BorneoColours.com Newbie Guide

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Hello there! Let us guide you through the portal. Here are some basics you must know

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Hello there!

Let us guide you through the portal.Here are some basics you must know

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WHAT IS BORNEOCOLOURS.COM?BorneoColours.com

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BorneoColours.com is destination based web aggregating social portal. It was creatively design to allow members to participate and share content instantly. It houses international membership outside of Borneo and Bornean community from Malaysia, Brunei and Indonesia.

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WHY SHOULD I JOIN BORNEOCOLOURS.COM?

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Borneocolours.com builds community to shared up to date content about anything relate to Borneo so that you could easily find your desired information. Our hopes is to make the portal your home online, a place to share content, get connected and be educated on a common platform.

Community = Share

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HOW DO I REGISTER IN BORNEOCOLOURS.COM?

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•For new registration, Click Create an account option, situated on the portal’s front page. •Fill up your Name, Username, E-Mail and Password before submitting.•Wait for confirmation e-mail to be sent through your registered E-mail.•Log in back to the portal using your Username and Password.•Registration is FREE!

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WHAT IS IN BORNEOCOLOURS.COM?

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TRAVEL GUIDE

A section where you can share articles of great places in Borneo; in terms of great place to eat (Eat), travel accommodation (Rest) and beautiful wonders of nature & landmark (Discover). This is an easy and convenient communication platform for traveller, tourist, tourism operators or anyone interested in sharing or gathering information about places of interest, accommodation, or dining experiences all over Borneo.

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EDUTAINMENTYou can share informational and motivational article related to personal well being (Support Tools) here. You can also share articles related to job opportunities (Jobs in Borneo), research offer or research related article (Research in Borneo), and information regarding educational and skill training offer (Training in Borneo).

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THE BUZZ

This is a section where you can share NEWS from online sources or press releases regarding Borneo or the world. You can also share the latest buzz in entertainment, technology or trending issues in BZEEBODIE. Contents are shared by members from around Borneo

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MOVIE FREAKS

See the latest movies show in cinemas near you. We also feature upcoming movie trailers. To know what movies are showing in your area, just click your favourite cinema in Borneo Cinemas section

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CREATIVE IN MOTIONThis new section is dedicated primarily to showcase local creative works in arts, music, photography etc. Get updated on the latest creative scene events (exhibition, concerts, contest) in your area, you can also read and share the latest news that are related with Creative In Motion, whether it is local or international.

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BC COMMUNITY

BC COMMUNITY is a platform that promotes the ideals of a sharing community. The community, are a mix of members who are bloggers and non-bloggers.

Consider this page as your regular lounge to hang out, here members check out updates on community event, featured members and check out latest group activity

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BORNEO BLOGGERS DIRECTORY

This is where the Borneo bloggers register their blog link to form a directory in which other users could easily reach and connect.

BorneoColours.com aims to gather all bloggers from Borneo Island. Uniting and promoting the colours of Borneo together as a whole community.

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BORNEO BUSINESS DIRECTORY

The Business Directory provides you the free and effective way to promote your business within our portal.

Contact us on how we can make your business grow better by online exposure to your brand and products.

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BORNEO TV

[email protected] is our official channel to present original content related to Borneo island. Over time, numbers of exclusive upcoming new webisodes will be released to showcase talent, personality, travel and adventure, business, events and so much more.

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BC BUDDY

BCBUDDY is our social networking component. You can consider yourself a BCBUDDY when you have registered and be active in the portal.

You can post status updates, configure your profile, add friends, add photos, create and join groups, and read and post messages from/to other BC Buddy.

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BC BUDDY : GROUPS

You as BC Buddy can create and join groups centred on common interests, so that you and other BC Buddies can gather to share and discuss them. There are many great groups started by BC Buddy, check it out!

From your BC Buddy profile page, go to Applications > Groups to browse groups.

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BC BUDDY : APPLICATIONS

You can add applications to your BC Buddy profile page.

From your BC Buddy profile page, go to Applications > Browse to browse for applications.

Choose your desired application and click the ADD button.

The Wall app enables you and your friends to post comments on your profile page, make sure you add this app in your first time login.

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•This QuickNav will always be at the left side of the portal, this enables you to make a quick jump into sections explained below:•STATUS UPDATE – You can update your status from time to time, click and write up your update, finish it by clicking “Done” or just press the Enter button of your keyboard.

•NEW MESSAGES / NEW FRIEND REQUEST – This is a indicator to let you know if you have a new message or new friend request.

•BUDDIES – Lead you to your friend list.

