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Registering as a user

Registered users can add content to our community websites, add a business listing or claim their existing business listing.

With a user account and password

- Registering as a user on ELocalPost.com is quick and easy to do.

1.) First, go to elocalpost.com, where you will be directed to the homepage.

2.) Next, select “Register” in the upper right corner of your screen.

3.) You can then create your user account by providing your name, email address, creating a password and uploading a profile picture.

- You will also have the option whether to publicly display your name as an author on the website.

- Alternatively, you can register for an account by connecting through either your Facebook or Google account.

4.) Once you have entered your information into all of the required fields, make sure that you have agreed to the terms of service by checking the small box to the left of “I agree to the terms of service.”

- You can review the terms of service by clicking on the terms of service, which will be highlighted in blue.

5.) You are now ready to register! Click on the blue box that says “Register.”

With your Facebook Account

- Registering as a user on ELocalPost.com using your Facebook account is quick and easy to do.

1.) First, go to elocalpost.com, where you will be directed to the homepage.

2.) Next, select “Register” in the upper right corner of your screen.

3,) Select the option “Sign in with Facebook.”

4.) You will then be prompted to sign in to your Facebook account, using either the email address or phone number that is connected to your Facebook account, as well as the password for your Facebook account.

5.) Next, select “Log In.” You will then be asked to allow ELocalPost.com to receive your public profile and email address. This does not mean that ELocalPost.com can make posts to your Facebook.

-If you desire, you can edit the info that ELocalPost.com receives from your User Account by clicking on the blue text that says “Edit the info that you provide.” Here, you can unselect the option for ELocalPost.com to receive your email address. After you have made your desired changes, click “OK.”

6.) You will now be logged in as a user on ELocalPost.com through your Facebook account! As long as you remain logged in to your Facebook account, every time you visit ELocalPost.com you will automatically be logged in to your user account.

With your Google Account

- Registering as a user on ELocalPost.com using your Google account is quick and easy to do.

1.) First, go to elocalpost.com, where you will be directed to the homepage.

2.) Next, select “Register” in the upper right corner of your screen.

3.) You will then be asked to enter your Gmail address and the password for your Gmail account.

4.) You will now be logged in as a user on ELocalPost.com through your Google account! As long as you remain logged in to your Google account, every time you visit ELocalPost.com you will automatically be logged in to your user account.

Signing In

You need to be signed into our sites to add or edit content.

With your user account and password

- Once you have registered for an ELocalPost.com User Account, signing in to your account each time you visit the site is quick and easy to do.

1.) First, go to elocalpost.com, where you will be directed to the homepage.

2.) Next, select “Login” in the upper right corner of your screen.

3.) You will be directed to enter the email address and password that you previously selected to register for your User Account.

- Once you have entered your email address and password, you have to the option to check the small box to the left of the “Remember Me” option that is located directly below the password field. Checking this box will automatically fill in your email address and password, making it faster to log in to your User Account every time you visit ELocalPost.com.

4.) You are now ready to log in! Select the blue box that says “Login” to access your User Account.

With your Facebook account

- Once you have registered for an ELocalPost.com User Account, signing in to your account each time you visit the site is quick and easy to do.

1.) First, go to elocalpost.com, where you will be directed to the homepage.

2.) Next, select “Login” in the upper right corner of your screen.

3.) Select the “Sign in with Facebook” option.

4.) Enter the email address or phone number that is connected to your Facebook account, as well as your Facebook account password.

5.) Once you have completed both fields, select the blue box that says “Log In.” You are now logged in!

With your Google account

- Once you have registered for an ELocalPost.com User Account, signing in to your account each time you visit the site is quick and easy to do.

1.) First, go to elocalpost.com, where you will be directed to the homepage.

2.) Next, select “Login” in the upper right corner of your screen.

3.) Select the “Sign in with Google” option.

4.) Enter your Gmail address and password.

5.) Once you have completed both fields, select the blue box that says “Sign In.” You are now logged in!

