Frequently Asked Questions

Welcome to SpreadFirefox! We're thrilled to have you join us, and we hope you're excited to be a member of one of the most energetic communities on the web. This page will answer some of the most common questions our members have.

 

 

Why can't I login into my spreadfirefox account

First you'll need to create an account. Then you can log in. Note that usernames and passwords are case sensitive.

 

Where should I start?

You can check out the list of current projects and subscribe to the ones you would like to participate in or just follow. You can keep track of what's happening on the site either by subscribing to RSS feeds or by looking at the tracker page, which shows the latest postings to the site . You should also check out the quick guide to spread Firefox around the globe.

 

General

  1. What is Firefox?

    2. Firefox is the fast new web browser that's winning praise from users and the media for making the web fun and easy again. For more information, and to download Firefox, visit the Mozilla Foundation.

  2. What is the purpose of this site?

    3. As a small, non-profit organization, the Mozilla Foundation has very limited resources at its disposal to market Firefox to the world. SpreadFirefox was created to fill this void, and was founded on the same principles of community involvement that drive the development and testing of Firefox. We believe there is nothing that a large community of enthusiastic volunteers can't accomplish, and this site exists to unite the community into one cohesive marketing force that even competitors with unlimited resources can't compete with. For more information, see our original announcement.

  3. How do I join the community, and what are the benefits of joining?

    4. To create a SpreadFirefox ("sfx") account, click the "Create new account!" link in the box on the top right and follow the directions. Joining sfx is free.

    If you're an organization with a strong web presence, the roll call is a great reason to join sfx. We've driven hundreds of thousands of hits to organizations like G4TechTV, Overclockers Club, Broadband Reports and Aquius in return for their supporting Firefox.

  4. What is "sfx"? I keep seeing that term.

    5. sfx is just our shorthand for "SpreadFirefox."

Spreading Firefox

  1. What kinds of things can I do to spread Firefox?

    2. The easiest way to spread Firefox has also proven to be one of the most effective: simply link to it. If you have joined sfx, you will receive one point each time someone clicks your special affiliate link.

    • We offer a wide variety of buttons and banners that we encourage you to use on your website. Additionally, many sfx members have created their own artwork that you are free to use.
      Sfx Image Archive
    • If you participate regularly in a forum or bulletin board on the web, put your Firefox link or button in your signature or as your avatar.
    • Include your Firefox link in your profile for your favorite instant messaging client (e.g. AOL Instant Messenger, MSN Messenger, etc.).
    • Put your Firefox link in your e-mail signature
    • Firefox Materials and Logos Repository!

    Linking, however, is just a start. Our users have come up with many other novel ways to spread the word that don't require you to leave your computer.

    • Use eye-catching Firefox wallpaper on your desktop.
    • Help convince others to download Firefox. Rate and review us at c|net download.com, BetaNews (Windows Mac Linux) and other popular download sites that offer Firefox.

    However, the best way to spread Firefox is to spread it beyond the computer, in the "real world".

    • Pass out flyers or leave a stack of them in your school's computer cluster, at the gym, at the library, or in your breakroom at work.
    • Get the Firefox poster and put it on your dorm or office wall.
    • Spread the Firefox stickers!
    • Wear the Firefox t-shirt as often as human standards of cleanliness allow.
    • Give a loved one the gift of Firefox.

    Donations are also very much appreciated and are used entirely to fund the development and promotion of Firefox. You can also join and participate in a number of different teams.

    And when you've done all of those things, tell your friends about sfx so they can, too!

  2. How do official sfx campaigns work?

    3. The community drives this site, and at any given time there are always at least a dozen ongoing marketing efforts. From time to time, the sfx team will announce official campaigns. The point of these campaigns is not to draw attention away from our members' campaigns, but to unite the community toward a challenging goal. We work hard to design exciting campaigns, and will provide tools and resources to facilitate the campaign (e.g. we often offer counters that track our progress toward the goal in real time). Campaigns will be announced on the front page by the sfx team, and the latest information will be available for the duration of the campaign in the top green box in the right sidebar.

Roll Call

  1. What is the Roll Call?

    2. The Roll Call is a permanent box in the right sidebar of sfx that spotlights the best sfx members from day to day, as determined by their amount of points. We feature two lists of members. The "Top 5 Climbers" box displays those members who have climbed the most number of slots in the rankings over the past 7 days, while the "Top 5 Affiliates" box displays those members who earned the highest number of points in the past 7 days.

  2. How do I get featured in the Roll Call?

    3. Earn more points and outperform your fellow promoters!

  3. How can I compete with highly trafficked websites?

    4. Some users have complained that it's impossible to get on the Roll Call when highly trafficked websites like G4TechTV are promoting Firefox. In response, we have made some changes to the roll call to even the playing field. First, we added the "Top 5 Climbers" box, which features those members who have moved up in rank (ranks are determined by point count) over the past 7 days. It's impossible for sites like G4TechTV to be featured in that box, since they're already in the top 5. If you are one of the top 250 sfx members, you can view your current rank by clicking "view top 250" at the bottom of the roll call. The second thing we did was make the "Top 5 Affiliates" list based on points accumulated over the past 7 days, instead of total points. And finally, we display and link to the member responsible for the most recent referral at the top of every sfx page.

  4. Why would I want to be in the Roll Call?

    5. The best part about being featured in the Roll Call, besides seeing your name in lights and earning the admiration of your peers, is that we link users to the website you specify in your account settings. Thanks to the incredible popularity of sfx, companies and individuals alike report that we send hundreds of thousands of visitors their way via the Roll Call.

  5. What do the numbers in the Roll Call mean?

    6. The number next to each member in the "Top 5 Climbers" box is the total number of slots the member has moved up in the rankings over the past 7 days. Rankings are determined by point count. In other words, if member Joe was ranked 2056th with 10 point last week, and now he is ranked 1000th with 30 points this week, the number "1056" would be displayed next to Joe to indicate that he moved up 1056 places in the rankings.

    The number next to each member in the "Top 5 Affiliates" box is the total number of points the member has earned in the last 7 days. Since points are mostly awarded for referrals at the moment, this number generally translates into number of referrals in the past week. However, that will change in the future.

  6. Why isn't my name linked to my website in the Roll Call?

    7. We no longer link directly from the roll call due to the number of times we've had to block people attempting to game the system but members can still get to link to roll call members sites by checking out their website in their account settings.

    Who runs SpreadFirefox?

    The core sfx team consists of:

    The Mozilla marketing team. You can contact them at #spreadfirefox on irc.mozilla.org or send messages directly to members of the team.

    GraphicsGuru SFX Admin [ contact ]

    Ken Saunders SFX Admin
    Ian Hayward SFX Admin and community lead contributor whose company maintains spreadfirefox.com for free, if it breaks it's his fault! Ian's company also produces some sweet Firefox extensions - try this one if you have to use email (as we prefer to answer questions in public) please use ian@glaxstar.com
    If you are asking a general question about web design, programming or
    running a SFx, please ask the question in the spreadfirefox forums instead. Mozilla Foundation Visual Identity Guidelines Due to the massive number of requests
    The Illustrator: Vector Ai SVG (Scalable Vector)
    Please Visit
    Mozilla Foundation Visual Identity Guidelines
    Firefox Visual Identity Guidelines
    Thunderbird Visual Identity Guidelines

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