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How to Embed Ghostarchive Content on Shopify Using EmbedAny

Looking to add preserved web pages from Ghostarchive to your Shopify store? This guide will show you how to embed Ghostarchive content on your product pages, blog posts, or anywhere else on your Shopify store quickly and easily.

What is Ghostarchive?

Ghostarchive is a web archiving service that creates permanent snapshots of web pages. By embedding Ghostarchive content on your Shopify store, you can:

  • Show preserved versions of news articles or web pages
  • Reference historical content that might otherwise disappear
  • Add credibility to your content with archived sources

Step-by-Step Guide to Embedding Ghostarchive on Shopify

Step 1: Install the EmbedAny App

First, you’ll need to install the EmbedAny app from the Shopify App Store:

  1. Visit EmbedAny on the Shopify App Store
  2. Click “Add app” to install it on your store
  3. Follow the installation prompts to complete setup

Step 2: Find Your Ghostarchive Content

  1. Visit Ghostarchive
  2. Find or create an archive of the web page you want to embed
  3. Copy the URL of the archived page

Step 3: Embed Using the Italic Method

  1. Go to the page or product on your Shopify store where you want to add the Ghostarchive content
  2. Edit the page content
  3. Paste the Ghostarchive URL into your content
  4. Important step: Make the URL italic by highlighting it and clicking the italic button (or using keyboard shortcuts)
  5. Save your changes

That’s it! The plain link will automatically transform into an interactive Ghostarchive embed on your page.

Example

If you have a Ghostarchive link like:

https://ghostarchive.org/archive/XXXXX

Simply paste it into your content editor and make it italic. EmbedAny will automatically detect and transform it into an interactive embed.

Tips for Using Ghostarchive Embeds

  • Use Ghostarchive embeds to reference important articles or web content that supports your products
  • Add archived content to blog posts to provide historical context
  • Include preserved web pages as evidence for claims or testimonials
  • Embed archived versions of news features about your brand or products

Works Anywhere in Your Store

You can add Ghostarchive embeds to:

  • Product descriptions
  • Blog posts
  • Custom pages
  • Collection descriptions
  • And anywhere else you can edit content

By using EmbedAny with Ghostarchive, you’re adding valuable, preserved web content to your Shopify store without any coding knowledge required!