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I've been looking forward to this moment for a long time! The new BlogHer Custom Profiles allow you to add just the content you want people to see when they view your profiles, in the order that you want people to see it. Even better, you can decide which information to share with everyone, with just your friends or to keep completely private.
Log into BlogHer.com (or if you're already logged in) click Account Settings (or settings) from the My BlogHer menu. Click Public Profile.
The first thing you'll see is the personal data block, fill in those blocks (and remember, you'll be able to mark pieces of that area private in just a second.)
Next, enter a brief bio that tells folks more about you.
After that, there are several module types listed. When you click a module type, a menu expands.
click My BlogHer Conferences to view the menu that allows you to tell people which conferences you have attended (or will be attending if you're going to an 09 conference.)
Click Tags to enter tags that further describe you, your blog, your work, or your life (these will come more important in the weeks ahead, when a new member database search is launched!)
Click Sites to enter the name, url, RSS feed url and description of up to 10 of your online presences (your personal blog, your work blog, your Twitter feed, Facebook, youtube, Flickr etc...)
Now click My BlogHer Settings. This is where you will decide which pieces of profile content will be visible only to you, only to your friends or only to the public.
Next click Friends to indicate which order your friends should be displayed on your profile - alphabetically, those you've recently added, those you've been friends with the longest or choose your "Top 6" friends.
Click Themes to choose from four different color themes for your profile.
Click Submit and you'll be taken to your profile. Use the drop down menu at the top of the page to see how your friends will see your profile and how the public will see your profile. (If something isn't quite right, go back to the Public Profile admin page and make changes! Maintain your privacy, please!)
You can now drag modules up and down using the small arrows next to each profile content module. Just put your mouse over the four way directional arrow, click and hold the mouse key down and drag the piece up or down. The location of the module will automatically save, no need to click submit.
Go play with your new profile, surf around and leave comments on profiles, get to know members of the community. And of course, post your questions and feedback right here in the comments - or stop by Chatter and talk to us there. I'm also always available by email: denise@blogher.com
~~Denise
BlogHer Community Manager
Update 10:02am ET/7:02am PT - We've found a bug with profile images and are working to resolve the problem. If your image does not appear after uploading this morning, you've been caught by our bug. We hope to have the problem resolved quickly and I'll update when I know more. Thanks for your patience!
Update 10:32am ET/7:32am PT - Bug exterminated, problem solved. Profile photos should upload and display properly. Yay.