Editing your user account’s personal information

- Editing your personal information in your ELocalPost.com User Account is quick and easy to do.

1.) First, make sure that you are logged in to your ELocalPost.com User Account. For step- by-step instructions on how to log in to your User Account, including logging in through your Facebook or Google account, please refer to the section of the manual titled “Signing in.”

2.) Once you have logged in, click on your profile name in the upper right corner of your screen.

3.) From here, you can then change several items in your profile including your name, email address, profile picture, or your password, which can be changed by switching from the “Basic” tab to the “Security” tab. Under the “Security” tab, you are also able to cancel your account.

4.) Before making any changes, you will be asked to enter your current password. Once you have done this, select the blue box that says “Save Changes.”

Adding an event

- Adding an event to one of ELocalPost.com’s community websites is a great way to promote your event across the province. Post once and have your event seen on all of our community websites.

Events with photos and videos get more cicks and more views!

1.) First, make sure that you are logged in to your ELocalPost.com User Account and that you are on the ELocalPost.com homepage. For step- by-step instructions on how to log in to your User Account, including logging in through your Facebook or Google account, please refer to the section of the manual titled “Signing in.”

2.) From the ELocalPost.com homepage, select the community where you want to add an event.

3.) Once you have chosen your community, select the “Submit a post” option in the upper left corner of your screen.

- You will then be directed to a new page, where you have the option to contribute to several different sections of the selected community’s website. 4.) To add an event, select the first option that says “Add Event.”

5.) You will then be directed to a new web page where you can fill out all of the information about your event, add photos and captions, and even add YouTube videos. Also, on the right side of your screen you will see a box that contains a detailed description of submitting events to ELocalPost.com.

6.) When you are done adding information to your event, select the blue button that says “Add Event.”

7.) You will then be directed to a new web page of upcoming events in your community. At the top of your screen, there will be a green banner that says “You will be notified by email as soon as your content has been approved and is posted on the site.” This is because all events must first be approved by ELocalPost.com. Once your event has been approved, it will be viewable to all visitors to ELocalPost.com!

Adding a local story in your community (Local Posts)

- Adding a story of your event or a local event within your community is a great way to get more visibility for your group or organization as well as driving more web visitors to your website. It's free and it's easy to create great looking articles. Share them on social media and build awareness. Our Local Posts are shared across our network of community sites.

2.) From the ELocalPost.com homepage, select the community where you want to add an event.

3.) Once you have chosen your community, select the “Submit a post” option in the upper left area of your screen.

- You will then be directed to a new page, where you have the option to contribute to several different sections of the selected community’s website.

4.) To add a story of your event, select the upper right option that says “Add Local Post.”

5.) You will then be directed to a new web page where you can write your story, add photos, and add YouTube videos. Also, on the right side of your screen you will see a box that contains a detailed description of submitting stories toELocalPost.com.

6.) When you are done adding information to your event, select the blue button that says “Add.”

7.) You will then be directed to a new web page that previews your story. At the top of your screen, there will be a green banner that says “You will be notified by email as soon as your content has been approved and is posted on the site.” This is because all stories must first be approved by ELocalPost.com. Once your story has been approved, it will be viewable to all visitors to ELocalPost.com!

Adding photos to the photo album in your community

- Adding photos to one of ELocalPost.com’s community websites is quick and easy to do. Whether you want to share a great photo you took of a sunset in your community or a photo from a community event, sharing a photo is a great way to enhance your community’s website.

2.) From the ELocalPost.com homepage, select the community where you want to add an event.

3.) Once you have chosen your community, select the “Submit a post” option in the upper left area of your screen.

- You will then be directed to a new page, where you have the option to contribute to several different sections of the selected community’s website.

4.) To add photos to your community, select the lower left option that says “Add Photos.”

5.) You will then be directed to a new web page where you can add your photos, as well as text and even YouTube videos.

- Please note that your photos will have to meet ELocalPost.com’s minimum size requirements. Also, on the right side of your screen you will see a light blue box that contains a detailed description of adding photos to ELocalPost.com.

