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FAQ's

How do I register to become a member of the site?

  1. To register as a member of the site, select the register button just above the main navigation bar and follow the instructions.
  2. Once you have filled in all the details, select the register button.
  3. You will now receive a notification of your registration informing you that you will receive a confirmation e-mail.
  4. Check your inbox and as soon as you receive the confirmation e-mail, activate your registration by clicking on the activation link in the e-mail.
  5. You will now be able to log in with your selected username and password.

 How do I change my password?

  1. To change your password, make sure you are logged in with your current login details.
  2. In the navigation bar just below your search engin toolbar, you will find a Settings button.
  3. When you select this button it takes you to your own settings page.
  4. On this page you are able to change your password.
  5. Once you've entered your new password, click save.
  6. The system will confirm that your details have been changed.

How do I get my company listed in the products or services section?

  1. Contact our sales consultant, Janine Chauveau, to find out about our company news advertising packages. Cell: +27 (0)82 652 6816 or e-mail: janine@3smedia.co.za

How does my company apply for a press office?

  1. To apply for a press office you could either contact our sales department or you can visit the advertise page in the main navigation bar.
  2. The media kit will provide you with all the necessary details regarding your booking.

What is included in the press office?

  1. When you book an annual contract for a press office, a company can load a maximum of 12 press releases per annum.
  2. If you wish to load more press releases, you have the option to load an additional bundle of six press releases at an extra cost. Please consult our advertising rates for more information or contact Janine Chauveau on +27 (0)82 652 6816 or e-mail: janine@3smedia.co.za

How do I post a blog?

  1. In order to post a blog, make sure you are registered as a member. To register, select the register button just above the main navigation bar and follow the instructions.
  2. To post a blog mouse over social channels on the main navigation and select blogs from the sub menu.
  3. In the right hand column just below your ‘id’ you will see a menu. Select the ‘Write a blog post’ option.
  4. Once you’ve completed the requested form, select save.
  5. A shortened version of your blog will appear on the main blog page.
  6. To view the full blog, select the ‘read more’ prompt at the end of the piece.

How do I comment on a news article or blog?

  1. You need to be a registered member of the website to be able to comment on an article. To register, select the register button just above the main navigation bar and follow the instructions.
  2. In order to comment on a news article, select the discuss button below the article.
  3. A comment box will appear where you can type in your comment.
  4. Once you’ve typed your comment, select the save button.
  5. Your comment can be viewed in the comments section below the article.

How do I vote for a news article?

  1. If you find a news article interesting or newsworthy and you want to vote for it, select the vote button below the article of interest. The vote button is a very distinctive orange thumbs-up sign.
  2. In order to vote for news articles, make sure you are registered as a member. To register, select the register button just above the main navigation bar and follow the instructions.
  3. A registered member can vote for any news article, but note that you can only cast one vote per article.
  4. Once you’ve cast your vote, you will see the vote number increase next to comments and discuss below the article.

How do I upload videos or photos?

  1. In order to upload a video, make sure you are registered as a member. To register, select the register button just above the main navigation bar and follow the instructions.
  2. To upload a video mouse over social channels on the main navigation and select videos from the sub menu.
  3. In the right hand column just below your ‘id’ you will see a menu. Select the ‘Upload a file’ option.
  4. Select “browse” then choose the video you would like to upload.
  5. Once you’ve completed the requested form, select save.
  6. To view your video, click on the image or headline.

How do I upload audio files?

  1. In order to upload an audio file, make sure you are registered as a member. To register, select the register button just above the main navigation bar and follow the instructions.
  2. To upload an audio file mouse over social channels on the main navigation and select audio from the sub menu.
  3. In the right hand column just below your ‘id’ you will see a menu. Select the ‘Upload a file’ option.
  4. Select “browse” then choose the audio file you would like to upload.
  5. Once you’ve completed the requested form, select save.
  6. To listen to your audio file, click on the headline.

If I experience any technical problems with the site, who do I contact?

  1. For any technical problems, you can send an e-mail to charles@sightings-design.co.za for technical support.

Who can I contact for information on advertising rates and specifications?

  1. If you wish to advertise on miningne.ws, visit the advertise button in the main navigation bar or check our contact us page for the correct details.

Public and private information

  1. When you publish any information on the website you have the option of making it public or private.
  2. When you fill in the ‘write a blog’ or ‘upload a video/audio form, you will see an access field with a drop down menu at the bottom of the form.
  3. The drop down menu gives you three options: Private, Logged in users, Public.
  4. If you want only you and your friends to view the content, you select private.
  5. If you want all logged in users to view the content, select logged in users.
  6. If you want every visitor to the site to be able to view your content, select public.  

Subscribe to the newsletter

  1. Select the subscribe button in the main navigation bar.
  2. This will take you to a registration page.
    Fill out your display name and e-mail address and save the information.
  3. We will then add you to our newsletter database.

How to update your company profile

  1. If you want to update your profile, go to your profile page.
  2. Select the Edit details button in the top right corner.
  3. This will produce an Edit profile form. Fill in the details you wish to add to your profile and save.
  4. Please note that you might want to keep some of this information private.
  5. If so, remember to select private from the drop down menu just below the field you want to keep private.
  6. If you want all visitors to view the content, select public from the menu.
  7. If you want only logged in users to view some of your profile details, select logged in users from the menu.
  8. This way you can control what information gets published publicly or private.