FAQ's

How do I add a picture to a blog/post/comment?

To add a picture to a blog, post or comment, at the top of the text window you can type in, there is a small blue and green square. Click on this and it will open another window where you can put in a link to a picture or browse your own computer to add a picture.

How do I comment on someone's page?

To comment on someone’s page, you can do one of two things. If they have commented to you first, you can click “comment back” and it will take you to their page so you can comment. You can also click on a person’s picture to go to their page and add a comment that way. Make sure to “add comment” when you are finished or the comment will not appear on their wall.

How do I add a blog?

To add a blog, you can do one of two things. First, you can click the drop-down menu on the top right side of your page, just below the link for your friends and the sign out link. You can quickly add photos, videos, blogs or forum discussions there. Second, on your page, in the blog section, there is a link to add a new blog (there is a small green plus sign beside the link). Click that and add your blog. Make sure to click “save” when you are finished.

I saw my pictures in the general photo section. My settings are private. Help!

Pictures that you upload, if your settings are saved that only you or your friends can view it, can be seen in the general photo section because you (or your friends) have “permission” to see them. Non- friends will not be able to see private photos of yours in the general section. The same goes for videos. If they are public, however, anyone will be able to view them.

Can I make my page private like a myspace page, where only friends can see anything?

While this community is similar to myspace in that fans can have their own personal pages to connect with friends, it is different in that it is not completely private. Certain things on your page can be set to private, viewable only by you or your friends. Going into “my settings” you can click the privacy tab and decide how you want your page to be set up for privacy. This affects photos, blogs and videos. Although that will save your default settings, when you upload or create each photo, blog or video, individual settings can be saved to make it private or public. You can hide your activities in the privacy tab as well. What will be public is the comment wall. So anything you or your friends put on the comment wall is viewable by anyone. You can choose, in the privacy settings, to approve/deny each comment before it is posted, or you can allow them to be posted immediately without approval. You can remove comments posted on your page or that you post on someone else’s page.

How can I change the "about me" section? To change the

About Me section that appears on your page, it is in a box. By default, it is directly below your activities (comments you’ve made, or have been made on your page, forum activity, etc). To change this section, click the edit button on the top right of this section. A text window will appear and you can add text, photos, links or html code. To save the contents of this section, there is a “save” button at the bottom of the section. Some folks have tried to change this section by going to the “about me” section in my settings. That will have no affect on the written content of your page. You can also change the title 'My page' to something different...hover over the text until it changes color then click on it. Change the text to what you want then click 'save'.

Ning Tips and Tricks

How can I stop receiving emails about Alerts?

If you want to stop receiving emails about Application Alerts, opting out of them is easy. 1. Sign in to the network that you're receiving the Alerts from. Click on the "My Settings" link in the upper right corner of the page: 2. Click on "Email" in the left column: 3. Uncheck the box next to "Alerts sent via Applications": You will no longer receive email notifications when an Application sends you an Alert.

Who can comment on my profile?

Comments on your profile page appear in the middle column. Any person who belongs to the same network as you can comment on your profile on that network and you can comment on any person's profile on any network you belong to. You can, however, turn on comment moderation for your profile. 1. Go to your "My Page" tab and locate the comment wall. 2. Click the "Edit" button in the header and click the "Yes - approve comments first" option. 3. Click save. You will now be able to review comments to your profile before they are made public.

How do I change my password?

Change your password using "Settings" Sign in to any network you are a member of. Click on the "Settings" link in the upper right corner of the page. Then click "Change" next to the password field.

How do I change my profile photo?

Change your profile photo on a specific network To change your profile photo on a network you already belong to, sign in to the network and click the "Settings" link on the upper right side of the page. Click on the blue/green photo icon next to "Your Photo." A small window will pop open. Click the "Browse" button under "Upload an image from your computer." Locate an image on your computer and click "Done." When you upload a new photo, the old one will be deleted. New profile photos can take up to thirty minutes to show up on networks you belong to, so don't worry if your new photo doesn't appear immediately!

Can I have a Signature?

Unfortunately, we do not have the option to save a signature that automatically displays with each post you make. You can do it manually, if you wish. It just takes more time (and being able to remember to do it, hehe).

How do I change how my page looks?

To change the way your page looks, directly below your profile picture on your page, you will see “Change my photo or theme.” Click “theme” and it will walk you through the steps for a pre-made page theme. If you have a code you would like to add from somewhere else, you can click the advanced tab and make the changes there. Make sure you click “save” when you are finished or your page will not be changed.

How can I change my Avatar?

Your avatar for the forums is the same as the profile picture on your personal page. So to change it, follow the directions of changing your profile picture: To change your picture, directly below where your picture would be (left side of the page), there is a link to click change "My Photo". (Or you can click "my settings" and make sure you are in the "account" section). Next to "profile photo" there is a button with a small green and blue square. Click the button, and it gives you the option to use an existing photo (from photos you have uploaded) or upload a picture from your computer. To upload a photo from your computer, click "browse" and it will open a window to find the picture on your computer. Once you have found the picture and clicked the appropriate buttons on that window, click "done". When you have the picture you want set, make sure you click "save" or your picture will not be changed to what you want.