There's a new page of documentation, all about channels and categories. This page didn't go out in email, as it was too long and really needs to be read in the browser.

This is a long page, probably too long. There's a good chance that I'll break it up into five or six smaller pages. So, please don't be overwhelmed by the length of the page.

All comments are welcome, encouraged, solicited, begged.

(If you can, please follow the step-by-step guides.)

• Is it approachable, and useful?
• Is it too technical, or seem like it was written for "someone else?"
• Does it explain what you want to know about categories and channels?
• Do the example screen-shots help? Should there be more, and where/what should they be?
• Does it leave any holes? Is there anything you wish it explained, but didn't?
• Is anything over-explained?

There's a new weblog item template available, called Weblog Item Full READONLY. It's the new default template for items on Weblog II pages, and fixes the usability bug we discussed yesterday (and looks much nicer, too).

You'll want to add this (or something like it) to your stylesheet:

.weblogItem {
	padding-left: 2em;
}
.weblogItem .weblogItemTitle {
	margin-left: -2em;
	font-size: 110%;
}
.weblogMeta {
	font-size: 85%;
}

Unfortunately, this new template makes part of the the Section 3 documentation (posting messages to your weblog) incorrect and/or irrelevant. I'll update that as soon as I can, probably tomorrow morning.

Comments are welcome, of course.

I've update the third page of the docs, on posting to your weblog, (the one that generated so much discussion today) to include a little bit of information on URL's. I've also rewritten a large section to be compatible with the new weblog item template.

The example screen shots are all new, too.

Actually, that new template, Weblog Item Full READONLY, has also been updated. It now includes a "Reference" link when you put something in the Link field, and an "Edit" link if the person viewing the page is an admin (since admins always have the right to edit messages).

The third page of documentation is ready for your review, and covers the basics of posting to the weblog and understanding the fields on the default weblog posting form:

Posting Messages to Your Weblog

I'm rather pleased with how this page came out, but that doesn't mean it's perfect. As always, your review and comments are needed.

A first pass at the next page in the docs is ready. This page takes you through the process of creating a new weblog from scratch or using the wizard to convert an old weblog.

Please review!

This is just a first pass. I'm a little rushed tonight and didn't get to edit it or really read it through a second time.

I've made a bunch of changes to the overview page, based on the suggstions of Flip, Corrie, Ken, and Brian.

Thanks, guys. I'm halfway through the next page, now.

Seth

The WYSIWYG editor that I mentioned ages ago is now available. It's fully compatible with the Weblog II "Post New Item" forms.

Full instructions are on the support site.

Seth