Ning Tips & Tricks 3.0 - JenSocial: Social Web Directory and Ning Tips2024-03-29T12:36:54Zhttp://jensocial.com/forum/categories/ning-tips-tricks-3-0/listForCategory?feed=yes&xn_auth=notagging, tagstag:jensocial.com,2017-08-03:2154984:Topic:5293672017-08-03T21:43:25.811Z7Hhttp://jensocial.com/profile/HollyDilatush
<p>Hello Jen, all,</p>
<p>[I had a Ning 2.0 for over five years, gave up, went to JamRoom (loved JamRoom in many ways, but huge learning curve), then had major health and personal issues and was forced to abruptly close down our 2.0 site (heartbreaking).</p>
<p>Now, 8 months later, Ning sent an offer I couldn't refuse, to try again to build similar (but MUCH less intense, and much smaller (upwards of 1500 members before, mini 3.0 max. of 150 members now).</p>
<p>We had a sandbox 3.0 with…</p>
<p>Hello Jen, all,</p>
<p>[I had a Ning 2.0 for over five years, gave up, went to JamRoom (loved JamRoom in many ways, but huge learning curve), then had major health and personal issues and was forced to abruptly close down our 2.0 site (heartbreaking).</p>
<p>Now, 8 months later, Ning sent an offer I couldn't refuse, to try again to build similar (but MUCH less intense, and much smaller (upwards of 1500 members before, mini 3.0 max. of 150 members now).</p>
<p>We had a sandbox 3.0 with ooooooodles of hours invested... but 2 years later no improvements... you know this drill. </p>
<p>All this to say that I am quite familiar with many of both 2.0 and 3.0 'tricks and tips', but it's been several months and I'm 'rusty' and this time around starting with a 3.0 site.]</p>
<p>Anyway, I'm just getting things set up (sevenh.ning.com) and my question is probably easiest and best explained by copying this note from one of the few members there helping me test things:</p>
<p><a href="https://sevenh.ning.com/discussion-topics/adding-tags-test">https://sevenh.ning.com/discussion-topics/adding-tags-test</a></p>
<p></p>
<p>Is there a way to set it so I can control who is able to add tags and who is able to delete tags?</p>
<p>If not, is there a way to set it so ONLY admin has tag control? And if so, where/how?</p>
<p>Scratching my head and can't find anything on Ning 3.0 support or Creators Ning?</p>
<p></p>
<p>Thanks,</p>
<p>Holly</p> Ning 3.0 Tip - Add Buttons/Links Below Status Update (Quick Links to Add Photos, Posts, Discussions)tag:jensocial.com,2016-10-09:2154984:Topic:5235862016-10-09T21:34:29.538ZJenSocialhttp://jensocial.com/profile/jmarco
<p>Based on a recent request on Ning Creators, in regards to members having a hard time finding the Photo Add button, I have created a script that will easily add 3 buttons below your Status Share Box. It will add the buttons on the Home Page and the Profile Page. See Image below: (Add Photo, Add Blog Post, Add Forum Discussion)</p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/125464626?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-center" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/125464626?profile=original" width="472"></img></a></p>
<p><strong>You will need to check the…</strong></p>
<p>Based on a recent request on Ning Creators, in regards to members having a hard time finding the Photo Add button, I have created a script that will easily add 3 buttons below your Status Share Box. It will add the buttons on the Home Page and the Profile Page. See Image below: (Add Photo, Add Blog Post, Add Forum Discussion)</p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/125464626?profile=original" target="_self"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/125464626?profile=original" class="align-center" width="472"/></a></p>
<p><strong>You will need to check the URLs in the provided script for:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Add Photo (Only URL where Member will need to Click again, on Add Photo)</li>
<li>Add Blog Post</li>
<li>Add Forum Discussion</li>
</ul>
<p>This code <span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>DOES NOT work with the Status Update box in any way</strong></span>. It simply adds 3 quick access buttons/links that will get your member's attention, with quick access to add Photos, Posts, and Discussions.</p>
<p>The buttons automatically pick up your CSS styles from your primary buttons.</p>
<p></p>
<p><strong>INSTRUCTIONS:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Edit the attached code OR code below, to reflect the correct URLs for your site.</li>
<li>Under Social Site Manager/Custom Code/End of Page Code, add code to bottom Box.</li>
<li>Note: The code is also formatted to look nice on any device.</li>
</ul>
<p></p>
