FAQ

[sireesanwar.livejournal.com]

Frequently Asked Questions
Please read these frequently asked questions before asking your question. Questions will be added as they are asked.

G E N E R A L

1. Can I change the header on one of your layouts?
Yes, I usually just us a header for the example or to help me make the layout. You can use any layout you wish.

2. Can I share your layouts with others?
You can direct people to this community and tell anyone you found your layout here.

3. What if I like a layout but I want something to be changed?
If you are able to change something, such as the link colors, go for it. I also have coding you can add to your layouts. If you are unsure how to change something ask for my help in the layouts post. I'm more than willing to help you out.

4. At the bottom of your Layouts it says "No Hotlinking Images," what does that mean?
Hotlinking is basically when you use my images link so that you aren't storing the image in your own PhotoBucket or Image Storage place online. Many of you don't realize you are doing something that is rather taboo online which is fine. I just ask that you stop doing it once it is realized. The reason this is a problem is that places like PhotoBucket only give us so much bandwidth to display our images and artwork. So if you use it all up because you've got tons of people visiting your journal, my account at PhotoBucket can be turned off for a time causing me and people looking for icons and layouts at lot of problems.

5. Do you have banners so I can advertise for this group?
Yes. Here they are...

L A Y O U T

1. I'm having trouble changing my layout. I am inserting the code but the header isn't coming up.
This is probably because the code you are using doesn't actually have the header image code in it. You are supposed to save the header in your PhotoBucket (or other image place) and insert the direct link on your own.

2. I have inserted the header image link but my image is coming up smaller than it should.
See Trouble with the Header.

3. I want to use one of your layouts but I'm currently using something other than Flexible Squares. How do I make the change?
Check out Theme and Layout Change for Beginners.

4. How do I change the titles on my Header or things like what my comment links say?
Go to the Text Section of Customize Layout Theme. You will see all the different titles you can change. For Sidebar component title changes, go to the Sidebar Section.

5. How do I customize which elements are on my sidebar and in what order? Also how do I change the titles of the elements?
To change the components on your sidebar or to change the titles for the sidebar components go to the Sidebar Section. You will find a tutorial here for further help.

C O M M E N T S

1. I'm not getting notifications of comments to my entries on my journal or on communities. What is wrong?
With changes LJ has made many of our settings have been turned off. Go to My Account Settings to makes sure all your notifications are turned on. If they are and you are still not receiving your notifications please go to LJ Support and open a support request with LJ.


If you have not found an answer to your question, please comment.

Comments

[yenny2206.livejournal.com]

I saw this and I started screaming like a teen at a 1D concert!

You can create a header if you want. As long as it has the community name I'm happy.

I like the font style of this one- http://s77.photobucket.com/user/SireesAnwar/media/Layouts/layout0077.gif.html

And this layout- http://layout-lounge.weebly.com/files/theme/layout0081.htm

But honestly everything you have created I've love, so you can do what you want.

[sireesanwar.livejournal.com]

Layout 77 is Marginal and doesn't really have a header image. I don't really create them for people unless it is just a straight text header image like I have at the top of this comm (the turquoise is just a background image).

I just wondered if you had an image you wanted to use as the header or if I should just go with what you have.

And 88 is really different from 77. Okay. Wow. Makes this a little harder.

Let me see how inspired I get.

[yenny2206.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry I don't want you to give your problems since you doing this HUGE things for us.

You can use the fonts I like and use whatever layout you like. Whatever inspire you.

As for image - http://morgainependragon.deviantart.com/art/Pierrefonds-Castle-Camelot-314054114

or

http://fc02.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2012/266/2/d/pierrefonds_castle_camelot___september_2012_by_morgainependragon-d5fo1dx.jpg

[sireesanwar.livejournal.com]

I really did get inspired so I'll work on something and then let you know.

[sireesanwar.livejournal.com]

Okay tell me what you think of this... go to workshop_rees.

I know I said I don't usually do header images but I got inspired.

Also you can see the tiny icons for username and community I also found for your comm.

Obviously nothing on the sidebar is going to be for your comm but you'll noticed the social links have action which will be built in should you want to use it.

I went with a similar style to Layout Lounge and changed a few things. Feel free to click on the "links" and "tags" that are marked preview. These have some customizations.

[yenny2206.livejournal.com]

Ohh I like it!!

You did a wonderful job. If you can put the same font style on the navigation page ( I think that is what is called) The things on the headers Layout- Lounge Recent ,Calendar,Friends, Profile. as the one on the sides it would be perfect.

As well on the subject line. I like the font style :)

P.S the header is PERFECT!!

[sireesanwar.livejournal.com]

Okay I did all that.

Check it.
http://workshop-rees.livejournal.com/

[yenny2206.livejournal.com]

Perfect!!!

[sireesanwar.livejournal.com]

Okay so first I need you to upload a couple images to photobucket/scrapbook

Save this one to your scrapbook (Photobucket will make is smaller) and then send me the Original Size direct link...
http://ic.pics.livejournal.com/sireesanwar/10000243/184230/184230_original.png


This can be saved in Photobucket. I need a link for it.
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j49/SireesAnwar/Backgrounds/brushed-alum.png

I will put your links into the coding and then post the code for you at The Workshop for you to copy and paste. Sound good?

[yenny2206.livejournal.com]

http://ic.pics.livejournal.com/yenny2206/14933072/20278/20278_original.png


http://ic.pics.livejournal.com/yenny2206/14933072/20727/20727_original.png

Sounds perfect!!

Thank you x 1billion.

[sireesanwar.livejournal.com]

Your coding is here...
http://workshop-rees.livejournal.com/20512.html

If you have any problems let me know.

[yenny2206.livejournal.com]

It looks better then what I imaged.

Check it out - http://camelot-drabble.livejournal.com/

I just noticed the little sword and castle and is so cute!!

I try to do the profile as well and it looks ok, the fonts doesn't come up though. But I don't know much about codes.

Thank you soo much! This is AMAZING!! I don't know what else to say but thank you.

[sireesanwar.livejournal.com]

It does look really good. I'm so glad you like it. I really got into it and I've never even watched the show! LOL

I had to put in the sword and the castle. I love tiny icons so...

The profiles don't let you embed fonts like you can in a layout so I typically create images for the "headings" on my profile.

You are so welcome!

[yenny2206.livejournal.com]

The show was brilliant. Colin Morgan is one of the favorite actors.

I used to be more involved in fandom but I started working and it consisted of me spending a lot of time going to different prisons (I work in the criminal justice system) and didn't have time. Now I got promoted and just work in the office but lj is clock- facebook is open though :)

Again thank you much!

[sireesanwar.livejournal.com]

Maybe someday I'll go back and watch it.

Luckily I have everything opened to me at my work. LOL

You are welcome.

[yenny2206.livejournal.com]

Is it ok if I used a profile layout.

I'm thinking of going with this one, but how can I tell what size is the picture?

http://layout-lounge.livejournal.com/35257.html

[sireesanwar.livejournal.com]

The width of that profile layout is 800. I think the image is as well.

[sireesanwar.livejournal.com]

I love your comms current profile layout. It is simply yet stylish.

[yenny2206.livejournal.com]

Thanks, my co-mod made it. She's been busy with school the past year so hasn't been around much :(

[sireesanwar.livejournal.com]

Cool.

Bummer her not being around. I know it is hard to run a fandom comm.