Flipboard Magazines Blog

Looking for something new to read? There are a few places to start, including Flipboard’s staff-curated #MagsWeLove and By Our Readers feeds.

But if you’d like to go direct — to find new magazines shared by other Flipboard MagMakers and readers — Flipboard Club founder Aida B. wrote us recently to share a handy tip. She suggests using Flipboard to search Twitter:

One of the best ways to keep up with new Flipboard magazines by the general public is to search Twitter within the Flipboard app. What’s really cool about Flipboard’s search is [...]

You’re active. You’re mobile. You’re on the go, on the town and on your way. You’re reading via the web browser on your smartphone or tablet device, and you need a simple way to flip content from the mobile browser to your Flipboard magazines. Here’s a technique to make that easier via Android or iOS.

One option, of course, is to install the Flipboard bookmarklet in your mobile browser. But an even faster and more flexible technique is to “beam” the URL of the item you’re reading in your browser (or [...]

If you’re a Flipboard MagMaker, you’re always on the hunt for relevant material to add to your magazines. Here’s a handy trick to make that task much easier. Adding Twitter Lists to your Flipboard is a fast and convenient way to curate amazing Flipboard magazine content that makes readers say “Wow!” Here’s how you do it:

1. Connect Your Twitter Account to Flipboard If you haven’t already done this, add your Twitter account to your Flipboard. Start by tapping the content guide under the red ribbon on the top right of [...]

You’ve created a Flipboard magazine and filled it with fabulous content. Now you’re ready to start building an audience. What’s the best way to promote your magazine?

Flipboard magazines are viewable on the web, so there are plenty of promotional possibilities. Anyone can enjoy your magazines — no matter if they’re on a desktop computer or mobile device, or if they have Flipboard installed. Here’s how to spread the word:

Share to Your Networks On the cover of your magazine there’s a Share button to the left, under your name. When you [...]

There’s an art to creating a successful Flipboard magazine, but there’s some science involved as well. So with apologies to Stephen R. Covey, the participants in last week’s #FlipboardChat highlighted seven techniques that successful MagMakers use to attract loyal readers and stand out from the crowd:

Secret #1: Successful MagMakers have compelling magazine covers Just like on a traditional newsstand, the cover of a Flipboard magazine draws in a potential reader. Flipboard will automatically select a cover image for your magazine, but for best results, select your own cover image to make sure your magazine [...]