Subject: WebRing Is Integrating with Yahoo!
We've been busy making changes to the WebRing system, and we want to
tell you all about it!
Big News
The current status report on the WebRing homepage
(http://www.webring.org/status.html) mentions
we are making changes and improvements to the system as we integrate
with Yahoo!. As many of you have been through a transition like this
before, we wanted to tell you about the changes before they happen, keep
our lines of communication open and give you some pointers in advance to
make the move simple, fast and easy.
The First Step: Get your Y! ID
Get a Yahoo! ID and password now for free access to Yahoo!WebRing and
all other personalized Yahoo! services. As with all other Yahoo!
personal services, you'll need to sign up for a Yahoo! ID.
http://edit.yahoo.com/config/eval_register?.intl=us&new=1&.done=http%3a//www.webring.org&.src=wbr&partner=&promo=&.last=
For WebRing RingMasters and Members, the Y! ID will allow you to
associate your rings and sites in the new system, and access all the
great communication tools, service and products that Yahoo! offers. We
encourage you to sign up now for your Yahoo! ID and get ready for the
all the exciting things to come.
New WebRing Features
For a long time WebRing RingMasters and Members have shared ideas and
input with the WebRing staff. We have incorporated many of your ideas
into the new system. One of the most exciting, and most requested, new
features is the server side navigation bar. Rings are often broken, or
dysfunctional, if the navigation HTML fragment is incorrect. We've
worked out a system that allows the navigation bar to be customizable
yet is served from the WebRing servers, minimizing complicated
instructions and easy-to-make mistakes.
Ownership of Content
We have been asked if the integration of WebRing into Yahoo! will affect
the ownership of the content on members' pages. We would like to assure
you that it will not.
Don't Worry, Be Happy!
The existing WebRing links and navigation will continue to function for
a period of time after the transition. We encourage RingMasters to
migrate to the new system and communicate with Ring Members about the
move. The WebRing community will receive notification of the
transition, complete with instructions on where to go and what to do.
We just want you to know it's coming and stay tuned....
We always appreciate your feedback and your active participation in
WebRing.
The WebRing Team
Dear WebRing RingMaster:
Great news -- WebRing is integrating with Yahoo! and is now part of the
Yahoo! network. The Yahoo! WebRing system has a new user interface, new
features, and a simplified Ring management system. The new system is
streamlined and extremely efficient.
We will launch the new Yahoo! WebRing system on Tuesday, September 5,
2000 at 11:00 a.m. PST. The WebRing system will be closed to managing
Rings and editing sites for 24 hours prior to launch. All links on the
existing WebRing system will continue to work during this period.
Here's the scoop:
* All Ringmasters and members need to sign up for a free Yahoo! ID (you
only need one.)
* The server-side navigation bar is here! It�s a cool new feature but
is not required for existing WebRings; HTML fragments will continue to
work for now.
* Existing Join pages will also continue to work for now. New members
will be prompted to sign up for a Yahoo! ID before joining.
* After you associate your Ring with your Yahoo! ID and categorize it in
the new system, your Ring will be listed in the new Yahoo! WebRing
directory.
* Ring locking has been eliminated!
* The Ring Helpers management feature is still in development.
Currently, you will not be able to work with a Ring Helper in the new
system.
Please continue reading for detailed information on the Yahoo! WebRing
integration.
Yahoo! WebRing Questions and Answers:
Q: How do I get started with the new Yahoo! WebRing system?
A: Migration to the new system is easy. Just sign up for a Yahoo! ID,
and then associate your Ring and site with it. If you don't have a
Yahoo! ID yet or are not logged in to Yahoo!, the system will ask you to
sign up for one or log in.
Q: Why do I need a Yahoo! ID?
A: The new system is automated to make Ring management and navigation
easier. The Yahoo! ID is key to simplifying the system and replaces the
old, difficult-to-remember passwords and Ring IDs.
RingMasters need a Yahoo! ID to edit their sites and manage their Rings
in the new system. All changes to your Rings or sites must be made in
the new system.
Note: You can associate all your Rings and sites with just one Yahoo!
ID.
Q: How do I sign up for a Yahoo! ID?
A: Sign up for a Yahoo! ID by going directly to the Yahoo! WebRing front
page. In the yellow box titled "Current WebRing Users," click the "Sign
In Here!" link. The next page will prompt you to sign up for a Yahoo! ID
or log in if you already have one.
If you bookmarked the WebRing login page, the system will automatically
lead you through the steps of associating your Ring and site. If you�ve
forgotten your Ring or site ID, use the links provided, and we�ll email
the information to you.
Q: How do I list my Ring in the Yahoo! WebRing Directory?
A: After you associate your Ring with your Yahoo! ID, you will be
prompted to categorize your Ring in the new directory. Just follow the
simple steps to include your Ring in the appropriate category. Only
Rings registered with the new system will be included in the Yahoo!
WebRing directory. The old RingWorld directory will no longer push
traffic to your Ring or site.
Q: What about my HTML fragment?
A: Your HTML fragment will continue to work for now. Your Ring will
still be intact and will include all existing members.
Q: What happened to my Ring Helper?
A: The Ring Helpers management tool is still in development. Assigning
Helpers and allowing existing Helpers to access Ring management is not
possible at this time.
Q: Will my old join page still work?
A: The old join pages will continue to work for now. The system will
require new members to sign up for a Yahoo! ID before joining.
Q: What is the server-side navigation bar?
A: The server-side navigation bar simplifies the installation of the
HTML code. Members can just copy and paste the code onto their page.
Existing WebRing members and RingMasters are not required to use the new
navigation bar, but we think you'll want to try it. It's customizable
and really simplifies Ring management.
Q: What happened to Ring locking?
A: Locked Rings were frustrating and wasted time. In the new system, we
have completely eliminated Ring locking. Now accessing the Ring is
easier, faster, and more fun!
Q: What else is new?
A: A handy new page called "My Rings" lists all the Rings you manage and
belong to. The "Email Members" management tool allows you to send email
to all of your Ring members in one simple step. And it's easier than
ever to invite people to join your Ring, customize your Ring Hub page,
manage members, and process new sites.
Q: Need more help?
A: Help links are included on every page. All features and requirements
of the new system are explained in the Help section.
We are very excited about the new WebRing system and think you will be
too. As always, we appreciate your input and feedback. Just email us at
[email protected].
Thanks for your ongoing participation in Yahoo! WebRing, and stayed
tuned -- more new features and tool are on the way.
The Yahoo! WebRing Team
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