| FAQs
We hope you enjoy your Local Community Website! Please find some answers below to Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Do I need a User Name & Password to access the information on the site?
A: No. The site is built and designed to be free, user-friendly, and easy to access a variety of information. Our top 5 tabs (Home/What’s Happening, Entertainment, Sports, Travel & Lodging, and Community) each have daily updates to local, regional, and national news.
Q: What do I need a User Name & Password for?
A: To interact with the site by using the Calendars (Community Events, Real Estate, and Garage Sales), Message Boards, receive eMail Notifications, and if you’re a Business to be listed on the Local Directory and use the Coupon System.
Q: How do I get started?
A: The first step to using all the applications on our sites is to “Become a Member”. It’s free, and takes less than 2 minutes:
- Use the “Sign In” button on the top right corner of the Main Page, or
- Click the “Become a Member” button on the left side of the Main Page.
Q: What if I forgot my User Name or Password?
A: After clicking on the “Sign In” button at the top right corner and you are brought to the Sign In page, click the “Forgot Username/Password?” link at the bottom. It will send you an email with your information. Depending on your email service provider, it could take anywhere from 2 to 20 minutes. To make sure you receive the email, please add admin@localcomsite.com to your Contacts list.
Q: How can I change my eMail, Member information, or Personal Notification services?
A: Sign in using your User Name and Password, which will bring you into your personal Control Panel. Click on the “Profile & eMail Notifications” icon, which will let you update the information, and then click the “Submit” button.
Q: How can I Add or Modify my Business Listing on the Local Directory?
A: Once the Business Owner or Authorized Personal signs in to the site and is brought to the Control Panel, the Business Listing can be Added, Claimed, or Modified 24/7/365. When a Business is Added or Claimed, there is a 24 hour “Approval” process before any modifications or coupons are allowed.
Q: When can I use the applications on the site?
A: Anytime…24/7/365.
Q: How do I use your applications?
A: Below are quick and easy steps on how to use our “Fabulous Five”:
- Local Business Directory
- Step 1: Click the “Sign In” button and type your User Name & Password
- Step 2: Click “Add, Claim, or Modify” for your business.
- When Adding or Claiming your business, there is a 24 hour “Approval” process to verify correct information. An email will be sent once this is complete.
“Real-Time” Coupon & Promotion System
- Once your business is Approved on the Directory, you can use the Coupon system anytime 24/7/365….for FREE.
- Step 1: Type in the Coupon Details
- Step 2: Select an Expiration date…can be between 1 -30 days.
- Step 3: Click “Submit”.
- It will be added to the site immediately, and the most current 3 coupons are displayed on the Main Page.
- A benefit to creating a coupon is that a bold yellow link will be added to your business listing in the Directory to set your business apart.
- All coupons created within the last 7 calendar days are emailed weekly to participating members.
Calendars for Community Events, Garage Sales, and Real Estate Events
- There are two ways to access the calendars:
- Click on the desired calendar from the Control Panel
- Click on the actual application from the Main Page
- Step 1: Click “Sign In” at the top of the page and use your User Name & Password.
- Step 2: Go to the day of the event, and click the “+” sign in the upper right corner of the day.
- Step 3: Type in the Event Name, Address location, and Event Details.
* Note: Type in the complete address for the Google map to work
- Step 4: Click “Edit” if you would like to put the event on multiple city calendars.
- Step 5: If the event has a time limit, click the down arrow, select “Timed Event” and appropriate times.
- Step 6: Click “Save” and it will be added to the calendar(s) immediately.
Message Boards on various topics
- There are two ways to access the Message Boards:
1. Click on “Post Discussions” from the Control Panel
2. Click on the “Message Boards” application on the Main Page
- Step 1: Click “Sign In” at the top of the page and use your User Name & Password.
- Step 2: Select the topic of discussion
- Step 3: Click “Start a new discussion” on the upper left corner.
- Step 4: Enter your topic and comments.
- Step 5: Click “Start your discussion”
eMail Notification Services
- As a Member, you can select whether you would like to be notified via eMail of specific events throughout your community.
- When signing up as a Member, check which services you would like to receive.
- A member can update or change these services anytime by:
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