[[help:media_file_uploader]]
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====== Media File Uploader ====== | ====== Media File Uploader ====== | ||
- | When there is no direct link to the bargain or information supporting the bargain, you can use the [[http://upload.ozbargain.com/|media file uploader]]. | + | When there is no direct link to the bargain or information supporting the bargain, you can use the media file uploader. To upload files, |
+ | - Go to "My Account" -> "view / files" | ||
+ | - Click on "Upload New Files" | ||
- Select an image file by hitting the browse button. The following file types can be uploaded GIF, JPG, PNG, PDF. | - Select an image file by hitting the browse button. The following file types can be uploaded GIF, JPG, PNG, PDF. | ||
- | - Enter you username and password that you use to login to OzBargain. | ||
- | - Click the checkbox after agreeing to the [[help:terms|terms and conditions]] of uploading your image. | ||
- | - Press the upload button. | ||
- | If your image is uploaded successfully you will be given a choice of a direct link which you can post in a comment, deal or forum post. Alternatively, you can hit the //Post to OzBargain// link and your image will be automatically posted in the URL field of the [[http://www.ozbargain.com.au/deals/submit|Submit deal page]]. | + | Your files page will also list out all your previously uploaded files. When you hover your mouse cursor over an image, a link will appear to let you post that image as a Deal. |
+ | ===== When should you use Media File Uploader? ===== | ||
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+ | Generally, you should only post an image or a file as a deal when there is no direct URL to the bargain you wish to post. For example, | ||
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+ | - The voucher comes in either an image or a PDF format. | ||
+ | - You took a picture while you are at the store, and the product is not available on that store's website. | ||
+ | - Your receipt from merchants to allow others to price match (but please remove your credit card information). | ||
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+ | In some situations there is an URL to the deal but it might still be a good idea to use media file uploader. For example, | ||
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+ | - The page you are trying to post contains unique personal identification. For example an email newsletter from a merchant. In this case you might wish to do a screenshot of the web page, remove the personal information, and post the screen shot instead. | ||
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+ | ==== When you SHOULD NOT use Media File Uploader? ===== | ||
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+ | Here are some common mis-use of Media File Uploader when posting deals: | ||
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+ | - Upload a product image or company logo. Please link **DIRECTLY** to the product page or company home page. | ||
Last edited by scotty on 2013/02/18 22:17