FAQs - Technical, Listings, Postings, etc.
Why did my posting/listing/review get removed or not posted at all?
It either expired or did not meet the Terms of Service (TOS). If you post something that does not meet our TOS, we can work with you, within reason, to help you adjust your posting so that it can be posted.
It either expired or did not meet the Terms of Service (TOS). If you post something that does not meet our TOS, we can work with you, within reason, to help you adjust your posting so that it can be posted.
Free articles will be removed after one month if the page hits or views indicate a lack of interest in the subject matter. As long as there is interest in an article, it will remain posted.
I want someone else to enter in my listing - I just can't deal with it... My listing doesn't look as nice as the other ones...
We are happy to give suggestions and advice. We also provide design services and technical hand-holding at a nominal charge. For more information, write to Directory@TheRazzLine.net.
My listing is great but now I want more room - How do I upgrade?
When you're ready to upgrade your listing, contact us at Directory@TheRazzLine.net and we will pro-rate your listings and give you a code to use to enter your upgraded listing.
When you're ready to upgrade your listing, contact us at Directory@TheRazzLine.net and we will pro-rate your listings and give you a code to use to enter your upgraded listing.
How/where can I get a cool pic to go with my listing?
You can use images you take with your camera, images you already have on your computer or even purchase images from a stock photo site. Members are responsible to ensure they have the right to use any images posted.
What's a "Quick List"? How do I use it?
The Quick List feature is a way to sort through the site content and set aside what you want to read more carefully or compare to something else. (This is useful for job hunters or people looking for a place to live, for example.) While browsing, click on the "Add to Quick List" button for anything you want to add to your list. Click on "View Quick List" to see your selections. Note: Quick Lists are not saved once you leave the site.
The Quick List feature is a way to sort through the site content and set aside what you want to read more carefully or compare to something else. (This is useful for job hunters or people looking for a place to live, for example.) While browsing, click on the "Add to Quick List" button for anything you want to add to your list. Click on "View Quick List" to see your selections. Note: Quick Lists are not saved once you leave the site.
How do I know if my listing or article is getting viewed?
You can check your listing stats by accessing your Member Control Panel. Log into your Member Account and select [Listing] [Manage Listings] and click on the graph icon for a comprehensive report.
You can check your listing stats by accessing your Member Control Panel. Log into your Member Account and select [Listing] [Manage Listings] and click on the graph icon for a comprehensive report.
The Showcase listings have "lots of space" as part of the description for the second page - how much room is there really?
We pasted 75 pages of simple text into the detail / long description area and couldn't find the bottom... So, the answer is at least 75 pages of simple text plus more...
We pasted 75 pages of simple text into the detail / long description area and couldn't find the bottom... So, the answer is at least 75 pages of simple text plus more...
What's a Gallery? Why can't I make my Gallery work?
A Gallery is a folder of images associated with a member's account. Galleries are available for all Showcase listings and for Premium Classified and Events listings. Listings with active galleries have slide shows with the gallery images. Members can create, add to and manage Galleries from the Member Control Panel.
Once a Gallery has been created, it must be "associated" with the listing it goes with. This is done in the Member Control Panel by selecting the listing, clicking the camera icon for that listing and checking the "associate" box on the gallery page.
What is a keyword? (Why use / how to use)
A keyword is a word or phrase that a user sees as relevant to the information he or she is seeking. The user enters keywords into an online search form. The search engine then examines each record in its database to find those documents that match the keywords. (Google is a prime example of this.)
A keyword is a word or phrase that a user sees as relevant to the information he or she is seeking. The user enters keywords into an online search form. The search engine then examines each record in its database to find those documents that match the keywords. (Google is a prime example of this.)
When creating your Business Directory listing, you can use up to 10 keywords or phrases. When a user uses the search feature, the keywords are what the site indexes and uses to supply listings in answer to the search. For example, if you are an artist specializing in commissioned stained glass, you might use the keywords “stained glass", "custom windows" and "commissioned art", as those are possible words used by a site visitor looking for what you offer. You should also include your business name, personal name and perhaps your location if that could be an applicable search term.
What is RSS and why would I want to use it?
RSS stands for Really Simple Syndication. Also called web feeds, RSS is a content delivery vehicle. It is the format used when you want to syndicate news and other web content. When it distributes the content it is called a feed. You could think of RSS as your own personal wire service. Syndication: One party creates the content and it is published in many places.
An RSS feed is not just for news. Pretty much anything that can be broken down into discrete items can be syndicated via RSS. RSS feeds keep your audience constantly updated. They allow people to see your content without having to go to the website. With a newsreader and RSS feeds, the content comes to them.
RSS feeds going out with your name or your business name helps to increase your internet presence and thereby increases your search engine visibility. It's a means for you to ensure the internet has appropriate and positive information about you and your business.
RSS feeds going out with your name or your business name helps to increase your internet presence and thereby increases your search engine visibility. It's a means for you to ensure the internet has appropriate and positive information about you and your business.
What are those funny looking thingies on each business listing?
These icons are used for bookmarking to social networking sites. Each icon links to a separate site. If you wish to link a business listing to an account on one of these other sites, you can click on the icon and you'll be taken to the site. Sign in with your account id and password and you'll have linked to the business listing of interest.How do I do offer discounts and coupons with my listing?
The coupons and special offers section is a feature of the Showcase Business Listings. To add a coupon, login as a member and select Promotions from the Member Panel menu.
What do the red raspberry and the red jewels on some listings mean?
The Red Raspberry is an award given by Razz (who is a real person) signifying a business or person who has been highly and repeatedly recommended by TheRazzLine members and/or Razz has personally experienced a high level of service and competence from the person or business.
The Red Heart is awarded to a business or person who has been recommended by a number of members as the "Best of" in a field and/or regional area. People and businesses who are listed in the "Best of" compilation articles receive this award as recognition that they are well known and recommended by the group.
The Red Diamond represents a business or person who has received a number of recommendations by TheRazzLine members.
The Red Raspberry is an award given by Razz (who is a real person) signifying a business or person who has been highly and repeatedly recommended by TheRazzLine members and/or Razz has personally experienced a high level of service and competence from the person or business. The Red Heart is awarded to a business or person who has been recommended by a number of members as the "Best of" in a field and/or regional area. People and businesses who are listed in the "Best of" compilation articles receive this award as recognition that they are well known and recommended by the group.The Red Diamond represents a business or person who has received a number of recommendations by TheRazzLine members.These awards can only be seen in the Business Directory where the business or person also has a Premium or Showcase level listing.
In the Showcase business listing it's possible to upload a document to go with the listing. Why would I want to do that? What's it for?
You can attach documents to a Showcase Listing which become available for site vistitors viewing your listing. (One can upload a pdf, text document, .jpg or .gif images.)
If it is pertinent to your listing, ongoing campaign or special being run you could upload a price sheet, promotional information sheet, white paper or an image showing the product. Really, this can be used in countless ways to enhance the communication you want to deliver.
If it is pertinent to your listing, ongoing campaign or special being run you could upload a price sheet, promotional information sheet, white paper or an image showing the product. Really, this can be used in countless ways to enhance the communication you want to deliver.
From our Terms of Service: "The basic code of conduct for TheRazzLine members and users is to play nice with all the kids in the sandbox and to endeavor to treat others as you would want them to treat you."
