This site works best when people like you, who have some genuine knowledge to share, put it out there for everyone else — and it couldn't be easier to do.

To create a new page, simply click on the "Add a new page" link near the top of any existing page.

The "Add A Page" dialog box will appear.

Instructions

1. First, confirm the location where your new page will appear. Your new page will automatically become a sub page of the page that you were viewing when you clicked on the "Add a new page" link.
   
   If you want your page to appear somewhere else on the site, click on the "Change Location" button and the "Select a Location" dialog box will appear.
   
   Here you can view all the pages currently on the site. To make your new page a sub page of an existing page, click on that page and then click on the "Select Location" button.
   
2. Once you've chosen a location for your new page (or decided to leave it in the automatically chosen location), type in a name for your page. Keep it short, as this will appear in the site's navigation.
   
3. You may choose to assign keyword tags so your page will be easier for other site visitors. Enter as many relevant tags as you like, separating each one with a comma.
   
4. You may choose a preformatted template to use as the starting point for your new page. Select the template that best fits the page you want to create. When you click on the template name, you will see the template fill in your previously blank page. If you prefer to start from a clean canvas, select Blank Page (default).
   
   

Keyword tags help other people using this site quickly find information that interests them.

You can add these tags when you create a page, or at any other time.  

Just click on the "Modify Tags" link under the page title and the "Modify Keyword Tags" dialog box will appear.

To add tags, type in each keyword tag one at a time, and click on the "Add Tag" button after each entry.  Choose words that describe the page you are on.

To remove tags, highlight the tag you wish to delete, and click on the "Remove Tag" button.

When you're satisfied with your list of keyword tags, click on the "Done" button.

1. To add an image to a page, just click on the "EasyEdit" button and the toolbar will appear.
   
   
   
2. Place your cursor where you'd like to display your image, and click on the "Image" button in the toolbar.
   
   
   
   The "Add Image" dialog box will appear.
   
   
   
3. Choose the location of the image to upload. To add an image that's on your computer, click on the "Add from file" button, and then click on the "Browse" button to navigate to the image's location on your hard drive.
   
   
   
   To add an image on another web site, click on the "Add from URL" button and paste in the complete address of the image (for example: http://www.wetpaint.com/images/sample.jpg).
   
   
4. Type in a short description of your image—this text will appear when site visitors place their cursor over the image. Then, click “Add Image.”
   
   
5. After you’ve filled out the details and clicked on the “Add Image” button, an “Edit Image” dialog will appear.
   

You can change the size of your image by using the (-) or (+) options.  You can also change where your image appears in relationship to the copy on the page by using the layout icons. When you're satisfied with the size and layout of your image, click on the "Done" button in the toolbar.

1. Once you've created your free photo gallery slideshow on Photobucket it takes only seconds to add it to your Wetpaint site. To add a photo gallery to a Wetpaint page, just click on the "EasyEdit" button and the toolbar will appear.
   
   
   
2. Place your cursor where you'd like to display your photo gallery, and click on the "Photo Gallery" button in the toolbar.
   
   
   
   The "Add Photo Gallery" dialog box will appear.
   
   
   
3. Paste in the “Tag” code from your Photobucket slideshow into the open text field and click “Add Photo Gallery.” After you've added your photo gallery an “Edit Photo Gallery” dialog will appear.
   
   
   

You can change the size of your photo gallery by using the (-) or (+) options. You can also change where your photo gallery appears in relationship to the copy on the page by using the layout icons. When you're satisfied with the size and layout of your photo gallery image, click on the "Done" button in the toolbar.

NOTE: While editing the page you will only see a representative image of your photo gallery. You cannot view a photo gallery while editing a page. Your photo gallery will be viewable once you save the page.

1. To add a RSS feed to your page just click on the "EasyEdit" button and the toolbar will appear.
   
   
   
2. Place your cursor where you'd like to display your feed, and click on the "RSS" button in the toolbar. For more advanced layout and alignment options, try inserting your feed in a table.
   
