# Soundcloud

### About Soundcloud Element

Summary: The [SoundCloud Element](https://help.pagefly.io/manual/soundcloud-element/) is designed to make your page more attractive in order to increase the conversion rate. You can use this element to share a track on your website or blog.

### How To Access The Soundcloud Element

* **Step 1**: Click on the Elements icon in the left sidebar
* **Step 2**: In the PageFly’s tab, scroll or type “**Soundcloud**'' in the search bar.
* **Step 3**: Drag and drop the element you want into the page editor and then start using it.

![](/files/cN9aY5u7bhdhzfJvOVLk)

### How To Configure For Soundcloud Element

This element comes with plenty of different parameters allowing you to fine-tune content appearance to reach the best possible conversion rate.

Select the SoundCloud element to see its parameters.

![](/files/XcxJ4TkyioRQNcNy07lD)

#### General Settings

| SoundCloud URL: Insert your SoundCloud track URL here.                                             | ![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXcD4dOHToorzgcZGq0bqE-SXEagn3JzzeWApXQ4aHkvAGabjFPyzcmT30NGrFnMOixyj7_ULrWKgUr2N2NABmsHLxnyJWO10ob__BYP519vp5ZZoD7q8vUA2cp5bPQWHp1BUJA-4KfExAZaJLn_wTVlsgxH?key=xZ-OyVR6JPSJHZCOmEUjlQ) |
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| AutoPlay: Autoplay your soundtrack.                                                                | ![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXe7qfsVDEcGDTzq7XjNFqJfjdQwukBEXAOmGZKB4Um2Y_5TWK9y52At9g-1Tat0uIdQu8aAYEbSU5X8EAYHG1HJC05sfZ1uljkR8Whua25EpS-C0kBvBUiPQTAv_GwlTTRRpj3gGmozG3bWCG_NxVqNN8c?key=xZ-OyVR6JPSJHZCOmEUjlQ)  |
| Show Buy Button: Show buys button of SoundCloud. The user will be redirected to a SoundCloud page. | ![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXcgXtazRoiGNnY92x2PZ0JWHmGSZ7p8UhihVZPTRHMtPH_o66JKoGrjqC_V7VmigkPxbfyFUQLIqH04Ltp2NgPqOwVrPpfzmV9nEnNHmkThKJbY4X46qVvTcvZZ5mYd2jm1wmkUHcGCuKJFVyHXXUbQvjK3?key=xZ-OyVR6JPSJHZCOmEUjlQ) |
| Show Username: Show username of SoundCloud account.                                                | ![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXcbRwrOCtnDC16bV65lAn3x8TvyygSwYZPVoA8VOxhdo7c7fCKy3_FQDdgKNlDbclju8zX282LWXn60-ihGnxPJaE9mcE6BRcNMZVLGuVaWhQC3AbkLG4GCOAbperuKmIUgxTeqxaiBXxXNECA3xxXrJ_M0?key=xZ-OyVR6JPSJHZCOmEUjlQ) |

You can get further information about **ATTRIBUTES, VISIBILITY, ANIMATION** parameters [here](https://help.pagefly.io/manual/elements-general-settings/).

#### Styling Settings

To make the display of your SoundCloud element, use the parameters available in the Styling tab.

You can check more information about the [Styling tab](https://help.pagefly.io/manual/elements-style-settings/).

### Use Cases

#### How To Adjust Spacing For SoundCloud Element?

Proper spacing between elements creates a clear visual hierarchy, guiding users' eyes through the content and separating distinct sections.

In order to achieve that, first go to Styling tab then go to Spacing.

* **Padding**: set the margin-top to 0px and the margin-bottom to 40px to create some space between the SoundCloud element and the paragraph below it
* **Margin**: Set the center-margin to 100 to place the SoundCloud element at the center for better visibility

![](/files/WjtsgxNfS3tUmboaGEPe)

#### How To Enable Shadow For SoundCloud Element?

To add an additional effect on your SoundCloud element, consider using the Shadow effect.

Go to Styling tab > Effects > Enable shadow. Click Yes to enable Shadow effect.

![](/files/erZDiRKLxmMrMpehfdPU)

### Best Practices For Using SoundCloud Element

* Ensure the audio content you embed from SoundCloud is high-quality and relevant to your website's theme or products
* Style the SoundCloud element to visually complement your website's overall design

### Frequently Asked Questions

**1. When was SoundCloud found?**

SoundCloud was founded in August 2027

**2. Who are the founders of SoundCloud?**

Alexander Ljung and Eric Wahlforss

**3. Where is SoundCloud headquarter?**

Stockholm, Sweden

**4. What is Soundcloud used for?**

SoundCloud is an online audio streaming and distribution platform, where users can upload, stream, promote, share music and podcasts.

**5. What is the difference between Soundcloud and Spotify?**

Soundcloud is a crowd source, as it's an independent music platform, where people can upload and share their music no matter who they are. Spotify is more of a commercialized platform, as it has a large database, handy features, and user-friendly interface and offers subscription programs.

### Additional Resources

* [YouTube element](https://help.pagefly.io/manual/youtube-element/)
* [How to Use Vimeo Video Element with PageFly](https://help.pagefly.io/manual/vimeo-element/)


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