Why and when should I create posts?
Posting is the simplest way to share content on Changemakers for Children. As in any other social media, members can like, comment and reply to each other on these posts. You can also mention other members using the @ symbol.
Please use posts only for short updates, asking questions and sending reminders to other community members. For more elaborated content, use topics, discussions or events. While posts eventually disappear on the stream, topics, discussions and events are searchable throughout the platform and included in the resource library.
Posting on the platform stream
Go to the landing page (Home) and use the text box to post to platform's stream. You can add images to your post by clicking on the "+ Add images" button. You can also mention other community members by typing "@" followed by the username.
The following visibility options are available:
- Public - your post will display to everyone and can be shared externally
- Community - your post will display to everyone on Changemakers
- Group - your post will display only to the members of the respective group
- Family Members - visible to Family Alliance Members only
- Family for Every Child Secretariat - visible to Family Secretariat staff only
Changemakers for Children recognises video links from platforms like YouTube or Vimeo. If you share a video link, the platform stream will display the video once you post it. You can also share links in your post. However, Changemakers for Children currently does not display a link preview.
Click 'Post' to add your content to the stream. To edit or delete your post or report another person's posts for inappropriate content, click the arrow-down icon on the right side of the post and select one of the options.
Posting on a group's stream
Access the group where you want to make your post. If you are not a member of that specific group, click the yellow button to join it, then follow the steps above to publish your post.
Posting in a group might reduce your options for content visibility depending on the group's settings.
Posting on another member's profile page
To post a message on another community member's profile, search for that community member using the "People" section or using the "Search all" function and follow the steps above.