Are you planning on adding a 3D printing service to your website? Treatstock, a 3D printing hub software solution / 3D printable model repository from the San Francisco Bay Area, developed a widget system that simplifies this process immensely.
Treatstock’s widget system allows website owners to monetize their website as a 3D printing service with ease (as easy as embedding a Youtube video). Additionally, it calculates pricing for the items as well and payments can be made directly through the widget.
So is it comparable to 3DHub’s ‘Embeddable Order Widget’? Yes it seems to show some similarities. Though Treatstock users can also utilize the widget on their Facebook pages via Treatstock’s Facebook app.
Treatstock highlights that the payment is done through their secure online payment system. Another advantage is that the system keeps track of sales and automatically generates receipts. This can be really handy for bookkeeping purposes.
How Does it Work?
1. Sign up
First, register your print service on Treatstock if you haven’t done so already.
2. Copy Embed code
Then, sign in to your Treatstock account and go to ‘My Business Widgets’ on the dashboard of your print service page. Copy your unique embed code.
3. Choose Placement
Think of the best position to embed the widget on your website. Usually, widgets are placed on the homepage to make it quick and easy for your customers to get a quote and place an order.
4. Paste Embed Code
After that, paste the code into the HTML of your web page. This process is simple and works the same as embedding a YouTube video on your site.
5. Start Receiving Orders
Then you will be set up and ready to receive orders for printing directly on your website.
By focussing on this widget, Treatstock is trying to enter the rapidly growing 3D printing hubs start-up scene in a new way. And who knows, it might work out for them.
