Managing Your  Subscriber List: (Subscriber section above) - 
1. Adding your own. Simply click on the Add New Sub link in the Subscriber box above.  You will then be taken to your "subscriber  input form" where you simply enter your subscriber data.

2. Editing Your List: If you want to change a subscriber record or want to Un-Subscribe one...enter their e-mail address in the box - then click the "Edit" button. You will then be taken to an Edit form with their subscriber info posted there. Either simply change the info you want changed, by retyping the data, then enter your admin code at the bottom of the form and click "Update"..

If you wish to delete/unsubscribe then person..then check the "Unsubscribe" button at the bottom of the form, enter your Admin Code..click "Update". They will be permanently removed from your list.

3. Letting Readers Subscribe on their own:...There is a link on your Ezine template that reads.."Join Our Mailing List"..this will take the reader to your subscriber input form where they can subscribe. If you are using your own ezine template, simply but the link on to your ezine to take them there.

Automatic Unsubcribing: This system does not allow the reader to Unsubscribe automatically, but you will get an e-mail about their desire to unsubscribe. You set your Unsubscribe E-Mail Addy on each ezine you create.We recommend that you send them an e-mail confirming that they do want to unsubscribe first. Then if so, simply follow the instructions above to remove them from your list. [Return to Top]

Preparing Your Ezine (EZine Prep section above) - 
1. Start a New Edition:  Click on this link...you will be at an input form to establish a new edition. It is not necessary to fill in each field at this point..but the Date is required... Fill out as much as you want at this point, however you can edit this page an unlimited number of times. We believe the form is pretty self explanatory...but a few things must be noted:
   -Not Allowed Characters: It is very important that you adhere to this. No dollar signs - $ -  no tildes ~ and no double quotes " are allowed. If you try to use any of these, you will get an error message when you post your ezine, but you simply go back and change your data.
  -The Enter (Carriage return) key: Do NOT ever use this, as you will also get an error message. If you want to put in a break (like the enter key)..simply type in the HTML code for this <br> before the line you want on the next line. If you want to start a new paragraph, use the HTML code of <p> at the beginning of the line you want for the new paragraph. Each of the text area boxes where you type in your articles are set up for what is called "soft wrap". This means that when you reach the end (right side) of the box...the text will automatically wrap to the next line. 
  -Using HTML: If you want to change your font colors, size and face..you can do this in each text (article) area..and you also can use HREF statements to create links. Try anything you want..you really can't hurt anything. If it doesn't work, just go back and try somehtign else!
  -Copy & Pasting - You must be extremely careful when using this feature to copy text from somewhere else into any text area (article) field. Often, the text you copy will contain an "Enter/Carriage Return". You must remove these prior to "Submitting" your data. Do this by using the Backspace and/or the Delete key.
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2. Edit an Ezine: Enter the date of the edition you want to edit...121401 for December 14, 2001. (you must have used a date in this format when you set up your ezine edition.). After you enter the date in the box, click on the "Edit" button. Now you will see a copy of your ezine..with two links at the top that read. "Edit This Edition with color changes". Click on this link and you will be at a form that has all your data for the edition...update, change, delete at will.
NOTE: The color choices must be re-selected each time you edit/update your ezine.
"Edit This Edition with NO color changes". Click on this link and you will be at a form that has all your data for the edition...update, change, delete at will.
NOTE: The color choices you previously made will remain the same. If you will be editing often, this is much easier and less time consuming to use, as you will not have to re-select your colors each time.
  -Copy & Pasting - You must be extremely careful when using this feature to copy text from somewhere else into any text area (article) field. Often, the text you copy will contain an "Enter/Carriage Return". You must remove these prior to "Updating" your data. Do this by using the Backspace and/or the Delete key.
  -Admin Code - When you have finished your editing session, scroll to the bottom of the page, type in the Admin Code that is listed in the box...then click on "Update".

