Have & Want List, Signature ( Lines & Links ) ~ Questions & Answers

[smgrube]

Please, I have searched, but can't find it. I want to add it to my signature, but can't do it.

Thanks for the help.

[nrpeace17]

Hi, this should help, it's from the FAQ's:
How Do I Create A Hyperlink In My Post? FAQ #012 <Reading And Posting Messages<How Do I Create A Hyperlink In My Post?



A hyperlink is a link that includes user specified text. A common use of a hyperlink at Hot Coupon World is a link to a members wish-list or have-list in that members signature.

To create a hyperlink follow these steps:


In either your post message box or edit signature box begin with typing out the word or words that you wish for your link to say. For example type out the words " My Wish-List"
With your cursor highlight the words you just typed out.
Then click the Code Button http://www.hotcouponworld.com/forums/images/editor/createlink.gifto insert a link.
In the pop-up box that appears paste the URL (website address or link) to the location that you wish to create a link to.
Click "OK"Now your words "My Wish-List" will be created into a hyperlink that looks like this: My Wish-List (http://hotcouponworld.com/). You can add additional formatting to your hyperlink by highlighting the link and using bold, italics, fonts, sizes, and color code buttons.

[queenofthehivemomof5]

from our FAQ's

How Do I Create A Hyperlink In My Post? (http://www.hotcouponworld.com/forums/691675-post43.html) Which also applies to signatures:wavehi:

[lookin4adeal]

I was going to add a few quotes I like to my signature line, but it only allows 4 lines. Do you have to have a certain number of posts or have a certain status to add more? TIA!

[sbp]

Our members are limited to 4 lines in their siggy. (Our mods are allowed a few extra lines though, so that might be why you've seen some larger ones.)

HTH

[julsclipper]

What links are allowed in your signature?

May I place links to my HCW auction and current trades?

TIA

[sbp]

Any HCW links, whether it's to a current auction or your trade list or a RAOK post, or whatever can be included in your siggy.

It's the links that go to any other website that need to be approved before they are added to your siggy.

HTH

[faulkx6]

Who do I need to PM to have a siggy link approved?

[sbp]

you can send a pm to me, and be sure to include the link and I'll let you know if it's approved or not.

[charlestonmom]

Hello,
I have posted this before, but I have looked and cannot find out how to put smilies in my signature. The only info. i can find is about wish/ have lists, and avatars. How do you convert the computer mumbo-jumbo language to an actual image??? Any help would be appreciated!!! THAnks!!!

[queenofthehivemomof5]

I have not been able to find anyplace on how to add a wish list and have list to my signature. I've been to FAQ and I also did a search with no luck. Can someone please lead me in the right direction? thanks so much

from our FAQ's

How Do I Create A Hyperlink In My Post? (http://www.hotcouponworld.com/forums/691675-post43.html) Which also applies to signatureshttp://www.hotcouponworld.com/forums/images/smilies/girl%20wave%20hi.gif

Hello,
I have posted this before, but I have looked and cannot find out how to put smilies in my signature. The only info. i can find is about wish/ have lists, and avatars. How do you convert the computer mumbo-jumbo language to an actual image??? Any help would be appreciated!!! THAnks!!!

I see that you have already added a smilie to your signature :smile:<this one

But I also see that you are trying to add a smilie that does not come from Hotcouponworld. The only images that members are allowed in thier signatures are HCW smilies. You can not use smilies from other websites, tickers, or other pictures. This rule is in effect so that siglines take up less space and pages load faster (we hope).

HTH - Heidi

[frogin]

Hi,
Could someone please help? I am trying to add my wish list. I have read ALL the post and I have tried so hard to follow. I went to the place where I can edit my info I typed in MY WISH LIST and clicked on the link to paste and tried typing in my user name, that didn't work so I tried my email, no go either. PLEASE PLEASE would somone walk me through this because I just can't figure it out!:shrug7:
Thank you!!
I did manage to get my wish list on the WL forum but that's it.

