1. How does WebRing work?
   A WebRing is a way to group sites of similar interest together in a "Ring." Links on each page allow you to move from one site to the next, eventually traveling the entire Ring to end up where you started.
   
   
2. Can anyone create a WebRing?
   The WebRing system allows anyone to create a Ring.   However, potential Ringmasters need to have at least a basic understanding of how WebRing works, and be aware of what is involved in managing a Ring. 
   
   Before considering creating a Ring, potential Ringmasters should:
   
   
   1. Have a good understanding of what the World Wide Web is and how it works.
   2. Be able to create a web page.
   3. Have a web account where they can put a web page.
   4. Have a working e-mail account.

   Creating and managing a Ring can consume a significant amount of time. After creating the Ring's homepage and graphics, you'll need to spend  time searching for quality sites to join your Ring. Next you begin Ring Management! This involves adding new sites to the Ring, answering questions about the Ring, and dealing with other issues that arise. As your Ring's popularity increases, you may want to find devoted members of the Ring to help with various management tasks (approving new sites, removing inactive sites, etc.).

3. How do the links on a typical WebRing site work?
   The links on each site are created from the "HTMLfragment" (HTML code that is added to the site). They provide a means for the WebRing database to know what site the user is coming from, and where they want to go.(i.e., next site, prev site, etc....)

4. How do I search for Rings with subjects similar   to mine?
   There are two ways to find rings. The WebRing Directory is a listing of many rings by subject category. The search function of the Directory searches all Rings on the system.

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