<pre><script type="text/javascript">if (typeof(x$) != 'undefined') { x$(".status-container").append('<div align="center" style="margin-top:15px;"><br/>
<a class="button button-primary" href="/photos" target="_blank" title="Add Photo">Add Photo</a><br/>
&nbsp;&nbsp;<a class="button button-primary" href="/profiles/blog/blogpost/new" target="_blank" title="Add Blog Post">Add Blog Post</a><br/>
&nbsp;&nbsp;<a class="button button-primary" href="/forum/topics/discussion/new" target="_blank" title="Add Forum Discussion">Add Forum Discussion</a></div>');<br/>
}<br />
</script></pre>
<p></p>
<p>Enjoy!</p>
<p>Jen</p>
<p></p> Sign In - Out Box for Ning 3.0tag:jensocial.com,2016-04-14:2154984:Topic:5195352016-04-14T21:57:47.511ZAkkadia Naturae Grove.orghttp://jensocial.com/profile/JeanieCondonWinchester
<p>I would like to have a sign in/out box on my front page of my ning. I know how to make the box, using the html feature but I do not know what to put in it for code. Any help?</p>
<p>I would like to have a sign in/out box on my front page of my ning. I know how to make the box, using the html feature but I do not know what to put in it for code. Any help?</p> Export data from Ning 3.0tag:jensocial.com,2014-12-02:2154984:Topic:5093692014-12-02T23:55:11.826ZMario Beniteshttp://jensocial.com/profile/MarioBenites
<p>Hello, Jen. I moved one of my newtwork from Ning 2.0 to 3.0 but now I want to go to my own platform. Do you know if there is a tool in Ning 3.0 to export members, blogs, groups, pictures; etc? Thank you in advanced.</p>
<p>Hello, Jen. I moved one of my newtwork from Ning 2.0 to 3.0 but now I want to go to my own platform. Do you know if there is a tool in Ning 3.0 to export members, blogs, groups, pictures; etc? Thank you in advanced.</p> Share your Networks using new 3.0 themestag:jensocial.com,2014-03-05:2154984:Topic:5033832014-03-05T17:44:47.878ZJamie Bakerhttp://jensocial.com/profile/JamieBaker
<p>The great John Bizley started a discussion over on creators last week so that people could share how they are making use of the new DS features. Thought it might be interesting to start the same discussion here.</p>
<p>take a look at my network <a href="http://www.kopfans.com" target="_blank">Kopfans</a> & share yours :)</p>
<p></p>
<p>The great John Bizley started a discussion over on creators last week so that people could share how they are making use of the new DS features. Thought it might be interesting to start the same discussion here.</p>
<p>take a look at my network <a href="http://www.kopfans.com" target="_blank">Kopfans</a> & share yours :)</p>
<p></p> Gooseberryjam.net thanks Ning 3.0 The E-campus made easytag:jensocial.com,2013-11-05:2154984:Topic:4997182013-11-05T01:44:45.779ZAleman Chandrasekarhttp://jensocial.com/profile/AlemanChandrasekar
<p align="center"><b>The Gooseberry Jam Educlubs</b></p>
<p align="center">Transforming</p>
<ul>
<li>The toys into tools</li>
<li>Diversion into an Alternative focus</li>
<li>The TV time to Learning Time</li>
<li>The Face book in to a Growing Phase</li>
<li>The forum is open for all and we have separate groups for Schools, Colleges, E-Teachers and Families</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Gooseberry Jam Blogging families…</b></p>
<p></p>
<p align="center"><b>The Gooseberry Jam Educlubs</b></p>
<p align="center">Transforming</p>
<ul>
<li>The toys into tools</li>
<li>Diversion into an Alternative focus</li>
<li>The TV time to Learning Time</li>
<li>The Face book in to a Growing Phase</li>
<li>The forum is open for all and we have separate groups for Schools, Colleges, E-Teachers and Families</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Gooseberry Jam Blogging families</b></p>
<p><a href="http://api.ning.com/files/S7hsBCvqKXHZpRyPTihmgZF5zluAOccw9xBcOclyjlVJMJktF8UfCbCnoyWDR1cVe3KxQ6mf2huDqZKYt7sYMqirO5mGQXX0/startingafamilyblog.jpg" target="_self"><img width="300" src="http://api.ning.com/files/S7hsBCvqKXHZpRyPTihmgZF5zluAOccw9xBcOclyjlVJMJktF8UfCbCnoyWDR1cVe3KxQ6mf2huDqZKYt7sYMqirO5mGQXX0/startingafamilyblog.jpg?width=300" width="300" class="align-center"/></a></p>
<p align="center">Kids can open their Learning Curve and register their projects and maintain a life time profile. Students can learn to blog and blog to learn to have industry specific profile for a head start career.</p>
<p>Dads can learn to use Google hangout for Business and jobs with their own Blogs</p>
<p>Moms can convert their free time to a fee time. Learn to make herbarium and post new recipes with fresh pluck and cook kitchen Garden in the terace.</p>
<p>Grand Parents can maintain a family tree exchanging experience to the next gen inducing the right heritage and wisdom.</p>
