In-Depth Guide To The Navigation Section

This guide provides an explanation to all the features available to users in the left navigation block.

The left navigation block is identified as the block titled with your username. Please note that this block is only accessible if you are logged in.

The following features are in the order that they are presented in the navigation block.

Post a Xombyte

Xombytes are defined as quality articles, over 100 words in length, written by the author. They are equivalent to articles you would find in a magazine rather than blatant advertisements or classifieds.

Clicking the "Post A Xombyte" link takes you to the "Submit Xombyte Post" Page.

There you will find the following:

Title- Select a title that compels people to want to read what you have written. Keep in mind that your title will be automatically converted to create your URL for your post. Titles should not be sentences, but rather a summary of your article.

Always triple check the spelling on your titles and make sure your title is not in ALL CAPS.

Category– Choose the one category that best fits the main topic of your post. You may only select one.

Tags– These are self produced keywords and terms that will help people find your Xombytes outside of the category structure. Try to use the Xomba suggested tags if possible. These are tags that others are already using that may describe your article. However, you are free to create your own original tags. Please adhere to no more than 5 tags per post.

Body– Your writing goes here.

Click Preview to see what it will look like, check the formatting and maybe do one last spell check.

Click Submit and you’re done! Congratulations you just posted your first Xombyte.

(For more information on posting a Xombyte; such as adding an image or BBCodes please read XXXXXXXX)

Post a Xomblurb

Xomblurbs are defined as social bookmarks that summarize what you are linking to. There is no word minimum to a Xomblurb, but you must clearly identify the link you are sharing.

Title- Select a title that compels people to want to read what you have to write. Keep in mind that your title will be automatically converted to create your URL for your post. Titles should not be sentences, but rather a summary of your bookmark.

Always triple check the spelling on your titles and make sure your title is not in ALL CAPS.

Summary- This is just like the body of a Xombyte. This area should summarize what you are linking to.

Category– Choose the one category that best fits the main topic of your post. You may only select one.

Tags– These are self produced keywords and terms that will help people find your Xombytes outside of the category structure. Try to use the Xomba suggested tags if possible. These are tags that others are already using that may describe your article. However, you are free to create your own original tags. Please adhere to no more than 5 tags per post.

Link- Enter the URL that you are linking to. The link will automatically be converted into a hyperlink.

Type- Select what type of page you are linking to; website, blog, image, video or article. You may only select one.

Click Preview to see what it will look like, check the formatting and maybe do one last spell check.

(For more information on posting a Xombyte; such as adding an image or BBCodes please read XXXXXXXX)

View Your Profile

Please read the In-Depth Guide to Editing Your Profile for more information.

My Buddy Posts

The "My Buddy Posts" link will display two different listings. One lists all your buddies' most recent posts and the other shows your buddies' top rated content for the last 30 days.

To switch between these views just click the tabs above them.

My Buddylist

Clicking the "My Buddylist" link will display all your buddies and pending/sent requests. You can change these views by clicking the appropriate tabs.

The Pending Request tab will allow you to approve any requests from users to add you to their buddylist.

My Inbox

Xomba uses a private message system that allows you to send messages directly to another user on Xomba.com. These messages can be either sent from this link or sent by clicking on the "Send a private message to (username)" on a user's profile page under the communication center.

If you have any unread private messages you will see a number next to the "My Inbox" link in parenthesis. You can create folders in your inbox or send and delete messages.

You can easily send messages to buddies by simply clicking "Write a new message" and then clicking on the "Contacts" drop down box. Just select a buddy's name and viola.

My Subscriptions

This link will show you all the content you are subscribed to on Xomba. To read more about subscriptions please click here.

My Workspace

Please Note - Currently this feature is running very slowly and sometimes will not load. We are hoping to correct this problem in the near future.

The "My Workspace" link helps you keep track of all the content you post on Xomba. This includes; Xombytes, Xomblurbs, Comments and Images listed by recently modified.

You can edit/delete your Xombytes/Blurbs/Images and view how many comments each of them have.

Furthermore, you can view comments you've made and see how many direct replies they have received.

My Xomblurbs

This link simply lists your Xomblurbs starting at the most recent.

My Xombytes

This link simply lists your Xombytes starting at the most recent.

Popular Tags

The "Popular Tags" link displays the most used tags on Xomba.

User Lists

This link lists the latest users who have logged on Xomba.

User Points

This link displays the ranking of users by their points they have accumulated. To learn more about this feature please click here.

Log Out

This will log you off of Xomba and end your session. It is highly recommended that you log out if you are using a public computer.

This concludes the In-Depth Guide to the Navigation section.

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