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Making the most of your CreativeGround profile
image and media gallery

Compelling images are an important part of any online representation of your work and/or your organization. Here are a couple of tips on how you can improve your profile using enticing and informative images.

PROFILE IMAGE

Upload a profile image that represents who you are and what you do. For instance, if you're an artist, upload some examples of your work. If you're an organization, upload an image of programs in action. Avoid using head shots and logos.

Your profile image appears next to your basic profile information in search results. Show off your artwork, craft, or space in your profile image to give users a good first impression!

1. BEFORE YOU UPLOAD YOUR PHOTOS:
Get your photo ready so you can meet the size specifications

PROFILE IMAGE

This photo must be no larger than 1MB and it is recommended that it be 325x250 pixels in size. The image must have the extension png, gif, jpg, or jpeg. (For instance, dancers.jpg)

MEDIA GALLERY IMAGE
These images can be any dimension but can also be no larger than 1MB and must have a png, gif, jpg, or jpeg extension.

If you don't have photo editing software on your computer, www.ipiccy.com is a great website with a free service that walks you through the step-by-step process for cropping and decreasing the size of your photo. You can even add text to your photo if you want to credit the photographer or note that the photo is not for reproduction (recommended).

2. UPLOAD YOUR PROFILE IMAGE

In edit mode, scroll down to the Profile Image field and click the "Browse" button
Select a photo from your computer
Once you have selected the photo, you will see the file name listed to the right of the "Browse" button
Click the orange "Upload" button to upload the image to your profile
You will see your profile image appear to the left of the file name
If you receive a pink error message saying your image could not be uploaded, see the above section to make sure you've prepared your image appropriately

3. UPLOAD UP TO 10 IMAGES OR VIDEOS TO YOUR MEDIA GALLERY
The media gallery appears just below your profile image

MEDIA GALLERY IMAGES

In edit mode, locate the "Image and Video Gallery" section toward the bottom of your profile and click on the words to expand the field
Click on the orange "Select Media" button
Click on the grey "Browse" button
Locate the file on your computer
Once you have selected a file from your computer, press "Submit"
Create a title and a caption for your photo - these will be listed below your image when someone clicks on it to expand it
Press save and your image will appear on your profile

MEDIA GALLERY VIDEOS

Follow the first two steps above
At the top of the window that appears, click on "Web"
A field will appear labeled "URL or Embed Code"
Copy and paste the embed code for your video stored on another website such as YouTube or Vimeo (For an explanation of and help with embedding codes, please check out the YouTube help topic on this subject. Any site that allows for this feature will have a similar help section on how to use embed codes)

READY TO LOG IN AND UPDATE YOUR PUBLIC PROFILE?

Go to www.CreativeGround.org/user.
Sign in under 'I already have an account' with your username and password (First time logging into CreativeGround? Skip the sign in and click 'Request new password').
From your My Account page, edit the profile associated with your user account by clicking 'EDIT PROFILE.

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