[queenofthehivemomof5]

Hi,
Could someone please help? I am trying to add my wish list. I have read ALL the post and I have tried so hard to follow. I went to the place where I can edit my info I typed in MY WISH LIST and clicked on the link to paste and tried typing in my user name, that didn't work so I tried my email, no go either. PLEASE PLEASE would somone walk me through this because I just can't figure it out!:shrug7:
Thank you!!
I did manage to get my wish list on the WL forum but that's it.

OK this is what you do. Go to the place in your userCP where you edit your signature

Type in MY WISH LIST and then highlight that text with your mouse.

Then click the
http://www.hotcouponworld.com/forums/images_hcw/editor/createlink.gif
icon and a pop up window will open up that looks like this:
1921

Where it says http:// enter the URL (link) to your wishlist

The URL to YOUR wishlist is: http://www.hotcouponworld.com/forums/wish-lists-seeking-coupons-actuals-trade/148303-frogins-wish-list.html

Then click "OK" on the pop up box and now the you have a hyperlink that looks like this MY WISH LIST (http://www.hotcouponworld.com/forums/wish-lists-seeking-coupons-actuals-trade/148303-frogins-wish-list.html)

Do the same for your Have List if you have one using the URL for your have list.

If you still need help LMK and I can add it for you but I would rather teach you how to do it yourself first if I can.

[cpaige]

Hey everyone....stupid question (I'm sure you get a ton of them...lol). I've read through the sites, and I see how to do the links for your wl and hl, but, um....lol...where do I put my wl and hl so that i can link them? lol...i feel like such a doofus...if only i had started learning computers like my sister did....in the first grade......ugh.....thanks!!!

[VivC]

I have a ton of coupons to list as giveaways, but I can't figure out how to do it.

I also have two wishlist items, but I can't figure out how to do that, either.

I know the answer must be here SOMEWHERE, but a search didn't pull anything up.

Thanks!

[queenofthehivemomof5]

Hi VivC,

To begin in order to trade or give away coupons (RAOK) here at HCW you must first join the Trader In Training (TNT) group, after a while you will graduate to the Trader Group.

To learn more about how to join the TNT group please visit this link: Join the Coupon Trader Group (http://www.hotcouponworld.com/forums/view.php?pg=join_the_trader_group)

Once you have joined and are approved by one of our trader mods you will then be able to post in our trading forums (excluding Auctions and Secret Pals, maybe trains...I forget LOL)

As a member of the TNT and/Trader group you will then have access to trading tools within the coupon database if you would like to. And here we have created a way to easily create a have list and/or wish list (as well as a keep list!)

And you can learn more about how those feature work by visiting this link: How to Use the Coupon Database (http://www.hotcouponworld.com/forums/view.php?pg=using_coupon_database)

and if you have any questions about how these features work in the coupon database please feel free to ask either here in this forum or send me a PM and I would be happy to help.

If you wish to do a Have list but not use the Coupon Database, you might have better luck by reading and posting your questions in the Trader In Training forum.

HTH - Heidi

[Jskell911]

Type the word "Wish List" and highlight it,then click the globe button next to the text color. A pop up will appear. Put your link there. HTH

[pokey]

:wavehi:

I finally figured out how to make a wish list from the data base.

Am I supposed to make a clickable link for my list to be seen in my posts?:shrug7:

Thanks, pokey

[gctattoo]

You don't have to make a clickable link, but it is the easiest way for people to find your list. Here's what you do:

First, go the your wishlist thread and copy the address at the top of the page.
Then go to your user CP and choose the edit signature function.
When your siggie box pops up, type in what you want your link to say using whatever color/size/type of font you want.
Then highlight it all.
Next, click on that globe icon underneath the smilie icon. A hyperlink box will pop up.
Then you erase whatever is in the URL box and paste the link you copied in it.
Then hit OK and your clickable link should now be in your siggy. HTH!

Just reread the OP and I now wonder if it's the same procedure for database wish lists. So I might've just told you what you already know. If so, sorry! I don't know about the database wish lists.

[jolly321]

I am getting lost between these two steps...As you can see I did my HAVE but my WISH list but I can't figure out!!!! :hectic1:

Then highlight it all.
Next, click on that globe icon underneath the smilie icon. A hyperlink box will pop up.

[gctattoo]

It should be the same way as the have list.

