About the
BFT Ring

Requirements

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Step-by-Step
Guide to Set Up

Ring Members Only:

Alternate Codes

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Frequently
Asked
Questions

1. "I just added the ring code to my site, and it doesn't work!"
All right. If you used an alternative ring code, did you remember to modify the code to include your SITE ID? If not, that may be the reason. OR... Did you send an e-mail notification to the Ringmaster saying you are ready to be added to the ring? If not, that is why. When you submit your site to the BFT Ring, your application is placed in a queue (a temporary holding place). The Ringmaster checks the queue each day, then visits the site. The Ringmaster looks to see if the ring code is there and correct, if your site adheres to the BFT Ring regulaitons, and if your site is ready to be added. If something is wrong, then the Ringmaster will e-mail the site's owner and tell them what is wrong. If everything is OK, then we add you to the ring.

2."Will I get "hits" while my site is on hold in queue?"
NO, your site will begin to see additional hits once it is added to the ring.

3."Will the "next" and "previous" sites always be the same? Can I get them changed?"
You don't need to worry about changing them, because you will get new "neighbors" every day! The BFT Ring is set up to re-arrange itself once a day--so, the Ring is always NEW!

4."What if I don't like the graphic/appearance of my ring code--can I get a different one?"
You may change your html ring code with any of the alternate codes we offer at any time. Just carefully follow the directions found there. For right now, we do ask that you use the BFT Ring graphic which appears at the top of this page. Also, you MUST save the graphic and then UPLOAD both the code and the graphic to your own web site's directory! Please DO NOT link to the one in our directory. It will slow down the load-time. We will be offering alternative graphics at a later date.

5. "Can anyone add new members to the ring?"
Anyone can submit a site for consideration, but ONLY the Ringmaster can add a site to the Ring. Why? We want to check your site out for compliance with the rules and confirm the code is correct and working, plus we just want to visit you!

6. "Some other web rings only allow THEIR ring code on the page or only allow you to belong to THEIR ring. Does the BFT Ring require this?"
No. Absolutely Not! Genealogy is difficult enough without us limiting where you can search for information. You may belong to as many web rings as you wish. All we ask is that OUR ring code be placed where visitors can easily navigate to the Broughton information on your site and back to the ring.

That about covers the FAQ's. But in case we didn't answer your question, feel free to e-mail us at familytree@broughton.net.