Getting Started on HereCast

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New to HereCast? Welcome!

Here’s how to get started and steps you can take to get the most from this local platform. We've included direct links and support links for each step in case you need any further explanation of how something works.

1. Sign up for a HereCast account with your email address or Facebook account. 

2. Choose your location to see all posts from your town and beyond. 

3. Personalize your page by adding a profile photo, background image, and a short bio. 

4. Announce to your social media followers that you're on HereCast. Let them know your HereCast username and share your page’s link. 

5. Start following local Casters to populate your Just For You feed. Go to your settings and then click Feed Settings. You can also click the Follow button on any Caster’s posts. 

6. Create your first post! Click the teal Create your own post button at the bottom of your screen to share what’s happening near you. 

7. Start sharing your HereCast posts across your other networks. Check out the HereCast blog for tips on sharing your posts and for examples of how other Casters use the site. 

8. Regularly review your post performance on your Caster page to better understand which types of posts your audience responds to most. 

Having trouble creating your first post? Check out this help article or email us at help@herecast.us