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--- posters:guidelines [2026/01/01 17:03] – theboss
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 ====== Posting Guidlines ======
-It's a good idea to assemble your text and images beforehand on your computer. Yes, an image is mandatory. The more the better!
+===== Preparation =====
+  * Assemble your text and image files beforehand on your computer
+  * Yes, an image is mandatory. The more the better!
+  * Images should be landscape if possible. Portrait doesn't work very well
+  * Images should be at least 500px wide. Ideally 1200-1500px
+  * Cut/scale down images greater than 2000px with your favourite image editor
+  * Break up text into manageable paragraphs. Big blocks don't work well
+  * Think of a short but informative title for your post <10 words
+  * Create a one paragraph summary your post
+  * Take a look at similar posts on the website and note the categories
+    * These are shown at the bottom of the post e.g. News or Rides
+  * [[login|Login]] to your account
+===== Posting =====
+No matter how many times you have posted it is still a good idea to follow the guidelines so nothing is forgotten.
+  * Insert Title. This is used as the post address
+  * In the RH sidebar at the top insert your featured image
+  * Upload or select from the media library
+  * Add excerpt under the now shown image
+  * Lower down on the RH sidebar select one or two relevant categories
+  * It's good practice to also put your featured image from the media library as the first image in your post
+  * Add text and other images
+NEVER PUBLISH until you have checked and viewed what it looks like. The View icon is three from the right from the PUBLISH/SAVE button.
+  * Spending time on View - Edit - View will make it look better
+  * Don't be afraid to save it as a draft. We can help you improve it more
+  * Sure? Then hit 'Publish' twice and it should be live unless you set it to post at a later date
+  * Email the webmaster so they can check all is OK
+Thank you.