Okay, you've written and highlighted "wish list", right? See that icon up there with all the choices of smilies, colors, etc.? If you click on it, the little box that says hyperlink will pop up. Did you erase the http: or whatever that comes up automatically in the box? Once you've done that and pasted your wish list addy in there, it should be fine. I don't know why it wouldn't work.

Maybe this is what's wrong: You need to keep the words highlighted while you do the globe hyperlink step. Whatever is highlighted will become your clickable link.

[kval07]

How Do I Create A Hyperlink In My Post? (http://www.hotcouponworld.com/forums/691675-post43.html)

[lmcconne]

Need help bringing up the user havelist section in the Coupon Database. I don't want to create one; I want to search for any trader having the coupon I need. Every time I try, it brings up a window of the Coupon Database past the normal database of coupons, but consistently locks up my computer. What gives?

Update:

I was able to bring up the list of users with all the links to their lists. Now, however in tarnation (sp?) am I supposed to globally search everybody's haves for a coupon I need? I understand how to perform the action in the havelist forum, but have not a good idea if it is even possible under this system.

[cookin4less]

The only way to do that is to put the q in your wishlist and then go to the trades tab and look at that q in the incoming trades and it will show you everyone who has that q listed in their havelist.

[Bonniem]

Help! How do I add a link to a post...in particular, my wish list link from the database?? I have found great deal links also and don't know how to post them...can you help!!

I'd like to board a coupon train but need my lists posted and don't know how... the train is leaving soon...help!!

Thanks!
Bonnie

[gctattoo]

I'll answer your link question with a link (http://www.hotcouponworld.com/forums/haves-lists-have-coupons-actuals-trade/196960-all-about-putting-havelists-your-siggy.html) :giggle2:

HTH!

[Bonniem]

Thanks so much!

[Bonniem]

I think I did it...Not sure I understood about the computer database= part??
THanks again.

[CHRISTYKAY]

For the life of me I can not find my wish link. I thought I made one but I cant find it anywhere. It seems like when I joined there was a message on how to make the wish list, and I cant find that either! :hectic1:So I guess my question is how do I make a wish list, and how do I get back to it to edit it?
Thanks so much
Christy

[suesaving]

You may find the trading FAQ (http://www.hotcouponworld.com/forums/rules-guidelines-trading/90965-trading-faqs-find-answers-many-your-trading-questions-here-including-why-cant-i-post-trading-forums.html#post690908) helpful. The wishlist/have list stuff starts in post 6.

[OneHotMomma]

How about if I want to add a link to a printable coupon like in the Roak, please print for me thread?

[crazybmb]

I am still trying to add my curent WL to my siggy and can't seem to get it right

Help!! Please!

[crazybmb]

I am still trying to add my curent WL to my siggy and can't seem to get it right

Help!! Please!

I still can't get my WL right in my siggy.....what am i doing wrong??

[crazybmb]

Can anyone help???

[manders13]

the PP posted the link that will help you

http://www.hotcouponworld.com/forums/haves-lists-have-coupons-actuals-trade/196960-all-about-putting-havelists-your-siggy.html

[cookin4less]

You need to do it the same way you did your h/l lol. Open up your w/l, copy the URL address, go to edit siggy, highlight the My Wishlist part of your siggy line, click on the globe with the link at the bottom, and paste the URL that you copied in the pop up window, click ok and you are all set. You can pm me if you have anymore trouble with it and I will see if I can help you with it.

HTH :smile77:

[Pennstater]

I finally made my have list in a post format. I went to the thread, then clicked on "search this thread" then put in a word that I know is on the have list.

It searched and says it's not there!!!

I tried this with other people's have lists too, shows it's not there??

Search not working, or am I doing something wrong??

[tacatcon]

Well if it's a common word or less than 4 letters it won't search for it. But if you open up the post and use ctrl key + f you can type the word you're looking for in the search box that pops up. That is if you're on a PC using IE, not sure it works in all browsers. If the thread is many pages though, it will only search the page showing

HTH

[Tinkleheimer]

Yup, you can go to EDIT>FIND in almost every browser and search for the specific word. It goes well with short names like A1 and the sort.