   
   
   The "Add RSS" dialog box will appear.
   
   
   
3. Paste the URL of your RSS feed into the open text field and then select the number of items to show in your feed. This number indicates how many stories or links are displayed. When you are done click “Add RSS Feed.” You will see a brief loading indicator while the feed is being validated. Once validation is complete your feed will be displayed on your page.

Any time someone visits a page that has an RSS feed, the most recent content from that feed will appear. For help finding useful RSS feeds, check out Feedster.

1. To add a YouTube™ or Google video to a page, just click on the "EasyEdit" button and the toolbar will appear.
   
   
   
2. Place your cursor where you'd like to display your video, and click on the "Add Video" button in the toolbar.
   
   
   
   The "Add Video" dialog box will appear.
   
   
   
3. Paste in the URL or the “Embed” code from the YouTube or Google video page into the open text field and click “Add Video.” After you've added your video an “Edit Video” dialog will appear. For more information on uploading videos to YouTube visit their help center.
   
   
   

You can change the size of your video by using the (-) or (+) options. You can also change where your video appears in relationship to the copy on the page by using the layout icons. When you're satisfied with the size and layout of your video image, click on the "Done" button in the toolbar.

NOTE: While editing the page you will only see a representative image of your video. You cannot view a video while editing a page. Your video will be viewable once you save the page.

1. To insert a link on a page, just click on the "EasyEdit" button and the toolbar will appear.
   
   
   
2. Select the text you'd like to turn into a link and click on the "Link" button.
   
   
   
3.  The "Add Link" dialog box will appear.
   
   
   
4. To link to a page on  this site, click on the Find Page button and browse to the page you want or start typing the name of the page to which you want to link. As you type in the name of the page you'd like to link to, a list of pages with similar names will appear. Select a name from this list, or type in the full page name.
   
   
   
   

   To create a link to a page on another website, type or paste in the complete URL (for example: http://www.wetpaint.com). 

1. To add a table to a page, just click on the "EasyEdit" button and the toolbar will appear.
   
   
   
2. Place your cursor on the page where you want to insert a table and then click the "Table" button in the toolbar.
   
   
   The "Add Table" dialog box will open.
   
   
3. Enter the number of rows and columns your table requires.
4. You can set the width manually by defining a number of pixels, or choose "Fit to Page" to create a table that will expand to full page width.
   
   The height of the table cells will be determined by how much data you add to them.
5. Select a table layout option to define how the table appears in relation to other page contents.
6. Select a border style.
7. Confirm the table properties by clicking the "Add Table" button.

To edit a table after it has been created, place your cursor in the cell or row you want to edit and right-click.

In the resulting menu are options to add or delete rows, add or delete columns, and delete the table. To alter the border style or table layout, or redefine the table width, , choose "Edit table" from the menu to open the Edit Table dialog box.

This site is all about sharing good information, so you're invited to let others know about what you find here.

1. To spell check a page, just click on the "EasyEdit" button and the toolbar will appear.
   
   
2. Click the spell check button on the toolbar.
   
   
3. You will recieve a message letting you know how many errors were found and allow you to recheck the page for errors. Each spelling error will be highlighted in yellow. To view a list of alternative spellings, click on a highlighted word.
   
   
4. Select one of the options in the list or click "ignore". Continue through your page until you are finished.
   

This site is all about sharing good information, so you're invited to let others know about what you find here.

1. To email any page, click on the "Email this page" link in the upper right corner of every page
   
   
   
2. The "Send to a Friend" dialog box will appear. 
   
   
   
3. Fill out the information in the dialog box, include an optional message to your friend, and click on the "Email Link" button to send a link to the page you wish to share.

You can rest assured that your email and your friend's email will be used only to send this page—never for marketing. You can read more about this in our privacy policy.

