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   The Insider

Vol. 6, No. 11
March 20, 2000


The Tripod Insider

IN THIS ISSUE
Get the lowdown on this week's newsletter.

– What lurks within the Tripod Test Lab?
– Know your privacy rights on Tripod!
– Builder Bucks goes international!


THE INSIDER

Before we get to the office gossip, let's start out with some important announcements.

Here's a neat development: Builder Bucks goes international! Tripod's Builder Bucks program now accepts members with English-language pages hosted in Europe, Israel, and Japan. Apply today to earn some easy cash!

See democracy in action at the new Tripod Test Lab site! Help us create the Tripod of your dreams by trying out new features and giving us your feedback. Even us professional-page-building types like to hear from the folks who actually use these tools. So put on your white coats, come into the Test Lab, and tell us what you think -- we're all ears.

On a more somber note, lead engineer Sean Shanny will be leaving us at the end of the month. Sean has been a huge asset to the Tripod team, and will be missed. Good luck to you, Sean, and keep in touch. We know where you live!

On a tastier note, Susan has been sharing her vegetarian cookbooks with the rest of us. Yum! I've already made one recipe -- sweet-potato and black-bean burritos. It may sound a little strange, but boy, was it good! Now that more fresh fruits and veggies are showing up in the stores, it's time to start cooking!


INSIDER SPONSORS
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BUILDING TIPS AND TRICKS
Find the latest and greatest homepage-building tips and tools here!

Once you've built your banner ad, submit it to SmartAds and start driving traffic your way! Just remember us when your site has its IPO.

Here's a tip from those crafty page-building experts at Webmonkey:
Make sure you use the right form for the job! If you want your users to be able to make multiple choices, use checkboxes or a menu. If you're looking for either/or answers, use radio buttons or a pull-down list. And if you really want a keyed-in answer, use a text box. Learn more about forms and form use in Webmonkey's tutorial.

Get FREE streaming media from Tripod! Download ShowMotion and make your site an audio-visual powerhouse.


MEMBERSHIP QUESTION OF THE WEEK
Get the inside dirt on some of the questions most frequently fielded by our dedicated membership department!

Q: What is Tripod's Privacy Policy?
A: The Tripod Privacy Policy is our legal promise not to give your membership information to a third party without your explicit consent. Read our complete Privacy Vow.


DEALS FOR MEMBERS
We've scoured the Net for deals you just can't pass up!

There's spring-cleaning going on at barnesandnoble.com. Now you'll find deals on even more great books — some for up to 90% off! This bargain collection includes over 60 titles, including fiction, puzzle books, activity books, and reference books. Don't miss out!

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SUPER MEMBER SITES OF THE WEEK
Check out this week's Super Member Sites!

Who says dairy farmers don't have time for fun? Sandy gets laughs with her cheeky cow commentary on the udderly delightful Cowpage.

When poor RedCladLoon's comic literary finesse went over the heads of message-board users, he went off to build his own Web site.

Heed Marilyn's advice and take some personal responsibility for your health and well-being, girlfriend.



If you have any questions or comments, feel free to e-mail me.

Anna Groskin
Insider Diva

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