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CafeMom FAQs, Abbreviations and Signatures
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on Sep. 6, 2009 at 7:37 PM
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Here are some of the most Frequently Asked Questions - and Answers about CafeMom.
You may also want to search the CafeMom FAQ section for more CafeMom information.
This CafeMom Group is dedicated to helping members with their Profile Pages:
Toadily Grand Slammin Profiles
Abbreviations (dh, dd, piog, bump) - Scroll down to the 1st reply for common abbreviations.
Signatures - Scroll down to the 2nd reply for Signature set up information.
More common site questions and answers can be found in the 3rd reply below.
How do I add a Background to my Page?
To add a background, click on 'Privacy+Settings' at the very top of every page. Then, on the left, click on 'Customize Homepage'. You can choose different layouts for your background and change the fonts and colors on your page. There are many different widgets that you can add to your page, too.
How do I add Friends?
Make New Friends on CafeMom!
To send a friend invitation, go to someone's page and click on the "Invite as a friend" link under their picture. Once the other Mom accepts your invtation, you will be friends!
How do I add photos?
If you want to add pictures to the photo section of your page, click on 'Add a Photo'. You can set these photos for 'All' to see or for 'Friends only'.
You may also want to see the other photo widgets available for your page - Photos and Slideshows.
If you want to add photos to a post, click on the 'Add a photo' link above the text box, browse for a photo that you'd like to add and then click 'insert'. You may also be able to just copy and paste some pics right into the post.
How do I change my avatar?
To change your avatar (profile picture), click 'privacy+settings' (top) - then click 'photo/avatar' on the left. Upload a photo or choose a new image.
Make sure you click 'save' after you upload your new avatar. Your screen may need to refresh a few times before the new avatar appears.
How do I add or change photos and info in the Kids section?
To add kids or change/delete any info about your kids on your profile, click on 'Privacy+Settings' (at the top of the page). Then click on 'Kids' on the left.
To Add/Edit/Delete something, click on the rectangle in the Edit/Delete column next to that child and then make your changes. Be sure to 'Save' your changes when you're done.
How do I keep track of group posts?
Click on... My Posts and My Replies.
These choices can be found by clicking on the Groups tab at the top of every page.
How do I promote my Groups?
Here are some tips on how to promote your CafeMom Group:
1. Create a Signature that links to your Group. Everytime you post, members will have a chance to learn about your Group!
2. Invite the new members to join your group
3. Use the CafeMom Toolbar to post your signature on other sites -including email messages!
4. Post a link to your Group on The Newcomers Club Recommended Groups thread.
5. Use the Invite Friends link (under the Moms tab) to create a banner for your Group. You can post that Group banner on Myspace and other sites that you use!
6. Use the Mom Search to find Moms that may be interested in joining your Group.
7. Use the Promote Your Group link (located on the left side of your Group's homepage) to add you Group to the Groups Seeking Members forum.
8. Post a Journal entry about your Group.
Do your best to get the word out!
How do I add a Video to a Group post?
Click 'Post a Journal Entry' and then click 'Add a video'.
You'll see...
Add VideoPaste a YouTube URL:
(ex. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CO04rXDTcMo)
Just paste the YouTube url (ex. above) into the box and upload.
How do I leave a Group after I join?
To leave a group that you've joined, click into the group, then under the group's description click 'edit your settings' - then click 'leave group'.
You can also click 'privacy+settings' (above) - scroll down and click 'change' next to the group. Then, click 'leave group' - there are other group options available there, too.
How do I delete a Group that I started?
To delete a group that you started, contact The CafeMom Team and they will take care of it for you! Just click Contact Us below.
How do I change my Screenname?
Once you've created your screenname, it can't be changed. You could start a new account with the screenname you would prefer.
How do I change my Password?
To change your password, click on 'privacy+settings' at the top of the page. Then, on the right, click on 'your basics'. You'll see an option to change your password.
How do I use my Chatterbox?