Whether you originally wrote a page or not, you're encouraged to add text to a page or edit what's already there. In fact, that's really the whole idea behind this site.

1. Click on the "EasyEdit" button…
   
   
   and the toolbar will appear.
   
   
2. Type in your new text, edit what's there, or paste in text from another document. You can use the formatting buttons in the toolbar to change the alignment and format of the text, just as you would with a word processing program.
   
   
3. When you're satisfied, click on the "Save" button in the toolbar.
   
   
4. A new dialog box will then appear where you can leave an optional short note describing why you made this edit or text entry.
   
   
   These notes appear when you click on the "Page History" tab that's at the top of every page.
   

If you want to be kept up to date on any changes made to a page or comment, you can add it to your Watchlist.  You need to sign in to this site in order to use the Watchlist. If you do not have a profile, you can create one.

To watch a page, click on the "Watch this page" link on the Page Toolbox.

The "Watch This Page" dialog box will appear to confirm that you've added this page to your Watchlist.

Once you've added a page to your Watchlist, you can view the status of pages you're watching by clicking on the "View Watchlist" button. You can also check your Watchlist at any time by clicking on the "My Watchlist" link in the upper right corner of any page.

You can also watch comments by clicking "Watch" from the comments tab or comments detail page.

Moving a page changes the navigation of the site, so this function should be used with care. However, moving pages is a good idea if it helps users navigate the site more easily.

1. To move a page, select "Move" from the "Moderator or Writer Toolset" menu on the right side of the page.
   
2. The "Select a Location" dialog box will appear. Click on the page that you want to appear above your page.
   
3. Then click on the "Select Location" button.
   

More Information

Pages that aren't assigned to another page are considered "Uncategorized." These pages will appear in the "Uncategorized Pages" report in the "Site Reports and RSS" area in the lower left portion of every page.

Uncategorized pages can also be found by performing a search on the contents or tags for a page, but the page won't be found in the site's navigation.

Pages should be renamed if the name contains misspellings, is offensive, or is named in a way that inhibits easy navigation of the site.

1. Before renaming a page, check what other pages link to it. You will be notified if any site pages link to the page you are about to rename. It is highly recommended that you visit those pages and revise the links as necessary. Please see What pages link to this page? for more information.
2. To rename a page, select the Rename option from the Moderator Toolset dropdown menu in the Page Toolbox. The "Rename This Page" dialog box will appear.
   
3. Type in the new name for the page, note the reason you are changing the name, and click the Rename Page button.
   
4. You will be asked to confirm your choice to rename the page. The date and time of the renaming, along with the username of moderator who made the change, will be reflected in the Page History tab.

As a moderator, you can view a report that lists all pages on the site that link to the one you are currently viewing. Simply click on "Links to this page" in the Site Reports & RSS menu on the left-hand side of the page.

This is a useful report if you are considering renaming or deleting a page, because it will allow you to correct any links to the page that appear elsewhere on the site.

This report provides a list of all pages containing referring links, including corresponding link text for each link to the current page.

Pages should be locked — which prevents non-moderators from making edits — if the page is subject to repeated offensive or irrelevant edits.

1. To lock a page, select "Lock" from the "Moderator Toolset" menu on the right side of the page. The "Lock This Page" dialog box will appear.
   
   
   
2. Type in the reason you've decided to lock the page and click on the "Lock Page" button.
3. You will be asked to confirm that you wish to lock the page. After you've locked the page, only moderators can make edits to it. If you later decide to unlock the page, follow the steps above, but choose "Unlock" from the "Moderator Toolset" drop down menu.
   
   The date and time of the lock and unlock actions, along with the name of moderator responsible, will be listed when you click on the "Page History" tab.

Caution: Pages should not be deleted without due consideration. Because deleted pages are removed from the site navigation, any subpages belonging to the deleted page will become uncategorized.

What happens to the deleted page?