[Pennstater]

Thanks for both of your suggestions.:smile:

I tried multiple words, not just short/common words.

The searching using the browser you guys talk about works, but I'm thinking ...if I"m a board user and searching someone have list for a coupon I need, and it comes up "not there" I would go onto the next have list, right?

So the search is not working correctly, right?

[tacatcon]

I don't know, it seems to work for me
give me an example of one you searched and what word you searched so I can try-send me via PM if you don't mind :)

[sawlac]

OK I know these are someplace because I used these instructions before but I can't find them now.
What I want to do is change the long link for my wishilist post to just - Wishlist. Can anyone please tell me what steps I need to take to do this? Thanks. :smile:

[wildnutcase]

This should help. I copied and pasted from a PM I still had from being a TNT.

Creating a link to your list(s) in to your siggy.
This is key as it allows members to easily access your lists when trading with you.

Here is how:

Open up your wish list (there are several places to find your list so read below)
copy the web address in the browser window.
Go to your user cp
click the edit signature link
Give your link a name in the text box.
Highlight the name and click the hyperink icon. (Looks like a globe w/ 2 links in a chain under it). Insert the previously copied wishlist page info into the hyperlink box and click ok. DONE!
You can link to the database version of your list OR you can link to your lists that you posted in the forum. There are pro's and cons to each, go with what is going to work best for you.


If you choose to link to the database version of the list:
The pros are that you never have to update your sig link and they are tabbed together so only 1 sig link is needed.

The con is the notes I just mentioned above where you can type store and coupon info do not show up because the db lists only coupons.

A common mistake is to copy the web URL that appears when you are in your wishlist area of the database. This is actaully your work area and only you can see it.
You can find your own personal database list by opening the wishlist or havelist tab in the database. There are a few paragraphs of info listed along with your lists. One of the sentences says Your lists are shared for others to see at ____ and the link to your list is next. Click it. Then copy the URL/Web adress of the page that appears. You will use this link as your siggy link if you want to link to your database list.

If you choose to link to the list in the forums:

The pro is that you have a link to your post with all of your notes so traders will see whatever you typed whether it be info about stores, doubling etc.

The con is that each time you hit update post, the old list is replaced with the new one, creating a new URL. You have to remember to update your siggy link.

Each time you hit update, your new forum page does pop up for you so you can copy the web address and edit your siggy, but not everyone wants that extra step.

You would also need 2 siggy links. One for wishlist and one for havelist.

If you decide you would like to link to your forum list, you can get the URL/web address of you page when you "update post".

[sawlac]

Thanks so much for your reply - I think I'm all set now!:BigHand:

[shelleyf]

Thank you for sharing this info with others and myself.:smile:

[newbiecouponmom72]

I would like some help if someone can walk me thru creating my have list and my wishlist to store on hcw. as well as putting link in signature.. i cant seem to figure out how to do it. If somone can take the time to help me that would be appreciated.

Leeann

[bugface711]

Hi Leeann,

We have a trading faq thread HERE (http://www.hotcouponworld.com/forums/rules-guidelines-trading/223723-trading-faqs-please-start-here-most-trading-questions-answered-thread.html) that should help you, it has detailed info on setting up the lists.

Also, you can ask for help in this forum HERE (http://www.hotcouponworld.com/forums/rules-guidelines-trading/)if you need some trading help. Our coaches and trading mods check in all the time to see if anyone is having trading issues.

You should have received a pretty detailed pm as a TNT on creating your lists and adding to siggy.

If you do not have that any longer, let me know and I will send it to you.

[noahsmommy0716]

Hi, I am fairly new to this site however not new to couponing. I haven't this site very much but would like to get familiar with it. I need to know where I can go to post wants...I am in need of baby food coupons and Good Start or Enfamil checks. Unfortunately my USB drive broke because my 3 year old dropped my laptop and I am no longer able to print coupons (broke my heart) hopefully I will be getting a new computer soon but if someone could please help me I'd greatly appreciate it! THANKS!:smile:

[aquene27]

Hi! there is a section for Wishlists where you can post as well as in the Trades section! HTH!