If someone leaves you a note in your chatterbox, you can write back to them in their chatterbox or send them a private message. Some Moms have disabled their chatterboxes. You can chat with another member using the chatterboxes.
The CafeMom Marketplace -
To visit the CafeMom Marketplace, click on the Share tab above and then click on Journals. Scroll all the way down and you'll see Visit Marketplace on the right. That's where moms can post ads and promos.
To post in The CafeMom Marketplace, check the CafeMom Marketplace box at the end of your Journal post.
Contact CafeMom -
Anytime you have a question, problem, or suggestion for CafeMom, feel free to click on the "Contact Us" link - at the very bottom of every page.
The Newcomers Club Rules...
Please do not advertise or promote other sites (including signatures).
Please do not start posts to promote groups.
Please do not discuss inappropriate activity.
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Inappropriate posts may be locked or deleted.
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- by on Sep. 6, 2009 at 7:38 PM
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This list can always be found on the 1st page of The Newcomers Club in the CafeMom FAQs - Questions and Answers (abbreviations) post.
Some Common Abbreviations
WRITING IN ALL CAPITALS - SHOUTING
BUMP - Bring Up My Post! When someone posts "bump" in a reply to a post, they are bringing the whole thread to the top of the group so more people will see it. The posts on the group are in order of when the last reply was added.
AC = Adopted Child
AF = Aunt Flo
AP= Attachment Parenting
ATM = At the Moment
AYT = Are You There
BBL = Be Back Later
BF = Boy Friend (also sometimes best friend, breast-feeding or breakfast, depending on context!!)
BFN = Big Fat Negative
BFP = Big Fat Positive
BIL = Brother-In-Law
BL = Belly Laugh
BRB = Be Right Back
BTW = By The Way
CIO = Crying It Out
CM = CafeMom
CYL = Catch Ya' Later
DD = Dearest Daughter, Darling Daughter, etc
DF = Dear/Darling Fiance'
DH = Dear Hubby (Or Husband), Darling Hubby, Darn Hubby, Dumb Hubby, etc
DIKU = Do I Know You
DS = Dearest Son, Darling Son, etc (can also mean Direct Sales)
DSA = Direct Selling Association
ETA = Estimated Time of Arrival or Edited To Add
F2F = Face To Face
FAQ = Frequently Asked Question
FC = Foster Child
FIL = Father-In-Law
FTW = For The Win
FWIW = For What It's Worth
GF = Girl Friend
HTH = Hope That Helps
IKWYM = I Know What You Mean
IM = Instant Message
IMHO = In My Humble/Honest Opinion
IRL = In Real Life
ISO = In Search Of
ITA = I Totally Agree
JK = Just Kidding
JMO = Just My Opinion/Observation
JUD = Jumping Up And Down
KWIM = Know What I Mean
LMAO = Laughing My A$$ Off
LMBO = Laughing My Butt Off
LOL = Laughing Out Loud or Lots Of Laughs
MB = Message Board
MD = Meltdown
MIL = Mother-In-Law
MIS/DS = Mom's In Sales Direct Selling
NAD = Nursing At Desk
NAK = Nursing At Keyboard
OIC = Oh I See
OMG = Oh My Gosh
OP = Original Poster
OT = Off Topic
OTOH = On The Other Hand
PIOG = Posted In Other Groups
PITA = Pain In The Acronyms
PM = Private Message
POV = Point Of View
PP = Previous Poster
PTMM = Please Tell Me More
RAK/DAK=Random Acts Of Kindness/Deliberate Acts Of Kindness
RE = Rolling Eyes
ROFL or ROTFL = Rolling On The Floor Laughing
ROFLMBO = Rolling On The Floor Laughing My Butt Off
SAH(M) =Stay At Home (Mom)
SD = Step Daughter
SIL = Sister-In-Law
SO = Significant Other
SS = Step Son
STBX = Soon To Be Ex
TIA = Thanks In Advance
TMI = Too Much Information
TOM = Time Of The Month
TTC = Trying To Conceive
TTYL = Talk To You Later
TY = Thank You
WAH(M) = Work At Home (Mom)
WOTH(M) = Work Outside the Home (Mom)
WB = Welcome Back
WTG = Way To Go
WTH = What The Heck
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- by on Sep. 6, 2009 at 7:39 PM
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This info can always be found on the 1st page of The Newcomers Club in the CafeMom FAQs - Questions and Answers (abbreviations) post.
