Getting the most out of Soul Source
some odds and ends that may not be aware
By
Mike in News Archives
Updated on 28 Jun 2024 ·
Published 14 Mar 2012
Just some misc words on how to get the most out of some of the soul soul source features that you may not be aware off...
site note - below originally posted via the now gone blog feature
Viewing All The Events You Or Other Member Has Posted
if you goto your profile via the top right hand nav menu
and then hit "find content" on the right top third
you will see all forum posts
if you then hit the events button on left then you get a list of all the events you have posted
Pasting Sales Lists or Docs Into Forum Topics
ok a fair few members have over time problems with pasting "sales lists" into forum posts
a recent update to the editor (the text box used when posting) has three additions that may help doing this
if you click in a reply box you should now see on the toolbar icons - far right top row
3 icons (see below image )
when you hover your mouse over you can see the titles
eg
paste from word
paste plain text
if pasting a word doc then try that icon
else try the plain text one
click on it
paste your text in the box and press ok
the text should now be in your editor
before posting try the previews - in the ideal world it should show ok
if not - you may have to change your documents format for better results
Using "My Media" to get at all your past images, attachments etc in a hurry
quick tip if you havent used the "my media" function for 5 second posting of your albums/images in a forum, event or pm post
try it out when you are next posting something
just click the "my media" icon in the toolbar of the editor when posting and you should see how easy it is
every image, attachment etc you have posted over the years is now available in 5 secs
my media is part of the normal editor used when posting all content
Notifications - Setting What Messages And Type You Get Sent On New Actions
It appears that a recent upgrade may have reset some members notifications settings
To get them back you just need to go here and tick the boxes on stuff you want
if you aint been there for a while, there's quite a few new ones, that cover all features and usefull ones such as "post quoted" etc etc
link below
http://www.soul-sour...a=notifications
Source Spy - Now Shows Events And Gallery Updates
The dynamic (as in updates by itself) Source Eye feature has been upgraded
It now auto-updates with event comments, and gallery album updates and gallery comments
Now displays the following
Forum (New Topics & Posts)
Blog (New Entries & Comments)
Refosoul.(new clips, Updated clips and comments -once returns)
Articles (New Articles, Updated Articles & Article Comments)
Gallery (Album Updates & Image Comments)
Events (Event Comments Only - Events will be supported soon)
Members Feedback - New feedback added
SoulMap - New locations added
can be viewed at moment on the forum index sidebar or via its own page from the top menu
Event Guide - Index Changes To Layout
After some time running with the recent changes and feedback received have had a minor sort out of the event index page
The main aim being to try and improve the "suit all" aspect page so more relevant info is showing at first look
click to view
1. top event nav bar - this shows on all events pages
click to view various listings of events - eg upcoming allnighters, weekender lookbacks or all events
2. highlight boxes for latest events comments - shows the latest comments
3. quick event listing - this will show inpage listings of various types of upcoming events - inc most recent comments
use "close" to return to calendar view
4.calendar - has returned to all the index pages - hover mouse over the title for the town location if given
Events - Top Tips For Promoters Using The Event Guide
A recycle of some tips that may help both promoters and members get the best out of the soul source event guide...
1 - use the map feature - eg add event location
by using this your event will then show in members local event listing
eg everyone who has entered their location on soul map will see your event listed in that section if within 50/70 miles of it
2 - use and encourage the use of the rsvp feature
it gives a promoter a list of members who have said will be attended
this info can then be used say if any last minute event news by yourself - it can also be used to inform interested members of your next event via pms, the "friends" feature etc etc
3 - use and encourage the follow event feature
you and members who follow can then be informed when ever anyone has posted a comment instantly
4 - flyer
by adding a flyer as an attachment it will then be randomly shown on main forum pages - front - forum index etc
and provide a link to your event
size/format of image - max size 2mb
jpg - ideal, png and gif acceptable - other formats will not display in random shows
5 - use your signature to give brief subtle details of event and a link to event guide entry
6 - Avoid use of unusual characters in the title - this can affect display of event, comments and flyers elsewhere on site
Improved Contact Soul Source Feature
if you look at the bottom of every page you can see that the footer has been extended
have added a few links that may help navigation of the site
eg should help if you are at the bottom of a page and wish to shoot off somewhere else on site
one of the links is a link to a new feature
its a "contact us" feature which should allow both members and guests to get in touch with soul source quicker
please note that messages only go to myself and nick
so any moderation request/questions etc must go thru the "report " feature not this contact us fgeature
(which can be found on every item of content - forum post, event post, comment, pm, article, profile etc etc
it operates in a ticket style format and so should in theory help assist one area of site (support etc ) that was a bit lacking
Map Location also shows in profiles
After entering your location in the soul map, it will also show in your profile as well
Useful as lets people know where you are from plus may be handy for record deals, dj bookings etc
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