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HowTo
Want to create a feed for a specific author?
Use this link: (http://www.thing-a-day.com/author/{username}/feed/) for anyone whose work you want to watch for the month. (thanks to cshirky for the hint).
Also, How to:
Login | Reset Password | Edit Profile | New Post | Post Pictures + Video
Welcome to thing-a-day! The following posting guidelines should help you post your thing every day! For those of you experienced WordPress users, this may be old hat. For the rest, please follow these directions.
Step 01: To get started, point your browser to http://thing-a-day.com/wp-login.php to login.
Step 02: Login using the username and password you received when you registered. In case you forgot, the email with your login details will look like so in your inbox. Please remember to bookmark http://www.thing-a-day.com and keep your username and password safe!
Step 03: If you enter the incorrect username, you will see the following screen.
Step 04: If you forgot your password, you will see the following screen.
Step 05: If you need to reset your password, enter your username and email you used to register for thing-a-day.com.
Step 06: When you press “Get New Password” you should see the following screen. You will need to check your email for a confirmation email.
Step 07: Click on the supplied reset password URL in this confirmation email.
Step 08: You must click on the link in the confirmation email to receive your new password. If all goes well, you should see this screen.
Step 09: Checking your email again, you will receive an email like with your new password.
Step 10: Entering your new password, make sure to click the Remember me.
Step 11: Depending on your browser, remembering the password ensures an easier experience.
Step 12: The first time you log in, you will be presented with the following screen. In the spirit of community and introducing yourself to your peers, enter in as much information as you wish. You may also reset your password at the bottom of the page.
Step 13: The dashboard is your main landing pad. From here you can Write a Post or Update your profile or change your password.
Step 14: You may write a new post by selecting Write a post from the Dashboard or clicking on the Write tab. Within the visual editor, you may write whatever you like. Using the built in editor, you may format your text as well as add images and video. Advanced users may also enter in their text within the Code tab.
Step 15: Within the visual editor, clicking on the picture or video icons will allow you to link to a picture or video, including ones hosted on YouTube or elsewhere.
Step 16: Clicking on the picture within the editor brings up the following screen. Enter in the details as you wish to post your image.
Step 17: To post a video, you have two (2) options. You absolutley MAY NOT host your video on the thing-a-day site! However, Portal Video, as shown below, allows you to host your video on sites like YouTube and seamlessly enter display them on your thing-a-day post.
Step 18: You may also include a video on your thing-a-day post from the following video hosting websites.
Step 19: If you have your video hosted on your own site, use Video URL to post the details.
Step 20: When you are satified with your post, add a few keyword tags about your post. Please remember to select the “Daily Thing” checkbox Category and the Discussion options. These options are listed in the upper right hand of your screen.
Step 21: Clicking Publish will immediately make your entry visibile to everyone on the thing-a-day site. You can always save your entry as a draft and resume editing it at a later time. Select the “View post >>” link to see your post.
Step 22: If all goes well, you will see your post like so:
Login | Reset Password | Edit Profile | New Post | Post Pictures + Video