User:Dan da Man36/Signature Guide

Hello! Presumably, you've found this page because you're tired of seeing that boring blue link when you sign your posts. Well, this page is designed to help you create your own, unique signature.

If you're unfamiliar with wiki coding and formatting, then this guide should help you a whole lot. Pages like Help:Signature already exist, but let's be honest, we'd all like to see something a little more inspired that a little blue link leading to your userpage. This is where this guide differs from such pages; it is designed to be an active center offering help, advice, and inspiration.

Note: This page is a HUGE work in progress...

What is a signature, and how do I use one?

A signature, or sig for short identifies you as the person that has left a comment on pages such as Forums or Talk Pages. A signature is meant to be unique, and allows other users to keep track of who they are actually talking to. I'm sure you all know that signing your posts is a must, and doing so couldn't be simpler, all you have to do is type ~~~~ or click the button at the end of a statement.

The default signature is a simple link to your userpage, followed by a timestamp: Dan da Man36 15:49, October 23, 2010 (UTC)

But a custom signature can be very different. It can include colours, images, symbols, links to multiple pages, and many other things. If you follow this guide in order to create your signature, it should also include a timestamp, making it easier for users to keep track of when your message was posted. For example, my custom signature is: Dan - ^{Don't Blink! ♫} 15:49, October 23, 2010 (UTC)