MEMBER PAGE HINTS AND TIPS

Your profile is for people to learn more about you - include your sporting and non-sporting interests

Your member page houses all the content you create - use it to access all your latest contributions

You can change your nickname (as it appears to other users) at any time

COMMENTS TIPS

Please be very careful if you want to post an email address or instant messaging number, as you may receive lots of emails or messages. See the House Rules for more information.

Remember, when you contribute to the Site you are giving the BBC permission to use your contribution in a variety of ways. See the Terms of use for more information.

ARTICLES TIPS

Choose a subject you are knowledgeable about.

Check your facts - getting the basics wrong devalues your article.

Keep it lively.

Don't be frightened of being opinionated.

REPORT TIPS

Match articles

Keep each paragraph short and concise. Try to get the main details - goals, sendings off etc - into the first 3-4 paragraphs.

Don't be afraid to offer your own opinions.

Mention things like the atmosphere, the mood among fans, your matchday experience etc.

Event articles

Concentrate on getting the basics such as the teams/players names and the score correct.

Put the most important thing that happened in the opening paragraph.

Keep it lively.

Mention things unique to your game - odd happenings in the crowd or from the players - it adds colour to your piece.

PROFILE TIPS

Player profiles

Think about what kind of information you've looked for when your club signs or is linked with a player.

Try to keep your player profiles as up-to-date as possible by updating them regularly.

Don't be afraid to offer your opinions.

Team profiles

Try to make your team profile informative, interesting and accurate.

You can edit your profile to reflect the latest news and information - change in manager, for example.

Don't be afraid to offer your opinions.