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=='''Getting Started on AboutUs.org'''== | =='''Getting Started on AboutUs.org'''== | ||
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| − | #'''Sign in''' or '''[http://www.aboutus.org/sign_up create your free account]''' | + | #'''Sign in''' or '''[http://www.aboutus.org/sign_up create your free account]''' here on AboutUs.org |
| − | #Go to a website's page by searching for it (like | + | #Go to a website's page by searching for it (like example.com) above |
| − | #Click | + | #Then, there are several things you can do: |
| + | :* Click a pencil on the page to edit it and add more info | ||
| + | :* Click on the "Home Page Analysis" section to see the free SEO suggestions for your website's home page | ||
| + | :* Sign up for a [http://www.aboutus.org/site-report/buy Site Report] for an in-depth SEO analysis of your entire website</big> | ||
{{SocialAboutUs}} | {{SocialAboutUs}} | ||
=='''Frequently Asked Questions'''== | =='''Frequently Asked Questions'''== | ||
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* <big>What is '''[[AboutUs.org]]'''?</big> ''We're a website directory that helps business owners promote themselves online. [[AboutUs.org|Click here for more info]].'' | * <big>What is '''[[AboutUs.org]]'''?</big> ''We're a website directory that helps business owners promote themselves online. [[AboutUs.org|Click here for more info]].'' | ||
* <big>How do I add a website?</big> ''Search for it, like example.com.'' | * <big>How do I add a website?</big> ''Search for it, like example.com.'' | ||
| − | * <big>How do I edit a page?</big> ''Sign in and click a pencil. | + | * <big>How do I edit a page?</big> ''Sign in and click a pencil.''(Don't have an account? [http://www.aboutus.org/sign_up Create one] or use [[BugMeNot.com]])'' |
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* <big>What is a '''[[WikiWiki|wiki]]'''?</big> | * <big>What is a '''[[WikiWiki|wiki]]'''?</big> | ||
| + | * <big>Can I [[Learn|learn about Internet marketing and SEO]] here?</big> ''Absolutely! See our [[Learn online marketing]] section.'' | ||
| − | * <big>How can I '''[[Promote|promote my website]]''' here?</big> ''In several ways: [[ | + | * <big>How can I '''[[Promote|promote my website]]''' here?</big> ''In several ways:'' |
| − | * | + | ** Edit the page about your website, and take us up on our [[DoFollow|DoFollow links policy]]. |
| + | ** Use the free [[Website Visibility Report|Home Page Analysis]] to get SEO advice for your home page. | ||
| + | ** Sign up for a [http://www.aboutus.org/site-report/buy Site Report] to get an in-depth SEO analysis of your website, with detailed advice on how to improve your website. Have a question about the Site Report? [mailto:sitereport@aboutus.org Email us] or call 1.800.AboutUs and press 1. | ||
* <big>I have a question about the Home Page Analysis or Web Presence section.</big> ''[[Website-Visibility-Report|This link has more info]], and feel free to [mailto:visibility@aboutus.org email us] or call 1.800.AboutUs and press 2.'' | * <big>I have a question about the Home Page Analysis or Web Presence section.</big> ''[[Website-Visibility-Report|This link has more info]], and feel free to [mailto:visibility@aboutus.org email us] or call 1.800.AboutUs and press 2.'' | ||
| − | * <big>Does it cost anything to use AboutUs.org?</big> ''No, AboutUs.org is a free resource.'' | + | * <big>Does it cost anything to use AboutUs.org?</big> ''No, AboutUs.org is a free resource. The only paid service we offer is the Site Report.'' |
* <big>I don't have the [[ForgotPassword|'''login information''']] for a page I want to edit. Help? | * <big>I don't have the [[ForgotPassword|'''login information''']] for a page I want to edit. Help? | ||
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| − | + | * A site is incorrectly [[flag]]ged as adult, parked, or broken. How can I [[flag|un-flag it]]? | |
| − | * A site is incorrectly [[flag]]ged as adult, parked, or broken. How can I [[flag| | ||
* How can I add a [[RelatedDomains|Related Websites/Domains]] section to a page? | * How can I add a [[RelatedDomains|Related Websites/Domains]] section to a page? | ||
*The '''[[UpdateThumbnail|thumbnail]]''' of a site's homepage is outdated or not showing. [[UpdateThumbnail|How can I update or fix it?]] | *The '''[[UpdateThumbnail|thumbnail]]''' of a site's homepage is outdated or not showing. [[UpdateThumbnail|How can I update or fix it?]] | ||
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* How can I [[EmailAlerts|be notified if and when a page I care about is edited]]? | * How can I [[EmailAlerts|be notified if and when a page I care about is edited]]? | ||
* Can I [[Cancel Account|delete my account]], change my login name, or make sure I don't get emails from AboutUs.org? | * Can I [[Cancel Account|delete my account]], change my login name, or make sure I don't get emails from AboutUs.org? | ||
| − | * How can I [[ImageHelp|upload and add an '''image''' to a page]] | + | * How can I [[ImageHelp|upload and add an '''image''' to a page]]? |