<p> <b>"Gooseberry Jam in School/College Campus"</b></p>
<p><a href="http://api.ning.com/files/S7hsBCvqKXGqeDhJdSB2E*Iy-Ixo9gw6RyAHVq90rjRarg0cP3LrUmI9xqLvqBt0Eu3f0*S1PhUEv1TUQW02-wt*oxo-zJJD/PublicSchools.jpg" target="_self"><img width="300" src="http://api.ning.com/files/S7hsBCvqKXGqeDhJdSB2E*Iy-Ixo9gw6RyAHVq90rjRarg0cP3LrUmI9xqLvqBt0Eu3f0*S1PhUEv1TUQW02-wt*oxo-zJJD/PublicSchools.jpg?width=300" width="300" class="align-center"/></a></p>
<p align="center">We start the campus solution by creating an exclusive Campus group and enabling the teacher’s access free for mastering E- Teaching.</p>
<p align="center"> Our goal is to help the next gen to be ready with Essential Skills for an Excellent Career.</p>
<p><b>Gooseberry Jam E-Teachers</b></p>
<p></p>
<p>Teachers will be exposed to a exclusive learning center.</p>
<p>Teachers will learn a host of applications software like blogging, Edmodo & wiki to stay connected with Students, Parents and the Entire School/ College community.</p>
<p><b>Gooseberry jam “Common Wall”</b></p>
<p></p>
<p>Every member can Post and Share the accomplishments of the Group members exclusively with their own friends and groups.</p>
<p>The best of all will be acknowledged in the "Gooseberry Jam Educlubs" Common Wall.</p>
<p>Gooseberry Jam Educlubs are exposed to most important learning topics as listed.</p>
<p><b>Gooseberry Jam 24/7/365 days support</b></p>
<p></p>
<p>The members will have 24/7/ 365 days, access to Gooseberry Jam Learning Center with which they can learn at their Own Time, Own Place and Own Phase.</p>
<p></p>
<p>Gooseberry Jam is integrated with the support of Professional Mentors, Specialist, Professors and Teachers to interact with engagements through E-Mail, SMS, Chat and Audio/Video -Conferencing.</p>
<p>This club is accessible on any 3G Phone, Tablet, Laptop or System with Internet connection.</p>
<p> Welcome</p>
<p>I sincerely thank Ning team for making me the creator though I am a non programer,</p>
<p>Happy learning</p>
<p>Gooseberry Jam Educlubs</p>
<p><a href="http://api.ning.com/files/S7hsBCvqKXHyfL15jvYUbwoZ1oVsqMOXPyqiRKD1eRcI3RNGenOqzeYdvA2PHuzVdBLrEwBWr*JkfFlSPTX8nEtCAmFKnsGi/aleman.chandrasekar_1378392205_99.gif" target="_self"><img src="http://api.ning.com/files/S7hsBCvqKXHyfL15jvYUbwoZ1oVsqMOXPyqiRKD1eRcI3RNGenOqzeYdvA2PHuzVdBLrEwBWr*JkfFlSPTX8nEtCAmFKnsGi/aleman.chandrasekar_1378392205_99.gif" width="269" class="align-center"/></a></p> Targeted Google adstag:jensocial.com,2013-07-10:2154984:Topic:4960722013-07-10T20:38:18.660ZCharles Brickhousehttp://jensocial.com/profile/CharlesBrickhouse
<p>I'm having a lot of problems setting up my ads for my website can anyone give me an idea of how I set up the ads and have them targeted to specific genres such as models, artist, entertainment etc?</p>
<p>I'm having a lot of problems setting up my ads for my website can anyone give me an idea of how I set up the ads and have them targeted to specific genres such as models, artist, entertainment etc?</p> Add Google Font to Ning 3.0 Sitetag:jensocial.com,2013-07-04:2154984:Topic:4957322013-07-04T02:33:06.354ZJenSocialhttp://jensocial.com/profile/jmarco
<p><span class="font-size-4">Add Google Font to Ning 3.0 Site</span></p>
<p>The best way to add a Google Font to a Ning 3.0 site, is to use the code provided by Google fonts. If we could upload files to a root directory, there would be a better way for load times. However, I'm finding that using this method on Ning 3.0 is quite successful.</p>
<p> </p>
<p><span class="font-size-4">What <strong>not</strong> to do:</span></p>
<ul>
<li>Don't apply a Google font to the entire site. Only apply to…</li>
</ul>
<p><span class="font-size-4">Add Google Font to Ning 3.0 Site</span></p>
<p>The best way to add a Google Font to a Ning 3.0 site, is to use the code provided by Google fonts. If we could upload files to a root directory, there would be a better way for load times. However, I'm finding that using this method on Ning 3.0 is quite successful.</p>
<p> </p>
<p><span class="font-size-4">What <strong>not</strong> to do:</span></p>
<ul>
<li>Don't apply a Google font to the entire site. Only apply to sections like your Menu Navigation or Header Titles. If your font(s) are not too large, you can apply to both.</li>
<li>Don't add more than 2 fonts to your Google Font code, in order to keep the font file reasonably small. The Google Font site will show you the load time for your font file. <img style="float: right;" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1212721494?profile=original" width="281"/></li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p><span class="font-size-4"><strong>Instructions:</strong></span></p>
