Welcome to BloggerSL Docs

Everything you need to know about managing your Second Life blogger team

Quick Start

Get up and running in minutes with our step-by-step setup guide

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Dropbox Guide

Learn how to set up and manage your Second Life dropbox system

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API Integration

Integrate BloggerSL with your existing systems using our REST API

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Getting Started

Welcome to BloggerSL! This guide will help you set up your brand's blogger management system from start to finish. Follow these steps to get your system up and running in under 30 minutes.

Prerequisites

  • Second Life Account: You need an active Second Life account with your brand's UUID
  • Valid Email: For account verification and notifications
  • Store Location: A place in Second Life to rez your dropbox
  • Subscription Plan: Choose between Silver, Gold, Platinum, or Platinum+ plans

Setup Timeline

1

Registration

5 minutes - Create your brand account

2

Dropbox Setup

10 minutes - Place and configure dropbox in Second Life

3

Notecard Configuration

10 minutes - Customize and map notecards

4

Product & Brand Setup

15 minutes - Add products, configure profile and rules

Quick Start Steps

  1. 1
    Register Your Brand

    Visit bloggersl.com/register_brand.php and create your account

  2. 2
    Receive Welcome Pack

    Check your Second Life inventory for the auto-delivered Welcome Pack

  3. 3
    Setup Dropbox

    Rez the dropbox from Welcome Pack and add your customized notecards

  4. 4
    Configure Settings

    Map notecards and set up your brand profile at Settings Page

  5. 5
    Add Products

    Drop products into your dropbox and activate them on the Products Page

  6. 6
    Set Brand Rules

    Define application requirements at Brand Rules Page

Important Notes

  • At least 3 notecards must be configured for the system to work (Approved, Rejected, Welcome)
  • Products must be marked as "Active" to be available for assignments
  • Dropbox must be online and syncing for automatic deliveries
  • Brand rules help screen applicants - set them before accepting bloggers

Next Steps

Ready to continue? Check out these guides:

Brand Setup Guide

Step 1: Register Your Brand

Visit the brand registration page and fill out the form with your details:

Brand Registration Page

Brand Registration Form

  • Brand Name: Your display name (e.g., "LECASTLE")
  • Brand Slug: URL-friendly identifier (auto-generated from name)
  • SL UUID: Your Second Life avatar UUID
  • SL Name: Your avatar name
  • Email: For notifications and account recovery
  • Password: Minimum 8 characters, 1 uppercase, 1 number
  • Subscription Plan: Choose between Silver, Gold, Platinum, or Platinum+

Tip: Your brand slug will be used in URLs (e.g., yourslug.bloggersl.com). Choose wisely!

Step 2: Receive Welcome Pack

After successful registration, a Welcome Pack will be automatically sent to your Second Life UUID:

Welcome Pack in Inventory

Welcome Pack in your SL inventory

Welcome Pack Contents

Inside the Welcome Pack

Welcome Pack Contains:

  • BloggerSL Dropbox: Main delivery system
  • Notecard Templates:
    • • Approved Application Notecard
    • • Rejected Application Notecard
    • • Welcome Notecard
    • • New Product Alert Notecard
    • • Deadline Reminder Notecard
    • • And more...
  • Setup Guide: Quick reference notecard

Step 3: Access Your Dashboard

After registration, you'll be automatically logged in and redirected to your admin dashboard:

Admin Dashboard

Your brand admin dashboard

Dashboard Features:

  • Real-time statistics
  • Active bloggers count
  • Product inventory
  • Pending applications
  • Submission overview

Quick Actions:

  • Add new products
  • Review applications
  • Check submissions
  • Configure settings
  • Send broadcasts

Setup Checklist

Complete these tasks to get your system fully operational:

Setup Checklist

Interactive setup checklist on dashboard

1

Configure Notecards

Map at least 3 notecard templates in Settings

→ View Notecard Guide
2

Review Settings

Set default deadline and preferences

→ Go to Settings
3

Configure Dropbox

Place dropbox in Second Life and verify connection

→ View Dropbox Guide
4

Add First Product

Add at least one active product

→ View Product Guide
5

Complete Brand Profile

Add description, logo, and set brand rules

→ Edit Profile

Goal: Complete at least 60% (3 tasks) to start accepting bloggers!

Next: Setup Your Dropbox

Now that your brand is registered, let's set up your Second Life dropbox for automated deliveries.

Continue to Dropbox Setup

Dropbox Setup Guide

The BloggerSL Dropbox is your automated delivery system in Second Life. It syncs with the website to automatically deliver products and notecards to your bloggers. This guide will walk you through the complete setup process.

Step 1: Place Dropbox in Second Life

After registration, you received a Welcome Pack in your Second Life inventory containing the BloggerSL Dropbox. Let's set it up:

1

Find the Welcome Pack

Open your inventory and search for "BloggerSL Welcome Pack"

2

Extract the Dropbox

Open the Welcome Pack and copy the "BloggerSL Dropbox" to your inventory

3

Rez the Dropbox

Drag the dropbox from your inventory to your store location (you must have build rights)

Dropbox Rezzed in Store

Dropbox placed in your store

Dropbox Hover Text

Hover text showing status

Important: Make sure you have build and script running rights in your location. The dropbox needs to communicate with the website.