6.) When you are finished, select the blue button that says “Add.”

7.) You will then be directed to a new web page that previews your photos. At the top of your screen, there will be a green banner that says “You will be notified by email as soon as your content has been approved and is posted on the site.” This is because all photos must first be approved by ELocalPost.com. Once your post has been approved, it will be viewable to all visitors to ELocalPost.com!

Adding a YouTube video to your postings.

- Adding a YouTube video to any of your content is a great way to get more visitors reading your posts as well as watching your videos. Our content with videos get the most views.

1.) First, make sure that you are logged in to yourELocalPost.com User Account and that you are on the ELocalPost.com homepage. For step- by-step instructions on how to log in to your User Account, including logging in through your Facebook or Google account, please refer to the section of the manual titled “Signing in.”

2.) From the ELocalPost.com homepage, select the community where you want to add an event.

3.) Once you have chosen your community, select the “Submit a post” option in the upper left area of your screen.

- You will then be directed to a new page, where you have the option to contribute to several different sections of the selected community’s website. A YouTube video can be added to any of the following content: events; posts to your community; local history; stories (local posts); or photos. Select which type of content is best suited for the YouTube video that you want to share.

4.) Once you have selected your content type, you will then be directed to a new web page. To add your YouTube video, select the YouTube icon in the toolbar at the top of the Text section.

- Additionally, the events; posts to your community; and local history content types also have an option directly below the Text/ Description section titled “Add youtube video,” where you can also add your YouTube video.

5.) Selecting the YouTube icon or the “Add youtube video” function will prompt a new box to appear at the top of your screen. Copy and paste the URL of your YouTube video into the empty field, and then select “OK.” The URL of your YouTube video will appear in the Text/ Description field.

6.) When you are finished adding your content, select the blue Add function at the bottom of the screen.

7.) You will then be directed to a new web page that previews your content. At the top of your screen, there will be a green banner that says “You will be notified by email as soon as your content has been approved and is posted on the site.” This is because all content must first be approved by ELocalPost.com. Once your content has been approved, it will be viewable to all visitors to ELocalPost.com!

Adding information to “Our Community”

Our Community is where you can add a photo and a paragraph or two and share something interesting about your community. Could be local landmarks, amenities, popular spots or hidden gems. Our Community helps others learn more about your community.

2.) From the ELocalPost.com homepage, select the community where you want to add an event.

3.) Once you have chosen your community, select the “Submit a post” option in the upper left area of your screen.

- You will then be directed to a new page, where you have the option to contribute to several different sections of the selected community’s website.

4.) To add information to the Our Community section, select the second option that says “Post to Your Community.”

5.) You will then be directed to a new web page where you can add your information, photos, and even YouTube videos. Also, on the right side of your screen you will see a light blue box that contains a detailed description of the “Our Community” section of ELocalPost.com.

6.) When you are finished, select the blue button that says “Add.”

7.) You will then be directed to a new web page that previews your post. At the top of your screen, there will be a green banner that says “You will be notified by email as soon as your content has been approved and is posted on the site.” This is because all posts must first be approved by ELocalPost.com. Once your post has been approved, it will be viewable to all visitors to ELocalPost.com!

Adding local history

People love reading about local history. Add a photo and a paragraph or two of anything related to the history of your community.

2.) From the ELocalPost.com homepage, select the community where you want to add an event.

3.) Once you have chosen your community, select the “Submit a post” option in the upper left area of your screen.

- You will then be directed to a new page, where you have the option to contribute to several different sections of the selected community’s website.

4.) To add local history to your community, select the third option that says “Add Local History.”

6.) When you are finished, select the blue button that says “Add.”

Adding a yard sale

- Adding a yard sale to one of ELocalPost.com’s community websites is quick and easy to do.

2.) From the ELocalPost.com homepage, select the community where you want to add your yard sale.

3.) Once you have chosen your community, select the “Submit a post” option in the upper left area of your screen.

