In order to post images, you first need to have a place that will host your pictures. You may want to check with your ISP (Internet Service Providers - example: AOL, MSN, Earthlink, etc.). Most ISPs provide their customers with 5-10MB of space for the purpose of hosting personal web pages and pictures. Other Web sites that host pictures include:

• http://www.imgspot.com

• http://www.villagephotos.com

• http://www.photobucket.com

• http://www.imageshack.us

Once you have a host for your pictures, you will need the URL or the location/address of the image.

A URL looks something like this:

http://www.beadstylemag.com/bds/objects/images/bds070701.jpg
 

To post an image:

1.) Click on the "Insert/edit image" button, located on the forum tool bar. (It looks like a tree against a blue background.)

2.) Copy your photo's URL and paste it into the "Image URL" box.

3.) Click "Insert."

4.) Your photo should appear, like this

NOTE: The new forum software does not display a tool bar if you have a Mac and use Safari. If you have a Mac, please use Firefox for your browser while participating on the forum. If you prefer to use Safari, you will need to format your posts and insert images using HTML.