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What is Zoho's API program all
about?
Zoho is committed to providing open access to as
many of its online application services as possible. Through our free API
program, partners and the general Zoho community of users can embed the selected
Zoho services into other applications, websites, portals and intranets. To date
we have API's for Writer, Sheet, Show, Planner, Creator, Meeting and Wiki.
What is the
purpose of API integration?
By accessing Zoho application
services from within another application provided by a partner or company IT
environment, users get more functionality and generally more productivity then
with either standalone. For example, Zoho partners have implemented the Z Writer
API from within their online storage services. Now users of those services can
open, edit and save their MS Word documents right online and into their storage
accounts without having to open any Microsoft application. Other examples,
include document management systems, e-learning systems and financial planning
tools.
Does it cost anything to use the API's?
There are two
versions of API's: free and commercial. For the Free Edition there is no cost
for either using the published API's or for the access they provide to the Zoho
services provided the Zoho brand and logo is visible. In some cases, partners
have asked Zoho for custom versions of its API's and for private labeling of the
application itself. For the commercial version, we enable SSL support and a number of advanced features not available in the free version. We provide a very a reasonable fee structure based on commercial or non-commercial usage. .A license agreement is required.
Why does Zoho have a free API
program?
Zoho is expanding rapidly and growing its user
base exponentially on its own and through partnerships. The API program allows
us to accelerate that expansion. It also makes good sense to improve partners'
and users experience of online applications and to spread the word. We believe
in the power of the community to drive further adoption. There are also some
amazingly good online and offlline technology providers that we are proud to be
associated with.
Once we have done the integration as
a partner, how can we promote it?
Partners who have done
the API integration and want to showcase it on the Zoho website can send the
following to partners@zohocorp.com: URL of the Website with the integration, company
logo, a 50-75 word description of your company, service and how Zoho is
integrated and the functionality it provides; any positive feedback and comments
and a screen shot or two, or a video or link to a video that showcases the Zoho
application integration. Once we receive these, we will likely do a blog post
and post your information on our partner pages.
Can we do more custom things with the Zoho API's?
We
definitely consider all requests and would be happy to respond to strategic
enquiries. Please send your queries to partners@zohocorp.com or api@zohocorp.com
For more information on ZAPP, check out the ZAPP home page : http://zoho.com/partners.html
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