Best way to run my calculator on another site?

Discussion in 'Programming' started by ramccluskey, Jul 27, 2010.

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    I have a browser-based calculator that I would like to license for others to use on their sites. Should I ask them to run it in an iframe or give them an embed code? (Will an embed code even work with a multi-page script?) Thanks!
     
    ramccluskey, Jul 27, 2010 IP
  2. Deacalion

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    Go with the iframe. It's a simpler solution, requires less effort from them and will be easier for you to update.
    Think about it this way, if you find out there's a security hole in your calculator you can just change it on your server and then every client will have an updated version.

    However, if they had embedded the code - not only are their servers vulnerable but you will have to contact each and every one of them to update their code.
     
    Deacalion, Jul 27, 2010 IP
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    iFrame is the easiest solution.
     
    skytide, Jul 30, 2010 IP
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    No question, iframe. You can also embed a 'powered by' link so that your free calculator benefits your site with a backlink from everyone who uses it.
     
    longcall911, Jul 31, 2010 IP