How to use this site
Write a Story
Find this link at the top of the page, under "Members Entrance." Click it, and it brings you to a form page. From the drop-down box at the top, select a category for your posting. Select the one that best fits your post topic. Underneath that is a place to write a headline. The more exciting the better! Use the headline to create interest in your story. Below that is a large text box where you write your story. You can even easily illustrate your story by adding a photo. Click the "browse" button to upload a photo from your hard drive. When you’re done, hit "post story." Simple as that! Postings show up immediately, and other users can comment.
Once posted, stories and photos can be edited or deleted, at your discretion. Click on the headline of your story, and near the top right of the page is a drop-down box with editing tools. Make your selection, then follow the prompts.
Once you’re satisfied with your posting, you have the option of printing and/or e-mailing your story to others (find these links above the editing tools drop-down box). You can print copies of your story, or e-mail copies of your story to as many people as you like. (Separate multiple e-mail addresses with a comma or semi-colon.) Note: Clicking these links opens up a new window. Share your stories and photos quickly and easily!
Post an Event
Find this link at the top of the page, under "Members Entrance." Click it, and it brings you to a form page. From the drop-down box at the top, select a category for your event posting. Select the one that best fits your event topic. Use the drop-down boxes below that to post the date of your event. In “Detailed Date Info,” give the time of your event, where it’s being held, rain date info, etc. In “Headline,” post your event’s name. Below that is a space where you can give contact information. In the big text box below that, tell about your event. Give information about your group, club or organization. Explain why people should attend your event. Describe what they can expect when they get there. You can even easily illustrate your event by adding a photo. Click the “browse” button to upload a photo from your hard drive. When you’re done, hit “submit.” Simple as that! Postings show up immediately, and other users can comment.
Once posted, events can be edited or deleted, at your discretion. Click on the headline of your event, and near the top right of the page is a drop-down box with editing tools. Make your selection, then follow the prompts.
Once you’re satisfied with your posting, you have the option of printing and/or e-mailing your event to others (find these links above the editing tools drop-down box). You can print copies of your event, or e-mail copies of your event to as many people as you like. (Separate multiple e-mail addresses with a comma or semi-colon.) Note: Clicking these links opens up a new window. Share your stories and photos quickly and easily!
Upload Photos
Find this link at the top of the page, under “Members Entrance.” Click it, and it brings you to a form page. From the drop-down box at the top, select a category for your photo gallery. Select the one that best fits your photo gallery topic. Underneath that is a place to write a headline for your gallery. The more exciting the better! Use the headline to create interest in your photo(s). Next, indicate how many photos you will be uploading (a number must be entered here). Maximum is six photos per gallery, but you can upload as many galleries as you like. Below that is a large text box where you can introduce your photo(s), and give some information about them. When you’re done with that, click “Proceed.” This takes you to a second form page, where you can browse your hard drive for the photos you want to upload (no linking to other web sites is allowed – photos must come from your hard drive). Give them a caption, then hit “Post Photos.” That’s it! Galleries show up immediately, and other users can view and comment on them. Click on individual photos to get a larger view (shows up in a new window).
Once posted, photos can be edited or deleted, at your discretion. Click on the headline of your gallery, and near the top right of the page is a drop-down box with editing tools. Make your selection, then follow the prompts.
Once you’re satisfied with your posting, you have the option of printing and/or e-mailing your story to others (find these links above the editing tools drop-down box). You can print copies of your photos, or e-mail copies of your photos to as many people as you like. (Separate multiple e-mail addresses with a comma or semi-colon.) Note: Clicking these links opens up a new window. Share your stories and photos quickly and easily!
For more information on photo editing and selection, see the FAQ.
My Places
Found at the top of the navigation bar on the left, click this drop-down box to search your town by category.
Looking for Something?
Found in the navigation bar on the left, this feature allows you to search your town, your neighbors or the entire MyCommunity.com site by keyword. (Searching your neighbors is especially useful for towns that share school systems or other resources.) Select a word or phrase (such as “regionalization” or “bear hunt” or “soccer”), choose whether you want to search your town, your neighbors or the entire site, then click “Go.” You’ll be given full listings of all stories, photos and events that meet your criteria.
Search Other Towns
Found in the navigation bar on the left, this feature offers a drop-down box with every MyCommunity.com town listed. Select the town you’re interested in from the drop-down box, and you will be brought immediately to that town’s home page.
Community Calendar
Found in the navigation bar on the left, use this feature to search for or submit local events. The “Search for an event” link brings you to a page where you can search by date, day of the week, category or keyword. You can search your local area, or the entire MyCommunity.com site. This page also displays all upcoming events in your town.
The "Submit your event" link brings you to a form page. From the drop-down box at the top, select a category for your event posting. Select the one that best fits your event topic. Use the drop-down boxes below that to post the date of your event. In “Detailed Date Info,” give the time of your event, where it’s being held, rain date info, etc. In “Headline,” post your event’s name. Below that is a space where you can give contact information. In the big text box below that, tell about your event. Give information about your group, club or organization. Explain why people should attend your event. Describe what they can expect when they get there. You can even easily illustrate your event by adding a photo. Click the “browse” button to upload a photo from your hard drive. When you’re done, hit “submit.” Simple as that! Postings show up immediately, and other users can comment.
Once posted, events can be edited or deleted, at your discretion. Click on the headline of your event, and near the top right of the page is a drop-down box with editing tools. Make your selection, then follow the prompts.
Once you’re satisfied with your posting, you have the option of printing and/or e-mailing your event to others (find these links above the editing tools drop-down box). You can print copies of your event, or e-mail copies of your event to as many people as you like. (Separate multiple e-mail addresses with a comma or semi-colon.) Note: Clicking these links opens up a new window. Share your stories and photos quickly and easily!
My Resources
Found in the navigation bar on the left, use this feature to find information on anything and everything! Click links to find a local dining guide, local real estate sales, obituaries, weather, town data and more. Other links connect you with your local newspaper. Find birth, engagement, wedding and anniversary forms. Find a link to submit a letter to the editor, or to find information in past issues of your local newspaper.
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