Help FAQ
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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, 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
Frequently Asked Questions
Fundamental 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 a free resource. The only paid service we offer is the Site Report.
Promoting Your Website
- 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. Have a question? Email us or call +1.503.488.5763 and press 3.
- 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 or +1.503.488.5763 and press 1.
Editing Website Pages
- How can I fix the oDd CapiTalizATion of a website/domain name?
- What is the basic wiki formatting I can use?
- How can I remove or update the contact information for a website?
- How can I improve a website's 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, etc. How can I un-flag it?
- 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?
- Can I delete my account, change my login name, or make sure I don't get emails from AboutUs.org?
- 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? Sign up for our newsletter, follow us on Twitter, or like us on Facebook.
Don't see your question?
- Contact AboutUs or see our exhaustive Help Index.