Welcome and we're glad you joined our wonderful HCW family!

Hi, I am fairly new to this site however not new to couponing. I haven't this site very much but would like to get familiar with it. I need to know where I can go to post wants...I am in need of baby food coupons and Good Start or Enfamil checks. Unfortunately my USB drive broke because my 3 year old dropped my laptop and I am no longer able to print coupons (broke my heart) hopefully I will be getting a new computer soon but if someone could please help me I'd greatly appreciate it! THANKS!:smile:

[XUfan]

I just started a new WL, since mine was a year old and I'm no longer able to update it. I have tried numerous times to add the new link to my signature, using the instructions in this post: http://www.hotcouponworld.com/forums/frequently-asked-questions/90457-frequently-asked-questions-5.html#post691675

All I get is an error message when I click on my WL in my siggy now. Is there another way to add it?

Thanks!

[rebate_queen]

There is an extra http:// at the beginning of your wishlist link. If you go back into where you copied the link and remove the extra one, it should work then.

[XUfan]

There is an extra http:// at the beginning of your wishlist link. If you go back into where you copied the link and remove the extra one, it should work then.

thank you!!!! You're a lifesaver! I'm not the most computer savvy person around, so I just followed the directions. The box already has http:// in it, and it didn't say to remove it...so I left it there. It works now!!

Thanks!!!

[Keri]

I've been away for awhile and I completely forget :whistle67: Can someone please tell me how to do this. Thanks in advance!

[434Teresa]

go to your home page on the side panel click on edir singature and paste you wishlist url there

[Keri]

Thanks!

[n2save]

I'm not really great at all this stuff.. so i'm not sure what is wrong. Few members have told me that they can't access my have list that is attached in my signature.. how do i find out what is wrong with it and - is it working ? because i do trade and others somehow do have access to it but than others- don't .. ?

what and how do i fix this ?

TIA

[rbunnymom]

I'm not really great at all this stuff.. so i'm not sure what is wrong. Few members have told me that they can't access my have list that is attached in my signature.. how do i find out what is wrong with it and - is it working ? because i do trade and others somehow do have access to it but than others- don't .. ?

what and how do i fix this ?

TIA

What is happening is that each time you update in the database a new link is created so you need to change the link in your signature to match the new wishlist/havelist. HTH

[flower_mom]

I have a slight problem...My wishlist link is 4 lines long, so there is no room for a have list link...Am I doing something wrong?
TIA

[YouPdWhat]

I have a slight problem...My wishlist link is 4 lines long, so there is no room for a have list link...Am I doing something wrong?
TIA

Have you created a Have List yet? If so if you will send it to me via PM I will see what I can do to help you out.

[YouPdWhat]

^ for new members

[KyAngel1975]

Hello, How do I get the wish and have lists at the bottom of my posts? I can't figure it out... :dontknow1:

[vica]

I know it was discussed somewhere but i can't find it - sorry
How to shorten a link so i can fit it in my siggy? the link to my rebate trade thread is huge. i am getting a message: max 4 lines in siggy. I already used 2 of them.

[christj13]

I have tried to add my wl to my signature and it hasnt worked!!! I did it step by step and it is still not right!!!

[cheynesnana]

You have pm

[ClippingMyBlessings]

What do I do when an error message displays every time I try to save my signature? Help!

[motherofmolly]

because you are not allowed to add those things without permission or Hot Entrepreneur subscription

[BamaBird29]

Hi, this should help, it's from the FAQ's:
How Do I Create A Hyperlink In My Post? FAQ #012 <Reading And Posting Messages<How Do I Create A Hyperlink In My Post?



A hyperlink is a link that includes user specified text. A common use of a hyperlink at Hot Coupon World is a link to a members wish-list or have-list in that members signature.

To create a hyperlink follow these steps:


In either your post message box or edit signature box begin with typing out the word or words that you wish for your link to say. For example type out the words " My Wish-List"
With your cursor highlight the words you just typed out.
Then click the Code Button http://www.hotcouponworld.com/forums/images/editor/createlink.gifto insert a link.
In the pop-up box that appears paste the URL (website address or link) to the location that you wish to create a link to.
Click "OK"Now your words "My Wish-List" will be created into a hyperlink that looks like this: My Wish-List (http://hotcouponworld.com/). You can add additional formatting to your hyperlink by highlighting the link and using bold, italics, fonts, sizes, and color code buttons.

