How do I post a hoot?

 

Step by Step Instructions to Post

 

1. Click on Post Here in the top right-hand corner of the web or on the green post button on our mobile app. 

2.  Hoot Categories: The first screen will show you different categories to choose from as a starting spot such as Announcements, Events, Questions, etc. In time, these will be more customized. For now, the only category that is customized is the Event category which will allow you to add a Start and End Date/Time. This will also automatically add your post to the calendar for you.

 

3. Add a Title or Link box -  Every post requires a title (100 character max) or you can copy and paste a link from external sites (ex - YouTube, CNN, etc.) to automatically create a post for you.  If you add a link, you can add an optional note to go along with the post.

 

4. Hoot Description - use this box to add as much information as you would like to your post. If you highlight the text, it will give you some basic formatting capabilities like bold, italic, underline, and hyperlink.

 

5.  Hoot Enhancements (Optional): Add additional information to your hoots with the options below. Enhancements work for all three types of posts. For example, you can turn a text, link, or file hoot into an event. 

• Images - add one more multiple image to your post.  You can either upload images, add an image via a URL, search for stock images, or pull images from other software you may use like Instagram, Facebook, Google Drive, etc.
• Location - Add a location to your post to show a map on your hoot and allow people to get directions to the location.
• Buttons - Add a call to action to your posts to direct people to an external site or an email address.
• Colors - Use colors to help spice up posts or color code posts. We'll be allowing you to add custom colors in the future.

6. Click Next.

 

7. Select a Board to post to.  All hoots require at least one HootBoard. We'll be allowing you to select multiple boards shortly if you are on our sub-board plan. 

8. Tag the Post to a Collection(s) (Optional): Select from a Collection(s) that have been created by the admin(s) of your board. Collections make sure hoots get tagged and posted to the right category/topic on your board making it easier for others to find them later on. 

 

9. Select Hoot Visibility: You will have the option of Public (Followers & other users visiting your HootBoard can view this hoot.) or Private (Only members & admins of your HootBoard can view this hoot.) 

10. Click on Post a Hoot. You should be all set to go. You can click on the small blue icon to refresh your board to see your post.  Please note that file uploads require some extra processing time and take approximately 1-2 minutes to post.

 

Happy Hooting!