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#'''Sign in''' or '''sign up for a free account''' here on AboutUs.org | #'''Sign in''' or '''sign up for a free account''' here on AboutUs.org | ||
#Go to a website's page by searching for it (like example.com) above | #Go to a website's page by searching for it (like example.com) above | ||
− | #Then, | + | #Then, click a pencil on the page to '''edit''' it and add more info.</big> (You can also check out the "Home Page Analysis" and "Web Presence" sections for some free SEO suggestions and insights.) |
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<big><big>'''Frequently Asked Questions'''</big></big> | <big><big>'''Frequently Asked Questions'''</big></big> | ||
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* <big>What is '''[[AboutUs.org]]'''?</big> ''A website directory that helps business owners promote themselves online. [[AboutUs.org|read more]]'' | * <big>What is '''[[AboutUs.org]]'''?</big> ''A website directory that helps business owners promote themselves online. [[AboutUs.org|read more]]'' | ||
* <big>How do I add a site?</big> ''Search for it, like example.com'' | * <big>How do I add a site?</big> ''Search for it, like example.com'' | ||
* <big>How do I edit a page?</big> ''Sign in/sign up and click a pencil'' | * <big>How do I edit a page?</big> ''Sign in/sign up and click a pencil'' | ||
* <big>What is a '''[[WikiWiki|wiki]]'''?</big> ''An editable website, like Wikipedia. [[WikiWiki|read more]]'' | * <big>What is a '''[[WikiWiki|wiki]]'''?</big> ''An editable website, like Wikipedia. [[WikiWiki|read more]]'' | ||
− | * <big>Does it cost anything to use AboutUs.org?</big> ''No, AboutUs.org is | + | * <big>Does it cost anything to use AboutUs.org?</big> ''No, AboutUs.org is free to use.'' |
===Promoting Your Website=== | ===Promoting Your Website=== | ||
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* <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]]. | ** Edit the page about your website, and take us up on our [[DoFollow|DoFollow links policy]]. | ||
− | ** Use the free [[ | + | ** Use the free [[Home Page Analysis]] to get SEO advice for your home page. |
− | ** | + | ** Once you've edited the page for your website, you can send us an email (dofollow@aboutus.org) and ask us to change links on your page to DoFollow. |
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===Editing Website Pages=== | ===Editing Website Pages=== | ||
− | * How can I [[How to change CamelCaseCapitalization|fix the ''' | + | * How can I [[How to change CamelCaseCapitalization|fix the '''CapiTalizATion''']] of a website/domain name? ''Go to "More -> fix capitalization" at the top.'' |
− | * What is the [[ | + | * Can I edit the page about my '''clients'''' websites? ''Yes, absolutely. Just use your one AboutUs.org account/login and edit all the pages you like.'' |
− | *How can I [[How_do_I_get_rid_of_my_address_and_contact_information%3F|remove or update]] the contact information for a website? | + | * What is the [[Help|basic wiki formatting]] I can use? ''[[Wiki Editing Help|Click here for instructions]].'' |
+ | *How can I [[How_do_I_get_rid_of_my_address_and_contact_information%3F|remove or update]] the contact information for a website? ''[[How_do_I_get_rid_of_my_address_and_contact_information%3F|Click here]].'' | ||
+ | * How can a website's page have [[DoFollow|DoFollow links instead of NoFollow]]? ''Yes. [[DoFollow|Click here for more info]].'' | ||
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* How can I [[How_to_improve_AboutUs_pages|improve a website's page]]? Can I see [[Examples_of_Great_AboutUs_Pages|examples of great pages]]? | * How can I [[How_to_improve_AboutUs_pages|improve a website's page]]? Can I see [[Examples_of_Great_AboutUs_Pages|examples of great pages]]? | ||
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* 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? | ||
* How can I [[UpdateThumbnail|update the thumbnail of a site's home page]]? | * How can I [[UpdateThumbnail|update the thumbnail of a site's home page]]? | ||
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* I found a page about a site that [[Guide to all websites|no longer exists]] or [[Guide to all websites|isn't good]]. What now? | * I found a page about a site that [[Guide to all websites|no longer exists]] or [[Guide to all websites|isn't good]]. What now? | ||
* How can I [[WikiLink|link from one AboutUs.org page to another]]? | * How can I [[WikiLink|link from one AboutUs.org page to another]]? | ||
− | * Can I [[ | + | * Can I [[help/getting-started#Adding_a_YouTube_Video|add a YouTube video]] to a page? |