•GROUPS – Leads you to bcBuddy group page.

•PHOTOS – Leads you to bcBuddy shared Photos page.

•VIDEOS – Leads you to bcBuddy shared Videos page.

•ADD NEW CONTENT – This will link you to ADD NEW CONTENT section in which you can share your articles, register your blog and also your business in a proper directory.

•QUICK SEARCH – A tool for you to search within BorneoColours.com portal.

•FAVOURITE ARTICLES – Shows oyur list of articles listed as your favorite.

BC BUDDY: QUICKNAV

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HOW DO I SHARE ARTICLE IN BORNEOCOLOURS.COM?

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BORNEO BLOGGERS DIRECTORY

1. SELECT SECTION Choose BC Community.

2. SELECT CATEGORY Choose Blog Directory.

3. TITLE (Required) Enter the name of your blog.

4. BLOGGER’S NAME (Required) Enter your name.

5. REGION (Required) Select your region from the list.

6. BLOG URL (Required) Enter the web address of your blog.

7. CATEGORY (Required) Select the categories your blog belongs to. You can select more than one by pressing CTRL key while clicking.

8. DESCRIPTION Tell us about your blog.

9. IMAGES If available, include at least one image of the item. You can add up to six. Click Browse to select an image file from your hard drive. To use images on the web, you must download them to your hard drive first. Only JPG, GIF and PNG image file types are allowed.

10. Finally, click Submit.

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1. SELECT SECTION Choose BC Community.

2. SELECT CATEGORY Choose Community Event.

3. TITLE (Required) Enter the name of the event.

4. CATEGORY (Required) Choose event category.

5. REGION (Required) Select the region of the event from the list.

6. VENUE(Required) Enter the venue for the event.

7. START DATE & END DATE Enter Start Date and End Date for the event.

8. URL Enter URL for the event official website or reference website.

9. DESCRIPTION Tell us about the event, include any useful information like venues, contact details, website, etc. You can copy directly from the organizer’s promotional material.

10. IMAGES If available, include at least one image of the item. You can add up to six. Click Browse to select an image file from your hard drive. To use images on the web, you must download them to your hard drive first. Only JPG, GIF and PNG image file types are allowed.

11. Finally, click Submit.

BC COMMUNITY: COMMUNITY EVENTS

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EDUTAINMENT: JOBS IN BORNEO1. SELECT SECTION Choose Edutainment

2. SELECT CATEGORY Choose Jobs in Borneo.

3. TITLE (Required) Enter the job title, if given. You can also include the company’s name and location, especially if no job title is given. Examples: “Administration & Finance Manager” or “Receptionist (Kuching)” or “Employment Opportunities in Marine Biology (Reef Gurdian Sdn Bhd)”.

4. REGION (Required) Select the region from the list.

5. CATEGORY(Required) Select category from the list.

6. POSITION AVAILABLE Enter the job/s title.

7. NUMBER OF VACANCIES Enter the number of vacancies available.

8. COMPANY’S NAME Enter the name of the company.

9. EMAIL, TELEPHONE, FAX & ADDRESS Enter the company’s contact details.

10. DEADLINE Click on the Calendar icon to pick the date of the application deadline.

11. DESCRIPTION Enter other details such as requirements, application instructions, etc. You may copy directly from the source. Use the formatting functions to format your content.

12. IMAGES If available, include a promotional image or logo of the programme or institution. Otherwise, you can use a relevant generic/stock image. Only JPG, GIF and PNG image file types are allowed.

13. Finally, click Submit.

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EDUTAINMENT: RESEARCH IN BORNEO

1. SELECT SECTION Choose Edutainment.

2. SELECT CATEGORY Choose Research in Borneo.

3. TITLE (Required) Enter a descriptive title.

4. CATEGORY (Required) Select the research field category from the list.

5. REGION (Required) Select your region from the list.

6. SOURCE Enter the name of publication, website or institution where the article is from.

7. FULL URL If available, enter the full web address of the article or official web resource. Example: http://jstor.org/pss/827156

8. DESCRIPTION Enter the article here. You can include other useful information like author, contact details, etc.

9. IMAGES If available, include a promotional image or logo of the programme or institution. Otherwise, you can use a relevant generic/stock image. Only JPG, GIF and PNG image file types are allowed.

10. Finally, click Submit.

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EDUTAINMENT: SUPPORT TOOLS

1. SELECT SECTION Choose Edutainment.

2. SELECT CATEGORY Choose Support Tools.

3. TITLE (Required) Enter the title of the article. Let readers know what the article is about at a glance.

4. CATEGORY (Required) Select the category from the list.

5. SOURCE If the article is not your own, enter the source of the article. You can also enter the full link. Examples: “JobStreet.com” or “CLEO Magazine” or “http://my.jobstreet.com/learning/hr5.htm”.

