Multiple Bonus Links Guide
This guide was created to show how, in a few steps, to post several links in the same thread (initial post) in the Fruits&Nutts group. Note that this is only one suggestion for how to go about doing it. This guide assumes you all ready know how to copy and paste, and also how to use a text editor such as WordPad. Please read the guide on how to create a short link in facebook HERE and get familiar with the steps before trying this guide.
There are many text editors and not all have the same icon or exact same names. This example will use WordPad for Windows. Notice that the principle at least for Windows are very similar and the shortcuts are also the same so that ctrl and V always paste for example.
We are using WordPad found in Start Menu/Programs/Accessories. If you are unfamiliar with the program then click the Windows button that looks like a flag with four different colored squares. This should bring up the Start Menu. Choose "All Programs" at the bottom of the menu and scroll to find and click "Accessories". The Icon (or symbol) for WordPad is shown in the picture. When you find it, left click to start it up.
We are using WordPad found in Start Menu/Programs/Accessories. If you are unfamiliar with the program then click the Windows button that looks like a flag with four different colored squares. This should bring up the Start Menu. Choose "All Programs" at the bottom of the menu and scroll to find and click "Accessories". The Icon (or symbol) for WordPad is shown in the picture. When you find it, left click to start it up.
Your first step is to look at your Facebook profile and find the bonus you wish to post in the group. Then write the name of the crop or product in NotePad as shown in the picture. Go back to your profile and copy the link of the bonus and then paste it in WordPad. In this case I chose to hit Enter (Return) to make a new line before I paste the the link. Repeat for all the bonuses that you have, i e first the name and then the link. Make sure to create spaces between each paragraph (hit Enter twice for example before you paste the next bonus into WordPad).
When you are happy with your list go to the tool bar and click Edit to get a drop down menu. Click "Select All" so that all of your text get highlighted.
Another way to do this very same thing is to simply find the Ctrl key on your keyboard, press and hold and then find and press "A". Either way works.
Another way to do this very same thing is to simply find the Ctrl key on your keyboard, press and hold and then find and press "A". Either way works.
When your text looks like this, simply copy and paste in a new thread (initial post) in the Fruits&Nutts group.
This way you can post as many links as you like without crowding the wall with several single bonus threads.
However you may not like the long clumsy links so we are going to take a look at how to create this very same post but with short links.
This way you can post as many links as you like without crowding the wall with several single bonus threads.
However you may not like the long clumsy links so we are going to take a look at how to create this very same post but with short links.
For this you will need to make sure you have your link highlighted and then copy. Only ONE link as shown in the picture. When you have a short link for the first bonus item, you highlight and copy the next LONG link.
If you wish to make the link smalller you can try TinyURL.com as shown in the picture to the left. (You can open a new tab or a new browser window and type "tinyurl.com" in the address bar, or simply google TinyURL.) Paste the bonus link in the dialogue box and then, if you like, just below you can enter some small description. Sometimes the description doesn't work so that TinyURL generates something for you instead. When you are ready, click the "Make TinyURL!" button.
CAUTION: If you click a tinyURL posted by someone unknown to you, you may end up with an unpleasent surprise since the original link is hidden and there is no way to verify what the original link is for.
CAUTION: If you click a tinyURL posted by someone unknown to you, you may end up with an unpleasent surprise since the original link is hidden and there is no way to verify what the original link is for.
The result should look similar to the picture to the left. Copy the second link and replace it with the original one you have in WordPad. (If the link is still highlighted, simply use the Delete key on your keyboard). Repeat until you have replaced all the bonus links with shorter ones.
As you can see both links are now small and lovely. If you have a long list then this is a useful way to make it all short and easy to overview. You can choose for yourself if you want to have spaces between each bonus, if you would rather place the short link next to your description rather than under.
This is what the final result should look like. In this case I have chosen to close the preview option that I used in the guide on how to make ONE short link using this Facebook feature. I hope this guide will be of use to you, and as always, I wish you a Happy Farming!