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FAQ

Users

How do I edit the contact information about me that is displayed in the Alpha Strip Directory?

To edit the contact information displayed, take the following steps:

  1. Log in as a subscriber.
  2. Go to your Control Center.
  3. Select MY ACCOUNT on the left hand tool bar.
  4. Make the changes you wish.
  5. Make sure you select the SAVE CHANGES button at the bottom of the page!
How do I create a Basic web presence?

To create or edit your public presence on the web, take the following steps:

  1. Log in as a subscriber.
  2. Go to your Control Center.
  3. Select Profiles on the left hand tool bar.
  4. Create a new document by choosing Blank Biography. You can type directly or paste an existing bio into the text field. One note: When pasting from Word into the Template, choose the 4th icon on the second line to hold your format.
  5. Choose PUBLISH NOW of you want this document to be immediately viewable on the network or choose SAVE FOR LATER if you do not wish to have the document posted under your name at the present time.
Why can I save multiple web presences?

You can create and save many different versions of your web presence but only one can be “Published” or viewable at any time.

You may want to create various versions of your Bio to meet specific needs and rotate the published version as necessary.

How do I make a web presence with tabs on the top?

To add tabs to the top of your web presence take the following steps:

  1. Log in as a subscriber.
  2. Go to your Control Center.
  3. Select Manage Tabs (Portfolios) on the left hand tool bar.
  4. Create a Tab by entering the name of your Tab in the Create box and choose Create. You will see the message “Your Tab (portfolio) has been successfully created.”
  5. You can then choose to make this tab public or private (email names are used as access guides). Default is always private – so make sure to double click in the public private column to make the Tab public.
  6. To add access privileges, double click on the Tab name in the left habd column and add the names and email addresses you wish.
How do I add files or documents to the Tab?

To add files to your tab,

  1. To enter files or data, double click on the name of your Tab in the left column.
  2. You can then add files by following the instructions. Keep in mind that you need to have the documents stored in your network file drawers before you can upload them into your Tab.
How do I create a Resume?

To create or edit your Resume take the following steps:

  1. Log in as a subscriber.
  2. Go to your Control Center.
  3. Select RESUME on the left hand tool bar.
  4. Create a new document by choosing Wizard (to help you create a Bio when you are unsure how to best web presence yourself) or by choosing Blank Biography if you have a bio that you want to copy into the site.
  5. You will be guided through the procedures to create the document. One note: When pasting from Word into the Template, choose the 4th icon on the second line to hold your format.
  6. Choose PUBLISH NOW of you want this document to be immediately available to be placed in a portfolio or choose SAVE FOR LATER if you do not wish to have the document available at the present time.

Administrators

Important Terms

Page: In web language, every new location you create is a PAGE no matter if it is a toolbar, a home page, or a “regular” web page. Your Custom Directory site is where you will create all of these pages.

Publish: Publish means make your work available to the “server” where all pages are stored. It does not necessarily mean that any one logged onto the site can see your work.

Default: To be viewed by everyone, many web pages must first be chosen as the default. Home pages and basic web presence pages are examples where you must first publish then choose the page you want others to see as the “default.”

General layout and good web language: General rules of web presentation suggest that viewers will not take the time to scroll down a page unless they are “grabbed” by your presentation. Most web pages have no more than 300 words. Most images are on the side or bottom.

How do I become an administrator?

Only 3 Step Networks can make you an administrator. Have your account representative send us an e-mail authorizing you as an administrator and we will add your privileges.

How do I create the Organization’s landing page?

Note: You must have Administrative privileges to undertake this task. You are an Administrator if you see a Globe icon on the left hand tool bar of your Personal Administration Center.

  1. Log in as a subscriber.
  2. Go to your Personal Administration Center.
  3. Select the Globe icon on the left hand tool bar.
  4. Choose Edit Custom Directory Site from the list.
  5. Choose Add a new page.
  6. Name the Page and Navigation link the same – Typically “Directory Home”.
  7. Choose “Left” as the Location.
  8. Select the layout you would like from the four choices. The None option means you will not have a place holder for photos or graphics. The other three options contain different layouts for photos or graphics.
  9. Use the text box to cut and paste from another document, or type directly into the text box. Your text can then be edited, colors can be added, and links can be inserted.
  10. Choose to Publish Now or Save.
  11. Once your Publish or Save selection has been accepted you will see a message that tells you “Your page was successfully created.” You have the option of returning to the Directory management site.
  12. To make your new Home Page viewable, you must select it as the default.
My Home Page is blank. What’s wrong?

Note: You must have Administrative privileges to undertake this task. You are an Administrator if you see a Globe icon on the left hand tool bar of your Personal Administration Center.

I have created a new home page and chosen Publish. I see the message that my page was successfully created, but my directory home page is blank. What do I do?

You have not selected your new home page as the DEFAULT. You must choose a default home page by selecting any one of the pages you create as your home page.

How do I make/add a tool bar on the Organization’s home page?

Note: You must have Administrative privileges to undertake this task. You are an Administrator if you see a Globe icon on the left hand tool bar of your Personal Administration Center.

  1. Log in as a subscriber.
  2. Go to your Personal Administration Center
  3. Select the Globe icon on the left hand tool bar.
  4. Choose Edit Custom Directory Site from
  5. Name the Page and Navigation link the same
  6. Choose “Left” or “Right” for the Location
  7. Select the layout you would like from the four choices. The None option means you will not have a place holder for photos or graphics. The other three options contain different layouts for photos or graphics.
  8. Use the text box to cut and paste from another document, or type directly into the text box. Your text can then be edited, colors can be added, and links can be inserted.
  9. Choose to Publish Now or Save
  10. Once your Publish or Save selection has been accepted you will see a message that tells you “Your page was successfully created.” You have the option of returning to the Directory management site.
How do I add new members/subscribers?

There are two ways to add members or subscribers to your network – in bulk or one at a time. For either, you must have Administrative privileges. You are an Administrator if you see a Globe icon on the left hand tool bar of your Personal Administration Center.

To add members one at a time:

  1. Log in.
  2. Go to your Personal Administration Center.
  3. Select the Globe icon on the left hand tool bar.
  4. Choose Organization Members from the list.
  5. Choose Add New Member then enter the information that is requested. If you choose to provide a custom password for this member, you may do so at this time. Otherwise the system will generate a random password.
  6. Choose Continue. You should see a message that the member has been successfully added.

To add a group of members:

  1. Create a CSV file* with data you wish to use. The fields can be in any order and additional fields may be contained that you do not wish to use. Each columns may only contain one chunk of data – City, State, Zip are in three columns – not one.
  2. Log in.
  3. Go to your Personal Administration Center
  4. Select the Globe icon on the left hand tool bar
  5. Choose Organization Members from the list
  6. Choose Import New Members. Browse until you find the file you want.
  7. Choose Continue. You should see a message that the members have been successfully added.

*To create a CSV file open your spreadsheet program and save as CSV.

As administrator, can I log into a member’s account?

Yes if you know their password and user name. If your organization has chosen the log in as another user feature, you may use this method also. In that case, you will see a column asking if you want to “log in as this user” when, as an administrator, you look at the list of members and their status.

How do I add events to the calendar?

Note: You must have Administrative privileges to undertake this task. You are an Administrator if you see a Globe icon on the left hand tool bar of your Personal Administration Center.

  1. Log in as a subscriber.
  2. Go to your Personal Administration Center.
  3. Select the Globe icon on the left hand tool bar.
  4. The calendar will be below the list of other tasks.
  5. Choose add and event, indication date time, etc. Add a hyper link, if you wish, in the larger box.