Great pointers for New Members

[Elizabeth-Tush4Christ]

I was once a new member and had no idea how to navigate the site or search for something not included on the page. Well truth is they're included you just won't find it if you don't know where to look. An example is the giveaway entry done daily I had no idea there was a daily giveaway and I could enter. After a few months, I was able to get to it.
If you need help navigating your page leave a question and we can sure figure it out together. Here to help. Feel free to shoot me a dm we can be friends or foe seriously I am still trying to figure out why we have the Foe option

[E David]

I've also been a member for a little bit and was initially confused on the website navigation! I just found out about the daily giveaways and entries

Thanks for making this post. Do you have any other tips on features to utilize?

[Gerry Steen]

I was once a new member and had no idea how to navigate the site or search for something not included on the page. Well truth is they're included you just won't find it if you don't know where to look. An example is the giveaway entry done daily I had no idea there was a daily giveaway and I could enter. After a few months, I was able to get to it.
If you need help navigating your page leave a question and we can sure figure it out together. Here to help. Feel free to shoot me a dm we can be friends or foe seriously I am still trying to figure out why we have the Foe option

This is a great idea to set up this post, Elizabeth. You are solving a common issue experienced by all. Thank you! I will check from time to time to see if I can help. Have a good day!

[Jane Gent]

Hi Elizabeth,
Having trouble with climbing the progress ladder! I’ve been here a few months now and am still stuck on level 0. When I first joined I didn’t take into account the time difference for updates so I have a few penalties for that to make up for. I don’t have time to read the BOTD and even find the daily giveaway a bit of a challenge time wise. I’ve done the Facebook, twitter and Pinterest sign in. Any other ideas?
Much appreciated, thank you.
Jane

[Nevo Ifeanyi]

Thank you. I am a new member, to navigate this site is very technical and complex. I think the admins or owners should simplify and make it easier for new members and also old members to fully navigate. Thank you

[Nevo Ifeanyi]

As a new member I don't know how it is done on this platform, the reviews that I sent for a free book has been pending since a week now and which has made me stuck in one level. Any suggestions please

[Adrian Bouknight]

Hi Elizabeth,
Having trouble with climbing the progress ladder! I’ve been here a few months now and am still stuck on level 0. When I first joined I didn’t take into account the time difference for updates so I have a few penalties for that to make up for. I don’t have time to read the BOTD and even find the daily giveaway a bit of a challenge time wise. I’ve done the Facebook, twitter and Pinterest sign in. Any other ideas?
Much appreciated, thank you.
Jane

For me, I started back in May and I am at an 84 reviewer score.

I think that for starters, filling my bookshelf for 10 points was a good first step. Finding books that I would like to read, and filling them up.

Linking your Facebook account for another 10.

Then, I don't regularly participate in the BOTD because I can't read a book every single day, I don't have the time. However, the BOTM opportunities are really significant, so I try to participate in the forums for 10 points there.

Then the rest just comes organically through conducting reviews (and continually learning from editors) and engaging forums. The "In it Together" opportunity is good as well, as you can gain an additional 10 points there.

And being sure to use things like Microsoft Word or Grammarly to assist with the review of grammar and spelling is a big deal as well. Grammarly has a free option that can do wonders with proofreading assistance.

[Jane Gent]

Thanks ever so much. I have ‘In it together’ to read actually, just not got around to it yet - and yes, the BOTM is a good compromise too. Thanks for the pointers!