Overview of Post Types
Type | Description | Best For |
Post | A general update or message shared with your community. | Sharing news, questions, discussions, or quick updates. |
Poll | A multiple-choice question that lets members vote. | Gathering opinions or feedback from coworkers. |
Shout-Out | A message that recognizes and celebrates a colleague’s achievement. | Appreciating team members and promoting positive culture. |
Announcement | A formal update visible to a broader audience (or company-wide). | Company news, policy changes, or important organizational updates. |
Article | A longer, formatted post with sections, links, and images. | Thought leadership, knowledge sharing, or project recaps. |
Step 1: Go to the Communities Hub
From your Dashboard, select Communities Hub from the left-hand navigation menu.
Choose the Community where you want to post
You’ll see the community feed displaying all recent posts and activities.
Step 2: Click “Create a Post”
At the top of the feed, click “Create a Post” or choose:
· Post Poll
· Shout-Out
· Announcement
· Article
📝 A. Creating a Post
Select Post.
Enter your message in the text box.
Optionally, add images, links, or attachments to make it engaging.
Click Publish to share.
💡 Tip: Keep your posts concise and clear to encourage engagement.
B. Creating a Poll
Select Poll.
Enter your question in the title field.
Add up to four answer options.
Click Publish Poll.
📈 Results will update in real time as team members vote. Vote can’t be undone.
C. Creating a Shout-Out
Select Shout-Out.
Tag the colleague(s) you want to recognize
Write a short message describing their contribution or achievement.
Optionally, add a image for visual flair.
Click Publish.
🎉 Your message will appear in the feed and may notify the recipient directly.
D. Creating an Announcement
Select Announcement.
Enter a headline and message.
Add attachments or links if needed.
Click Publish.
📣 Announcements are ideal for official updates, and all members will receive a notification.
E. Creating an Article
Select Article.
Enter a title and start writing your content in the text editor.
Select article cover by uploading image ( jpeg,jpg,png file in 10MB)
Click Publish
🧠 Articles are best for in-depth insights, guides, or stories that require detailed explanations.
Step 4: Manage Your Post
After posting, you can:
Edit or Delete your post (click the three-dot menu ⋮ on the post).
Copy link post (click the three-dot menu ⋮ on the post).
Comment, like, or repost posts from others.