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* How can I [http://www.aboutus.org/Special:Confirmemail confirm the email address for my account]? | * How can I [http://www.aboutus.org/Special:Confirmemail confirm the email address for my account]? | ||
* I found a page about a site that [[Guide to all websites|no longer exists]] or [[Guide to all websites|isn't a good site]]. What now? | * I found a page about a site that [[Guide to all websites|no longer exists]] or [[Guide to all websites|isn't a good site]]. What now? | ||
| − | * I want to edit, but I [[User:AnonymousLogin|don't want to create an account.]] Is there | + | * I want to edit, but I [[User:AnonymousLogin|don't want to create an account.]] Is there an [[User:AnonymousLogin|anonymous login]] I can use? |
* How can I know about new features, changes, and opportunities on AboutUs.org? ''[http://bit.ly/AboutUsNews Sign up for our newsletter], [http://twitter.com/AboutUs follow us on Twitter], or [http://facebook.com/AboutUs.org like us on Facebook].'' | * How can I know about new features, changes, and opportunities on AboutUs.org? ''[http://bit.ly/AboutUsNews Sign up for our newsletter], [http://twitter.com/AboutUs follow us on Twitter], or [http://facebook.com/AboutUs.org like us on Facebook].'' | ||
Revision as of 22:56, 6 April 2011
Getting Started on AboutUs.org
- Sign in or create your free account here on AboutUs.org
- Go to a website's page by searching for it (like example.com) above
- Then, there are several things you can do:
- Click a pencil on the page to edit it and add more info
- Click on the "Home Page Analysis" section to see the free SEO suggestions for your website's home page
- Sign up for a Site Report for an in-depth SEO analysis of your entire website
Make it official on Facebook.
Frequently Asked Questions
(Hint: Click the links for the answer.)
- What is AboutUs.org? We're a website directory that helps business owners promote themselves online. Click here for more info.
- How do I add a website? Search for it, like example.com.
- How do I edit a page? Sign in and click a pencil.(Don't have an account? Create one or use BugMeNot.com)
- What is a wiki?
- Can I learn about Internet marketing and SEO here? Absolutely! See our Learn online marketing section.
- How can I promote my website here? In several ways:
- Edit the page about your website, and take us up on our DoFollow links policy.
- Use the free Home Page Analysis to get SEO advice for your home page.
- Sign up for a Site Report to get an in-depth SEO analysis of your website, with detailed advice on how to improve your website. Have a question about the Site Report? Email us or call 1.800.AboutUs and press 1.
- I have a question about the Home Page Analysis or Web Presence section. This link has more info, and feel free to email us or call 1.800.AboutUs and press 2.
- Does it cost anything to use AboutUs.org? No, AboutUs.org is a free resource. The only paid service we offer is the Site Report.
- I don't have the login information for a page I want to edit. Help?
- I forgot my password. Help?
- How can I fix the oDd CapiTalizATion of a website?
- How can I remove or update the contact information for a website?
- How can I improve a website's wiki page? Can I see examples of great pages?
- How can a website's page have DoFollow links instead of NoFollow?
- A site is incorrectly flagged as adult, parked, or broken. How can I un-flag it?
- How can I add a Related Websites/Domains section to a page?
- The thumbnail of a site's homepage is outdated or not showing. How can I update or fix it?
- How can I be notified if and when a page I care about is edited?
- Can I delete my account, change my login name, or make sure I don't get emails from AboutUs.org?
- How can I upload and add an image to a page?
- How can I confirm the email address for my account?
- I found a page about a site that no longer exists or isn't a good site. What now?
- I want to edit, but I don't want to create an account. Is there an anonymous login I can use?
- How can I know about new features, changes, and opportunities on AboutUs.org? Sign up for our newsletter, follow us on Twitter, or like us on Facebook.
Basics
- Basic Wiki Formatting -- how to change the look of your wiki page
Advanced
- How to link to another page
- Working with images
- Adding and changing tags that a website is about (tags are the new category)
- Adding and changing the summary about a website
- Changing the capitalization of a website
- How to flag or unflag a page as adult, broken, parked, etc.
- Updating a website thumbnail picture
- Improving AboutUs.org pages
- How to edit lists and become a "List Keeper"
- Add an AboutUs Badge for website owners to your website
- Using your talk page
- Using your watchlist
- Viewing a page's history
- Adding a YouTube video
- How you can help make this website even better
Don't see your question?
- See our exhaustive Help Index
- Contact AboutUs