Step 2: Automatic Configuration

The dropbox automatically configures itself when you rez it! Here's what happens:

  • Owner Detection: Verifies you're a brand admin
  • Brand Identification: Links the dropbox to your brand account
  • Credential Setup: Generates unique authentication keys
  • Website Registration: Registers dropbox URL with the database
Dropbox Setup Messages

Chat window showing successful setup

Success! If you see "✓ Dropbox setup complete!" in chat, you're all set!

Step 3: Add Notecard Templates

Your Welcome Pack includes notecard templates. You need to add them to the dropbox so they can be sent to bloggers:

1

Customize Notecards

Open each notecard from the Welcome Pack and edit it with your brand's information

2

Right-Click Dropbox

Right-click the dropbox → Edit → Content tab

3

Drag Notecards In

Drag each customized notecard from your inventory into the dropbox content

Dragging Notecard to Dropbox

Dragging notecard into dropbox

Dropbox Inventory

Dropbox contents view

Required Notecards (Minimum):

  • Approved Application: Sent when you approve a blogger
  • Rejected Application: Sent when you reject an application
  • Welcome Notecard: Sent to new approved bloggers

Tip: You can add more notecards later (Product Alert, Deadline Reminder, etc.). After adding notecards, they automatically sync to the website!

Step 4: Add Products to Dropbox

Products you want bloggers to receive must be added to the dropbox. Here's how:

1

Prepare Product

Make sure your product is copy/transfer enabled (not no-copy!)

2

Open Dropbox Contents

Right-click dropbox → Edit → Content tab

3

Drag Product In

Drag your product (box, folder, or single item) into the dropbox

4

Wait for Sync

The dropbox syncs every 60 seconds. You'll see a message in chat when it syncs.

5

Activate on Website

Go to Products Page and activate the product

Sync Success Messages

Chat messages showing successful sync

Warning: Products must be COPY and TRANSFER enabled. No-copy items cannot be delivered to multiple bloggers!

Monitoring Dropbox Status

You can monitor your dropbox from the admin panel:

Dropbox Monitor Online

Dropbox monitor showing online status

Status Information:

  • Online: Dropbox is connected and ready to deliver
  • Offline: Dropbox is not reachable (region offline or script stopped)
  • Region: Current Second Life region location
  • Last Heartbeat: Last time dropbox contacted the website
  • Inventory Count: Total items available in dropbox
Dropbox Monitor Offline

Offline status warning

Dropbox Inventory List

Current dropbox inventory

Dropbox Monitor Features:

  • Force Sync: Manually trigger inventory sync
  • View Inventory: See all objects and notecards
  • Activity Log: View delivery history
Open Dropbox Monitor

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Dropbox Shows "Setup Failed"

Cause: Owner is not a registered brand admin

Solution: Make sure you're logged in as the brand owner on the website, then delete and re-rez the dropbox.

Products Not Syncing

Cause: Dropbox inventory hasn't updated yet

Solution: Wait 60 seconds for auto-sync, or say "/9sync" in chat near the dropbox, or use the Force Sync button on the Dropbox Monitor page.

Deliveries Not Working

Cause: Dropbox is offline or item is not in inventory

Solution: Check Dropbox Monitor to ensure it's online. Verify the product is in dropbox inventory. Make sure the product is copy/transfer.

"Permission Denied" Errors

Cause: Dropbox doesn't have proper permissions in the region

Solution: Ensure scripts are running in the region, and you have build rights. Check region covenant for script restrictions.

Dropbox Shows Offline on Website

Cause: Last heartbeat was more than 2 minutes ago

Solution: Check if the region is online. Verify the dropbox is rezzed and scripts are running. If region restarted, wait 30 seconds for heartbeat to resume.

Next: Configure Notecards

Now that your dropbox is set up, you need to map your notecards to specific events on the website.

Continue to Notecard Configuration

Notecard Configuration

Notecards are automatically sent to bloggers at key moments (approval, rejection, new products, etc.). This guide explains how to customize and map your notecard templates to these events.

Understanding Notecard Types

BloggerSL supports multiple notecard types for different events:

Approved Application

Sent when you approve a blogger's application

REQUIRED

Rejected Application

Sent when you reject an application

REQUIRED

Welcome Notecard

Sent to newly approved bloggers with guidelines

REQUIRED

New Product Alert

Sent when a new product is assigned to them

OPTIONAL

Deadline Reminder

Sent 24 hours before a submission deadline

OPTIONAL

VIP Blogger

Sent when you mark a blogger as VIP

OPTIONAL

Important: At least 3 notecards (Approved, Rejected, Welcome) must be configured for the system to function properly.

