JUST JOINING MULTIPLY?

This is a tutorial for all the bloggers who have just landed at Multiply. Multiply veterans, feel free to refer newcomers to this post, rather than to our homepage. This post is open to everyone on Multiply, not just group members like all other content. Newcomers, I suggest you join this group so you will be able to see the content outlined in this post.

You've decided to open an account at Multiply. Now what?

Things are much more different here than they are at sites like Blogger, WordPress, MySpace, Facebook, or even... 360 *insert dramatic music*. That's why we're here. Even if you didn't come from 360, I am confident that this group will provide you with the best help available. In fact, if there is something that, after searching all the tutorials and stuff, you don't know how to do, I will personally explain it to you or write a tutorial for the group about it. But first, I want to cover some of the stuff that we've already got going on. I suggest doing these things in the order I've outlined.

Import Your Posts From 360 (or another service)

This post outlines the first thing that you'll want to do once you get to Multiply. Having blogged for a few years at 360, I was disappointed at having to start over again once I got to Multiply. After more and more people started flowing in, though, the Multiply Staff (great people!) designed a tool to import the blogs. Whoo-hoo! Be sure to follow the steps in the post there to get it done right the first time.

Manage Your Privacy Settings During Blog Import

This is the second thing to be sure of. Multiply added this to the import tool so that your security settings will be maintained as they travel across the great Internet expanse. It was quite thoughtful of them, eh? Just be sure to read this post and be aware of how your privacy settings reflect who sees what you post.

Shut Off or Edit Your Email Alerts

When you registered, you put in your email. Multiply will send you an email when there is a post in a group you join or on a contact's page. This is handy when selectively applied. I don't suggest leaving your email alerts all on because groups like User Support, Customized Themes, and Y!360 Refugees have a lot of posts that will rapidly fill up your inbox. This post will guide you through the process.

Customize Your Page With 360-like Tools

Here's a post that explains how to customize your page. The tools outlined in this tutorial are almost the same as at 360. There are more advanced ways of customizing your page, like with CSS, but understand that your page can be customized without the use of CSS. If you're interested, that tutorial is more advanced and is found in the group once you get the basics hammered out.

Removing Posts From Your Inbox

Many users complain of having an information overload in their inboxes. This post outlines a way to remove whatever content you choose. While this feature might not be helpful to you now, once you add contactsand join more groups remember that post and refer to it. You will find it very helpful.

Helpful Groups and Links

Here is a list of helpful links and groups I've compiled. Check it out, join the groups that you find most interesting, and bookmark the post for further reference. Be sure to at least glace at the ToS, and join MUDS and User Support.

*M* Tutorials

For even more in-depth help on setting up and getting used to Multiply, check out *M* tutorials. Between this group and *M* tutorials you should find all the help that you need.

Y!360 Refugee Group Badge

I hope that you've joined the group by now. If you want to show your membership on your page, use a YRefs Group Badge. It's designed in three different sizes to suit any page. And, when you click on it, the badge will take you to our group.

Ask A Question, or Introduce Yourself!

One last thing. If you have any questions about this tutorial, about Multiply, or about most anything related, post a note to the group. Looking for your friends? Post a note and tell them you've arrived!

-Ze Baron