POST A HOOT
Post a Hoot has a New Look!
Posting hoots on HootBoard has a brand new look! We’ve received tons of feedback from you on what are the most popular types of content that you share on your your boards. The new posting process makes it easier to post different types of information. We’ll be adding more and more enhancements on top of these updates to always make your hoots look awesome and easy to find. Here’s what the new posting process look like: !
!
And the best thing about posting, is you post once and we take care of making it look good and updating across all the mediums HootBoard works on. Here’s an example of an Announcement post on the different channels HootBoard works on:
Hoot Types
Posting a hoot starts with choosing the right type. This is not only important for you as a poster but for others on your board so they can find the right post at the right time by being able to filter to these categories. Here’s some ideas about each of the different types of hoots:
Announcement – Get the word to all your members about new happenings.
Question — Leverage the power of your community and ask questions to members on your HootBoard.
Story — Tell your story by adding a more detailed blog post type hoot.
Event — Broadcast upcoming internal or external events. If you are managing your event on a different platform like EventBrite or Meetup, just paste in the link to your event.
For Sale — Tell others you have something you are looking to sell, offer or buy.
Deal — Let others know about a promotion you are running or others you have come across.
Job — Spread of the word of that newest opening or position within your employees or members of your community.
Achievement — Celebrate an individual, team or company success by letting everyone know about it.News — Curate the latest happenings from the web with links from popular news outlets and blogs or try creating your own article.
Link — Create hoots from around the web by simply pasting a link to that page. We support 1,000’s of sites and multi-media content such as Youtube, SlideShare, Spotify and more.
Photo — Make posts stand out one or many photos. We’ll create a slideshow when there is more than one image.
Video — share a link of videos hosted on popular sites like YouTube, Vimeo, and more.
File — Upload files in PDF, JPEG and PNG format. We’ll be supporting more formats in the future.
*TIP* Add extra data to posts such as locations, colors and buttons.
What’s next with Post a Hoot?
Lots! We’ll be adding more and more customization for each of these posting types over time so stay tuned. We’ll be making it easier to distinguish each of the different hoot types and even filter to each one of them specifically.
Happy Hooting
You might also like…
How to Engage Your Deskless Workforce with Digital Signage
Engaging a deskless workforce can be a significant challenge for many businesses. Traditional methods of communication often fail to reach these employees, leading to lower engagement and productivity. It's crucial for businesses to find effective ways of...
Best practices to Use Wayfinding Kiosks for Office Parks
Office park wayfinding is a critical component in enhancing the visitor experience. It provides an essential service in guiding visitors, highlighting points of interest, and increasing park accessibility. Here you will find the do's and don'ts to consider when...
Destination Marketing Strategies for Fall
Fall is a season of change, and what better time to refresh your destination marketing strategy? It's important to highlight your unique selling points in a way that lands with your target audience. Let's explore nine creative and unique marketing strategies for...
8 Key Factors for Deploying a Digital Concierge Kiosk
The rise of digital concierge kiosks is transforming customer service in various sectors, from hospitality to retail. As businesses adopt this growing trend, making informed decisions about the deployment of such kiosks becomes crucial. Digital concierge kiosks are...
Post-visit Tourist Engagement Strategies for DMOs
Destination Marketing Organizations (DMOs) are entities responsible for promoting a town, city, region, or country to attract visitors. The importance of post-visit tourist engagement cannot be overstated as it helps to create lasting relationships with tourists,...
How Tourists’ Data Is Useful for Destination Marketing Organizations
Data has become an indispensable tool for DMOs and the tourism industry as a whole. It allows Destination Marketing Organizations (DMOs) to understand the needs and preferences of tourists, plan effective marketing strategies, and make informed decisions to optimize...
Enhancing Convention Center Experiences: The Role of Digital Kiosks
The Role of Convention Centers in Destination Marketing Convention centers are more than just a place for meetings and events - they serve as a significant pillar in promoting destinations. These establishments are often the first point of contact for visitors,...
Enhancing Communication Between Organizations and Deskless Workers with a Mobile App
Effective communication is more crucial than ever. Especially for deskless employees who are not tied to a specific physical location, streamlined interaction can greatly enhance productivity and engagement. This is where mobile apps come into play. By linking mobile...
Digital Kiosks in Museums and Parks: Revolutionizing Visitor Experiences
The digital revolution has made its way into museums and parks, reshaping how visitors interact with these spaces. An instrumental part of this transformation is the adoption of digital kiosks. These technological tools offer a range of functionalities, from...
Checklist for an Interactive Digital Signage System
Interactive digital signage systems have become a pivotal part of marketing and communication strategies. These systems offer a dynamic platform for businesses to engage their target audience, deliver important information, and enhance the overall customer experience....
