Page 43 - Demo

5 NAVIGATIONHere you will update your contact information %u2013 business name, website (exclude http://), phones %u2013 office, toll-free and fax (use only ###-###-#### format and similar for international), address, and other contact information (cell phone, email, etc. also find when your dues expire, and can renew before, or within 30 days after your expiration date. You can also use your Member Profile credentials to register and pay for NCISS events online.Online is fast and secure encryption %u2013 no credit card information is shared with NCISS. You canchoose to auto-renew annually, and the encrypted information is store by the payment processingvendor. Your paid invoice will be automatically emailed. If you register for an event, the event detailsare also automatically emailed.Update Your Member Bio / Directory Information!Here you will update the information which may be visible in your online and interactive digital directory profile. This includes your profile photo, banner image for your profile page, and social media links. You can also add a text based biography. Please note %u2013 the next box %u2013 %u201cBusiness Directory%u201d %u2013 is not used by NCISS %u2013 only the Member Profile is used.Update Your Member Options, View Histories, and ForumsUnder %u201cMember Options%u201d you will update your credit card payment information (which is encrypted and not visible to any person or entity), setup auto-renewal, etc. Under %u201cView Histories%u201d you can view any transaction made with NCISS %u2013from membership dues to event registrations and payments. The %u201cForums%u201d section are the listserves and is administrative only.Update Your Member Profile Interests (Specialties)!Under the %u201cWebsite Functions%u201d you will see a hyperlink for %u201cInterests%u201d to click. Here you will update the Specialties you want persons using the Find an Expert function to find you using specialties. It is best to be focused on 3-5 areas; more is not better as those searching either do not use a specialty to search, or can use only one and will pick the best for their needs. For example, someone looking for an investigator or security professional may choose Criminal Defense vs a certification specialty they are not aware of and will find in your profile. Also, these specialty show up in search results %u2013When your profile appears in the results, if you list more than 3-5 they will not see your potentially most important specialties.