; At [[AboutUs]], it's a grouping of websites around a specific [[topic]].
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At [[AboutUs]], it's a grouping of websites around a specific topic.
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<br /><big>'''What is a List Keeper'''</big>
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===What is a List Keeper?===
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; A knowledgeable person tending a list that they care about a regular basis
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A knowledgeable person tending a list that they care about.
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We have created basic lists that need a personal touch. Great lists have someone behind them who wants to share their knowledge and passion.
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We have created basic lists that need a personal touch. Great lists have someone behind them who wants to share their knowledge and passion. You can see examples of lists that are being tended '''[[Lists|by clicking here]]'''.
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<big>'''How to get started:'''</big>
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==Creating Your List==
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We'll help you start your list. Email [mailto:help@aboutus.org Help@AboutUs.org] and let us know what you would like the name of your list to be.
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==Find your list==
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<!--===How to create your list:===
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Click a link below for instructions on that step (or view [[ListKeeping - Full view|all instructions together]]):
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[[Image:ListKeepingHowToFindAList.jpg|600px|How to find a list]]
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# [[ListKeeping - find your list|Find/create your list]]
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# [[ListKeeping - Making sure the right sites are on the list|Making sure the '''right sites''' are on the list]]
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You may have found that your list is on a broad topic with many websites. Try narrowing your list by clicking on the ''get more specific'' links. Spend some time playing with the find feature (try putting quotes around several words), until you find the list you want to work on.
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# [[ListKeeping - Tags and Summaries|'''Summarize the sites''' on the list]]
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# [[ListKeeping - Give your list a title and description|Give your list a '''title''' and '''description''']]
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==Making sure the right sites are on the list==
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# [[ListKeeping - Get recognition for tending a list|Get recognition for tending a list (officially become the "List Keeper")]]
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'''Add missing sites'''
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# [[ListKeeping - What makes a great list|What makes a great list?]]-->
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* You can either:
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**Add sites to the list by going to their [[domain page]] (by searching for xyz.com in the [[Find!]] bar) and adding the [[topic]](s) to get them on the list.
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**Add a site to the list via the field at the bottom (image below). This is an automated way to add the necessary [[topic]](s) to that [[domain page]] to make it show up in the list.
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:[[Image:AddASiteToList.png]]
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'''Remove sites that don't belong'''
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*If you see a site that shouldn't be on the list you can edit it straight from the list (see image below) and remove the [[topic]] that's making it show up in the list.
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'''Other'''
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*If you notice any [[parking lots]] or [[NoWebsite|websites that don't resolve]] these shouldn't show up on any lists. To remove them from lists remove all of its [[topics]].
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*If you notice any [[pac|adult]] pages please [[pac|flag them]] via the flag at the top right on the site's [[domain page]].
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*If you notice a site with funky [[CamelCaseCapitalization]] please fix it via the "[[move]]" function at the top of its [[domain page]].
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==Topics and Summaries==
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Topics and summaries are the quickest way to describe a website.
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Ideally, having 5-15 topics per website is good. Not only for people reading it, but it helps in our site search.
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You can add/remove [[topics]] and add/edit [[summaries]] directly from the list. To do so hover over one of the sites in the list which you would like to edit and then click the pencil icon on the right.
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: ''read our weblog posts on [http://blog.aboutus.org/2009/03/10/five-simple-ways-to-improve-an-aboutus-page-part-ii/ topics] and [http://blog.aboutus.org/2009/03/09/five-simple-ways-to-improve-an-aboutus-page/ summaries] for more info.''
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[[Image:web20ScreenShot2.png|600px|Edit topics and summaries from list]]
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When you click on the pencil icon it will look like this:
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[[Image:web20ScreenShot3.png|600px|When you click on the pencil icon it will look like this]]
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==Give your list a '''title''' and '''description'''==
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Lists start out with "The best # websites about..." as their title, but anything is better than that ;)
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Try a unique title that has the [[topic]](s) in it.
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Next, tell people more about your list and the [[topic]] by writing a description. Here you can share your knowledge of the topic and also give them an introduction to the types of sites that are in the list and how they relate to that topic.
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[[Image:YouCanEditList.png|600px|center]]
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==Get recognition for tending a list==
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Check out [[TheWikiWay]] and see if you agree with our values and then once you've made an edit on a list, email [[MarkDilley]] at [http://www.aboutus.org/Special/user/email/MarkDilley <email>195fdc04a6aeaedfd81bd6beb749f185</email>] and he'll talk to you about adding a '''Recent List Keeper''' box that recognizes you as the person tending the list.
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The box will include your [[RealNames|name]] and [http://www.aboutus.org/Special/user/manage_portrait portrait] as well as a snippet that you write about why you care about this topic. (both linking to your [[personal page]] where people can learn more about you and your interests)
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[[Image:web20ScreenShot4.jpg|600px|Claim your list and be recognized]]
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==A Good ("Done") List==
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* Top 30 all belong on the list and have helpful [[summaries]]
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* Nothing glaring missing from top 30 (based on your own knowledge, or by looking at top results from major search engines or social media sites).
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* Has a well-written paragraph description
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** About 100 words
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* Has a compelling title
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** News Sources from Around the World > News, Car Insurance Companies and Quotes in the US > Car Insurance
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** About 6 - 10 words
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* Here are some examples of completed lists: [[AURA:Geography|Geography]], [[AURA:Space|Space]], [[AURA:SEO|SEO]], [[AURA:Maps|Maps]], [[AURA:Photography|Photography]], [[AURA:Shoes|Shoes]], [http://www.aboutus.org/best-sites/Portland/Startup Portland Startups], [http://www.aboutus.org/best-sites/Web%20design Web Design], [http://www.aboutus.org/best-sites/Bonsai/Trees Bonsai Trees], [[AURA:News|News]], [[AURA:Fondue|Fondue]],
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==Feedback==
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;Your input is invaluable to us at this early stage of development,
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please use our [[GetSatisfaction.com]] forum '''[http://getsatisfaction.com/aboutus/products/aboutus_aboutus_search HERE]'''
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What is a list?
At AboutUs, it's a grouping of websites around a specific topic.
What is a List Keeper?
A knowledgeable person tending a list that they care about.
We have created basic lists that need a personal touch. Great lists have someone behind them who wants to share their knowledge and passion. You can see examples of lists that are being tended by clicking here.
Creating Your List
We'll help you start your list. Email Help@AboutUs.org and let us know what you would like the name of your list to be.
