: How do I make an announcement?

You can make an announcement using one of the three methods described below:

Posting a locked and pinned thread containing your announcement:

1. Login to your message board with a moderator or administrator account.
2. If you have multiple forums in your message board, enter the forum you would like to post the announcement in.
3. Click the New Topic link.
4. Type your announcement subject and message.
5. Check the Pin this thread checkbox to keep the thread at the top of the threads listing at all times. More information...
6. Check the Lock this thread checkbox to prevent replies from being posted in the thread. More information...
7. Click the Post Message button.

Inserting your announcement directly under the header on the main page of your message board:

(Note: Using this option may require a decent knowledge of HTML.)

1. Login to your Website Toolbox account.
2. Click the Custom HTML link.
3. Insert your announcement into the "Message Board Announcement" textbox.
4. Click the Submit Settings button.

Sending an email containing your announcement to all of your members:

1. Login to your Website Toolbox account.
2. Click the Email Users link.

More information regarding the Email Users feature is available by clicking here.