Woodlawn's Community and News Center (CNC)
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-Introduction:
Welcome to Woodlawn's Community and News Center (CNC) utilizing a new easy to use web-based communication tool called Unifyer. The main purpose of this tool is to create a very easy way for church ministries, organizations, and individual groups to communicate with church members and non-members alike. Unlike a traditional web page where a person would have to search for new information that they are interested in, Unifyer allows that same person to simply log in and choose the ministries, organizations, and groups that they are interested in and not only browse information, but also subscribe to them so that they will automatically receive email notifications when new information has been posted. As a bonus, each user gets their own personal page, or profile, and can add photos, text or information about themselves and their family if they want. They can then share pages with each other and even create groups centered on hobbies and activities that interest them using this same easy to use, but powerful communication tool.
-WBC Unifyer Basics:
Login:
First Time User:
1. Go to Woodlawn's Community News Center: http://woodlawnbc.unifyer.com/
2. Click Register Button.
3. A pop-up window will appear where you fill in your First and Last name, and username you like, and a password that you choose that is at least 7 characters long.
4. Type in the letters from the picture into the code box and click on Submit.
5. Now it will return you to htp://woodlawnbc.unifyer.com .
6. Input your username and password and click Login.
7. Lastly, read and Agree to the user agreement.
Returning Users:
1. Go to Woodlawn's Community and News Center: http://woodlawnbc.unifyer.com
2. Input your username and password and click Login.
-Using the Community and News Center:
Find your Activity:
-Once inside, find the ministry or organization in the News Feed Column located on the right, or search using keywords in the search box.
View the Latest Update: To view an activity (or news feed):
-Click on activity (called a news feed).
-You will be shown the most current post.
Once viewing an activity: To view pictures or video:
-Click on the picture or icon and a new screen will appear.
-Use the controls at the bottom of the pop-up window for more control.
-To escape click the "x" at the top of the pop-up window.
To view additional posts:
-Click the Archive button at the bottom of the screen.
-A list will appear on the right.
-Click an entry to view that post.
Stay in Touch:
-Stay in touch with your activity by dragging the activity from the News Feed Column to the empty rectangles in the center of the news page.
-Go to the "News Page" (Get to the news page by clicking the News button at the top of Unifyer.).
-You will now recieve email updates when posts are made to that activity.
-You can suscribe to multiple events by dragging each one to the empty rectangles.
-To unsubscribe to an activity, simply drag the activity back to the News Feed Comlumn.
Unifyer (Woodlawn's Community and News Center) FAQ
1. What is Unifyer? Unifyer is an online community designed as a way for church communication to move beyond the walls of the church. Each user gets a personal page, or profile, and can add photos, text or information. People can then share pages with each other and create groups centered on hobbies and activities. Unifyer is the future of church communication and community on the web.
2. How do I get started? Visti Woodlawn's Community and News Center: http://woodlawnbc.unifyer.com . Click the "register" button to navigate to the registration page. Once you have entered the registration information, click the "return to the Woodlawn Baptist Church" link. Enter your username and password (what you used on the registration page) and click "login."
3. Is there a cost to use Unifyer? No, there is not a fee to use Unifyer.
4. Who can use Unifyer? Our hope is that Unifyer can be used by people with a connection to Woodlawn Baptist as a tool to build community.
5. Can Unifyer be used on any computer or network? Yes, anyone that has access to the Internet can use Unifyer. Users with a broadband connection will have a better experience, but everyone should be able to access the site.
6. How do I wiew media or other information? Refer to our "how to" section for more detailed instructions. Media can be found in posts of news feed, blogs, or groups. To view media simply click on the picture or video.
7. What's the difference between a news feed and a group? A news feed is usually a church-wide ministry or event and is maintained by Woodlawn's staff and church leaders. A group can be created by anyone and is designed as a way to connect with others around similar likes or dislikes. Anyone within the group can contribute to the group.
8. How can I view someone else's blog or profile? When you ask someone to be your friend (do this by dragging their name to the center group of rectangles in the friend section), they must accept the invitation. Once they do this you can share information and view each other's profiles.
9. Can I delete a post? Yes you can manage posts within your group or profile that you add. However, you cannot remove an existing post. If you find a post offensive please flag it!
10. What is the limit to the amount of video or pictures I can add? Videos and picture are limited to 1GB. At this moment there is no limit to the number of pictures or videos you can add to your profile.
11. How do I notify someone of inappropriate material on Unifyer? Our staff is constantly monitoring information and will remove posts and media that are viewed as inappropriate. If you find material please flag the section by clicking the flag at the bottom of the Unifyer. The Woodlawn staff will then be notified of the offensive material.
Glossary of Terms:
-News feed: Information from a ministry or organization created and supported by Woodlawn's staff and church leaders.
-Group: A collection of Unifyer users focused on similar interests such as single adults, horseback riding or quilting. These are created and run by the community at large and not necessarily directly supported by Woodlawn Baptist Church.
-My Profile: Your personal page within Unifyer. You can add text, announcements, photos or other media to this section.
-Friends: These are people you have added to your profile that will be able to read and share information with you.
-Notifications: These are announcements or changes that have been made to a friend, group or news feed you are subscribed to. You can check your notifications by clicking the envelope next to your name in the upper right-hand corner of the screen.
-Comments: Comments can be left at each post. A comment is a short reply to a post that has been made about a news feed, activity or personal blog.
-Archive: A list of past posts that have been created within a news feed, blog or group.
- Media: Pictures or videos that have been added to a news feed, blog or group.
-Documents: Downloadable information that is posted.
- Browse All: Allows you to look at all the changes and posts that have been made to a section of Unifyer such as groups or news feeds.