Customizing Notecard Templates

Before mapping notecards in settings, you should customize them with your brand's information. Here's how:

1

Open Notecard

In your Second Life inventory, find the notecard from the Welcome Pack and open it

2

Replace Placeholders

Replace [BRAND NAME], [RULES], [LINKS] with your actual brand information

3

Add Links & Instructions

Include links to your Flickr group, style guide, or any specific requirements

4

Save & Add to Dropbox

Save the notecard, then drag it into your BloggerSL Dropbox

Example Approved Application Notecard:

=========================================
    CONGRATULATIONS - YOU'RE APPROVED!
=========================================

Dear [Blogger Name],

Welcome to LECASTLE's Blogger Program!

We're excited to have you on our team. Your application
has been approved and you can now:

✓ Request products from our catalog
✓ Submit photos for review
✓ Receive exclusive blogger perks

IMPORTANT RULES:
• Submit within 7 days of receiving products
• Credit us in Flickr descriptions
• Join our Flickr group: flickr.com/groups/lecastle

USEFUL LINKS:
Dashboard: https://bloggersl.com/blogger/
Products: https://bloggersl.com/blogger/products.php

Questions? Contact us in-world or via support!

Happy blogging!
- LECASTLE Team

Tip: Keep notecards concise and include direct links. Bloggers should understand your rules in under 2 minutes of reading.

Mapping Notecards in Settings

After adding notecards to your dropbox, you need to map them to events on the website:

Settings Page Overview

Admin settings page

1

Navigate to Settings

Go to Admin → Settings → Notecard Settings

2

Select Notecards

For each event type, select the corresponding notecard from the dropdown menu

3

Save Configuration

Click "Save Settings" at the bottom of the page

Notecard Settings Section

Notecard settings tab

Notecard Dropdown

Selecting a notecard

Settings Saved Success

Success message after saving

Success! Once mapped, notecards will be automatically sent when events occur (approval, rejection, product assignment, etc.).

Testing Notecard Delivery

It's important to test your notecard delivery before approving real bloggers. Here's how:

Method 1: Test with Your Alt

  1. Log in with an alt account in Second Life
  2. Have your alt apply to your brand via the website
  3. Approve the application from your main account
  4. Check if your alt receives the notecard in-world
  5. Verify the notecard content is correct

Method 2: Manual Test Delivery

  1. Ask a trusted friend for their SL UUID
  2. Go to Admin → Broadcast
  3. Send a test broadcast with notecard attachment
  4. Confirm they receive it correctly

Note: Notecard delivery requires the dropbox to be online. If delivery fails, check the Dropbox Monitor for status.

Creating Custom Notecards

Want to create your own notecard from scratch? Here are best practices:

Content Guidelines:

  • Clear Header: Use ASCII art or clear titles
  • Concise Info: Keep it under 200 lines (SL notecard limit is 65,536 chars)
  • Clickable Links: Use full URLs (https://...)
  • Contact Info: Include your SL name or support link
  • Friendly Tone: Be welcoming and professional

What to Include:

For Approved Bloggers:
  • • Welcome message
  • • Link to dashboard
  • • Submission guidelines
  • • Deadline information
  • • Flickr group link
For Product Alerts:
  • • Product name
  • • Submission deadline
  • • Special requirements
  • • Photo guidelines
  • • Credit requirements
For Reminders:
  • • Urgency indicator
  • • Time remaining
  • • Submission link
  • • Penalty info (if any)
For VIP Bloggers:
  • • Congratulations message
  • • VIP benefits
  • • Special perks
  • • Exclusive opportunities

Pro Tip: Use the same branding/style across all notecards for consistency. Consider using ASCII art for your brand logo!

Best Practices

DO

  • ✓ Keep notecards updated regularly
  • ✓ Include clear action steps
  • ✓ Use friendly, welcoming language
  • ✓ Provide direct links
  • ✓ Test delivery before launching
  • ✓ Include your contact info

DON'T

  • ✗ Use overly long notecards
  • ✗ Include outdated information
  • ✗ Forget to test delivery
  • ✗ Use broken or shortened links
  • ✗ Leave placeholders unreplaced
  • ✗ Use harsh or negative tone

Next: Add Your Products

Your notecards are configured! Now let's add products for bloggers to request.

Continue to Product Management

Product Management

Products are the items you want bloggers to promote. This guide covers how to add products to your dropbox, manage them on the website, and assign them to bloggers effectively.

Adding Products to Dropbox

Before products appear on the website, you must add them to your Second Life dropbox:

1

Ensure Permissions

Product must be COPY and TRANSFER enabled (not no-copy, not no-transfer)

2

Right-Click Dropbox

In Second Life, right-click your BloggerSL Dropbox → Edit → Content tab

3

Drag Product In

Drag your product (box, folder, or item) from inventory into the dropbox content window

4

Wait for Sync

Dropbox auto-syncs every 60 seconds, or say "/9sync" in chat to force immediate sync

Critical: No-copy items CANNOT be delivered to multiple bloggers. They will fail delivery. Always use copy/transfer items!

Understanding Inactive Products

When you add a product to the dropbox, it initially appears as INACTIVE on the website:

Inactive Products Section

Amber box showing inactive products

Why Are Products Inactive?

  • Safety Measure: Prevents accidental assignment before you're ready
  • Setup Time: Gives you time to add product details, images, and deadlines
  • Control: You decide when products become available to bloggers

Important: Inactive products are NOT visible to bloggers and cannot be assigned until you activate them.

