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Help for Content Posting

- How to link text

Link: You can link text in your posting using the Link icon. Highlight the text that you want to link, then click on this icon. In the popup screen, select the Link Type (usually “URL”), protocol (usually “http://” or “https://”), and input or paste the URL that you want to link to.




Unlink: Select the linked text, then click on this icon to delete the link. 




- How to insert pictures

Upload file: Select where in your posting you want to add the picture(s), then click the Upload file icon. From the popup browsing window, select the picture(s) to upload from your computer. To upload multiple pictures at once, hold the Ctrl key on the keyboard while you are selecting the pictures. After selecting the picture(s), click the “Open” button to upload to your posting.



If your pictures are on the same line like below, move your mouse curser to between the pictures and then hit the Enter key to make the picture on the right move to the next line. 



If you want to change the size or other properties of uploaded picture, move your curser over the picture, right-click the right mouse button, and select “Image Properties.” You can change the size and other image properties on the pop screen.




- How to post a video

Embed Media: To embed a YouTube video in your post, copy the URL from YouTube.



Select where in your posting you want to embed the video, then click the Embed Media icon. Paste the address of the video in the Embed Media Dialog popup screen, then click the “OK” Button.



Alternatively, you can also paste the YouTube video address directly in your posting without using the Embed Media icon.




- How to insert an emoticon

Smiley: Move the cursor where you want to put an emoticon and click the Smiley icon. From the popup screen, select the one you want to insert.

Instructions to Create a Blog and Post Content

1. Only members can become bloggers. If you are not yet a member, please register at http://www2.lifeinusa.com/user/register
 
 
2. Please click on the following link to complete the blogger application- http://www2.lifeinusa.com/blogs/register
 
The top portion requires a brief description of your blog. After completing this portion, go to the very bottom and click on "Agree." You will receive an acknowledgement email when your blog is approved.
 
 
3. Please watch for the welcome email after you have completed the application (may take 1-2 days).
 
 
4. Upon receipt of your welcome e-mail, please go to your profile home page to link to your blog name. Click on the link to be directed to the main page of your blog.
 
 
5. On the top left corner of the blog page, there is an “EDIT” button that you can use to edit the previous blogs, pictures, and background, etc. to personalize your blog. This can also be done as you scroll down the page.
 
There are two ways to edit and design my blog page:
A. Sign in -> Member's profile home -> click on the link to member's blog id -> click on the "EDIT" button located on the top left of the main blog page
 
B. Blog post -> click on the "All posts" link in the left menu bar -> click on the "EDIT" button located on the top left of the main blog page
 
 
5. Once your blog has been approved, you can start posting with the following link-
http://www2.lifeinusa.com/blogs/add-post
 
You can edit what you posted by clicking on the "EDIT" button on the top left of the post.
 
NOTE: The "EDIT" menu on the post page is used for making changes to what you initially posted and the "EDIT" button on the main page of your blog is used to for personalizing your main blog page