• The deleted page and all of its subpages are removed from navigation and are made uncategorized.
• Links to the deleted page will still work, but any content that was created for the page will be replaced by a message stating that the page has been deleted, along with the reason for the deletion.
• The deleted page can still be reached through a keyword search, even though the content will not be displayed.
• A "Deleted pages" report is accessible by site moderators in the Site Reports & RSS menu.

Caution: Page versions should not be deleted without serious consideration. The only situation where you should consider removing a page version is when the content of the page is unquestionably offensive or violates copyright laws.

1. To delete a page version, navigate to the page, and click on the "Page History" tab.
   
   
2. Click on the "[+]" link to expand the history of the page version you plan to delete.
   
   
3. Click on the "Delete This Version" button. The "Delete Version" dialog box appears.
   
   
4. Type in the reason you're deleting the page version, and then click the "Delete Version" button.

This is what happens after you delete a page version:

• The page version will remain visible to moderators who click on the "Page History" tab, but the title will be crossed-out.
• Any comments made by the moderator who removed the page version will be visible.

Wetpaint has been working diligently to find solutions for the features that are not currently supported by Safari. We have filed bugs and sent letters to the good people at Apple and the Safari team. We will continually reevaluate our current level of support as features become available from Safari.

The great thing about this site is that everyone with something to say can add their comments.

1. To add a comment, click on the "Post a New Comment" button at the bottom of the page.
   
   You can choose to comment anonymously, or sign in to have your comments attributed to you.
   
2. When you're done writing your comment, click on the "Post Comment" button.
   
   

To keep the good dialog flowing on this site, you're encouraged to comment on comments!

1. Click on the subject title for any comment, type your thoughts, then click on the "Reply" button.
   
   If you'd like the original comment to appear as part of your reply, click on the "Quote and Reply" button.
2. Once you're satisfied with your reply, click on the "Post comment" button.
   

Every comment left on the site contains beneath it the prompt, "Do you find this comment valuable?" followed by yes/no buttons.

Help promote comments you find insightful — or tag those you don't — by clicking the yes (or no) button. You can only "vote" for a comment one time.

Every comment on a Wetpaint site can be deleted by site moderators, administrators, and creators.

1. To delete a comment, make sure you are signed in, and navigate to the comment by clicking on its title.
   
2. Click on the "delete comments and replies" link next to the offending comment if you want to delete the comment and all replies. To delete an individual response to a comment, scroll to the specific response and click "delete".
   
3. Click "OK" on the dialog to confirm the deletion.
   

Please use discretion when deleting a comment and only remove those that you find truly unacceptable. The site works best when many opinions are shared!

There are several primary means of navigating to content of interest on this site:

1. Search box: type a keyword term into the search box located in the upper left-hand corner of the site pages. Scan the results for the most relevant matches.
   
2. Site navigation menu: Browse and drill down to topic areas of interest by scanning and selecting choices from within the site navigation menu, which is located in the left-hand column of the pages.
   
3. Popular keyword tags: Click on a relevant keyword in the Popular Keyword Tags module below the site navigation menu to load a list of all pages on the site that contain associated content. You can also type into the box to filter existing tags on this site.
   

Everyone can read Wetpaint sites, but the range of ways to contribute for anonymous users is set by the administrator during the site setup process. As an anonymous user, you may be able to: add new pages, add keyword tags, or edit existing pages. All users are able to add comments to any Wetpaint site page and rate others’ comments.

If you intend to contribute to a particular site regularly, you should register. Registration is quick, easy, and free. As a registered member of a site, you’ll be able to build a reputation for yourself as a contributor by having your username associated with all comments and content additions you make.

There are many advantages to being a registered member of a site. The main advantage is that you can build a reputation for yourself as a contributor to a particular site by having your username attached to your comments and content additions.

Depending on the permissions scheme set by the site creator during the setup process, you may be given expanded options for contribution. You may be able to add new pages, add keyword tags, or edit existing pages. All users are able to comment and rate others’ comments.