<ol>
<li>Go to <a href="http://www.google.com/fonts/" target="_blank">http://www.google.com/fonts/</a></li>
<li>Find a font you like, click on: "Add to Collection".</li>
<li>In bottom right next to your Collection font(s), click on "Use".</li>
<li>Read over this page, good to know what you're doing. Once you feel comfortable to move forward,</li>
<li>Locate <strong>#3. Add this code to your website:</strong></li>
<li>Select the first Tab "Standard".</li>
<li>Copy your font code, and get ready to paste it into your Ning 3.0 site.</li>
<li>From your Ning site, access the Ning 3.0 Toolbar, and click on first icon: Social Site Manager</li>
<li>Click on link "Custom Code"</li>
<li>Inside the top Box labeled: "<Head> Code", paste your Google Font code into this box.</li>
<li>Example font code: "<link href='http://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=<span>Kite+One</span>' rel='stylesheet' type='text/css'>"</li>
<li>Save.</li>
<li>Now, <span class="font-size-4">let's use our new font.</span></li>
<li>Go to Toolbar, and click on Design Studio icon (2nd icon in toolbar).</li>
<li>Click on Custom CSS.</li>
<li>To add your new Google Font to your <strong>H3 (Headers)</strong>, use the following CSS as your example. Tips: (a) You will probably need to set the font size. (b) Be sure you use backup fonts, called a font stack. In the example I am using Arial and sans-serif, in case the Google Font doesn't load. (c) I find that a font weight is the cleanest look:</li>
<li>h3 {<br/> font-family: '<span>Kite One</span>', Arial, sans-serif; /* The first font should be copied from Google Fonts under usage, see 4. Integrate the fonts into your CSS */<br/> font-weight:600!important;<br/> font-size:22px!important; }</li>
<li>To add your new Google Font to your <strong>Menu Navigation</strong>, use the following CSS as your example. Same as above, use a font stack and check the font size.</li>
<li>.navbar ul li a {<br/> font-family: '<span>Kite One</span>', Arial, sans-serif;<br/> font-weight:600!important;<br/> letter-spacing: 0.02em; /* You can add spacing between letters, sometimes needed */<br/> font-size:18px; }</li>
<li>SAVE your CSS.</li>
<li>Test in all browsers, and across devices.</li>
<li>Good luck and have fun!</li>
</ol>
<p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1212722030?profile=original"><img width="750" class="align-center" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1212722030?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750"/></a></p>
<p>Jen</p>
<p>For more tips:</p>
<p><a href="http://jensocial.com/forum/categories/ning-tips-tricks-3-0/listForCategory">http://jensocial.com/forum/categories/ning-tips-tricks-3-0/listForCategory</a></p>
<p>For professional Ning Custom Design and Consultation:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.ningcustomdesign.com/">http://www.ningcustomdesign.com/</a></p>
<p> </p> Broadcast Template 3.0 - Non-Coder Friendlytag:jensocial.com,2013-06-21:2154984:Topic:4955832013-06-21T02:03:29.913ZGarfield Creatorhttp://jensocial.com/profile/GarfieldCreator
<p><span class="font-size-3" style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Communicate powerfully</strong></span></p>
<p>You are the captain of your network. Communicate like one. I have recently updated my ever evolving Broadcast Message template. This time I am providing you with something I have never provided with all my past template posts. <a href="http://thexlfiles.com/captainsbroadcast.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A web version!</a> (you will see the template as your users will see…</p>
<p><span class="font-size-3" style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Communicate powerfully</strong></span></p>
<p>You are the captain of your network. Communicate like one. I have recently updated my ever evolving Broadcast Message template. This time I am providing you with something I have never provided with all my past template posts. <a rel="nofollow" href="http://thexlfiles.com/captainsbroadcast.htm" target="_blank">A web version!</a> (you will see the template as your users will see it). This is a useful resource every network creator should have available to them.</p>
<p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/557991?profile=original"><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/557991?profile=original" width="633"/></a></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span class="font-size-3"><strong>Broadcast Message Features</strong></span></span></p>
<ul>
