| Click on one of the links below for more information. Remember, whenever you’re using YourHub.com, you can click on the  for help or more detailed information. Still need help? Feel free to contact the YourHub.com staff. Click here to e-mail us. › Who can use YourHub.com? › Who writes the stories? › Is there anything beside the Web site? › How are stories selected to be in the YourHub.com section of the The Gazette › How do I get YourHub.com delivered to me? › How do I get started? › What will you do with my personal information? › When and why will you be contacting me? › How do I contact you if there is a local listing missing? › How do I contribute stories or photos? › How do I create a great posting? › How do I take the best photos for YourHub.com? › What size photos should I post to the Web site? › How do I share my opinion about people, places or events in my community? › How do I add an event to my community’s calendar? › How do I start a blog? › How do I find the blog, stories or events I created on YourHub.com? › How do I edit my stories, events or blog? › What are the site requirements for YourHub.com? › Why is my age required on the registration form? Who can use YourHub.com?
Anyone on the Web can read stories on YourHub.com. But, if you want to post a story, you have to register. Who writes the stories?
Members of YourHub.com staff will write some stories and gather links to stories from different places, but mostly community members like you write the stories and take the photos. Is there anything beside the Web site?
YourHub.com is also a weekly section produced by the The Gazette . The best stories, photos and news from the Web will be published each week in print and delivered to subscribers of The Gazette. How are stories selected to be in the newspaper section of YourHub.com?
Journalists from each Hub review all of the postings every week and select the most interesting and topical entries. If you are interested in being in the YourHub.com section, it’s best to include high resolution photos with your entries and be very descriptive in describing your stories and photos. How do I get YourHub.com delivered to me?
In order to receive the YourHub.com section you have to subscribe to the The Gazette . How do I get started?
Select the community where you live from the dropdown menu at the left part of the page. In the red dot on the top left of your community's homepage, click the "register." Enter your name and a few other details, and click the "submit" button. From there, it’s all yours. If you're already registered, click on the links at the top left part of the page to start a blog, post a story or event, and more. What will you do with my personal information?
Your personal information you provide to us by registering will not be used by anyone other than YourHub.com. We need information like your address and phone number so we can contact you when we decide to put one of your stories or events in the newspaper section of YourHub.com. Your birthday is required to verify that you are at least 14 years of age. Rest assured, your personal information is safe and will not be sold to any other company. When and why will you be contacting me?
We may contact you any time your stories or events are added to the newspaper section of YourHub.com. Occasionally, YourHub.com will also e-mail you about contests or new features on the site. How do I contact you if there is a local listing missing?
If you believe there should be an addition made to one of the local listings, please contact yourhub@coloradosprings.com. How do I contribute stories or photos?
This is the place for you to share your stories and photos with your community. Click on the ‘Share Stories’ link at the top-right part of this page. Then follow the step-by-step instructions. If you have any trouble along the way, click on the for more information. Once you’ve added a story, it will be accessible to all YourHub.com visitors. They can find it through the search tools at right. How do I create a great posting?
Remember the five W’s:
Who: Who is your story about? Your pet? Your kids? Your business? Don’t forget to include names and other relevant identifying information. Also, identify yourself, the writer. Include your name, occupation, title, where you live or work or any other information that would be relevant considering your topic.
What: What is the central focus of your story? Make sure you have a sentence or paragraph that really drives your point home.
When: When did this happen? If you’re letting us know about an upcoming event, don’t forget to tell us when it is – date and time.
Where: Give us specific locations, ideally an address.
Why: Why should someone read your story? What makes it unique and essential — or simply fun?
Get started. Go to YourHub.com and register. It’s free. Next, go to your hub and click on “Stories & Photos” icon to the right of “Get Published.” Pick a category and then write your story (or paste it from a text document) and/or attach your photos. Once you’re done, hit “preview/publish.” Don’t like what you see? Click on “back to edit.” Have a masterpiece? Click “publish.” Have technical problems? Click here to e-mail us.
Pick a category. The categories are entertainment, pets, friends & family, tips & techniques, faith, travel, education, news, business, sound off, reviews, sports and milestones. Where does your contribution fit?
Show us. Attach a picture by clicking on the “attach images” button. You know that old adage: a picture tells a thousand words. Including a picture with your story adds a visual element and increases interest for viewers. Plus, it makes for a prettier page in our print edition. If you post a picture (or four), don’t forget to tell us who is in the picture, first and last names, where they’re from and about when the picture was taken.
