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25 Jan 2013 22:35 - 25 Jan 2013 22:37 #59591 by mlines
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Over the next few days I am enhancing the main website. All the current content will be retained but a new feature will be that it will be converted to a Blog format. This means that volunteers will be able to have Blog account and post articles and information (perhaps their own build project) to the main website.

You will not need to have web skills as the blogging software takes care of the pictures and formatting.

Also you will be able to post from your favourite tool, rather than learn a new one e.g.

  • Microsoft Word: Recent versions have BUILT IN blogging capability and can publish directly to this site! Just write an article and click on the publish button in Word.
  • Twitter: Post a comment to your Twitter account and it will appear here automatically
  • Facebook: Post a comment to your Facebook account and it will appear here automatically
  • Email: Write an email (including pictures) and send it to this website and it will appear here automatically
  • Direct: Use the built-in utilities on this website to create your own posting with pictures, videos etc.

There is (allegedly) an iPhone app that will also post direct to the site, but I use Android (which is not supported) so I have no idea if the iPhone version is any good.

Whilst the initial implementation is happening you may see some strange formatting on the website but be assured it will be sorted. The forum will remain unaffected.

If you think you could be a "blogger" then let me know.

Martin

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2003 M13 early KAP build.
3" Trailmaster lift with 1.5 Spacers on front
Customised winch bumper and roll cage
235/85R16 Maxxis Bighorns on 16" Rims, 4:1 Rocklobster, Rear ARB locker and on-board air
Corrected arms all-round, rear disks, Recaro seats and harnesses
Last edit: 25 Jan 2013 22:37 by mlines.

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25 Jan 2013 23:13 #59606 by GuardianAngel
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Sounds good, nice one. I had started a Jimny blog using Blogspot but would like to use BJ, so I am interested.

I am happy to move my posts so far over by hand as there are only a few.

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26 Jan 2013 01:33 #59632 by Dan_w
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Sounds like a great improvement Martin, looking forward to seeing it :)

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26 Jan 2013 08:12 #59639 by mlines
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GuardianAngel wrote: Sounds good, nice one. I had started a Jimny blog using Blogspot but would like to use BJ, so I am interested.

I am happy to move my posts so far over by hand as there are only a few.


I think the software can automatically import blogs from Blogspot, I will let you know once its up and running here.

Martin

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2003 M13 early KAP build.
3" Trailmaster lift with 1.5 Spacers on front
Customised winch bumper and roll cage
235/85R16 Maxxis Bighorns on 16" Rims, 4:1 Rocklobster, Rear ARB locker and on-board air
Corrected arms all-round, rear disks, Recaro seats and harnesses
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26 Jan 2013 10:39 #59660 by Tadpole
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Thanks for the up-date Martin.
I'm about to make a 'massive’ leap into the unknown called ‘Windows 7’ from XP :woohoo: if I reach the other side I’ll be interested to see how this works out ...... ;)

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26 Jan 2013 20:53 - 26 Jan 2013 20:54 #59761 by mlines
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Justin,

When you are logged in your view of the website should have changed ;)

Don't post yet as I am still playing.

Everyone's front page will have changed, but yours will have extra tools.

Martin

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2003 M13 early KAP build.
3" Trailmaster lift with 1.5 Spacers on front
Customised winch bumper and roll cage
235/85R16 Maxxis Bighorns on 16" Rims, 4:1 Rocklobster, Rear ARB locker and on-board air
Corrected arms all-round, rear disks, Recaro seats and harnesses
Last edit: 26 Jan 2013 20:54 by mlines.

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28 Jan 2013 09:10 #59948 by mlines
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Blogging is now enabled, those members with blogging capability can now use the system. The only restrictions are:

1. Only "Direct" and "Microsoft Word" based bloggin works at the moment (Twitter, email and Facebook will follow later).

2. I have not written the instructions yet, so you are on your own! (But I will edit and tidy up any mistakes!)

Martin

Martin

2003 M13 early KAP build.
3" Trailmaster lift with 1.5 Spacers on front
Customised winch bumper and roll cage
235/85R16 Maxxis Bighorns on 16" Rims, 4:1 Rocklobster, Rear ARB locker and on-board air
Corrected arms all-round, rear disks, Recaro seats and harnesses

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28 Jan 2013 09:28 #59949 by JerseyJimny
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Brillant been wanting to have ago at blogging thanks!

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29 Jan 2013 21:27 #60190 by mlines
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Thanks to JerseyJimny for taking the plunge and starting a Blog, hopefully the first of many from the members of the site.

Martin

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2003 M13 early KAP build.
3" Trailmaster lift with 1.5 Spacers on front
Customised winch bumper and roll cage
235/85R16 Maxxis Bighorns on 16" Rims, 4:1 Rocklobster, Rear ARB locker and on-board air
Corrected arms all-round, rear disks, Recaro seats and harnesses

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29 Jan 2013 23:36 #60211 by Dan_w
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Martin, I would not mind giving it a go however I may be missing something but i cant see how to start a blog, unless of course you need to activate it for me.

Cheers

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30 Jan 2013 05:40 #60221 by mlines
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Dan,

You need me to enable you, which I have just done.

A new section of the forum should now have appeared for you with instructions etc

Sent from my HP Touch pad using Tapatalk

Martin

2003 M13 early KAP build.
3" Trailmaster lift with 1.5 Spacers on front
Customised winch bumper and roll cage
235/85R16 Maxxis Bighorns on 16" Rims, 4:1 Rocklobster, Rear ARB locker and on-board air
Corrected arms all-round, rear disks, Recaro seats and harnesses

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30 Jan 2013 07:28 #60223 by Dan_w
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Excellent thanks Martin I had a quick look but will take a propper look a bit later.

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