"How to" Article Frequently Asked Questions

Please browse our frequently asked questions (FAQs) for more information on our "how to" article section. If you have a question not covered here, please e-mail us at .

What is the required format for a "how to" article?

There is no official format for "how to" articles on NuWireInvestor.com, but we recommend that you look at the format of highly ranked "how to" articles before writing your first article. A traditional format includes an introduction followed by bulleted points guiding the reader through the process or task on which the article is written.

What is required to get my article accepted?

To get your article accepted, the most important things you can do are: (1) write about something you know, (2) check your grammar and spelling and (3) leave the promotional language for your profile page. Consult our article guidelines page for more information.

How long will it take for my article to be published?

Most articles are reviewed within 48 hours of submission and no later than 72 hours. Most articles will be published within 24 hours after approval by the editor. The editor may, however, set the article to publish at a later date. If the editor selects a publish date that is not within 24 hours of article approval, then the editor will leave a note explaining why in the comments section of the article (How do I view comments an editor has left on my article?).

Do I have to include pictures?

No, you do not have to include pictures in your article.

Why can’t I edit my article after it has been submitted?

Once your article has been submitted, it is locked for editing until it has been reviewed by a NuWire editor. This is to prevent a document from simultaneously being edited by two people. If you have an urgent request relating to your article after submitting it, please submit your request to and include the article name in the subject line.

Why can’t I edit my article after it has been published?

Once your article is approved and published, it will be locked from editing. Any requests for changes or additions must be handled by e-mail to . Please include the article name in the subject line.

How can I get my profile picture to look right?

The profile picture size is 80 pixels by 80 pixels. If you use a picture that has different dimensions, the system will automatically resize the picture to fit in that space. This can cause a distortion of the image or a reduction in clarity. Image distortions occur most commonly when using pictures that are not square (width and height being equal). We recommend that you resize your image before uploading. Free software is available for resizing and cropping photos. Some examples include:

  • Rsizr (http://www.rsizr.com/) which requires no downloads and allows you to resize your photos with an intuitive interface.
  • Picasa by Google (http://picasa.google.com/) which is free to download and includes simple tools for photo retouching and organization.
  • GIMP (http://gimp.org/downloads/) which is also free to download and offers advanced photo manipulation tools.

How can I get a website link on my profile page?

Log in to the website. After logging in, you can access your account by clicking on the words My Account in the top-right corner of the screen. On the right side of the account dashboard, click on the User Information link. This takes you to the user information page, where you can enter your website address. This website address will appear below your name on your profile page.

How do I create a new "how to" article?

You can create a new "how to" article in two ways. On the My Content page inside the My Account section, click on Create new "How To" in the upper left. On the main "How To" Articles page on the website, you will see a "My Content Summary" section in the left call out if you are logged in. Click on the choice Create new "How To" Article in that section.

Where can I view all of my articles?

You can view all of your articles from the My Content page which can be found inside the My Account section.

Why should I write a "how to" article?

For many, sharing knowledge is a way to contribute to the greater good. This can be powerful when talking about investments, where experienced opinions are so important and often difficult to come by.

For service professionals and investment providers there is also a potential exposure incentive to be gained by sharing investment related knowledge., For more details on how writing “how to” articles can benefit your business, please read our "How to" Articles page.

How do I become a "Top Contributor"?

The top contributors section highlights the authors with the greatest contribution to the "How to" Articles page. This is determined by a calculation that factors in both the number of published "how to" articles and the quality of the "how to" articles as determined by the NuWire editors and users.

How do I upload pictures to an article?

In the article editor, click on this icon to open the Image Properties window. You can add a picture by uploading a picture to the NuWire server or by inputting a url for a picture that is hosted on another site. In both cases, be sure that you have the proper permission to post the image if it does not belong to you. To upload an image, click the Upload tab at the top of the window and browse for your image on your computer or network. Once you have selected an image, click on Send it to the Server. Images hosted on NuWire’s server are limited to 1MB.

How does the system determine the author name?

The system determines the author name based on the first name and last name in your user information. If your user information contains a preferred name, then your preferred name will replace your first name in the author field. Keep in mind that NuWire’s policy is to highlight the real names of the authors when publishing articles. If your name includes a moniker (e.g. The Tax Lien Guy), then a NuWire editor will likely change the author by-line to reflect your real name or will not approve the article until the fields are updated.

Will a NuWire editor make changes to my article?

A NuWire editor may make small changes to your article. This is most frequently to help with search engine optimization. NuWire editors will not check your article for spelling and grammatical mistakes. If there are more than one or two errors, the article will be rejected and "spelling/grammar" will be listed in the comments field. Be sure to read the comment field if your article is returned "unapproved". It may contain valuable tips from the editor on how you can improve your article, both for acceptance and increased exposure.

How do I view comments that an editor has left on my article?

All of your articles will be listed on your My Content page. Clicking on the Edit link to the left of an article’s name will take you the editor page. The editor page has three tabs at the top. The History tab shows the different versions of the document and includes any comments given.

What makes some articles show up in the featured section on the "how to" page?

The featured section highlights some of the recent and highly rated "how to" articles in our database. The best ways to get your article highly rated are to write a compelling article and ask your friends or contacts to read and rate it.

How do I leave comments for the editor?

When you save your article under Step 3 of the writing workflow, you will see a comment box. Anything typed into that box before hitting the Save Draft or Submit buttons will appear as a comment on that version of the article.