Welcome to Society+

You’ve created your account. Now what? This guide will walk you through everything you need to know to start making meaningful connections and creating real impact.

Step 1: Set Up Your Profile

Make It Real

Unlike traditional social media, Society+ encourages authenticity over curation. Share who you actually are:

• Bio: What are you passionate about? What change do you want to see?
• Location: This helps you connect with local communities
• Interests: Tag your interests so relevant societies can find you
• Skills: What can you contribute to initiatives and projects?

Privacy Settings

Decide what you’re comfortable sharing. You can be as open or private as you prefer. Location sharing can be city-level if you’re not comfortable with precise coordinates.

Step 2: Explore the Feed

The Public Feed

This is where you’ll see posts from across the Society+ community. You’ll find:

• Ideas people are sharing
• Issues being raised
• General conversations
• Initiative updates

Pro Tip: Use filters to focus on specific post types or topics that interest you.

Location-Based View

Toggle to see posts from your geographic area. This is powerful for discovering local initiatives and neighborhood discussions.

Step 3: Join Societies

Finding Your Communities

Browse societies by:

• Category: Arts, Technology, Environment, Social Issues, etc.
• Location: Find groups in your city or neighborhood
• Activity Level: See which societies are most active
• Size: From intimate groups to larger communities

Participate Actively

Don’t just lurk—engage! Comment on posts, share your perspective, and start conversations. The more you contribute, the more value you’ll get from societies.

Step 4: Create Your First Post

Choose Your Post Type

• Idea: Share something creative or propose a solution
• Issue: Raise awareness about a problem
• General: Start a conversation or share an update

Where to Post

• Public feed (everyone can see)
• Within a society (members only)
• As an initiative update (collaborators see it)
• Location-based (local users see it)

Crafting Great Posts

1. Clear Title: Make it obvious what your post is about
2. Compelling Content: Provide context and details
3. Call to Action: Tell people how to engage
4. Media: Add images or videos when relevant
5. Tags: Help people discover your post

Step 5: Launch an Initiative

When You’re Ready

Once you’ve explored and engaged with the community, you might be ready to start your own initiative. Here’s how:

1. Click “New Initiative” from your profile or the initiatives tab
2. Define Your Goal: What are you trying to accomplish?
3. Set Scope: Timeline, milestones, and success metrics
4. Invite Collaborators: Reach out to potential team members
5. Create First Tasks: Break your goal into actionable steps

Managing Your Initiative

• Post regular updates to keep collaborators informed
• Assign tasks to team members
• Track progress against milestones
• Celebrate wins, no matter how small

Step 6: Build Your Network

Quality Over Quantity

Society+ isn’t about follower counts. It’s about meaningful connections. Focus on:

• Engaging authentically with posts you care about
• Joining societies that align with your values
• Contributing to initiatives that excite you
• Building relationships through consistent participation

Connect Locally

One of Society+‘s unique features is its emphasis on local connection:

• Attend meetups organized through societies
• Join location-based initiatives
• Collaborate on neighborhood projects
• Turn online connections into real-world friendships

Step 7: Advanced Features

Notifications

Customize what you want to be notified about:

• Initiative updates from projects you’re part of
• New posts in your societies
• Comments on your content
• Mentions and direct engagement

Search & Discovery

Use the search function to:

• Find societies by interest or location
• Discover initiatives you could join
• Search for specific topics or discussions
• Connect with people in your area

Privacy Controls

You’re in control:

• Decide who can see your posts
• Control who can message you
• Set location sharing preferences
• Manage society membership visibility

Common Questions

“Where do I start?” Begin by exploring. Browse the public feed, join a few societies that interest you, and observe how others engage. When something resonates, jump in.

“What if I’m not ready to create an initiative?” No problem! Participate in existing ones. Comment on posts. Be active in societies. Initiative creation comes naturally when you’re ready.

“How is this different from other platforms?” Society+ prioritizes action over attention, community over content, and real impact over viral moments.

“Can I use this for professional networking?” Absolutely! Many societies are profession-focused, and initiatives often lead to meaningful professional connections.

Tips for Success

1. Be Authentic: People connect with real humans, not curated personas
2. Engage Consistently: Regular participation builds relationships
3. Give First: Contribute to others’ posts and initiatives before asking for support
4. Think Local: Some of the best connections happen close to home
5. Take Action: Move from conversation to collaboration whenever possible
6. Stay Positive: Build the community you want to be part of

Ready to Dive In?

You now have everything you need to make the most of Society+. Remember: every community member makes the platform better. Your ideas matter. Your voice counts. Your actions create ripples.

The Society+ community is excited to see what you’ll contribute. Let’s build something meaningful together.

Head to the app and start exploring. Your journey begins now.