===== Flyer Creation Steps ===== ==== Create New Flyer ==== Upon login you will be presented with the MEMBER OPTIONS list. From here a member can select from a number of options related to membership. Click the "CREATE NEW FLYER" option, see Fig. 1.\\ //**Note:** While there is no limit on the amount of time you take to create a flyer during any login session, there is an idle session inactivity time limit of 90 minutes, after which you will be automatically logged out and may lose any changes made to the flyer during that session. As such, you will always want to save your interim flyer before leaving for any extended period of time.// \\ \\ {{images:create_flyer_fig1.jpg|Member Options}}
Fig. 1 Member Options \\ \\ ==== Main Category Selection ==== Next, you will be need to choose a flyer Main category that matches the item your want to advertising, see Fig. 2.\\ \\ {{images:create_flyer_fig2.jpg|Flyer Main Category List}}
Fig. 2 Flyer Main Category List\\ \\ ==== Sub-Category Selection ==== Depending on the main category selected in the above step, the next page may request that you further define your flyer into a sub-category, see Fig. 3.\\ \\ {{images:create_flyer_fig3.jpg|Flyer Sub-Category List}}
Fig. 3 Flyer Sub-Category List\\ \\ ==== Flyer Template Selection ==== After selecting your category/sub-category, you will then be presented with a flyer template page. Depending on your category selected, the flyer templates may contain both standard and themed templates. Standard templates are professionally designed templates but do not include themed image backgrounds; although, they do offer several complementary color combinations. Themed templates include background images that may offer a better look for your flyer advertisement, see Fig. 4.\\ \\ {{images:create_flyer_fig4.jpg|Flyer Templates}}
Fig. 4 Flyer Templates\\ \\ ==== Flyer Summary Entry ==== Now that you have selected your desired template style, it is time to enter the key summary attributes for your flyer, see Fig. 5. The summary attributes requested will be relative to the flyer category you selected. Thus, for real estate flyers, key attributes would include items like number of bedrooms and baths; whereas, automotive flyers would include items like make, model, &c. There may also be a section that will allow you to include external links on the flyer to virtual tours, videos or other multimedia effects that you may have created outside of our site. \\ //**Note:** our site also provides tools for creating and adding virtual tours and videos. This is easily done after the flyer has been created either at the last [[flyer_steps#flyer_ad_directory_syndication_selection|flyer scheduling screen]] using the top "**Create Virtual Tour**" navigation button or later by going to the [[managing_flyer|MANAGE EXISTING FLYERS]] section.//.\\ \\ {{images:create_flyer_fig5.jpg|Flyer Summary Entry}}
Fig. 5 Flyer Summary Entry\\ \\ You will also be able to upload both a logo image and a personal picture which will then be right-sized and displayed for your review. When satisfied with the uploaded images, you will be able to save them for subsequent display on your flyers. You will also be able to change the images at any time.\\ \\ After agreeing to the Terms inquiry, you will be able to proceed to the next section.\\ \\ ==== Flyer Details Entry ==== This section is where you will want to provide as many selling points as possible, ensuring that you accentuate the positive attributes of advertized item including bullet items and additional images, see Fig. 6.\\ \\ {{images:create_flyer_fig6.jpg|Flyer Details Entry}}
Fig. 6 Flyer Details Entry\\ \\ ==== Flyer Preview ==== This next page will represent a preview of the actual completed flyer, see Fig. 7.\\ \\ {{images:create_flyer_fig7.jpg|Flyer Preview}}
Fig. 7 Flyer Preview\\ \\ ==== Flyer Add-ons Selection ==== This next page will present you with feature information like the ad2cell mobile call-back text code as well as other value-added Add-ons you may be interested in purchasing, see Fig. 8.\\ \\ {{images:create_flyer_fig8.jpg|Add-ons}}
Fig. 8 Add-ons\\ \\ ==== Flyer Ad Directory Syndication Selection ==== This page will inform you that your completed flyer is now scheduled for ad directory syndication. By default, all relevant ad directories are selected for your flyer syndication; however, you may easily remove as many ad directories as desired here, see Fig. 9.\\ \\ {{images:create_flyer_fig9.jpg|Ad Directory Selection}}
Fig. 9 Ad Directory Selection\\ \\