Custom blocks are a great way to add 3rd party links and embeds to your projects. Link and embed blocks can be used in many ways. For example,
Add a link to a Notion project timetable
Embed Figma designs
Embed a Clickup or Monday task list
Embed a Calendly scheduling form
Add links to client downloads
Embed a Youtube Video
Add Google Drive or Dropbox links
Much more
Supported types
There are 3 different ways you can add 3rd party content to Bloom.
1. Link URL(s)
This block will include any number of links that you need to make available for yourself or your clients.
2. Embed Code
This block allows you to embed content from other sources, which is especially helpful if you need to add more intricate workflows, notes, or tasks.
Many platforms, like ClickUp, allow you to generate an embed code and embed it into Bloom.
If you'd like to display a Notion document, you will need to generate an embed code using a third party platform like Embed Notion or Embed Notion Pages.
3. Link URL in an iframe
The iframe block allows you to add a website URL and have it displayed inside your and your client's portal.
Keep in mind that this feature only works if the provided website does not block iframe sharing.
You can also choose to expand the blocks to be full width and adjust their height to ensure that your embedded content shows up how you need it.
Adjustment options
After a custom block is added, you can adjust how you want it to be displayed:
Full width
Column width
Custom height
Important note
Embed codes generated by 3rd party applications can be displayed in different ways. Sometimes the embed code restricts the width of the container.
To overcome this, adjust the height and/or width to "100%"
Use case: How to embed a Figma design
1. Click on "Share" in Figma
2. Get and copy the embed code
3. Add a new "Links and Embeds" to your project
4. Paste the embed code
5. Adjust the embed code width to "100%"
6. Save and enjoy