- You will then be directed to a new page, where you have the option to contribute to several different sections of the selected community’s website.

4.) To add your yard sale, select the option that says “Add Yard Sale.”

5.) You will then be directed to a new web page where you can fill out all of the information about your yard sale, as well as photos.

6.) When you are finished, select the blue button that says “Add yard sale.”

7.) You will then be directed to a new web page that previews your yard sale. At the top of your screen, there will be a green banner that says “You will be notified by email as soon as your content has been approved and is posted on the site.” This is because all post must first be approved by ELocalPost.com. Once your yard sale has been approved, it will be viewable to all visitors to ELocalPost.com!

Editing your content

- Editing the content that you have already submitted to your community website on ELocalPost.com is quick and easy to do.

2.) Once you have signed in to your User Account, select upper right option that says “My content.”

3.) You will then be directed to a new web page where all of your content will be categorized and listed.

Articles and Photos – Events – Yard Sales – Real Estate – Business Listings - Coupons

4.) To find the content that you want to edit, select the category that your content is listed under.

5.) To the right of your content list, there will be three options: View, Edit, and Delete. To edit your content, select the blue button that says “Edit.”

6.) You will then be directed to the same web page that you completed when you first added your event. Here, you can make any edits to your event that you would like to make.

7.) When you are finished, select the “Save Event” option at the bottom of your screen. You will be able to view your updates immediately.

Claiming your business listing in our business directory.

- Claiming your business listing on ELocalPost.com is quick and easy to do. If your business is in our directory, you can claim it. If not, you can add it.

2.) From the ELocalPost.com homepage, select the community where your business is located.

3.) Once you have chosen your community, select the “Business Directory” option in the upper left area of your screen.

4.) You will then be directed to a new page that will be the Business Directory for your community. To claim your business’ listing from the ELocalPost.com Business Directory, select the option beside the search bar that says “Claim Listing.”

5.) To claim your listing, enter your business’ phone number and select “Search.” Your phone number will be used to locate your business in ELocalPost.com’s Business Directory.

-If a red banner appears that says “Business not found. You can Add a new listing” then your business is not currently registered in ELocalPost.com’s Business Directory. However, it is quick and easy to add your business listing to the Business Directory. For a step- by-step guide on how to do this, please refer to the section of the manual titled “Adding your business listing.”

6.) Once your business has been matched with the phone number that you entered, you will be prompted to answer a few simple questions to ensure that you are a registered user of ELocalPost.com.

7.) When you have completed the questions, select the blue button that says “Call me.” This verification process is time- sensitive, so you may see a message that says “Verification expired. Check the checkbox again.” If you see this message, simply select the checkbox and answer another verification question.

8.) Once you have selected the “Call me” option, ELocalPost.com will contact your business immediately with your confirmation code

- If your business’ phone uses an automated answering machine, this function will not work. Instead, simply email ELocalPost.com at info@elocalpost.com to get your code.

9.) When you receive your confirmation code, you can claim your listing by going back in to the “Claim Listing” section of ELocalPost.com and entering your code.

10.) Once you have entered your code, you will be taken to a new screen where you can fill out additional information about your business.

- You will also see a box on the right side of your screen that contains a detailed description of ELocalPost.com’s Premium Listing service, which can be purchased to get your business maximum exposure on ELocalPost.com.

Adding your business listing

- If your business is not already listed in the ELocalPost.com business directory, adding it is quick and easy and it's FREE!

2.) From the ELocalPost.com homepage, select the community where your business is located.

3.) Once you have chosen your community, select the “Business Directory” option in the upper left area of your screen.

4.) You will then be directed to a new page that will be the Business Directory for your community. To add your business listing to the ELocalPost.com Business Directory, select the option that says “Add Listing.”

5.) To add your business, fill out the required information, then select the “Next” option at the bottom of your screen. Please be sure you have selected the “I agree to the terms of service and privacy policy” before your select “Next.”