How do I add a signature to my posts?
To create a signature, click on the blue Personal Details button underneath the photo on your homepage. Then click on the Signatures link on the right side of that page. Follow the instructions to add either a plain-text or rich-text signature to your account.CafeMom Tickers
How do I add a Ticker to my signature?
If you'd like to add a ticker to your signature, try this...
1. Go to the CafeMom Tickers page (or another ticker site) to make your timeline or ticker image. Copy the URL for your ticker and paste it somewhere so that you can paste it into your CafeMom signature later.
2. Log into CafeMom
3. Go to your homepage (click on the Home tab).
4. Click on the "Personal Details" link. It's on the left side of the page near your profile picture/avatar. CafeMom might ask for you to login again, for safety reasons, so do that.
5. Click on the Signatures link on the right-hand side of the page.
6. Scroll down and click on the "Add A Rich Text Signature" button.
7. Enter a name for the Signature.
8. Click on the "Add a photo" button. A pop-up window will open.
9. Click on the "Paste a URL" tab.
10. Enter the URL of your ticker into the Image URL field. If you have already made a ticker, the ticker site should have given you the URL for it. You paste that URL in the box.
When you're done, set your signature to default so it pops up automatically when you post.
How do I add a Blinkie to my signature?
If you'd like to add a blinkie to your signature, try this...
Log into your CafeMom account.
Click on Personal Details.
On the right click on signatures.
Scroll to the bottom of the Manage Signatures page and click on Add rich text signature.
Type in a name for your new signature.
Now open a new browser window.
You will have to come back to your CafeMom account in a bit.
In the new browser window go to www.glitter-graphics.com (or www.blinkyou.com)
(For this example we went to www.glitter-graphics.com and clicked on blinkies in the left column.)
Choose your blinkie.
On the preview page for your blinkie scroll down and click in the box with the HTML code.
Copy that code (control + c).
Return to your CafeMom account. You should still be on the Add signature Page.
Paste the HTML code in the Signature Body box.
Click Add.
When you return to the Manage Signatures page at first you will only see the code that you pasted.
To preview the blinkie click on the Edit this signature link.
When you're done, set your signature to default so it pops up automatically when you post.
How do I add more than 1 blinker, ticker or glitter text?
To add multiple blinkies, tickers or glitter text graphics to your signature click enter after each code and paste the new code.
If you have any trouble. you can reach CafeMom by clicking the Contact Us link at the bottom of any CafeMom page.
How do I use the CafeMom Toolbar?
The CafeMom Toolbar lets you add signatures and SweetPeas to any site on the internet, plus will keep you up to date on your CafeMom account. If someone sends you a message, adds a comment to a journal post, photo, or in your chatterbox, the toolbar will "light up" so you can click straight back to CafeMom to see what has been written.
Here are some Cafemom Groups that help create Signatures...Toadily Grand Slammin Profiles
♥ Heartfelt ♥♥ Signatures ♥
Signature Showcase
American Made Siggys
Tickers, Siggies, Blinkies, and Signatures
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- by on Oct. 21, 2009 at 3:24 PM
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I am trying to figure out how to go online. I am currently logged in and keep clicking on the button at the bottom that says "You are offline. Go online." All it says is "Siging on, Please wait...." and then goes back to saying I am offline.
Please help, Kate
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- by on Oct. 21, 2009 at 3:44 PM
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Hi,
This sounds like it may be a technical issue.
Anytime you have a question, problem, or suggestion for CafeMom, you can click on the 'Contact Us' link at the very bottom of every page to send them a message. Please include details so they can answer your question quickly.
Thank you for being a member of the group!
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