Share and Sell Digital Files using the Download Block!
The Download Block is free for all users to use and allows you to add downloadable files to your site. To begin adding text on your site, draw out the desired area on the Grid, then add the Download Block from the carousel of blocks. Files can either be downloaded for free or paid.
If you need help getting started or adding blocks to your site, check out our Univer.se Basics getting started resources.
Adding downloadable files to your site:
The Download Block for Univer.se subscribers allows you to upload any file type (that your device supports) for sale or free download on your site. After adding the Download Block to your site, you will then be prompted to choose your file for upload.
Tap the Add File button. You will now be prompted to choose where you wish to upload the file from. You can choose a photo/video from the Photos app, a file from the Files app, or a previous upload.
After selecting the file, it will then begin to upload. Be sure to keep Universe running on your device for a successful file upload.
Share or Sell
During/after the file upload, you can choose how you wish to distribute your file. If you choose to leave the Sell this file toggle off, your file(s) will be available for free download on the web. Tapping the button on your site will directly begin the download.
If you choose to sell the download, you will then be taken through the product creation steps the same way you are with the Sell Block. Whenever a customer goes to purchase the file(s), they will complete the transaction and a unique download URL will be automatically emailed to them.
Tapping Add File will allow you to set more than one item for download under the same button. These files will be automatically stored in a ZIP.
As with most blocks, you can fully customize the appearance by heading over to the Style tab. (The Download Block styles are exactly the same as the Button Block). You have the ability apply one of your Theme Styles, edit the text, font, colors, borders, animations, etc.