How to Sign Up and start scooping...

We make it easy to join and start scooping! You can either create a new account through our system (Figure 1.1), which takes less than a minute - or you can sign up by using your Facebook account (Figure 1.2)! Can't get any easier than that.

After you've signed up for the first time, you'll be taken to your 'Account Settings'.

Signing up through our system is a breeze... Figure 1.1 Already have a Facebook account? We have you covered... Figure 1.2 close this slide

Using 'My Desk' and finding your way around...

'My Desk' (Figure 2.1) is the central hub of your You Scoop it universe. From here you can upload reviews, report news, see what your friends are up to and tell everyone what you're doing. This is probably where you'll spend the most of your time.

The place to be... Figure 2.1

From 'My Desk' you have a lot of things you can do (Figure 2.2). Whatever you're looking for, this is where you'll find it.

What will you do first? Figure 2.2

Updating your status couldn't be easier, direct from 'My Desk' you can tell everyone what you're up to (Figure 2.3). Just below your status box is your 'Stream', which is a history of what you've been doing.

You only get 140 characters, so make it good! Figure 2.3 close this slide

Keeping track of all the things you write...

'My Scoops' (Figure 3.1) is the easy way to see and keep track of all the things you're contibuting to You Scoop it. From here you can quickly and conveniently rifle through and delete any of the things you've written.

Your personal filing cabinet... Figure 3.1

We keep it simple to see what you've been doing (Figure 3.2) and we've taken all the guess work out by separating them into three major categories (Figure 3.3).

Simple, just simple... Figure 3.2 Just three? This pretty much covers it... Figure 3.3 close this slide

So you want to stay in touch? No problem...

'My Messages' (Figure 4.1) is a very simple way of sending and receiving messages here at You Scoop it. Nothing complicated here, but yet still robust and full of features (Figure 4.2 & 4.3). The message counter updates in real-time.

Just like email, but without the SPAM... Figure 4.1 Pretty much all you need... Figure 4.2 Chock full of nuts features... Figure 4.3 close this slide

So many people, so little time. Following made easy...

'Following' (Figure 5.1 & 5.2) someone is the best way to keep up with them and what they're doing. Whether it's a friend or just someone you're really interested in (hopefull you're not a stalker/creeper), just one click and you're hot on their trail.

You can 'follow' and 'unfollow' someone from their desk.

Found a friend? Just click 'follow'... Figure 5.1 Not friends anymore? Just click 'unfollow'... Figure 5.2

Now that you've started following people, you can keep track of them from 'My Desk' (Figure 5.3).

Creeper? No, just following a few people... Figure 5.3 close this slide

Adding Listings and what they are...

A 'Listing' can be a person, place or thing. Before you can review or check-in with someone/somewhere/something, it has to be "listed" in our database. Adding them is easier than getting a glass of milk (Figure 6.1), which is done from 'My Desk'.

Remember, a listing can be a person, place or thing.

Listing people, places and things is so easy... Figure 6.1

After clicking 'Add Listing' from 'My Desk', a small box will appear and ask you to choose what type of 'Listing' you want to enter (Figure 6.2).

Person, place or thing... Figure 6.2

Once you select the type of 'Listing', you'll be asked to type in what you're adding (Figure 6.3). As you start typing, a real-time search will begin and show you if it's already been "listed" in our database. If so, then you can start reviewing or checking-in. If not, then 'Create a New Listing' is a button that will appear.

Real-time search of what's listed... Figure 6.3

Whew! All that's left is adding a 'Listing'. When adding a 'Listing', be sure to include as much information as possible and carefully choose the right type (Figure 6.4).

Location information is very important, where applicable.

We promise, the steps go a lot quicker than reading through them... Figure 6.4 close this slide

Checking-in and what it all means...

A 'Check-in', at You Scoop it, is something you do when you are with a specific person, at a certain place or doing a certain thing (Figure 7.1 & 7.2). For example, you and your Macbook are hanging out at a Starbucks, now you can 'Check-in' there and your friends will know where you are and what you're doing (if you tell them). We use Google Maps and Geolocation to tell us where you are when you 'Check-in'.

You can only 'Check-in' with a person, place or thing once it's been 'Listed'. You can either check-in from 'My Desk' or from a 'Listing'.