Editing Product Details

Before activating a product, you should complete its details:

Product Edit Modal

Product edit modal

Product Fields:

Product Name

Auto-detected from SL object name (can be edited)

Description

Brief description of the product (optional but recommended)

Product Image

Upload a preview image (JPG, PNG, WebP - max 5MB)

Product Image Upload

Image upload interface

Category

Select category: Fashion, Home & Garden, Accessories, etc.

Priority

1-10 (10 = highest priority, appears first in blogger's list)

Stock Level

Optional: Set maximum number of bloggers who can receive this product (-1 = unlimited)

Deadline

Days until submission deadline (e.g., 7 days). Uses your default deadline from settings if not specified.

VIP Only

Checkbox: If checked, only VIP bloggers can see/request this product

Tip: Products with images get 3x more requests! Always upload a clear preview image.

Activating Products

Once you've completed product details, you can activate it to make it available to bloggers:

1

Click Edit

In the Inactive Products section, click "Edit" button next to the product

2

Toggle "Is Active"

Find the "Is Active" toggle switch and turn it ON (green)

Activation Toggle

Toggling product to active

3

Save Changes

Click "Save Product" button at the bottom of the modal

Active Products Section

Product now appears in Active Products section

Product Save Success

Success message after saving

Success! Your product is now active and visible to bloggers. They can request it from their dashboard!

Managing Active Products

Once products are active, you have several management options:

Edit Details

Update name, description, image, category, priority, or deadline at any time

Deactivate

Turn off "Is Active" to temporarily hide from bloggers (existing assignments remain active)

Delete

Permanently remove product (WARNING: also removes from dropbox inventory after next sync)

Assign to Blogger

Manually assign product to specific bloggers from the Bloggers page

Product Statistics:

  • Total Assignments: How many bloggers received this product
  • Completed Submissions: How many submitted photos
  • Pending Submissions: How many haven't submitted yet
  • Late Submissions: How many missed the deadline

Product Categories

Organizing products into categories helps bloggers find items they're interested in:

Fashion

Home & Garden

Accessories

Furniture

Beauty

Other

Tip: Consistent categorization helps bloggers filter products by their specialization!

Product Priority System

Priority determines the order products appear in bloggers' product list:

Priority 10

Highest priority - appears first

URGENT
Priority 7-9

High priority - featured products

HIGH
Priority 4-6

Normal priority - standard products

NORMAL
Priority 1-3

Low priority - evergreen items

LOW

Strategy: Use priority 10 for time-sensitive items, 5-7 for new releases, and 1-3 for permanent catalog items.

Next: Manage Your Bloggers

Your products are ready! Now learn how to manage your blogger team.

Continue to Blogger Management

Blogger Management

Managing your blogger team is key to a successful program. This guide covers viewing bloggers, assigning products, tracking statistics, and managing blogger status.

Viewing Your Blogger List

Access your blogger management page at: Admin → Bloggers

Bloggers Management Page

Bloggers management page

Blogger Information Displayed:

  • SL Name: Blogger's Second Life display name
  • Join Date: When they were approved
  • Status: Active, Suspended, or Banned
  • VIP Badge: Shows if blogger is marked as VIP
  • Products Received: Total number of assignments
  • Submissions: Total submissions (approved/pending/rejected)
  • Completion Rate: Percentage of assignments completed on time

Blogger Status Types

Active

Blogger can request products, submit photos, and receive assignments

Suspended

Temporarily disabled - cannot request new products but can complete existing assignments

Banned

Permanently blocked - all access revoked, cannot login or receive products

Note: Suspending or banning a blogger does NOT remove their existing assignments or submissions - only prevents new activity.

Assigning Products to Bloggers

You can manually assign products to specific bloggers:

1

Click "Assign Product"

In the blogger's row, click the "Assign Product" button

2

Select Product

Choose from your active products list

3

Set Deadline

Optional: Override default deadline (e.g., 5 days instead of 7)

4

Confirm Assignment

Click "Assign" - dropbox will automatically deliver the product in-world

Assign Product Modal

Product assignment modal

Automatic Delivery: Product is delivered within 60 seconds via your in-world dropbox. Blogger receives both the product and a notecard (if configured).

Blogger Action Menu

Each blogger has an action menu with several options:

Blogger Actions Menu

Action buttons for each blogger

View Details

See blogger's full profile, social links, bio, and statistics

Assign Product

Manually assign a product to this blogger

Toggle VIP

Mark/unmark as VIP blogger (gives access to VIP-only products)

Suspend

Temporarily disable blogger's access

Ban

Permanently block blogger from your program

Add Note

Add private notes about this blogger (only visible to you)

Send Message

Send a direct broadcast message to this blogger

Remove

Permanently remove blogger from your team (cannot be undone)

VIP Blogger System

VIP bloggers are your top performers who get special privileges:

VIP Benefits:

  • VIP Badge: Special badge next to their name
  • VIP Products: Access to exclusive VIP-only products
  • Priority Treatment: Their product requests appear first in your queue
  • VIP Notecard: Receive special VIP welcome notecard (if configured)

When to Mark Someone as VIP:

Consistent on-time submissions

High-quality photos

Large follower count

Frequently promotes your brand

Tip: Reserve VIP status for your top 10-20% of bloggers to make it feel exclusive and motivating!