6. DESCRIPTION Enter the article here. Use the formatting functions to format your content.

7. IMAGES Include at least one image to your post. You can add up to six. Click Browse to select an image file from your hard drive. To use images on the web, you must download them to your hard drive first. Only JPG, GIF and PNG image file types are allowed.

8. DESCRIPTION Enter the article here. You can include other useful information like author, contact details, etc.

9. Finally, click Submit.

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EDUTAINMENT: TRAINING IN BORNEO

1. SELECT SECTION Choose Edutainment.

2. SELECT CATEGORY Choose Training in Borneo.

3. TITLE (Required) Enter the name of the programme.

4. REGION (Required) Select the region from the list.

5. CATEGORY (Required) Select the programme’s field category from the list.

6. EMAIL, TELEPHONE, FAX & ADDRESS Enter the programme’s contact details.

7. DATE START & DATE END Click on the Calendar icon to pick the start and end dates of the programme.

8. DESCRIPTION Tell us about the programme. If possible, include information like location (city/town), fees, entry requirements, website, etc. You can copy directly from the source. Use the formatting functions to format your content.

9. IMAGES If available, include a promotional image or logo of the programme or institution. Otherwise, you can use a relevant generic/stock image. Only JPG, GIF and PNG image file types are allowed.

10. Finally, click Submit.

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1. SELECT SECTION Choose The Buzz.

2. SELECT CATEGORY Choose Bzeebodie.

3. TITLE (Required) Enter the title of the article.

4. SOURCE If the article is not your own, enter the source of the article. You can also enter the full link. Examples: “KLue Magazine” or “CNN.com” or “http://www.theborneopost.com/?p=12573”.

5. DATE Click on the Calendar icon to pick the article date if applicable.

6. REGION Select the region from the list if applicable.

7. DESCRIPTION Enter the article here. Use the formatting functions to format the content.

8. IMAGES If available, include at least one image of the item. You can add up to six. Click Browse to select an image file from your hard drive. To use images on the web, you must download them to your hard drive first. Only JPG, GIF and PNG image file types are allowed.

9. Finally, click Submit.

THE BUZZ: BZEEBODIE

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1. SELECT SECTION Choose The Buzz.

2. SELECT CATEGORY Choose News.

3. TITLE (Required) Enter the title of the article.

4. DATE Click on the Calendar icon to pick the article date if applicable.

5. REGION Select the region from the list if applicable.

6. SOURCE If the article is not your own, enter the source of the article. You can also enter the full link. Examples: “KLue Magazine” or “CNN.com” or “http://www.theborneopost.com/?p=12573”.

7. DESCRIPTION Enter the article here. Use the formatting functions to format the content.

8. IMAGES If available, include at least one image of the item. You can add up to six. Click Browse to select an image file from your hard drive. To use images on the web, you must download them to your hard drive first. Only JPG, GIF and PNG image file types are allowed.

9. Finally, click Submit.

THE BUZZ: NEWS

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1. SELECT SECTION Choose Travel Guide.

2. SELECT CATEGORY Choose Eat.

3. TITLE (Required) Enter the name of the restaurant or dish. Include the name of the town/area to make it more helpful. Examples: “Siamese Secret, Miri” or “Tuaran Mee (Sabah West Coast)”.

4. REGION (Required) Select the region from the list.

5. DESCRIPTION Tell us about the restaurant or dish. If possible, include information like how to get there, costs, contact details, halal or non-halal, etc. Use the formatting functions to format your text if you want.

If you are copying text directly from a website or other material, mention the source. Examples: “Text by Lonely Planet” or “Info from Brunei Tourism” or “Source: ravejoint.com”.

6. IMAGES If available, include at least one image of the item. You can add up to six. Click Browse to select an image file from your hard drive. To use images on the web, you must download them to your hard drive first. Only JPG, GIF and PNG image file types are allowed.

7. Finally, click Submit.

TRAVEL GUIDE: EAT

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1. SELECT SECTION Choose Travel Guide.

2. SELECT CATEGORY Choose Rest.

3. TITLE (Required) Enter the name of the accommodation. Include the name of the town/area to make it more helpful. Example: “Hotel Santika, Pontianak”.

4. REGION Select region from the list

5. DESCRIPTION Tell us about the accommodation. If possible, include information like how to get there, costs, your opinion and all related information that might be helpful.

