FIVE MINUTE GUIDE TO SETTING UP YOUR NME FAN SITE
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What is this? We have created this quick guide to assist you in getting started with creating your NME breaking bands site. We want you to create the best possible website and we think that these tips are pretty useful for getting started. You will find everything from info about creating a style, adding modules to integrating your Facebook and Twitter accounts to the site.
already on When you first visit the site there are a number of modules already on your site. These are the ones we think will prove most useful to your band. The Wall - A place where your fans can interact and share content with one and other. MP3 Player - To add songs simply select add MP3 and find the track on your computer. Videos - you can simply grab the embed code from YouTube and paste it in the post video box.
Adding stuff Modules are the content creation boxes that can be added to your page to turn your blank site into a website. To add modules to your fan site choose the modules tab from the do more bar which is situated at the top of the webpage, and simply select add to page on the modules you wish to add. The following modules are great for getting started with on your site. The Wall - allows you to upload links, photos, videos and MP3s to your page. You can have a collaborative mode where you can select which users can add content to the wall or allow all users to upload content. You are able to break the wall down into seperate parts which will enable you to have modules purely for photos, videos or MP3s Forum - a forum is a space for online discussion. You can share your views via different topic threads. Calendar - use the calendar module to create events, send invites and receive RSVP of attendees. Visitors to the site can then see what date your events are taking place with a quick glance calendar.
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Getting started Select the NME logo in the top left to be taken to the NME Breaking Bands homepage. Choose Dashboard to be taken to your homepage where you can see your inbox, what networks you are a member of and where you can amend your account details. Select Profile to be taken to your personal profile – the personal profile is different from your band’s fan page. Choose edit site to add content and change the style of your site.
create a poll
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Easily set up a poll by adding the poll module. In modules > me & my community choose poll. Select Add a question and in the light box you are able to add a question and answers. You can set the poll for members only or allow anyone to vote.
You are able to add widgets from modules > widgets where various widgets have already been created. Alternatively you can take them straight from the Widgetbox library. Use the search on the site and select view and add.
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Useful to know Webjam is the ideal place for creating and managing your online community. Once you have created your fan page it’s possible to aggregate the best social media tools available on the web into one place. See below on how to integrate your Twitter and Facebook accounts into your NME Breaking Bands page. Use these applications to enhance your network. Listen and react to what is being said, not just about your band. Contribute to discussions that are taking place within your genre and build trust amongst your peers and fans alike. On Facebook share more than just band information. This is the ideal place to share videos, photos and more as you can instantly view the media in question. People appreciate that you are creating interesting content. Always make sure that you link back to your fan site. This is not only the most powerful but also the most crucial part of building your fan base.
Settings Control how your site will appear in a search engine results box by editing the description and the network title. Also set the Network email up so that all correspondance with your members is from the band email.
Social Media
Changing the style
Your band should already be utilising social media sites and your NME Breaking Bands site is the ideal place to integrate the best of social media. You can easily add your Twitter and Facebook account.
By selecting styles in the do more bar at the top of your page you are able to edit the look and feel of your page. You already have set styles that can be implemented with one click and also the ability to change how the site looks one part at a time. From changing the page background to amending the font and styles used throughout the site.
Here’s how to add your Twitter Feed. Visit www.twitter.com/goodies where you can choose a widget to be added to your site. You have the potential to include a profile, search, faves or list widget. Choose the profile widget and then follow the simple instructions. When you are finished choose Finish and Grab Code and add this to an HTML module on your site.
You are also able to amend the CSS of your site to create a more
Adding a Facebook fan box to you site. Visit your fan page on Facebook and choose Edit Page. On the left hand side you are given the option to Promote with a fan box. Select this option and choose Other. Simply grab the code and as with the Twitter
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members You are able to create and manage your community from the members tab on your do more bar. From here you can quickley contact members, create a membership sign up form and also invite members to join the community. You also have the capabilities to make members co-editors of the site so that they can contribute to content and edit the style.
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