Viewing Blogger Statistics

Track each blogger's performance with detailed statistics:

42

Total Assignments

38

Submissions

90%

Completion Rate

Additional Metrics:

  • Average Submission Time: How long they typically take to submit
  • On-Time Rate: Percentage of submissions made before deadline
  • Late Submissions: Count of late submissions
  • Approval Rate: Percentage of submissions you approved

Next: Review Applications

Learn how to review and approve new blogger applications.

Continue to Applications

Reviewing Applications

When bloggers apply to your brand, you'll review their applications and decide whether to approve or reject them. This guide covers the complete application review process.

Accessing Applications

View pending applications at: Admin → Applications

Applications Page

Applications review page

Page Features:

  • Filter Options: View pending, approved, or rejected applications
  • Search: Find applications by blogger name
  • Sort: Order by date, Flickr followers, or status
  • Notifications: Badge showing number of pending applications

Tip: You'll receive email notifications when new applications arrive (if enabled in settings).

Application Details

Click "View Application" to see complete details:

Application Details Modal

Application details modal

Information Displayed:

Basic Info
  • • SL Name & UUID
  • • Display Name
  • • Join Date
  • • Email Address
Flickr Info
  • • Flickr Profile URL
  • • Follower Count
  • • Photo Count
  • • Account Age
Social Links
  • • Blog URL
  • • Instagram
  • • Facebook
  • • Twitter/X
Bio & Experience
  • • Personal Bio
  • • Blogging Experience
  • • Style Preferences
  • • Previous Brands

Custom Field Responses

If you configured custom application fields in Brand Rules, responses will appear at the top of the application modal:

Custom Field Responses

Custom field responses section

Example Custom Questions:

Q: How many years of blogging experience do you have?

A: 3 years

Q: What's your favorite fashion category?

A: High Fashion & Formal Wear

Q: Have you worked with luxury brands before?

A: Yes

Pro Tip: Custom fields help you screen applicants and find bloggers that match your brand's style and requirements.

Approving Applications

When you approve an application, several things happen automatically:

1

Blogger Added to Team

Blogger is added to your active bloggers list

2

Access Granted

Blogger can now login and view your products

3

Notecard Sent

Approved application notecard delivered in-world (if configured)

4

Welcome Notecard

Welcome notecard with guidelines sent (if configured)

5

Email Notification

Blogger receives approval email with login instructions

Approve/Reject Buttons

Approval and rejection buttons

Automation: All notecards are delivered automatically via your dropbox within 60 seconds of approval.

Rejecting Applications

When rejecting an application, you can provide feedback:

1

Click Reject

In the application modal, click "Reject Application" button

2

Add Reason (Optional)

Provide feedback like "Not enough followers" or "Profile doesn't match our style"

3

Confirm Rejection

Click confirm - rejected notecard sent in-world (if configured)

Common Rejection Reasons:

Not enough Flickr followers

Poor photo quality

Style doesn't match brand

Incomplete social profiles

Inactive Flickr account

Previous bad experience

Be Kind: Even when rejecting, be professional and encouraging. They might reapply in the future with improvements!

Subscription Limits

Your subscription plan determines how many bloggers you can approve:

Silver

10

Bloggers Max

Gold

25

Bloggers Max

Platinum+

Unlimited

Note: If you reach your blogger limit, you'll see a warning and won't be able to approve new applications until you upgrade or remove inactive bloggers.

Using Filters Effectively

Filter applications to find the best candidates:

By Follower Count

Filter bloggers with 500+, 1000+, or 5000+ followers

By Application Date

Sort by newest or oldest applications first

By Status

View pending, approved, or rejected separately

By Quality

Auto-highlighting of high-quality applicants

Pro Tip: Review applications weekly to avoid missing great bloggers. Set aside 30 minutes each Monday to process new applications!

Next: Review Submissions

Learn how to review and approve blogger photo submissions.

Continue to Submissions

Reviewing Submissions

After bloggers receive products, they submit photos for your review. This guide covers how to review, approve, or reject submissions effectively.

Accessing Submissions

View pending submissions at: Admin → Submissions

Submissions Page

Submissions review page

Page Features:

  • Status Filters: View pending, approved, rejected, or all submissions
  • Deadline Tracking: See submissions approaching deadline or already late
  • Product Filter: View submissions for specific products
  • Blogger Filter: See all submissions from a specific blogger
  • Sort Options: By date, deadline, blogger name, or status

Viewing Submission Details

Click on a submission to see complete details:

Submission Detail Modal

Submission review modal

Information Displayed:

Blogger Information
  • • Blogger's SL name
  • • Blogger's status (Active/VIP)
  • • Total submissions count
  • • Completion rate
Product Information
  • • Product name
  • • Assignment date
  • • Submission deadline
  • • Days remaining/late
Submission Links
  • • Flickr photo URL
  • • Blog post URL (if provided)
  • • Instagram link (if provided)
  • • Facebook post (if provided)
Blogger's Notes

Optional message from blogger about the submission

Flickr Photo Preview

The submission modal displays the Flickr photo directly, so you can review it without leaving the page:

Flickr Photo Preview

Embedded Flickr photo preview

What to Check:

  • Photo Quality: Is it high-resolution and well-lit?
  • Product Visibility: Is your product clearly visible?
  • Styling: Does it match your brand aesthetic?
  • Credits: Is your brand credited in the description?
  • Tags: Are proper tags used?
  • Group: Is it posted to your Flickr group (if required)?

