One Wisconsin Now

Frequently Asked Questions

My Account Help

How do I create an account?

You can create an account in a couple of ways. You’ll be prompted to create an account when you attempt to use any of the tools, such as the Events calendar. You can also create an account by clicking on the “My Account” tab at the top.
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How do I log in?

You will be prompted to log in when you attempt to use any of the tools on the site, such as the Events calendar. You can also log in by clicking on the “Login” link in the upper right corner of the site. Finally, you can log in by clicking on the “My Account” tab at the top of the page.
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How do I create my profile?

Click on the “My Account” tab at the top of the page. Then, click on the “My Profile” tab.
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How do I edit my profile?

Click on the “Account” tab. Then, click on the “Edit Profile” link.
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Blog Help

How do I post a blog?

You can post a blog by clicking on the “Blog” tab at the top of the site. Then, click on the “Create a Post” tab. If you haven’t yet created an account for the site, you’ll be promoted to do so by choosing a password. If you’ve already have an account, you’ll be prompted to “login”.
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How do I edit a blog that I’ve posted previously?

You can edit a blog that you’ve posted previously by clicking on the “Blog” tab at the top of the site. Then, click on the “Edit a Post” tab.
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How do I comment on a blog post?

You can comment on someone else’s blog post by clicking on the “Comments” link at the end of each blog post. If you’re logged in and have set up your personal profile page, the name you’ve chosen for your profile page will appear with your comment. If you are logged in and haven’t set up a personal profile page, the name for your comment will be “User from (Your City)”. If you’re not logged in, you can choose whatever name you wish for your comment.
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How do I contact an author of a blog post?

First, click on the name of the author of the blog at the top of the post. That will bring up all of the posts from that author and show you a link in the upper right to the author’s profile page on the site. Click on the link to “View Full Profile” in the upper right. When you arrive at the author’s profile page, you can click on the “Send a Message” link to message the author on this site.
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How do I forward a blog post to my friends?

Click on the “Mail to a Friend” link at the bottom of the blog post. That will bring up a form you can use to forward the post. You can also click on the title to the blog post, copy the URL at the top of your browser window, and then paste that link into an email.
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People Help

How can I search profiles of other network members?

Click on the “People” tab at the top of the page. Then, you can search profiles by name or by zip code. You can also click on the link to the left on that page to see recently created and recently updated profiles. If you’re logged in, you can also search for members who live near you or people who are in one of the groups on this site of which you’re a member.
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How do I send a message to another network member through the site?

You can send another member a message through the site by finding their profile (see previous question), and then clicking on the “Send a message” link on their profile page.
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Group Help

How do I start a group?

Click on the “Groups” tab at the top of the site. Then, click on the link at the bottom of the page to “Start a Group.” You’ll need to enter a name in the form to start a group. You can change that name after you create the group if you wish.
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How do I join a group?

Click on the “Groups” tab at the top of the page. You can search for a group by name, key word, or by zip code. Click on the name of the group in the search results to visit that group’s page. Then, in the upper left corner of the group’s page, click on the link to “Join Group”.
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How to I leave a group?

Go to the page for the group (see previous question). Then, in the upper left corner of the group’s page, click on the link to “Leave Group” button. Please note that you must be logged in to see the “Leave Group” link. If you are not logged in, you can do so by clicking on the “Login” link in the upper right corner of the site. Then, click on your browser’s “back” button to return to the group page.
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Do I have control over how I receive email messages sent to the group’s listserv email address?

Yes. Go to the page for the group (see previous question above). Then, on the right side of the group’s page, you’ll see the choices you have for how you receive email. You can choose not to receive email sent to the group. Or, you can choose to ether receive each email as it is sent or a daily summary of all emails sent to the group.
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Events Help

How do I post an event to the calendar?

Click on the “Events” tab at the top of the page. Then, click on the link to Plan an Event”. If you do not yet have an account, you’ll be prompted to choose a password. If you do have an account and you are not logged in, you’ll be prompted to log in. Then, simply follow the steps to create and publish your event.
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How do I edit an event that I previously created?

Click on the “Events” tab at the top of the page. Then click on the link to “Manage Your Events”. If you are not logged in, you’ll be prompted to log in. You’ll see a list of all events you have created in the past. Click on the “Manage Event” button beside the name of the event you wish to edit.
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Fundraising Help

A critical way for you to participate in this network is with your financial support. You can set up your own fundraising page and raise money from your friends and family.

Or, you can simply make a donation to OneWisconsinNow by clicking on the “Contribute” link.

If you have ideas for a fundraiser, click on the “Tips” link. If you have any questions about personal fundraising pages or making a donation to OneWisconsinNow, click on the “Help” tab above or simply call 414-764-1577.
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Action Alerts Help

To participate in any action, click on the link to that action and follow the directions provided. If you have ideas for an action, tips about an important issue, or have any questions, click on the “Tips” tab on the right side of this site. Or you can send an email to info@OneWisconsinNow.org or call 414-764-1577.
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Video Help

If you have any questions about videos, contact us at 414-764-1577.
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About OneWisconsinNow.org

OneWisconsinNow.org is produced by OneWisconsinNow, a Wisconsin non-profit 501©(4) organization. Donations to OneWisconsinNow are not deductible for federal income tax purposes. To make a donation to OneWisconsinNow, click on the “Donate” link on the right side of the page or at the bottom of the page.
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