Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Web (or Net) Ring?

A web ring is a group of web sites on a similar interest that place a navigational banner on their site to connect to each other.

Why should I join a Web Ring?

A web ring is a way for people interested in a particular subject to find information easily. Being linked to other similar sites allows a web surfer to find you more easily.

Why should I join this ring?

This ring is to help clubs connect with each other. It will allow people looking for a club find you more easily being grouped with others. It will also be a good resource for clubs to see what other clubs are doing on and off the Internet. You could join a general SCUBA ring or Underwater Photo Ring, but those looking for clubs will have to search through photo galleries, dive shops, resorts and many other types of Scuba related sites. This ring will be a more refined subject.

Is it really FREE?

Yes. Ringsurf provides the service in exchange for some banner views on their directory and on some lists of ring sites. NO ADVERTISING goes on individual sites. The Ring Manager does it at no charge to get more hits to his own club's web site.

Who owns this ring?

The ring was started and is managed by Mark Beatty, the webmaster for the Gavia Scuba Club of Cincinnati. The hope is really that every ring member will feel some shared ownership in being part of a web community that shares not only links, but information.

Can I customize the banner for my site?

Yes, The ring banner must have the required navigational elements but you can change the layout, font size, type, and color, and general layout. You can do an all text version as well if you wish. Some ideas on layout are here.

I can't see the graphic logo on my site?

You will need to save the graphic to your computer and upload it to your web server or host. You may need to change the logo URL in your ring HTML to point to where you've uploaded it on your site. Note that with UNIX/Linux servers, the name is case sensitive, and clubring2.gif and Clubring2.gif are NOT the same file name.

 

 

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