This is a update that we recommend hiring one of our webmasters to complete as it requires Photoshop software to complete.

First you will need to open the image(s) you would like in the banner in Photoshop CS3 or above software or Photoshop Elements Software.  Highlight "Images" in the top menu and click on "Image Size."  Here you will first need to change the Resolution to 72.  Then you can crop the image down to 835 pixels wide by 275 pixels high.  (You can also do this by setting up a new document to these sizes and then copy and paste your image into the new document) Picture Example:

Once ready, highlight "File" at the top and click "Save As."  Rename your file and choose to save it as a "JPG" or "JPEG."  Once saved, a box will open up showing quality.  Choose the number 9 or "High" and hit "OK." Picture Example:

To change the pictures and create a new banner for your homepage you will first need to create a new folder in the “stories” folder of the media manager. For example you could enter the word "photobanner."  Do this by typing a folder name in the create directory box and then click on “Create" at the top right hand side of the screen.  Now upload your new photos to this folder.  (The photos should all be less than 150 kb in size to this folder)  The banner cannot handle more than SIX pictures or it will clog up your bandwidth and slow down the performance of your site and possibly stop the site from working.  

Now open up the Modules section and click on the one called “Transparent - SlideShow.”  In here, scroll down to the box for “Image Directory.”  Delete the word "photos" from this box and replace it with the name of the new folder you created in the Media Manager.  Once finished click "Save" and the new photos should show up in your banner! Photo Example:

This is a update that we recommend hiring one of our webmasters to complete as shown in the Updating Guidelines as it requires Photoshop software to complete.