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3. Uploading Images/Articles:
  -Images - This feature will upload the images/photos you will be displaying in your ezine to you rweb server.. Only .jpg, .JPG or .gif image types will work. Try to keep your images reasonably small in size (i.e.165 pixels wide max.). Larger images take longer to load. Be VERY careful that the image names you upload are the same name you used in creating your ezine. All images have the img src= of http://yourdomainname/zineimages/imagename
  -Articles - This feature will upload the Rest of the Story, etc. articles you may use in your ezine. Be VERY careful that the article names you upload are the same name you used in creating your ezine. All articles have the link of http://yourdomainname/zineart/articlename
HINT: These articles may be created in Word pad or Word then saved as an .htm or .html file. If you will be keeping your e-mailed ezine short with brief story introductions, then this a great feature to use. 
  -Deleting old images/articles - You may also use the Upload feature to delete images or articles you no longer need. This will free up your server space.(recommended)

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4. Getting Ready to Mail: (Ready To Send)
Step 1. Gathering Subscriber E-mail addys - Run this simple program to collect your current subscriber list. this is written to a special mailing database for your current mailing. Each time you run this feature, it updates your current list. Once you collect your addresses, return to this Admin Tool Box and proceed to step 2.

Step 2. Copying HTML - In the box here, enter the 6 digit date of the ezine you wish to mail, then click "Submit". Your finished ezine will appear in the browser. If you are using Netscape, click on "View"..then "Page Source". The HTML code of your page will now be displayed. Using your mouse, highlight the code from the first line "<html> to the last line </html>. Next hold the Control key down, then hit the letter "C" on your key board. (This will copy the HTML to your computer clipboard). Now click the "X" in the upper right corner of your browser to return to your displayed ezine. Now click your browsers "Back" button to return to your Admin Tool Box.

If you are using Microsoft's Internet Explorer, click on "View"..then "Source". The HTML code of your page will now be displayed. Using your mouse, highlight the code from the first line "<html> to the last line </html>. Now you can RIGHT click on your mouse to "Copy". (This will copy the HTML to your computer clipboard). Now click the "X" in the upper right corner of the browser that displays the HTML to return to your displayed ezine. Now click your browsers "Back" button to return to your Admin Tool Box.
Now proceed to Step 3.

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Step 3. Running a Test E-mail - Click this link - then enter your specific server password on the next screen - then click "GO". This feature will allow you to send a test e-mail of your ezine to yourself (recommended).
Your e-mail will appear in the "TO:" window. You may add others if you like at this point, such as any of your associates who may need to preview it first.
Now just fill in the "Name", "From" and "Subject" fields. Be sure to CHECK the "Message in HTML" box.

Next click inside the large blank section...and right click your mouse for the "Paste" or hold the "Control" key down then type the letter "V" , which will also "Paste" your HTML inside here. Be ABSOLUTELY SURE to check and that the <html> tag is at the begining of the code and the </html> is the last tag in your code.

Finally, scroll to the bottom, click "Send it Now" and you are done with the test. Now wait 5-10 minutes and you should receive it in your e-mail. If all looks good, then proceed to step 4.

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Step 4. Mail Your Ezine - Click this link - then enter your specific password on the next screen - then click "GO". This feature will automatically gather all your subscriber database and place it in the "TO" field.
You may also add others if you like at this point.
Now just fill in the "Name", "From" and "Subject" fields. 
Be sure to CHECK the "Message in HTML" box

Next click inside the large blank section...and right click your mouse for the "Paste" or hold the "Control" key down then type the letter "V" , which will also "Paste" your HTML inside here.

Finally, scroll to the bottom, click "Send it Now" and you are done with this edition. Now start your next edition.
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Viewing Archives - By clicking this link you will see a record list of all your current Ezine editions. 
Viewing Archives To Edit - By clicking this link you will see a record list of all your current Ezine editions - along with an "Edit" link. Click on the "Edit" link and you will be taken to the edit edition of the ezine.