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.
Please continue reading for detailed information on the Yahoo! WebRing
integration.
Yahoo! WebRing Questions and Answers:
Q: Why do I need a Yahoo! ID?
A: The new system is automated to make Ring navigation easier. The
Yahoo! ID is key to simplifying the system and replaces the old,
difficult-to-remember passwords and Ring IDs.
You need a Yahoo! ID to edit your site or delete it from the Ring. All
changes to your site must be made in the new system.
Note: You can associate all your 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 site. If you've forgotten
your Ring or Site ID, use the links provided, and we'll email the
information to you.
Q: What about my HTML fragment?
A: Your HTML fragment will continue to work for now. The Ring you
belong to will still be intact and will include all existing members.
Q: What is the server-side navigation bar?
A: The server-side navigation bar simplifies the installation of the
HTML code. Just copy and paste the code onto your page. Existing
WebRing members and RingMasters are not required to use the new
navigation bar, but check it out. It's customizable and really
simplifies Ring management. You may want to become a RingMaster
yourself.
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 belong
to. The user interface is fresh and clean. And joining a Ring is
simpler than ever.
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
[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
RingMaster's Remarks: If you need specific information about joining this Ring, please feel
free to go to our "How To Join" Page. For more inquiries Contact Me.
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
Y!WebRing