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* I've created a great page about my website. Is there a way I can link to it and show it off on my site? ''Yes, [[Badge for website owners|click here for several options]]. Also, you can click the "Share" button near the top right of the AboutUs page to post it on your favorite social network.'' | * I've created a great page about my website. Is there a way I can link to it and show it off on my site? ''Yes, [[Badge for website owners|click here for several options]]. Also, you can click the "Share" button near the top right of the AboutUs page to post it on your favorite social network.'' | ||
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* I don't have the [[ForgotPassword|'''login information''']] for a page I want to edit. Help? | * I don't have the [[ForgotPassword|'''login information''']] for a page I want to edit. Help? | ||
* I [[ForgotPassword|'''forgot my password''']]. Help? | * I [[ForgotPassword|'''forgot my password''']]. Help? | ||
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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 want to edit, but I [[User:AnonymousLogin|don't want to create an account.]] Is there an [[User:AnonymousLogin|anonymous login]] I can use? | * 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? | ||
===AboutUs News=== | ===AboutUs News=== | ||
− | * How can I know about new features, changes, and opportunities on AboutUs.org? '' | + | * How can I know about new features, changes, and opportunities on AboutUs.org? ''Follow us [http://twitter.com/AboutUs on Twitter], and [http://facebook.com/AboutUs.org like us on Facebook].'' |
− | + | <big>Don't see your question about AboutUs.org?</big> | |
− | * '''[[ | + | * '''[[Contact Info for AboutUs.org|Contact AboutUs.org]]''' or see our exhaustive [[Wiki Editing Help]] page. |
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Latest revision as of 09:11, 21 March 2015
Getting Started on AboutUs.org
- Sign in or sign up for a free account here on AboutUs.org
- Go to a website's page by searching for it (like example.com) above
- Then, click a pencil on the page to edit it and add more info. (You can also check out the "Home Page Analysis" and "Web Presence" sections for some free SEO suggestions and insights.)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is AboutUs.org? A website directory that helps business owners promote themselves online. read more
- How do I add a site? Search for it, like example.com
- How do I edit a page? Sign in/sign up and click a pencil
- What is a wiki? An editable website, like Wikipedia. read more
- Does it cost anything to use AboutUs.org? No, AboutUs.org is free to use.
Promoting Your Website
- 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.
- Once you've edited the page for your website, you can send us an email (dofollow@aboutus.org) and ask us to change links on your page to DoFollow.
Editing Website Pages
- How can I fix the CapiTalizATion of a website/domain name? Go to "More -> fix capitalization" at the top.
- Can I edit the page about my clients' websites? Yes, absolutely. Just use your one AboutUs.org account/login and edit all the pages you like.
- What is the basic wiki formatting I can use? Click here for instructions.
- How can I remove or update the contact information for a website? Click here.
- How can a website's page have DoFollow links instead of NoFollow? Yes. Click here for more info.
- How can I improve a website's page? Can I see examples of great pages?
- How can I add a Related Websites/Domains section to a page?
- How can I update the thumbnail of a site's home page?
- How can I be notified if and when a page I care about is edited?
- How can I upload and add an image to a page?
- I found a page about a site that no longer exists or isn't good. What now?
- How can I link from one AboutUs.org page to another?
- Can I add a YouTube video to a page?
- I've created a great page about my website. Is there a way I can link to it and show it off on my site? Yes, click here for several options. Also, you can click the "Share" button near the top right of the AboutUs page to post it on your favorite social network.
Account/Login Questions
- I don't have the login information for a page I want to edit. Help?
- I forgot my password. Help?
- How can I confirm the email address for my account?
- I want to edit, but I don't want to create an account. Is there an anonymous login I can use?
AboutUs News
- How can I know about new features, changes, and opportunities on AboutUs.org? Follow us on Twitter, and like us on Facebook.
Don't see your question about AboutUs.org?
- Contact AboutUs.org or see our exhaustive Wiki Editing Help page.