix’s link as the URL in the tile creation tool. Watch this tutorial for detailed instructions:
Can I add the link to the Webmix on class website or blog?
You can add the link to your Webmix on your website or blog. Share your Webmix and grab the URL (e.g., http://www.symbaloo.com/mix/tuesdaytutorial) from the Webmix Details. But we have something even better. You can embed your Webmix directly on to ...
Can I add programs from my computer to my Symbaloo Webmix?
Unfortunately, that is not possible. The source has to be online and have a URL.
My updates don't show on the webmix preview URL
Two reasons why the updates you made on your webmix are not showing up on the webmix preview URL: 1. You didn't click Update webmix in the Share menu of your webmix. 2. The updates you made or tiles you added are outside the 10x6 grid. The preview ...
My updates aren't showing on my embedded webmix
1. Click the share button at the top of the page for the webmix you've embedded. 2. Make sure to click republish/update button (boxed in red below) in the share menu. Once you have done so, you'll need to refresh the page on your website where you ...
Can I embed online content into a webmix?
Yes, you can embed videos from different platforms like YouTube or Schooltube, presentations and documents from Prezi, Glogster or Google Docs or images from Flickr or Twitpic. Add the Dolphin webmix http://www.symbaloo.com/mix/dolphin to see all ...