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eBoard.comInstructional Guide

eBoard is an “Online Corkboard” where you can quickly and easily post messages, photos, files,and links without having to learn how to use web publishing software and html.

eBoard.com Instructional Guide

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Table of Contents

SECTION 1: Creating an eBoard ..................................................................................................... 3Getting Started ............................................................................................................................ 3Create an eBoard ........................................................................................................................ 3Accessing Your eBoard................................................................................................................ 4Passwords................................................................................................................................... 4

eBoard Confirmation ................................................................................................................ 4Forgot Your Password? ........................................................................................................... 4

SECTION 2: Adding Content to eBoard............................................................................................ 4To Access Post/Edit Mode ........................................................................................................... 4To Access Admin Mode ............................................................................................................... 4To Add a Note ............................................................................................................................. 5Note Options ............................................................................................................................... 5

Attaching Pictures or Files to Notes.......................................................................................... 5Add Additional Attachments ..................................................................................................... 5

iNote Discussions ........................................................................................................................ 5Creating an iNote Discussion ................................................................................................... 5Posting to an iNote discussion ................................................................................................. 6Editing an iNote discussion ...................................................................................................... 6Deleting an iNote Discussion.................................................................................................... 6Note Color ............................................................................................................................... 6

SECTION 3: Editing Content in eBoard............................................................................................ 6To Edit or Delete a Note............................................................................................................... 6

Edit a Note............................................................................................................................... 6Delete a Note........................................................................................................................... 7Remove File Attachments ........................................................................................................ 7Order of Notes ......................................................................................................................... 7

SECTION 4: Using the Control Panel............................................................................................... 7Accessing the Control Panel ........................................................................................................ 7eBoard Information ...................................................................................................................... 7

eBoard Visits ........................................................................................................................... 7Storage Space......................................................................................................................... 7

Passwords................................................................................................................................... 8Read Password ....................................................................................................................... 8Post/Edit Password.................................................................................................................. 8Admin Password: ..................................................................................................................... 8

Tabs ............................................................................................................................................ 8Create a Tab............................................................................................................................ 8Renaming a Tab ...................................................................................................................... 8Deleting a Tab ......................................................................................................................... 8

eBoard Options............................................................................................................................ 8eBoard Color ........................................................................................................................... 8Note Posting Order .................................................................................................................. 8eMail........................................................................................................................................ 9Time Zone. .............................................................................................................................. 9Update my eBoard ................................................................................................................... 9Delete my eBoard .................................................................................................................... 9

eBoard Help ................................................................................................................................ 9Subscribing to eBoard.................................................................................................................. 9



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SECTION 1: Creating an eBoard

Getting Started1. Access the Internet and go to http://www.eboard.com.2. Click Create next to Create an eBoard.

Create an eBoard Step 1

1. Enter a name for your eBoard.Note: The name you choose cannot be changed.2. Enter your email address and confirm your email address.3. Read and accept the user agreement.4. Click continue at the bottom of the page.

Step 21. Enter your read password (optional –used to limit access to

your eBoard).2. Enter your post/edit password (suggested – used to edit

your eBoard).3. Click go to my eBoard.4. You are now in admin mode where you can add content

and make changes to your eBoard.Note: You will be emailed confirmation of your new eBoard alongwith your admin password which you will need to access the ControlPanel. Save this email!

Congratulations! Your eBoard is now published on the Web!

This is a 30 day free trial. Continue you subscription beyond 30 days for only $39 per year!For details on how to subscribe, see page 9.

Click here to createyour eBoard.

The eBoard namecannot be changed!



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Click here to go to thecontrol panel to add tabs

Click here to makechanges to your eBoard

Accessing Your eBoardThere are two ways to access your eBoard.

1. Go to http://www.eboard.com and type the name of youreBoard in the box next to Enter eBoard.

2. Go directly to your eBoard using the addresshttp://www.eboardname.eboard.com (substitute youreBoard name for eboardname in the URL).

Passwords

eBoard ConfirmationYou will receive an eMail from eBoard with the name of your eBoard and your passwords.Save this eMail – you may need it later!

Forgot Your Password?1. Go to http://www.eboard.com and type the name of

your eBoard in the box next to Enter eBoard.2. Click forgot passwords?3. Enter your email address.4. Click submit and eBoard will email you your

password.

SECTION 2: Adding Content to eBoardYou must be in post/edit mode to make changes to your eBoard.

To Access Post/Edit Mode1. Access the Internet and go to your eBoard.2. Click go to post/edit mode.3. Enter your edit password.4. Click submit.

To Access Admin Mode1. Enter your eBoard in Edit mode.2. Click go to control panel.3. Enter your admin password.4. Click submit.Note: Your admin password was emailed to you whenyou created your eBoard.

Enter the name ofyour eBoard here



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Click submit topost your note

Don’t forget to checkyour spelling!

To Add a Note

1. Click Add a Note at the top of the screen.2. Enter the Note Title – this will appear on the front of the note

when posted.3. In the text box type the body of your note.

- Type in a web or email address and they will automaticallybecome hyperlinks when the note is posted.

4. Click Spell Check to spell check the contents of the text box.5. Click submit at bottom of note.

Note: You have about 15 minutes to post your note once you have started it. You may lose your work if youtake longer than this. If you need more time, simply post your note byclicking submit at the bottom of the page after 10 minutes, and go backinto your note to edit it.