Use the formatting functions to format your content.

If you are copying text directly from a website or other material, mention the source. Examples: “Text by Lonely Planet” or “Info from Brunei Tourism” or “Source: ucsipadan.com”.

6. IMAGES Include at least one image to your post. You can add up to six. Click Browse to select an image file from your hard drive.

Only JPG, GIF and PNG image file types are allowed.

7. Finally, click Submit.

TRAVEL GUIDE: REST

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1. SELECT SECTION Choose Travel Guide.

2. SELECT CATEGORY Choose Discover.

3. TITLE (Required) Enter the name of the attraction. Include the name of the town/area to make it more helpful. Examples: “Cat Museum, Kuching” or “Whitewater Rafting in Padas River”.

4. REGION Select the region from the list.

5. DESCRIPTION Tell us about the attraction. If possible, include information like how to get there, costs, your opinion and all related information that might be helpful.

Use the formatting functions to format your content.

If you are copying text directly from a website or other material, mention the source. Examples: “Text by Lonely Planet” or “Info from Brunei Tourism” or “Source: sepilok.com”.

6. IMAGES Include at least one image to your post. You can add up to six. Click Browse to select an image file from your hard drive.

Only JPG, GIF and PNG image file types are allowed.

7. Finally, click Submit.

TRAVEL GUIDE: DISCOVER

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1. SELECT SECTION Choose Creative In Motion.

2. SELECT CATEGORY Choose Artist Directory.

3. TITLE (Required) Enter the name of the artist.

4. CATEGORY Select a suitable category in which the artist belongs to.

5. REGION Select the Region in which the artist resides/belongs to.

6. DESCRIPTION Put in a complete description about the artist. If the information is not your own, enter the source of the information. 7. IMAGE Include at least one picture of the artist. Click Browse to select an image file from your hard drive.

Only JPG, GIF and PNG image file types are allowed.

8. Finally, click submit.

CREATIVE IN MOTION: ARTIST DIRECTORY

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1. SELECT SECTION Choose Creative In Motion.

2. SELECT CATEGORY Choose Event.

3. TITLE (Required) Enter the name of the event. 4. CATEGORY Select a suitable category for the event.

5. REGION Select region from the list.

6. START DATE & END DATE Enter Start Date and End Date for the event.

7. URL Enter the official site for the event. (if available)

8. DESCRIPTION Tell us about the event, include any useful information like venues, contact details, website, etc. You can copy directly from the organizer’s promotional material. If you are copying text directly from a website or other material, mention the source.

9. IMAGES Include at least one image to your post. You can add up to six. Click Browse to select an image file from your hard drive.

Only JPG, GIF and PNG image file types are allowed.

10. Finally, click Submit.

CREATIVE IN MOTION: EVENT

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1. SELECT SECTION Choose Creative In Motion.

2. SELECT CATEGORY Choose News.

3. TITLE (Required) Enter the title of the article.

4. SOURCE If the article is not your own, enter the source of the article. (it is advised for you to enter the full link)

5. SCENE NEWS Choose whether the news is from the local or international.

6. DESCRIPTION Enter the article here. Use the formatting functions to format the content.

7. IMAGES If available, include at least one image of the item. You can add up to six. Click Browse to select an image file from your hard drive. To use images on the web, you must download them to your hard drive first.

Only JPG, GIF and PNG image file types are allowed.

8. Finally, click Submit.

CREATIVE IN MOTION: NEWS

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EXCLUSIVE KARMA POINT REDEMPTION

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Every time you add content, join a group, update your status and so on, you’ll receive Karma Points. Your accumulated Karma Points basically show how much of an active member you are and how much content you’ve shared on BorneoColours.com.  Start accumulating your karma point by sharing and be active on the portal. Here are the table of actions and their karma values:

Your Activity Karma Points Portal   Post an article 6Your article is removed -6Post a review 2Your review is removed -2Post a comment 1Your comment is removed -1Add video 2Your video is removed -2Profile   Add a friend 1Remove a friend -1Post on a Wall 1Your Wall post is removed -1Update your profile status 1Upload a profile picture 1Send or reply a message 1Upload a photo 1Remove photos -1Groups   Create a group 2Add new group's disscussion 2Join a group 1Leave a group -1Upload group avatar 1Reply in a group discussion 1Post on a group's Wall 1

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BC BUDDY KARMA POINTS

BC Buddy will have the chance to redeem their accumulated Karma Points for an exclusive treat. This is called Karma Points

Exclusive Reward Programme

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Ask me anytime for any further enquiries, have fun!

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