$flickr_api_key
variable
- $flickr_api_key
type
- behavioral
associated template variables
- $_flickr
description
- The API that Flickr gave you after you requested to receive one.
example
$flickr_api_key:v73web4p93glw9v854hwfl5gbwo49fhs87f
notes
- this value is required and permits Vine Type to access your photos at the Flickr web site.
joining flickr
signing up for an account on flickr is free. premium services cost extra, but Vine Type can display photos from a basic account
Visit the Flickr home page and click the sign up! button. Follow the directions and agree to the terms of use to create your Flickr account.
If you already have a Yahoo! mailbox or My Yahoo! account, the process is very quick.
requesting a key
Then, to request a key, visit the Flickr Services website.
Log into your Flickr account if you haven't already
Click on the Your API keys link and follow the directions. Where is asks Describe the application are you planning to build: add a sentence or two stating that you are going to display your own Flickr photos on your web site with the Vine Type CMS.