{"id":2170,"date":"2013-07-12T17:30:24","date_gmt":"2013-07-13T00:30:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.internetbrandsauto.com\/blog\/?p=2170"},"modified":"2024-10-02T17:04:24","modified_gmt":"2024-10-03T00:04:24","slug":"vendor-forum-usage-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.internetbrandsauto.com\/blog\/vendor-forum-usage-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Don’t worry, we’re here to help."},"content":{"rendered":"

<\/a>Want to know how to get the most out of IB\u2019s forums? Check out the handy guide below\u2014just reading it will make you smarter and better looking. Actually, that\u2019s totally made up. Nonetheless, this killer guide will help you bottom line!<\/p>\n

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  1. Getting Started<\/a> <\/u><\/li>\n
  2. Set up your Profile<\/a> <\/u><\/li>\n
  3. Set up Vendor Directory<\/a><\/u><\/li>\n
  4. Set up Keyword Alerts<\/a><\/u><\/li>\n
  5. Navigating the Forum<\/a><\/u><\/li>\n
  6. Forums, Threads, & Posts<\/a><\/u><\/li>\n
  7. Attachments & Images<\/a><\/u><\/li>\n
  8. Private Messages<\/a><\/u><\/li>\n
  9. Glossary<\/a> <\/u><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    <\/a>Getting Started<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

    \u00a0<\/strong>Logging in<\/strong><\/p>\n

    \"gettingstarted\"<\/a><\/p>\n

    Start off by editing your profile. To do this, click the ‘User Control Panel’ link that appears after logging in.<\/p>\n

    The User Control Panel<\/strong> (User CP<\/em>) allows you to alter personal preferences, manage posts you are watching, send and receive private messages, and change the way information about you appears to other users.<\/p>\n

    Back to top<\/a><\/p>\n

    <\/a>Set Up Your Profile<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

    Tell us about yourself. Where are you from? What are some of your hobbies? How can customers and community members contact you?<\/p>\n

    \"setupyourprofile\"<\/a><\/p>\n

    Edit Your Details<\/strong><\/p>\n