Integrating the Virtual Tour
Our virtual tours work best as a full-screen experience. The examples below show how other organizations have implemented screenshots, links, and iframes into their primary website. Some users even keep the tour off their website and simply share the direct link.
We do not recommend embedding an iframe into your website unless you can set it as a full-screen page. The only exception is for simple virtual tours with limited branding or graphics.
Full-Page iFrame
Cal Lutheran University includes links to their full-campus virtual tour in multiple places: “Virtual Tour” buttons are located in the top menu and home page banner.
Cal Lutheran University created a new page on their website to incorporate a banner featuring Calls-to-Action: “Schedule a Visit” and “View Campus Map“
Embedded Screenshots
Michigan embedded a screenshot of the virtual tour onto their Facilities page. Clicking the image loads a new window with the full-screen tour.
Virginia Tech embedded a screenshot of the virtual tour onto their Facilities page. Clicking the image loads a new window with the full-screen tour.
In-Page Links
Las Vegas Ballpark features a prominent “Virtual Tour” button on their Ballpark Maps page. This button loads a new window with the full-screen tour.
The Portland Trail Blazers use custom links for their different Suites. These links open each suite in a new full-screen window (instead of the entire virtual tour).
Menu Links
Purdue includes a link for “360 Tour of Purdue” under the “Recruiting” section of their main menu.
Villanova has a sub-menu on each individual sport’s page. Users can click “Tour” to load a new window.
Direct Links & Standalone Sites
The Miami Dolphins use a standalone virtual tour to showcase specific suites for each game. This site updates as those spaces throughout the season.
The Boston Red Sox use the direct link for their virtual tour in emails, marketing, and sales presentations. They can send a client to any location with custom URLs.
Embedded iFrame
The Houston Astros embedded this minimal tour into their website. This only works well with small tours that have no side menu and limited graphics.