Using Ning - Basic Usage Notes / Tutorials / FAQs

This thread will continue to be a featured thread for all new users to help them understand how to use Ning for some of the most standard features.

Here's a short list. If there is something you want to see added, let me know, drop me a line via my profile page or leave a comment. This page is growing, and I add to it anytime I get a new question, but all sorts of information is available at http://help.ning.com

Ning Usage Tutorials

• Forum Usage Introduction
• Adding a profile photo
• Changing your profile name
• Using pre-made custom designed arcade banners in your profile
• How to message another member
• Can I add a slideshow to a group - Half way down the page you should see an image for the 'Photo Slideshow' widget
  • Where to add slideshow in my group
• What is a text box? What sort of content should go in a text box?
• How do I leave a network? How do I delete my profile / account?
• Change the alignment of an inline image
• Turn off automatic play option for music

Photos

• Bulk Uploading

Customizing Your Profile

• 'Hiding' the main text and tagline of website (Read rules / usage before doing this and custom banners)