6.) You will then be directed to a new web page where you can review the information you have entered, and make any necessary changes by selecting the “edit” option. When you are finished, select the “Submit for review” option. You will be directed to a new page where you can view an image of your business from Google Earth, as well as the location of your business on Google Maps.

How to get a Premium Listing

A premium listing is a great way to get found more often with searches in your community. Our "micro landing pages" are like mini websites allowing you to let local consumers know more about your products and services.

UPGRADE YOUR BASIC LISTING FOR $99.00 FOR A FULL YEAR.

A premium business listings includes:

First Page listings in search results of our business directory for up to 3 categories

Your business listed in 2 additional business categories and subcategories.

Your logo

Your website

Your contact form with email address.

Add up to 5 photos

YouTube video

Hours of operation

Payment methods accepted

Your business mapped on Google Maps

Description of your products and services.

Email us at info@elocalpost.com to get started.

How to create a Premium Listing

- Creating a Premium listing for your business on ELocalPost.com’s business directory is quick and easy to do. After you have received your premium listing code, you will be able to update your business listing with much more information, helping your business to stand out in your community.

2.) Once you have signed in to your User Account, select upper right option that says “My content.”

3.) You will then be directed to a new web page where all of your content will be categorized and listed.

4.) To find your business listing(s) that you want to edit, select the “Businesses” category that is second from the right in the list of the different types of content.

5.) A list with your business listing(s) will appear, and you will be given the option to View, Edit, or Delete your listing(s). Select the “Edit” option.

6.) You will be directed to a new web page where you will be able to edit all of your business’ information and add new information under each of the following headings:

Website and description

- Under this heading, you have the option to add your website URL and an email address. - There is also a Description section where you can add any additional information you may have, including YouTube videos or photos of any size. To do this, hover your cursor over the toolbar icons at the top of the Description section, where you will find the YouTube and Picture icons.

- You can also “Enable contact form” which will allow people viewing your business listing to fill out a form if they want to contact you. The form will be sent to your email.

- When you have finished updating your business’ information under this heading, you can proceed to “Hours” heading by selecting “Next,” or you can finish updating your business by selecting “Save and finish editing.”

Hours and Methods of Payment

- Under this heading, you have the option to add your business’ hours of operation, as well as its accepted methods of payment.

- To adjust the hours of operation, simply select the opening or closing time beside the day(s) you want to edit, and adjust the time. You can also change your business to be open or closed by adjusting the function furthest to the right beside each day of the week.

- To adjust your business’ accepted methods of payment, simply check each applicable box.

- When you have finished updating your business’ information under this heading, you can proceed to “Logos and photos” heading by selecting “Next,” or you can finish updating your business by selecting “Save and finish editing.”

Logos and photos

- Under this heading, you have the option to your business’ logo, and up to 5 high- resolution photos. Please note that the logo and all photos must meet ELocalPost.com’s minimum size requirements. To add photos of any size please visit the “Website and description” heading, where you can add photos of any size in the “Description” section.

- To add your logo or a photo, select the “Choose file” button, and then select the photo you want to add.

- When you have finished adding your logo and photo(s), you can review the changes that you have made by selecting “Review and save.” To save and exit without reviewing your changes, select “Save and finish editing.”

Editing your business listing (Basic or Premium)

- Editing your business listing on ELocalPost.com’s business directory is quick and easy to do.

2.) Once you have signed in to your User Account, select upper right option that says “My content.”

3.) You will then be directed to a new web page where all of your content will be categorized and listed.

4.) To find your business listing(s) that you want to edit, select the “Businesses” category that is second from the right in the list of the different types of content.

5.) A list with your business listing(s) will appear, and you will be given the option to View, Edit, or Delete your listing(s). Select the “Edit” option.

6.) You will be directed to a new web page where you will be able to edit all of your business’ information.

- When you are finished, at the bottom of your page you can select from either the “Next” option, which will allow you to review all of your business’ information one more time before re- submitting it; or the “Save and finish editing” option, which will submit your changes immediately.

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