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Directory Listing FAQ

Updated October.31.2008.

Attention, organizations, churches, businesses, etc.: This Directory Listing FAQ will assist you in creating your own FREE Directory Listing. There is also information regarding the Community Calendar.

Please note that this site has been designed specifically with the user in mind, which means you may create and develop your own Directory Listing by following these simple, helpful instructions -- please read and follow them thoroughly. Thanks!

I. Create an Account
II. Directory Listings
III. Examples
IV. Banner Ads
V. Community Calendar

I. Create an Account [Return to top.]
First, click on the "Create new account" link on the right.

1. What username should I use? Please use the name of your organization, business, church, etc., for example, California Area School District Alumni. This name will appear as the title of your listing and in the site menu.

II. Directory Listings [Return to top.]
1. How do I edit my Directory Listing? Once your account is approved and a link to your listing appears in the menu on the left, click on your link then click on the "Edit" tab, then click on the "Directory Listing" tab and complete your profile. 

2. How do I add my logo/photo to my directory listing? Click on your link in the menu on the left, then click on the "Edit" tab. Under the "Account" tab you will find an "Upload Picture" box. Click on the "Browse" button to locate your logo/photo on your computer, then scroll down and click on "Save" to upload it to your Directory Listing. Our system will automatically resize and place your logo/photo into your listing.

3. Any advice on creating my listing? Sure! Please turn off your caps lock. It makes posts difficult to read and in Internet parlance it is the cyber equivalent of shouting. You may use the rich text editor (similar to Microsoft Word) to enhance your listing.

4. What is a snail mail address? A snail mail address -- as opposed to an email address -- is your actual physical location, such as Wood Street, or your mailing address, e.g., a Post Office box number.

5. May I change the name/title of my Directory Listing? Yes. Please contact us.

III. Examples [Return to top.]
Here are a few examples of Directory Listings with detailed information and logos. You may easily do the same with your listing by following the aforementioned instructions:

IV. Banner Ads [Return to top.]
1. May we have an ad placed on the site? Yes! Rotating ads are free for California area organizations, businesses, churches, etc. that have created a Directory Listing. Artwork should be in jpeg format, 205px wide x 360px high.

V. Community Calendar [Return to top.]
1. May I post my event to the Calendar? Absolutely! Please contact us for a login. Please note that this feature is available to Directory Listing members only (organizations, churches, businesses, etc.).

2. I have my Community Calendar login. How do I post my event to the Calendar? Please follow these steps:

  • Click on the "Calendar of Events" link, then click on "Community Calendar."
  • Scroll down to where it reads "Current User: Public Access" and click on "(Login)."
  • Enter your username and password.
  • If the current month is the month in which you'd like to post an event, please skip to the next step. If the date on which you would like to add an event is a different month than the current one, please select it from the dropdown menu on the bottom left.
  • On the date on which you would like to add an event, please click on the plus (+) sign within the circle in the top righthand corner of that date. Please note that it doesn't matter if there are already events posted to that date by other groups -- the Calendar will add all events.
  • Once you click on the plus sign within the circle, add your brief description (e.g., Bible School).
  • Under full description you may add additional details.
  • If your event starts at a certain time, please select "Timed Event" from the dropdown menu. Enter your start time and how long the event will last.
  • Please leave "Send Reminder" set to "No."
  • Click "Save" and your event will appear on the Community Calendar.
  • PLEASE DO NOT LIST YOUR EVENT AS HIGH PRIORITY! We consider all community events important. Please extend this courtesy to others. Thanks!

Please do not click any other links or adjust any other settings. If you do, you may lose your Community Calendar privileges.