About Troubleshooting and web content

How do I link to other posts? How do people link to my posts?

Linking to other posts is fairly simple if you follow the steps below.

  • When you entering the body text for a new post, you will see a link icon that looks like a chain in the toolbar above the text entry area.
  • Highlight the text in your post that you want to link from, then click on the link icon.

How can I use HTML tags to improve my blogs?

You'll notice every time you decide to "post a new blog entry" that there is a field below the main text area that reads "Input format". The default is set to "Full HTML". This selection allows you to use several of the most common HTML tags within your blog for emphasis, hyperlinks, or even to separate quoted text from your own text.

How do I add a signature to my comments?

So, now you've got your account set up, you've started posting a few blogs, and you would like to reply to some of the comments on your blogs - or maybe leave a comment on someone else's blog - and you'd like to know how to get that cool little signature set up, right?

How do I import my blog to Facebook, Google Reader?

Facebook

  • On the Notes page, select the "Import a Blog" link on the right side of the page.
  • Enter the URL of your blog into the text box, and check the box underneath that states that you agree to our Terms of Use.

How do I insert YouTube videos into my posts?

It is relatively easy to embed videos from video sharing services like YouTube; you just need to make sure you are using the correct editor when you paste in the code that references the video.

How do I put photos in my blog posts?

Posting photos can be tricky at times, but it can be done if you keep a few things in mind during the process.
It is usually best to write the text of your post prior to inserting the photos where you want them. Once you have your text entered, follow these steps:

Why is Safari on the Mac giving me problems?

There are a couple known problems when using the Safari browser on Apple Mac computers:

  • The link button in the rich-text editor (the form you use for creating posts) doesn't work.

Why won't I stay logged on?

Your browser is probably not accepting the cookies on the site, so the site doesn't 'remember' that you are logged it. This is a common problem, and we suggest you try the following before reporting the problem:

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