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TECHNICAL  HELP
(An attempt to list the answers to the problems I have had, in the hope it will help someone else)

How do I install the Navigation Bar?
When you submitted your site to the Samoyed Ring, you received e-mail that included the navigation code.  Please note that this is a unique piece of code identifying YOUR SITE on the Samoyed Ring.  If you simply copy the code from someone else's site, it WILL NOT work correctly!

Edit your site's page in your favorite HTML editor and paste the code in an appropriate place on your page.

Where is the code for my Navigation Bar?
WebRing sent a confirmation message when you submitted your site to the Samoyed Ring.  It begins "Congratulations! You have submitted your site ...."   At the bottom of that message is the server-side Navigation Bar (SSNB) code.  If you did not receive this message, check ALL your mail accounts; it was sent to the address you gave when you first signed up.

How do I put the code on my page?
WebRing links to a page that provides excellent assistance for most editors. Click Here!

What is the difference between "new" and "old" Navigation Bars?
CLICK HERE to see what they look like.  Copies of the pictures are also here.

I like the old Navigation Bar better than the new one.  Can I use it?  How?
Yes, although it is a little more work and you should be very comfortable editing HTML code.  When you receive your confirmation message, look at code you are supposed to put on your page.  In that link, look for "ring=samring&id=xxx" (xxx is a number).  The number is your site ID, which you need to place in your code.  CLICK HERE to get the code for the old navigation bar.  Remember, if you choose to use the old navigation bar, you must be able to edit the code yourself.

I have two sites.  Can I put them both on the ring?
Absolutely!  If they both meet the standards of the Samoyed Ring, they can both be on the ring.  Important Note: You need to submit each site with a different user ID.  Sorry that I don't know why, but that seems to be the only way it works.

I changed Internet Providers and moved my page.  How do I update the Samoyed Ring?
You need to log onto the WebRing site.  CLICK HERE to manage your account.  Refer to the next paragraph for the information you need.

What is my User ID?  What is the Ring ID?  What is my password?
Your User ID is the long number in the navigation bar code.  The Ring ID is "samring."  Your password is whatever password you used when you signed up with WebRing.

None of this works?  Now what?
If you have a page that has been on the Samoyed Ring (or is on it now) and the ring elements aren't working -- and you can't fix it any other way -- then please let me know.  I am finally able to edit site information on your behalf.  Please Note!  If you joined before Yahoo took over the rings in September 2000, you may need to use the new navigation bar after you re-join the Samoyed Ring.

A few words about Java Script:
The old navigation bar was HTML code, while the new version available from WebRing is Java Script.  Many people don't have javascript enabled in their browser, for a variety of reasons (mostly security).   You have the option of using HTML, but remember that you must be able to edit the code yourself.

Note:  All the explanations here are of things that worked for me.  If they don't work for you, please let me know so I figure out why.

How do I reach the RingMaster?
Easy answer.  E-mail me at ringmaster@samoyedring.com.  I check my mail frequently.

Will you help me?
Yes.  My goal is to have your page included in the Ring.