Tip: Click "View on Flickr" to see the full photo page, read comments, and check engagement stats.

Approving Submissions

When a submission meets your standards, approve it:

1

Review Thoroughly

Check photo quality, credits, and all requirements

2

Add Feedback (Optional)

Leave positive comments like "Beautiful photo!" or "Love the styling!"

Approval Feedback

Adding approval feedback

3

Click Approve

Submission is marked as approved, blogger gets notified

What Happens After Approval:

  • Submission marked as "Approved" with timestamp
  • Blogger's completion rate increases
  • Blogger receives approval notification
  • Blogger can request new products

Positive Feedback: Leaving encouraging comments motivates bloggers and builds loyalty!

Rejecting Submissions

If a submission doesn't meet your standards, you can reject it with feedback:

1

Click Reject

In the submission modal, click "Reject Submission"

2

Provide Clear Feedback

Explain why it was rejected and how they can improve

3

Choose Action

Allow resubmission or mark as final rejection

Common Rejection Reasons:

Poor Quality

"Photo is blurry or too dark. Please retake with better lighting."

Product Not Visible

"Product is not clearly visible. Please take a closer shot."

Missing Credits

"Please add credits to the photo description with our brand name."

Styling Issues

"Styling doesn't match our brand aesthetic. Try a cleaner look."

Not in Group

"Photo not posted to our Flickr group. Please add it there."

Composition

"Try a different angle or composition to showcase the product better."

Important: Always be constructive with feedback. The goal is to help bloggers improve, not discourage them!

Deadline Tracking

The system automatically tracks submission deadlines:

On Time

Submitted before deadline

✓ ON TIME

Approaching

Deadline in 24-48 hours

⚠ SOON

Late

Submitted after deadline

✗ LATE

No Submission

Deadline passed, no submission

— MISSING

Auto Reminders: If configured, bloggers receive automatic deadline reminder notecards 24 hours before deadline.

Submission Statistics

Track overall submission performance:

156

Total Submissions

23

Pending Review

125

Approved

87%

Approval Rate

Goal: Aim for an 80%+ approval rate and review pending submissions within 48 hours for best blogger satisfaction!

Next: Broadcast Messages

Learn how to send broadcast messages and announcements to your bloggers.

Continue to Broadcast

Broadcast Messages

Broadcast messages allow you to send announcements, updates, and important information to all your bloggers or specific groups. Messages are delivered in-world via your dropbox.

Sending Broadcasts

Access broadcast page at: Admin → Broadcast

Broadcast Page

Broadcast messages page

Composing a Message

Compose Broadcast

Composing new broadcast

Message Fields:

Recipients

Choose who receives the message:

  • • All Active Bloggers
  • • VIP Bloggers Only
  • • Specific Blogger (by name)
  • • Bloggers with Pending Submissions
Subject

Short title for the message (will appear in IM)

Message Body

The main content of your broadcast (supports personalization tags)

Priority Level

Set urgency:

  • • Low - General updates
  • • Normal - Regular announcements
  • • High - Important notices
  • • Urgent - Critical information
Attach Notecard (Optional)

Select a notecard from your dropbox to include with the message

Personalization Tags

Make messages personal using these tags:

Personalization Tags

Using personalization tags

{sl_name}

Blogger's Second Life name

Example: "JohnDoe Resident"

{display_name}

Blogger's display name

Example: "John"

{brand_name}

Your brand name

Example: "LECASTLE"

{greeting}

Time-based greeting

Example: "Good morning"

Example Usage:

Hi {sl_name}!

We're excited to announce our Spring Collection is now available!

As one of our valued {brand_name} bloggers, you'll have early access.

Check out the new products on your dashboard!

Best wishes,
{brand_name} Team

Automatic Replacement: Tags are automatically replaced with actual values when messages are sent!

Common Broadcast Types

New Product Announcement

"Exciting news! We just released a new collection. Check your dashboard for the latest products!"

Deadline Reminder

"Reminder: You have 2 pending submissions due in 48 hours. Please submit ASAP!"

Special Event

"Join us for our anniversary sale! Special VIP perks for all bloggers this weekend."

Policy Update

"Important: We've updated our submission guidelines. Please review the new rules on your dashboard."

Appreciation

"Thank you for being amazing! Your photos this month have been absolutely stunning!"

System Maintenance

"Heads up: Our dropbox will be offline for maintenance tomorrow 2-4pm SLT."