YAY!!! I was wondering why my URL looked different from everyone else's, LOL. Thanks for the FYI!!!

[swinkles]

I'm still struggleing on how to create a wish/trade list :( Can I put it into a google doc. and use that link or does it have to be kept within HCW?

[queenofthehivemomof5]

I'm still struggleing on how to create a wish/trade list :( Can I put it into a google doc. and use that link or does it have to be kept within HCW?

Google docs for wish lists and have lists are allowed, however by doing them in a Google Doc the downside is that members cannot search HotCouponWorld and easily find your wishes and haves.

[Racelvr1]

Other traders keep saying they can't see my h/l and w/l, but I make frequent additions to them and I always update my posts. The lists look fine to me. Any idea what the problem is?

[jennmm87]

I've tried to edit my signature and use an image code to add a signature. How do I do that ? Can I do it? I have noticed that not really anyone has pictures on their signature. Please help I'm confused.

[CouponQueen23]

I don't think you can put a picture on your signature but to edit your signature you go to the user CP in the orange bar towards the top of the screen on the left side of the screen and click on edit signature tab. You can type what info you would like it will show up at the the bottom of each of your posts. I know there is a limit of lines and smiles you can use for your siggy line. HTH

As far as picture that shows up in your post box that is called the avatar and you can also edit that through the control panel. I hope I have answered your question, I am not the best at explaining things just see you hadn't had a reply yet

[amylynne01]

I don't think we allow images because I haven't seen any in the 3.5 yrs I've been here. You can use text or the provided smilies along with changing the font, size, and color.

[jennmm87]

okay thank you!

[ladybug41]

I need help please putting a siggy link in my have/list in the database and on my blog,pretty pretty please. ladybug41blog

[Justmeinflorida]

I want to add another line to my siggy and it won't let me, it keeps saying "BB code size value is too big." I don't understand, I'm not making the letters any larger then the ones already in my siggy and I should still have 1 line left.

[Justmeinflorida]

I want to add another line to my siggy and it won't let me, it keeps saying "BB code size value is too big." I don't understand, I'm not making the letters any larger then the ones already in my siggy and I should still have 1 line left.

Anybody??????????????:dontknow1:

[ladybug41]

Sorry I do not know how to do that myself and was looking for help with it.If I find out how I will PM you to let you know.Great Savings by the way.Totally Awesome,it rocks. ladybug41

[ladybug41]

Just read this.#1 is that we as members can only have 4lines in our siggy and MODS can have a few more and with bigger sizes,than members to keed down the size,so that pages can load faster.As for doing changes,you already know hoe to go to user CP and EITHER BOX (post message or edit signature box)Begin by typing out the heading of list(My Wish/List)or have/list).Next HIGHLIGHT words.Click code link(ball and chain)That inserts the link for you.Pop Up Box Appears(paste which I don,t quite understand myself)So I type in the whole thig like www.com &mdash; the web starts here (http://www.com/forums/wish-lists-seeking-coupons-actuals-trade/________-ladybug41s-wish-list-.html) I have missplaced my number to fill in the blankspot with.Sure you already know all this just,sending what I said I would to you. ladybug41

[YouPdWhat]

I want to add another line to my siggy and it won't let me, it keeps saying "BB code size value is too big." I don't understand, I'm not making the letters any larger then the ones already in my siggy and I should still have 1 line left.

Everything you have in your sig ( color, size, font, smilies, etc. ) take up space as far as the BB code is concerned. The more you have the less space you will have. From the message you are getting regardless of the 4 lines allowed it appears you have exceeding the limit otherwise. Sometimes it helps if you delete your sig & start over again.

[YouPdWhat]

I need help please putting a siggy link in my have/list in the database and on my blog,pretty pretty please. ladybug41blog

Not sure I am understanding you correctly.

You want to add your wish list form the CDB to your sig?
You want to add your blog to your sig?