Tutorials
Creating an IOURL
LINKS CREATED FROM WORLD MAP OF VIEWER ARE NOT IOURLS
Official IOURLs
There seems to be some confusion regarding creating an IOURL. You cannot create an IOURL from the world map of a viewer. You can only create an IOURL from world map on our WEBSITE. not the world map of a viewer.
When you are using a viewer and open the world map then click "Copy SLURL to clipboard" the link it generates will only work for others who are using the same viewer. In some occasions it will work for more than one viewer but it is NOT universally functional across all viewers. So you may be using a link that others cannot use to get to your in-world location and others may find that they can't even click the link you are posting in or out of world.
In other words, You can use the link while others may not be able to and this is not an IOURL, it is simply a form of a link generated by the viewer you are using. It is important to note that not all viewers generate the same type of link.
In order to create an universally usable link which will work for everyone - an official IOURL -Please follow these steps:
Creating an official IOURL
First Go to: http://islandoasis.biz/WorldMap.aspx?z=50
1-Click "Create IO map link" (at top of page)
2-Enter the name of the region (case sensitive).
3-Fill out the x,y and z coordinates of the exact location.
4-Click Create Link button at the bottom of the form.
You have now created an actual IOURL, not a link from a viewer. This IOURL can now be used as a link to your in-world location and can continue to be used on all of your announcements, notices, websites, facebook and other social media platforms.
NOTE: Creating a Title is an optional field, but it is recommended. You can list the name of your land, store, club or an item or service you are selling.
Image URL is an optional field (link to where you have an image hosted, that image will appear as an additional image next to the map tile when others click your link)
FAQ
Q. Can't I just continue to use the links I make from the viewer?
A. Yes, just remember they will not be clickable nor useable by everyone.
Q. Why are you saying they are not clickable when I have used my link and others have?
A. They are on viewers that can read your link. Not all viewers can read all links created by other viewers, since the links are not the same.
Q. Can I create more than one IOURL for the same region?
A. Yes, you can create as many IOURLs as you like. There is no limit.
Here are two examples: 1- Store promoting 5 new outfits can create 5 IOURLS and enter the exact x, y and z coordinates of each outfit and a different title for each outfit and use all 5 IOURLs when promoting that sale. 2- Real Estate company creating IOURLs for every seperate land rental or sale they have.
Please use official IOURLs whenever possible. Thanks and happy creating to you!
Official IOURLs
There seems to be some confusion regarding creating an IOURL. You cannot create an IOURL from the world map of a viewer. You can only create an IOURL from world map on our WEBSITE. not the world map of a viewer.
When you are using a viewer and open the world map then click "Copy SLURL to clipboard" the link it generates will only work for others who are using the same viewer. In some occasions it will work for more than one viewer but it is NOT universally functional across all viewers. So you may be using a link that others cannot use to get to your in-world location and others may find that they can't even click the link you are posting in or out of world.
In other words, You can use the link while others may not be able to and this is not an IOURL, it is simply a form of a link generated by the viewer you are using. It is important to note that not all viewers generate the same type of link.
In order to create an universally usable link which will work for everyone - an official IOURL -Please follow these steps:
Creating an official IOURL
First Go to: http://islandoasis.biz/WorldMap.aspx?z=50
1-Click "Create IO map link" (at top of page)
2-Enter the name of the region (case sensitive).
3-Fill out the x,y and z coordinates of the exact location.
4-Click Create Link button at the bottom of the form.
You have now created an actual IOURL, not a link from a viewer. This IOURL can now be used as a link to your in-world location and can continue to be used on all of your announcements, notices, websites, facebook and other social media platforms.
NOTE: Creating a Title is an optional field, but it is recommended. You can list the name of your land, store, club or an item or service you are selling.
Image URL is an optional field (link to where you have an image hosted, that image will appear as an additional image next to the map tile when others click your link)
FAQ
Q. Can't I just continue to use the links I make from the viewer?
A. Yes, just remember they will not be clickable nor useable by everyone.
Q. Why are you saying they are not clickable when I have used my link and others have?
A. They are on viewers that can read your link. Not all viewers can read all links created by other viewers, since the links are not the same.
Q. Can I create more than one IOURL for the same region?
A. Yes, you can create as many IOURLs as you like. There is no limit.
Here are two examples: 1- Store promoting 5 new outfits can create 5 IOURLS and enter the exact x, y and z coordinates of each outfit and a different title for each outfit and use all 5 IOURLs when promoting that sale. 2- Real Estate company creating IOURLs for every seperate land rental or sale they have.
Please use official IOURLs whenever possible. Thanks and happy creating to you!