<li><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">New!</span></strong> <span style="color: #ff0000;"><span style="color: #000000;">- The aforementioned <strong>Web Version</strong> can be sent with your broadcast message. (allowing you to keep broadcast archives)</span></span></li>
<li><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;"><span style="color: #000000;">Non-coder Friendly -</span></span></strong> <span style="color: #ff0000;"><span style="color: #000000;">You don't have to know any html or css to use this template (just write your content & paste your image links)</span></span></li>
<li><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;"><span style="color: #000000;">Built in social network icons</span></span></strong> - In the footer you can just paste your links and they will show up as social network icons automatically</li>
<li><strong>Built in Translator</strong> - You can convert your broadcast into over 15 languages including French, German, Chinese, Portuguese, etc.</li>
<li><strong>International</strong> - Not only can you translate from English to any of these languages you can also write in any of these languages and have it converted to English or any of these other languages.</li>
<li><strong>Image support - </strong>While you can't upload images into this template the images url you do add can automatically format so text wraps around the image.</li>
<li><strong>Up to 7 Stories with images</strong> - You can create your own blog in an email and direct activity back to you network. You've heard the expression cash is king? Well, when it comes to social media email is still king. You won't draw activity to your network without regular email contact with those who may not visit your site on a regular basis. And if you are going to contact them text emails just won't cut it.</li>
<li><strong>Templates</strong> - Once your template is set using it again is simple because all the main elements are there. You won't need to start from scratch. keep your header. Keep your regular weekly spotlight sections just change for the new stuff.</li>
<li><strong>Ad Box Ready</strong> - You broadcasts are an advertiser's dream if you advertise. You are directing targeted ads in the newsletter format directly to the inbox of your targeted audience for your advertiser on a weekly basis. You can add up to 4 150x150 image ads along the side.</li>
<li><strong>Mobile Ready</strong> - These HTML emails look great on the mobile browser as email on phones interpret this perfectly.</li>
<li><strong>100% Ning Broadcast Compatible</strong> - No concern that Ning will strip out an html tags. We have tested this and only use 100% Broadcast Message compatible tags.</li>
<li><strong>Web Accessible</strong> - This template is accessible any where you have an internet connection. If you are away from your home computer you can access and send a broadcast from anywhere you have an internet connection.</li>
<li><strong>Ning Native</strong> - I am not saying my template is better than Mailchimp or Constant Contact but the benefit of using this template is you avoid having to export your member data every time you get new members so you can re-import and update your Mailchimp or Constant Contact Database. Also there are no monthly fees with this template. Plus we have the web version options, translator, and nice template design they offer. You can use bit.ly links to get a version of analytics.</li>
</ul>
<p>I could go on but bottomline the Broadcast Message is your network's most powerful tool. I've said one of the best things about Ning Networks is that they are a "glorified email list" and Eric Suez (former online community manager) agreed. You really get the benefits of the social network aspects if you manage the email list aspect really well and this Broadcast Message Template helps you do that.</p>
<p><span class="font-size-4"><a rel="nofollow" href="http://thexlfiles.com/captainsbroadcast.htm" target="_blank">Check it out!</a></span></p> Custom Member Pagestag:jensocial.com,2013-06-03:2154984:Topic:4948262013-06-03T22:35:37.980ZThe Vintage Villagehttp://jensocial.com/profile/ElsiesAttic
<p>Hi All... :)</p>
<p>I was directed here when I asked about being able to allow our members customize their "My Page" so that there could be a text box for them to add info about themselves.</p>
<p>Is it possible to add a simple text box to their member page for the 3.0 version?</p>
<p>Lora :)</p>
<p>Hi All... :)</p>
<p>I was directed here when I asked about being able to allow our members customize their "My Page" so that there could be a text box for them to add info about themselves.</p>
<p>Is it possible to add a simple text box to their member page for the 3.0 version?</p>
<p>Lora :)</p>