If you have a special interest in the workings of this site, take your involvement to the next level by becoming a moderator.

Moderators help manage and guide the community in addition to creating content for the site. Moderators can delete pages, lock pages from being edited, and move and reorganize pages on the site.  Since those changes can make a big impact on how the site looks and reads, it's best if only those who are highly invested in the site serve as moderators.

Moderators can also promote members of the community to new roles, and ban disruptive users from the site.

Find out more about moderating Wetpaint sites in the Moderator Lounge.

Administrators are appointed by the site creator to serve as site moderator and to provide an additional level of support for the site.  Just like moderators, administrators and creators have full privileges to delete pages, lock pages from being edited, ban or promote members of the community, and move and reorganize site pages.

Administrators and creators can also change the settings on the site, including uploading a logo into the masthead area, changing the site header name, or selecting a new style template.

RSS is available on Wetpaint sites to track recently updated pages and comments.

1. Go to the “Site Reports and RSS” menu in the lower left portion of any site page.
   
   
2. Select one of the two reports with the “RSS Feed” link below it. You can either click on the “RSS Feed” link or click into the report and then click on the RSS icon in the upper right corner of the page.
   

Administrators and creators can change the style template of the site, upload a logo into the masthead area, or edit the site name by clicking on the “Settings” link in the upper right hand corner of the site.

To edit the site name or upload a logo, click on the “Name or Logo” link.  You can type in a new site name or upload a logo image.  You will see your changes on the site as you make them, but they will not be saved until you click on the “Save Changes” button.

To change the style template, click on the “Style Template” link.  Select a new template and click on the “Save Changes” button to apply it. You can change styles as often as you’d like.

Administrators and creators can change who may contribute to the site. Since changing the permissions setting can drastically alter the amount and quality of contributions made to your site, we recommend doing so only in cases where locking pages, banning users, or adding more moderators have failed either to curtail or generate a desired level and quality of contributions.

To change the site permissions setting:

1. Click on the “Settings” link in the upper right-hand corner of the site.
   
2. Select "Who Can Contribute" from the list of options.
   
3. Click on the "I want to change this setting" button and follow the steps to assign your new permissions setting.

Wetpaint sites have several preformatted templates to help users add new standardized pages to a site: Monthly Calendar, Weekly Calendar, Schedule, Event Planning, and a Photo Gallery.

If you are the site creator or a moderator, you also have the ability to create new Custom Templates for your site. Or, you can choose to unpublish some, or all, of the Standard Templates provided by Wetpaint.

To manage the Standard Templates and Custom Templates for your site, select "Settings" from the top menu and then select "Template Manager".

Managing Standard Templates

The Standard Templates provided by Wetpaint are automatically set to be "published" and accessible by all users on your site. If you prefer to make any or all of these templates unavailable to users, simply click the status link that says "Make Draft".

Creating New Custom Templates

1. Select "Add a New Custom Template" from the Template Manager (see image above).
2. Click the "Save as Template" button in the EasyEdit Toolbar while editing any page.
   
3. Click "Add a sub-page" in the navigation bar, then click "Add a new template"
   
4. You can save a draft of your new template page and work on it before making it available to all the users on your site. When the Add Template dialog box appears (see below), check the box that says "Make this a draft". Once you are satisfied with your template and it is ready to be used on your site, remember to go back in the Template Manager and click "Publish".
   

Ideally, the image you upload for your site logo should not expand the header area of your site.   Large headers make it harder for users to browse your site.   The size of image you should use varies based on the style template you have chosen for your site.

Style templates that have a white background in the heading area can support a much wider image than templates with a background image.   In general, if you want to make sure your image will fit well regardless of which template you have chosen, use a 150 pixels wide x 85 pixels high image.  

For sites with a white background, you can make your image much wider. Images can be up to 1200 pixels wide x 161 pixels high, but we recommend keeping your width around 780 pixels or lower so users with smaller resolutions don't get stuck with a horizontal scrollbar.