Broadcast History

View all previously sent broadcasts:

Broadcast History

Broadcast message history

History Information:

  • Send Date: When the broadcast was sent
  • Recipients: Number of bloggers who received it
  • Subject: Message title
  • Delivery Status: Delivered, pending, or failed
  • Resend: Option to send the same message again

Tip: Save frequently used message templates by copying from history - saves time on recurring announcements!

Best Practices

DO

  • ✓ Keep messages concise (under 500 chars)
  • ✓ Use personalization tags
  • ✓ Include clear call-to-action
  • ✓ Send during peak SL hours
  • ✓ Proofread before sending
  • ✓ Use priority levels appropriately

DON'T

  • ✗ Spam with too many messages
  • ✗ Use ALL CAPS (looks angry)
  • ✗ Send vague or unclear messages
  • ✗ Mark everything as "Urgent"
  • ✗ Send late at night
  • ✗ Forget to test notecard delivery

Recommended Frequency:

  • Weekly: New product announcements, updates
  • Bi-weekly: Reminders, tips, appreciation messages
  • Monthly: Performance reviews, policy updates
  • As Needed: Urgent notices, events, special opportunities

Next: API Reference

Explore our API documentation for advanced integrations and LSL scripting.

Continue to API Reference

API Reference

BloggerSL provides HTTP APIs for integration with Second Life objects and external applications. This guide covers authentication, endpoints, and LSL examples.

API Overview

Base URL

https://bloggersl.com/api/

Format

Plain text or JSON (LSL-compatible)

Authentication

UUID-based or Key/Password

Rate Limiting

60 requests per minute per UUID

Dropbox API

Primary API for in-world dropbox communication:

Endpoint:

POST https://bloggersl.com/api/dropbox_multitenant.php

Actions:

check_owner

Verify if UUID is a brand admin

action=check_owner&sl_uuid={UUID}

Response: BRAND_ADMIN or NOT_ADMIN

ping

Register dropbox and send heartbeat

action=ping&dropbox_key={KEY}&dropbox_password={PASS}
®ion={REGION}&http_url={URL}

Response: PING_OK or ERROR

get_assignments

Retrieve pending deliveries

action=get_assignments&dropbox_key={KEY}
&dropbox_password={PASS}

Response: JSON array of assignments

mark_delivered

Confirm product delivery

action=mark_delivered&dropbox_key={KEY}
&dropbox_password={PASS}&assignment_id={ID}

Response: SUCCESS or ERROR

LSL Script Example

Example LSL code for checking ownership:

// BloggerSL Dropbox - Check Owner
string API_URL = "https://bloggersl.com/api/dropbox_multitenant.php";

default
{
    state_entry()
    {
        key owner_uuid = llGetOwner();
        string params = "action=check_owner&sl_uuid=" + (string)owner_uuid;

        llHTTPRequest(API_URL, [
            HTTP_METHOD, "POST",
            HTTP_MIMETYPE, "application/x-www-form-urlencoded"
        ], params);
    }

    http_response(key request_id, integer status, list metadata, string body)
    {
        if (status == 200)
        {
            if (body == "BRAND_ADMIN")
            {
                llOwnerSay("✓ You are a verified brand admin!");
                // Continue with setup
            }
            else
            {
                llOwnerSay("✗ You are not a brand admin.");
                llDie(); // Remove dropbox
            }
        }
        else
        {
            llOwnerSay("Connection error: " + (string)status);
        }
    }
}

Full Script: Complete dropbox LSL script is included in your Welcome Pack!

Authentication Methods

1. UUID Authentication

Best for: Owner-based dropbox (zero configuration)

action=check_owner&sl_uuid=12345678-1234-1234-1234-123456789abc

System auto-detects brand from owner's UUID

2. Key/Password Authentication

Best for: Manual configuration, shared dropboxes

dropbox_key=BRAND_ABC123&dropbox_password=SecurePass456

Get credentials from Admin → Dropbox Setup

3. Login Token

Best for: Web login from in-world

GET https://bloggersl.com/login_token.php?token={TOKEN}

Generate token via api/login_inworld.php

HTTP Response Codes

200 OK

Request successful

401 Unauthorized

Invalid credentials

403 Forbidden

Access denied

429 Too Many Requests

Rate limit exceeded

500 Server Error

Internal server error

503 Service Unavailable

Temporary downtime

Additional Endpoints

POST /api/login_inworld.php

Generate login token for web access from SL

POST /api/request_product.php

Blogger requests product assignment

POST /api/send_notecard.php

Queue notecard for delivery

GET /api/get_online_status.php

Check who's online (admin/blogger)

POST /api/update_activity.php

Update user's last activity timestamp

Full Documentation: Complete API specs available in your admin panel under Settings → Developer API.

Security Best Practices

  • Always use HTTPS - Never send credentials over HTTP
  • Protect credentials - Never share dropbox passwords publicly
  • Rotate passwords - Change dropbox password if compromised
  • Validate UUIDs - Check UUID format before sending requests
  • Respect rate limits - Don't spam the API with excessive requests
  • Handle errors - Always check response codes and handle failures gracefully

Next: Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions? Check our FAQ for quick answers to common issues.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to the most common questions about BloggerSL. Can't find what you're looking for? Contact support!

