Here’s how to leave a comment:
The pre-set template for comments on this site is less than
fabulous. It’s unfortunate.
Please leave a comment whenever you read something that sparks a
thought or an idea. Or, perhaps
you want more information or clarification on something.
Go ahead, let me know what you’re thinking!!
1.
At the bottom of
each article (aka “blog post”), look for the comment box that looks like this:
2.
Put your mouse over
the words “8 comments.” You will
see that this is actually a link to the comment page! Of course, not every blog post will have exactly 8
comments. You may actually be the
first one to comment! In that case
it will say “0 comments.” Click on
this and it will pop up a box like this:
3.
You’re doing great! Now, type what you want to say (aka “your
comment”) in the big white box.
Say whatever it is that you want to say. Include your name and how you want to be contacted (if you
want to be contacted, that is. If
not, there is an anonymous option which we will talk about in a second). You can either type in your email
address, twitter name, or website address. Your call.
4.
See the little
up/down arrow next to “Comment As?”
My example has the words “nwafoodie (Google)” next to it. See the arrow? Click on the down arrow to select a
naming option:
5.
If you are new to
comments, select the option Name/URL.
Another window pops open and you simply enter your name in the box. Leave URL empty unless you have a blog
or website address. If you
do, enter it.
If you want to leave an anonymous comment, the process
will be the same, only you do not leave your name. If you know your Google, LiveJournal, WordPress, TypePad,
etc. name and are signed in, by all means go that route.
Once you are ready to move on, click “Continue.”
6.
Now you are ready
to post your comment! Click the “Post
Comment” button:
7.
You’re so close to
being done now! It may seem
complicated your first time, but I promise you will be a pro in no time!!
Next
it will ask you for word verifications.
This is something the template does so it can verify that you are indeed
a person and not a spamming computer!
Then
you are done!
Your comment gets
sent via email to me and I push the “Publish” button and just like that, your
comment is published!
Hopefully
you found this helpful and are now on your way to commenting away over and over
and over again!
I am looking forward to hearing from you!