There are several keys to  building a successful site:  

1. Tell people about your site
   Let others know about your site selecting the "Invite others" option in the Page Tools menu. Include a description of your site in the invitation so the email recipients understand what you've created and how they can contribute.
   Members of the community can also link to this site from their own sites. Make it easy for them by pointing them to the Wetpaint logos on this site. Members can drop the link back image into their sites and help even more people find your site.
2. Encourage involvement
   If you need help building out the content on your site, ask for it! Use your homepage to advertise the topics you want added or expanded by members of the community. Invite visitors to your site to share their experiences and photos.
   
3. Appoint new moderators
   If your community is active enough that you need some help monitoring it, promote some other passionate community members to moderator status.  They can help you manage the growth of the site.

Find out more about moderating Wetpaint sites in the Moderator Lounge.

Registration is fast and easy. Click on the Sign Up link in the upper right-hand corner of the page and complete the short form, which includes fields for defining the following basic information:

• Your username (which will appear on the site in connection with your edits and profile)
• Your account password
• E-mail address
• First and last name (not publicly displayed)
• Verification that you are over 13 years of age

Your personal information will not be shared except where explicitly stated or agreed to. (View Wetpaint's privacy policy.)
When you visit the site and make edits, you will sign in using the username and password you defined during the account setup process. Don't forget to Customize your profile.

As a member of this site's community of collaborators, it's recommended that you invest in building out your personal profile page. Your profile page is the place where you can share information about yourself with other members of the community. Likewise, you can reference the profile of any other contributor by clicking on his or her username within the Top Contributors modules and comments areas.

You will also return to your profile if you ever need to make any changes to your underlying account information (e.g. to change your e-mail address).

1. When signed in, you can access and create/edit your profile by clicking on your username in the upper left-hand corner of any page, or by clicking on the My Profile link in the upper right-hand corner of any page.
   
   
2. Click the EasyEdit button to add other pertinent information about yourself and an "avatar" image.
   
   Your avatar image and a link to your profile page coincide with all comments you make across the site.
   

To invite others to join your community, simply click the "Invite others" link.

You will have the opportunity to customize the invitation email on the following screen. You may also upload your email contacts by clicking "upload my contacts" and following the instructions provided there.

1. Once the person has created a profile, you can find them by looking at the registered users report under the "Site Reports & RSS" menu, finding a page they've edited, or finding a comment they have posted. Click on their username to see their profile page.
2. Click on the "Change Permission" button.
   
3. Select the appropriate permissions for this user.
   
4. An optional step is to add a note to the user explaining why their role has been changed. Simply type your message into the text area.
   
5. Click on the "change permissions" button to finish.

An email will be sent to the user notifying them of the change. The next time they log in, he or she will now see the moderators' tools throughout the site. When they go to their profile page, they also see that they're listed as a moderator.

To remove a user's moderator privileges, repeat the steps above, and click on the "Registered" button and click "Change Permissions" button.

1. To ban a user, go to a page where the offending user has made an edit or posted a comment.
   
   
2. Click on the user's username to go to their profile page and click on the "Change Permissions" button. Select 'banned' and click "Change Permissions".
   

After banning a user, they won't be able to sign in to the site. Users can be un-banned, by following the steps above, and clicking on the "Unban" Button on their profile page.

It is also possible to ban users who do not have an account by banning their IP address. An IP address identifies the computer from which changes were made. You ban an IP address in the same way as you ban a user by clicking on the IP address to get to the associated account page.

Please use extreme caution in banning IP addresses because the networks of many large corporations are configured to show all of their internal users as a single IP address to the outside world. Thus you may be banning a large group of users by banning a single IP address.

You can see what is new on the site by looking at Site Activity reports.   They are located in the “Site Reports and RSS” area on the left hand side of every page.

If you are a moderator, more reports will be available to you than are listed here.