The Ring Of Wire FAQ

Section 1: The Ring

What is The Ring Of Wire?

• The Ring Of Wire is a unique method of promoting your network for free. It leverages the power of the Ning platform, with some minor additions where needed, to help you get the word out about your network, and the networks of others. Furthermore, Ring Of Wire offers reviews, articles, and free link exchange. No fees here!
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Okay! Kule! So tell me, what is the correct name for this network, "The Ring Of Wire", or just "Ring Of Wire"?

• Both. You can call it either one. Sometimes, I also call it "The Ring" for short.

How can I get listed on the Ring?

• The easiest way to get listed is to join, and fill out the profile questions. You could get listed without joining, but that would not be fair, now would it? Part of what makes the Ring tick is your participation!

Do I need to be a network creator to join?
No. You can join if you like whether or not you have a network or website.

Do you have any restrictions on who can be listed?

• Yes. We have rules on what kind of content your site can have, and we do not allow dating networks of any kind. Furthermore, remember to keep in line with the Ning Terms Of Service. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask :-).

Do I need a network Logo to be listed?

• No. While I would prefer if you had one, you DO NOT need to have one. However, if you'd like to have one produced for you, contact me.

So who do I contact?

• For now, you should contact Roland Taylor (that's me who wrote this FAQ). Email me, or send me a message on another Ning network.

Who else administrates this site?

• For the time being, that's my secret, and until we are fully settled, I will keep it a secret for the most part.

Do you take donations for this service?

• Absolutely not! Did Jesus charge us for dying? Why then should I charge or take money for a simple service? :-), Ring Of Wire is going to stay free unless there is a need to change that in the future, which currently is unlikely.

What's with the young, hip, unprofessional look?

• It keeps things fresh, and it's not so unprofessional at all.

Section 2: Using Ring Of Wire.

Why is there a Badge Wall, and then a Directory?

• Well, the reason for having both is simply that the Directory will have detailed information, and eventually such things as search and polling functionality. The badge wall will have little more than badges, and won't be improved that much.

Do you plan to charge for either?

• No way.

What is a Ring Cast?

• A Ring Cast quite simply a video that shows some activity, feature, or assistance with a feature, from either Ring Of Wire, or another network on Ning. We use them for both network promotion and tutorial purposes.

How can I create a Ring Cast?

• Wow, big question. You should see our documentation on Ring Cast Creation, which is much more extensive, and includes information for Microsoft Windows and Ubuntu.

Okay, so you won't answer that question? Can you do it for me then?

• Lol, your previous question can be answered in the previously mentioned link. However, if you want a Ring Cast of your network or something else created, I can do that for you! As usual it's free.

Free, eh? What's your catch?

• I don't play sports to often, so "catching" ain't my thing. There is no "catch" for any of this.

No Catch? Are you crazy?

• Nope. Insane maybe, but not crazy. lol.

Okay, so what other features do you offer?

• Screen Shots are something that are generally easy to acquire on your own, but if you need me to do that for you too, I'll be all to glad to do it.

WOW!

• Yeah, I know :-)

Link Exchange

You mentioned link exchange earlier. How does it work?

• Link exchange is a simple matter really. You can use Ning's built in badge feature to add links to other's networks, and to The Ring Of Wire.

Do I have to?

• I would suggest it. The more networks have link exchanges in place, the more their members will know about Ring Of Wire, and thus, your network. Plus, it's only fair that you exchange links with others, even though it's not required. Remember, they will most likely do it for you.

Are you sure this works?

• So far, we have yet to do solid research, but as far as can be determined otherwise, yes.

Won't you just be recycling members over and over?

• Maybe that will happen in the early stages, but as time goes by, this will be less and less of a problem. Further more, this is not the goal of Ring Of Wire.

Okay, so I should give it a try then?

• Sure :-)

Thank you!

• No problem!