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* <big>How do I edit a page?</big> ''Sign in/sign up and click a pencil'' | * <big>How do I edit a page?</big> ''Sign in/sign up and click a pencil'' | ||
* <big>What is a '''[[WikiWiki|wiki]]'''?</big> ''An editable website, like Wikipedia. [[WikiWiki|read more]]'' | * <big>What is a '''[[WikiWiki|wiki]]'''?</big> ''An editable website, like Wikipedia. [[WikiWiki|read more]]'' | ||
| − | * <big>Does it cost anything to use AboutUs.org?</big> ''No, AboutUs.org is | + | * <big>Does it cost anything to use AboutUs.org?</big> ''No, AboutUs.org is free to use.'' |
===Promoting Your Website=== | ===Promoting Your Website=== | ||
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| − | * <big>Can I [[Learn|learn about Internet marketing and SEO]] here?</big> ''Absolutely! See our [[ | + | * <big>Can I [[Learn|learn about Internet marketing and SEO]] here?</big> ''Absolutely! See our [[Marketing Articles]] section and [http://www.aboutus.com/blog Blog].'' |
* <big>How can I '''[[Promote|promote my website]]''' here?</big> ''In several ways:'' | * <big>How can I '''[[Promote|promote my website]]''' here?</big> ''In several ways:'' | ||
** Edit the page about your website, and take us up on our [[DoFollow|DoFollow links policy]]. | ** Edit the page about your website, and take us up on our [[DoFollow|DoFollow links policy]]. | ||
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Revision as of 07:33, 28 May 2012
Getting Started on AboutUs.org
- Sign in or sign up for a free account here on AboutUs.org
- Go to a website's page by searching for it (like example.com) above
- Then, click a pencil on the page to edit it and add more info. (You can also check out the "Home Page Analysis" and "Web Presence" sections for some free SEO suggestions and insights.)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is AboutUs.org? A website directory that helps business owners promote themselves online. read more
- How do I add a site? Search for it, like example.com
- How do I edit a page? Sign in/sign up and click a pencil
- What is a wiki? An editable website, like Wikipedia. read more
- Does it cost anything to use AboutUs.org? No, AboutUs.org is free to use.
Promoting Your Website
- Can I learn about Internet marketing and SEO here? Absolutely! See our Marketing Articles section and Blog.
- How can I promote my website here? In several ways:
- Edit the page about your website, and take us up on our DoFollow links policy.
- Use the free Home Page Analysis to get SEO advice for your home page.
- Request a free Competitive Brief SnapShot on our other site, AboutUs.com. It will show you how your company's digital marketing and online presence stack up to your top 3 competitors. (Note: At this time, we can only create this report for companies in the United States.)
Editing Website Pages
- How can I fix the oDd CapiTalizATion of a website/domain name? On the page, click "More" to the left of the search bar, and then "Fix capitalization."
- Can I edit the page about my client's website? Yes, absolutely.
- What is the basic wiki formatting I can use? Click here for instructions.
- How can I remove or update the contact information for a website? Click here.
- How can a website's page have DoFollow links instead of NoFollow? Yes. Click here for more info.
- How can I improve a website's page? Can I see examples of great pages?
- A site is incorrectly flagged as adult, parked, etc. How can I un-flag it?
- How can I add a Related Websites/Domains section to a page?
- How can I update the thumbnail of a site's home page?
- How can I be notified if and when a page I care about is edited?
- How can I upload and add an image to a page?
- I found a page about a site that no longer exists or isn't good. What now?
- How can I link from one AboutUs.org page to another?
- Can I add a YouTube video to a page?
- I've created a great page about my website. Is there a way I can link to it and show it off on my site? Yes, click here for several options. Also, you can click the "Share" button near the top right of the AboutUs page to post it on your favorite social network.
Account/Login Questions
- I don't have the login information for a page I want to edit. Help?
- I forgot my password. Help?
- Can I delete my account, change my login name, or make sure I don't get emails from AboutUs.org?
- How can I confirm the email address for my account?
- I want to edit, but I don't want to create an account. Is there an anonymous login I can use?
AboutUs News
- How can I know about new features, changes, and opportunities on AboutUs.org? Sign up for our newsletter, follow us on Twitter, or like us on Facebook.
Don't see your question about AboutUs.org?
- Contact AboutUs.org or see our exhaustive Help Index.