Checking-in from 'My Desk'... Figure 7.1 Checking-in from a 'Listing'... Figure 7.2

After clicking 'Check-in' from 'My Desk', a small box will appear and ask you to choose what type of 'Check-in' you want (Figure 7.3).

Person, place or thing... Figure 7.3

Once you select the type of 'Check-in', you'll be asked to type in who/where/what you want to 'Check-in' with (Figure 7.4). As you start typing, a real-time search will begin and show you if it's already been "listed" in our database. If so, then you can click 'View' and 'Check-in'. If not, then 'Create a New Listing' and 'Check-in' after you have "listed' it.

Real-time search of what's listed... Figure 7.4

Once you're at the 'Listing' you can now 'Check-in' (Figure 7.5). Once you click the button your web browser (if it supports it) will ask you to share your 'Geolocation' with us (Figure 7.6). We will only ask you for your 'Geolocation' with a person or thing, places assume you're there - so be honest ;)

If you would like us to remember your location, simply check 'Remember for this site'.

Finally, you can 'Check-in'... Figure 7.5 We can remember your Geolocation... Figure 7.6

After you allow us to see your 'Geolocation', you can finally 'Check-in'. You will see your 'Geolocation' and a Google map drop down (Figure 7.7). You can also add a 'Note', pictures or video to your 'Check-in'.

A 'Note' could be anything from something you're doing or something interesting about where you are.

We're not stalking you, we swear... Figure 7.7

Once your 'Check-in' is complete, it will show up in your 'Stream' on 'My Desk' (Figure 7.8).

How cool is that? Figure 7.8 close this slide

Reviews. Tell everyone what you think...

You Scoop it 'Reviews' are the best way for you to share your opinion on anything from your friends, favorite celebrities, restaurants, landmarks and even your favorite TV shows, food and so much more!

Before you can 'Review' something, it must be 'Listed' first. A 'Review' is uploaded from 'My Desk' (Figure 8.1).

Loved that restaurant, huh? Tell it! Figure 8.1

After clicking 'Write a Review' from 'My Desk', a small box will appear and ask you to choose what type of 'Review' you want to upload (Figure 8.2).

Person, place or thing... Figure 8.2

Once you select the type of 'Review', you'll be asked to type in who/where/what you want to 'Review' Figure 8.3). As you start typing, a real-time search will begin and show you if it's already been "listed" in our database. If so, then you can click 'View' and it will take you to that listing. If not, then 'Create a New Listing' and 'Review' it after you have "listed' it.

Real-time search of what's listed... Figure 8.3

Once you're at the 'Listing' you can now 'Review' it (Figure 8.4). Once you click the button, a drop-down form will appear (Figure 8.5) for you to complete your 'Review'.

After you complete your 'Review', it will appear on the 'Listing' page and in your 'Stream' on 'My Desk'.

Just one click away... Figure 8.4 Be as descriptive as possible... Figure 8.5 close this slide

Reporting News. So you wanna be a journalist?

You Scoop it 'News' is the best way for you to report on anything from breaking news, current events or even just random blotter.

'News' is reported from 'My Desk' (Figure 9.1).

Just witnessed something amazing? Report it! Figure 9.1

After clicking 'Report News' from 'My Desk', a small box will appear and ask you to choose what type of 'News' you want to report (Figure 9.2).

Text & Pics or Video? Figure 9.2

Once you select the type of 'News', you'll be taken to a form to fill out (Figure 9.3).

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Mini-Scoops. When you just don't have time...

You Scoop it 'Mini-Scoops' can be compared to Twitter's "tweets". Mini-Scoop's are best used when you're short on time, or if you just don't have much to say. Quickly submitted, easily shared.

A 'Mini-Scoop' is uploaded from 'My Desk' (Figure 10.1).

Just saw a plane skim the Hudson? Figure 10.1

After clicking 'Write a Mini-Scoop' from 'My Desk', you'll be taken to 'My Mini-Scoops' where you can quickly and easily write and upload one. (Figure 10.2).

Along with you 'Mini-Scoop' you can attach pictures, videos and even your 'Geolocation'.

After you complete your Mini-Scoop it will show up in your 'Stream' on 'My Desk' and may be featured on the You Scoop it home page.

Small, yet powerful... Figure 10.2 close this slide