General Questions

What is BloggerSL?

BloggerSL is a complete blogger management system for Second Life brands. It automates product delivery, tracks submissions, manages applications, and handles communications with your blogger team.

How much does it cost?

We offer multiple subscription tiers: Silver (10 bloggers), Gold (25 bloggers), Platinum (50 bloggers), and Platinum+ (unlimited bloggers). Check the Pricing page for current rates.

Do I need technical skills to use BloggerSL?

No! The system is designed to be user-friendly. If you can use Second Life and basic websites, you can use BloggerSL. Setup takes about 30 minutes following our guides.

Can I try it before purchasing?

Yes! We offer a 7-day free trial on the Silver plan so you can test all features before committing to a subscription.

Setup & Configuration

My dropbox says "Setup Failed" - what's wrong?

This means your Second Life UUID isn't registered as a brand admin. Make sure you've completed registration on the website first, then delete and re-rez the dropbox.

How do I get my dropbox credentials?

Go to Admin → Dropbox Setup. Your unique dropbox key and password are displayed there. You can also regenerate them if needed.

Can I have multiple dropboxes?

No, each brand can only have one active dropbox at a time. However, you can move it to different locations as needed.

Do I need to configure notecards?

Yes, at least 3 notecards are required (Approved, Rejected, Welcome). Without these, the system cannot automatically notify bloggers of application decisions.

Products & Inventory

My product isn't syncing to the website - why?

Dropbox syncs every 60 seconds. Wait a minute, or say "/9sync" in chat near the dropbox to force immediate sync. Make sure the dropbox shows "ONLINE" status on the website.

Can I use no-copy products?

No! Products MUST be copy/transfer enabled. No-copy items cannot be delivered to multiple bloggers and will cause delivery failures.

Why are my products showing as "Inactive"?

New products default to inactive for safety. You must manually activate them in Admin → Products after adding details and images. Click "Edit" → Toggle "Is Active" → Save.

How do I remove a product?

Go to Admin → Products, find the product, and click "Delete". Note: This also removes it from dropbox inventory after next sync. Existing assignments remain active.

Bloggers & Applications

I can't approve more bloggers - why?

You've reached your subscription limit. Upgrade your plan or remove inactive bloggers to free up slots. Check your limits on the Dashboard.

What's the difference between Suspend and Ban?

Suspend is temporary - they can't request new products but can complete existing ones. Ban is permanent - all access revoked, cannot login. Use Suspend for warnings, Ban for serious violations.

How do VIP bloggers work?

VIP bloggers get access to exclusive VIP-only products and special treatment. Mark your best performers as VIP in the Bloggers page. They'll receive a VIP badge and notification.

Can I customize application questions?

Yes! Go to Admin → Brand Rules → Custom Application Fields. Create custom questions with 8 field types (text, textarea, checkbox, radio, select, etc.). Responses appear when reviewing applications.

Submissions & Deadlines

How are submission deadlines calculated?

Deadlines are set when you assign a product. Default deadline is 7 days (configurable in Settings). You can override this per-product or per-assignment.

What happens if a blogger misses the deadline?

The submission is marked as "Late" but can still be submitted and reviewed. You decide whether to approve late submissions. Repeated late submissions affect the blogger's completion rate.

Can bloggers edit submissions after submitting?

No, once submitted, the submission is locked. If they need to change it, you must reject it (with feedback), allowing them to resubmit with corrections.

Do I need to approve every submission?

Yes, you should review all submissions. This ensures quality control and lets you provide feedback. Unreviewed submissions remain "Pending" indefinitely.

Technical Issues

Dropbox shows "OFFLINE" on website - what do I do?

Check if: 1) Dropbox is still rezzed in-world, 2) Scripts are running in the region, 3) Region didn't restart. If all good, wait 60 seconds for heartbeat. If still offline, re-rez the dropbox.

Products aren't being delivered - help!

Check: 1) Dropbox is online, 2) Product exists in dropbox inventory, 3) Product has copy/transfer permissions, 4) Recipient UUID is valid. Check Dropbox Monitor for delivery logs.

I'm getting "Permission Denied" errors

This happens when the region restricts scripts. Move your dropbox to a region where you have build rights and scripts are allowed. Mainland and most private estates work fine.

Website is slow or not loading

Clear your browser cache and cookies. If the problem persists, check our status page or contact support. We maintain 99.9% uptime.

Billing & Subscriptions

How do I upgrade my subscription?

Go to Admin → My Subscription → Click "Upgrade Plan". Choose your new plan and complete payment. Changes take effect immediately.

Can I downgrade my plan?

Yes, but you must first reduce your active bloggers to fit within the lower plan's limit. Downgrade takes effect at the end of your current billing cycle.

What happens if my subscription expires?

Your account enters read-only mode. You can view data but cannot approve bloggers, assign products, or send broadcasts. Renew within 30 days to restore full access.

Do you offer refunds?

We offer 7-day money-back guarantee for new subscriptions. After 7 days, subscriptions are non-refundable but you can cancel anytime to prevent future charges.

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