Note Options

Attaching Pictures or Files to Notes1. Under options click Browse.2. Find the file you want to attach.3. Write a caption for the attached file (optional).4. Click submit at bottom of note.

Add Additional AttachmentsIf you have multiple attachments to be included in a Note, you canadd up to 10 at once.

1. Click add additional attachments.2. Click submit.3. Click browse and attach up to 10 files.4. Click upload. (Be patient – posting files may take several minutes

depending on your Internet connection and the size of the files)

iNote DiscussionsiNotes are online threaded discussions which allow anyone withaccess to your eBoard to post a message that will appear to visitorswithin the note.

Creating an iNote Discussion1. Click Add a note, or click the edit link of the note you want to

add a discussion to.2. Under options check make this an iNote.3. Click submit at bottom of note.

Check here tocreate an iNotediscussion.

Click here toadd a note



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Click the note titleto read the note.

Click Edit tomake changesto the note.

Check box to deletethe iNote entry.

Remove check from boxto delete the discussion.

Posting to an iNote discussion1. Click the title of the note to open the note.2. Enter your name.3. In the text box enter your message.4. Click submit at bottom of note.

Note: Use discretion when using iNotes as the identity of the postercannot be confirmed. The IP address of the location where the notewas submitted will appear next to the person’s name.

Editing an iNote discussion1. Click the edit link on the note with the discussion.2. To delete an entry, check the box above the

entry.3. To end the discussion and leave the content on

the note, check read only.

Deleting an iNote Discussion1. Click the edit link on the note with the discussion.2. Under options remove the check next to enable iNote.3. Click submit at bottom of note.

Note Color1. Click the down arrow next to Note Color and choose a color for your note.2. Click submit at bottom of note.

SECTION 3: Editing Content in eBoard

To Edit or Delete a Note

After a note has been posted, you can edit or delete any of the contentsof the note.

Edit a Note1. Click the edit link on the note you wish to edit2. Make changes to the contents of the note.3. Click submit at bottom of note.



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Click here to go to thecontrol panel.

eBoardinformation

Delete a Note1. Click the delete link on the note you wish to delete.2. Click OK to confirm that you want to delete the note.

Remove File Attachments1. Click edit on the note from which you want to remove an

attachment.2. Check the box next to to remove this attachment, check

this box.3. Click submit at bottom of note.

Order of Notes1. Click edit on the note you wish to move.2. Click the down arrow next to Note Order and choose the order of the note.3. Click submit at bottom of note.

SECTION 4: Using the Control Panel

The control panel is where you manage you eBoard including:- eBoard information- Passwords- Background colors- Tabs- eBoard Options

Accessing the control panel1. Go to post/edit mode in your eBoard.2. Click go to control panel.3. Enter your admin password. (Your admin password

was emailed to you when your eBoard was created. If you do not have access to youradmin password, click the forgot passwords link when prompted for your password)

eBoard Information

On the top right of the control panel you will see thefollowing information regarding your eBoard:

eBoard Visits This is the number of visits to youreBoard.

Storage Space Each eBoard is allowed 500kb of attachments during the 30 day free trial and20mb when you upgrade your eBoard. If you reach the maximum allowed storage, you will not beable to add additional attachments to your eBoard.

Click here to removethis attachment.



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You can add up to 5 tabs.

Passwords

Read Password: Change or remove your read password.Post/Edit Password: Change or remove your post/editpassword.Admin Password: Change your admin password (this isrequired and cannot be removed).

Tabs

A Tab is a unique section of your eBoard where you can post notes– each eBoard can be dividedinto up to 5 tabs.

Create a Tab1. In the create new tab box, enter a tab name. (You

can use up to 10 characters)2. Click update my eBoard at bottom of page.

Renaming a Tab1. In the rename existing tab box, click the down

arrow and select the tab you wish to rename.2. In the rename tab to box, enter a new tab name.3. Click update my eBoard at bottom of page.

Deleting a Tab1. In the delete a tab box, click the down arrow and select the tab you wish to delete.2. Click update my eBoard at bottom of page.

Note: When you delete a tab, you also delete all of the notes on that tab!

eBoard OptionsYou can change your eBoard by selecting options including:

eBoard Color – click the down arrow and choose a color for youreBoard.

Note posting order – check reverse note posting order to havenew notes appear in first to last order.



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eMail – check allow users to email you and a link saying email eBoard owner will appear onyour eBoard for visitors to complete a form that will be sent to your email address.

Note: The IP address of the location where the email was submitted will be recorded and appear in themessage you receive.

Time Zone – Click the down arrow and choose your correct time zone.

Update my eBoard – click here to save any changes you make in the control panel.

Delete my eBoard – this action cannot be undone and will delete your entire eBoard!!

eBoard HelpClick on help on the left side of the screen in post/editmode to access eBoard’s online support.Check out the FAQ’s for helpful hints and how to’s!

Subscribing to eBoard

Upgrade eBoard Subscription

Click Upgrade this eBoard at the top of any eBoard screen andfollow directions to purchase your 1 year subscription to eBoard for$39. Purchase using credit card, check, or purchase order.

Renew eBoard Subscription:

Click Renew eBoard in the control panel and follow directions torenew your annual subscription to eBoard for $39. Renew usingcredit card, check, or purchase order.

Click help foronline support.

Click here to upgradeyour eBoard.

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