What can I do on iMommyTalk?

• You can vlog (video blogging)
• You can blog
• And you can join in the "mommy talk" in the forums
• Be sure to leave the link to your site(s) in the forums
   

How do I get started?

It's easy!  Register by clicking on Join iMommyTalk today, fill out the form and voila!  You'll be "mommy talking" before you know it.

How do I sign in?

On the right bottom side you will see "Sign in" - click there and enter your username and password. Then you will click on "Add entry" on the right bottom.  You can then start blogging or vlogging.

I can't sign in.  What do I do?

Be sure that you are registered.  If you still cannot sign in please contact support@imommytalk.com

I forgot my password.  What do I do?

Please contact support@imommytalk.com

What is a vlog?

A vlog is a video form of a blog.  Instead of a written post it is a video of your thoughts.  It is also known as a video log and video blogging.

What can I include in my vlog?

It's easier to say what you can't include (so refer to the question below).  You are free to talk about... well, just about anything.  We encourage you to mention your blog and/or website(s).

Also it is important to write a brief paragraph, and a description of what your vlog is about - along with tags (words you use as labels to discribe your vlog).  This will help people to find your vlog.

Be sure to click on the "VLOG" category if you are submitting a vlog and "BLOG" category if you are submitting a blog.

What can't I include in my vlog?

Please no material of a pornographic nature. No gambling material or spam.  If you have question concerning what is appropriate or inappropriate send an email to info@imommytalk.com

How do I get my vlog on iMommyTalk?

You can use a number of "free" video hosting sites, such as:

• Blip.tv
• Youtube
• Vimeo
• Viddler
• Break
• Yahoo Video
• Google Video

If you are not a member of one of the above sites - they are very easy to join.

Once you've uploaded your video to a hosting site you will see a url link.  You will insert that code into the "film strip" you see in the editing tools in your control panel (it's to the right of the smiley face).  If you hover your mouse over the film strip - it says insert / edit embedded media.  Once you click on it a dialog box pops up - where it says File / URL is where you insert the url - just copy/paste it in.

How do I blog?

After you've signed in on the right you will see "Add entry" - click there and you will be taken to your editor.  It should show your name in the "Author" box.

Some tips:

• Give your blog post a Title
• You don't have to worry about font size or style... we have it pre-set so all our blogs/vlogs will have a consistency
• Just click on the big white space and your are ready to start typing.  You can write just about anything. :-)  If you would like to take part in our blog/vlog series let us know and we'll help you get started.  We have 2 series right now -- A financial/money series and a Story Time series.  So if you have a topic that you think you could do 1, 2 or 3 times a week, let us know.  For example, Raising a child with ADD, a fitness series or fashion... the sky is the limit, really.
• If you want to add an image to your post, either one of your own or something on the web that would suit your post (you can find images at wikicommons just search using keywords to find an image you want and it will tell you if the image is free to use or flickr.  FYI - you'll have to find the image and then "save as" and put it on your computer.  So where it says Upload image in the editor, click on "Browse" and once you have the image/pic you want click "Upload".
• If you want to add a video to accompany your post - click on the little film strip like you would if you were uploading a vlog (next to the smiley face) and where it says "file/url" you will paste in the url code you copied from where your video is - for example a YouTube video.  And where it says "Dimensions" - on YouTube where the embed code is the width and height - put those numbers in there.
• Description - Write a little description of what your post is about.
• Categories - You will see several categories - Advice, Announcements, Behavior, etc.  If you are doing a blog,make sure you click the box next to Blog.  Then click 2 or 3 other categories that would fit your post.  If you don't see a category you think fits your post, send me an email and I'll add it.  As of right now you cannot put a vlog/blog under more than 4 categories.
• Tags - here you write words that people would search Google, for example, for.  Like a post about stress would have tags like - stress,health,how to relieve stress,
• Save post - on the bottom right you see "Save post" click it and you are done!  Your post will show up on iMommyTalk for everyone to see!
   
  If you have any questions or problems regarding making, uploading and/or inserting videos, or writing/editing posts please contact support@imommytalk.com or Please don't hesitate to ask anything at all.