Be concise. To get a story in the paper, you don’t have to write a novel. Plus, if you keep it short, there’s less of a chance that we’ll have to make some cuts to fit your story in the print edition.
Photos can tell the story. If you have great photos to share, but don’t want to write a whole story, just post them! Be sure to include the five W’s in the captions.
Make it interesting. Who says news has to be serious? If you’re writing about your child’s lemonade stand, and they said something hilarious to their first customer, include the quote!
Don’t worry if you’re a “good” writer or not. Just tell your story.
Get it in on time. If you really want to see your story in the next week’s print edition, be sure you get it to us a week in advance.
Stay a while. When you’re on YourHub.com, don’t forget you can start a blog, post free classifieds and check out other users’ personal profiles. How do I take the best photos for YourHub.com?
Be there. Always try to get yourself in a prime position to take pictures at public gatherings — get as close as possible. Show up early if you can.
Show faces. YourHub.com is all about the people in the community, so be sure to show us faces in your pictures.
Get names. We need the names of people in your photos if you can get them. Any other information is helpful as well, such as location, dates, and event titles.
Go candid. Posing people is easy but doesn’t always make for the most exciting shot. Try to capture the action at hand.
Shoot lots. Film is cheap, but digital is cheaper. The more photos you have, the more likely one of them will be perfect for YourHub.com.
Keep it simple. When posting a digital image, use the original file size. Do not attempt to shrink or otherwise edit your photos — leave the Photoshop duties to us.
We’re flexible. Digital is the most convenient medium to work in, but we can use film, too. Scan images from prints or negatives before posting them, mail prints to us for scanning, or just call 303-623-2HUB with any questions. What size photos should I post to the Web site?
The original. It is best to leave the photo editing to us. There are no restrictions on the size of a digital photo that you can post to the site, but if an image is too small, we can’t run it in print. The ideal size for your images is 2 MB or 5x7 at 300dpi. That is the largest we will need. And we prefer JPEG files. If you have any questions about size or whether a picture can run in print, don’t hesitate to contact us at yourhub@coloradosprings.com. How do I share my opinion about people, places or events in my community?
This is the place for you to share your opinion or reviews. Click on the "Stories" link at the top left part of this page. Then click on "Post a Story" below that link and "Sound Off" or "Reviews" in the category menu. If you have any trouble along the way, click on the for more information. Once you’ve added a story, it will be accessible to all YourHub.com visitors. How do I add an event to my community’s calendar?
This is the place for you to add events to your community’s calendar. The events will be shared with all YourHub.com visitors – so make sure to give clear instructions about where and when events are held. Click on the "Events" link at the top left part of this page. Then, follow the step-by-step instructions. If you have any trouble along the way, click on the for more information. Once you’ve added an event, it will be accessible to all YourHub.com visitors. They can find it through the calendar on the community's homepage. How do I start a blog?
Click on "Blogs" on that toolbar to the left of your community's Web site. From there, you can make new entries or go through other stuff you've blogged. We've got a huge list of categories to help you keep track of what you wrote, but don't get intimidated. You say you started a jai alai league in your basement? It might not fit perfectly in our categories, but that's just too cool a story to throw away. Pick the closest thing that fits. We've tried to make everything as simple as possible. Just type in your text, submit it, and you're set. If you're a little more tech savvy, play around with adding images or with your HTML to get into the guts of your blog. If you choose to flag what you've written as public, keep an eye out on the YourHub.com print editions every Thursday - you might be in the paper. How do I find the blog, stories or events I created on YourHub.com?
You can access all of your content in one place. Click on ‘My Stuff’ at the top-left part of this page for your entries. How do I edit my stories, events or blog?
You can make changes to anything you add to YourHub.com. To edit a story or event you have posted, click on ‘My Stuff’ at the top-left part of this page. Clicking on these will bring you to a listing of all stories and events you have posted. Scroll through your list to find the story or event you would like to edit and click the edit button to the left of the title. Once you’ve made your changes, press the update button and your edits will be applied. What are the site requirements for YourHub.com?
YourHub.com was designed for Mac OS X™ and Microsoft Windows™ 2000, XP Home or XP Professional or later running Microsoft Internet Explorer™ 6.X, Firefox™ 1.x, Netscape® 7.x and Safari™ 1.2 or later supporting the Macromedia Flash™ Player 7. Why is my age required on the registration form?
YourHub.com requires your date of birth to be entered on the registration so that we can verify that you are 14 years of age or older. Remember, if you are under 18 you must receive your parent's permission to register and post on the site. |