How to add a guide in howchoo

by tyler in howchoo | 15 min

Why add a guide? Because knowledge is not property – it should be shared freely with the world. It can be duplicated and enhanced at no expense. No matter what you do, there are plenty of people who would love to learn it. You have the opportunity to shar

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1Sign up for a howchoo account

If you don’t already have a howchoo account you can sign up by visiting http:/signup. Simply fill out your basic information and click “Create Account”. Now you’re ready to start!

2Choose a topic

What do you love to do the most? What do you spend your free time doing? You likely have many skills and passions that you can share.

3Click create guide

If you’re on the howchoo homepage, simply click “Create a guide”.

4Choose a title for your guide

When choosing a title it’s important to be very descriptive about what your guide is about. Use keywords the users will recognize when they are looking for your guide.

5Upload a guide cover photo

To upload a guide cover photo simply click on the button labeled “+ ADD GUIDE COVER PHOTO”.

Upload a guide cover photo

6Add an interest

You must add an interest to your guide. An interest is like a category that users will use to find your guide. Common interests are “Apple”, “webdesign”, “recipes”, “auto”, etc.

7Add a step

Your guide must have at least one step. To add a step click “+ ADD A STEP”. You should use plenty of steps and be very descriptive to ensure your readers understand the guide very well. Add step images whenever applicable to give your readers a visual.

8Add optional fields

There are many options fields you can add to help your readers. Add whatever “tools” and “materials” are required to complete your project. Add a “time to complete” if applicable.


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