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Beginner5 minutes

Navigate the Feed

Learn how to use Akangbou's social feed to discover content, follow professionals, and engage with the construction community.

Understanding the Feed

Your feed is a personalized stream of updates from the Akangbou community.

  • See posts from contractors, builders, and developers you follow
  • Discover trending projects and industry updates
  • Find inspiration for your next project
  • Connect with other professionals in your area

Accessing Your Feed

The feed is your home base on Akangbou.

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Navigate to the Feed

Access your personalized feed.

  • Click "Feed" in the main navigation
  • Or visit /feed directly
  • You must be logged in to view your feed
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Understanding Feed Content

Different types of posts appear in your feed.

  • Project updates and portfolio posts
  • Industry news and tips
  • Event announcements
  • Marketplace campaigns
  • Job postings and opportunities

Interacting with Posts

Engage with content that interests you.

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Like Posts

Show appreciation for content you enjoy.

  • Click the heart icon to like a post
  • Likes help surface quality content
  • Users are notified when you like their posts
2

Comment on Posts

Join the conversation.

  • Click the comment icon or "Add a comment"
  • Share your thoughts, ask questions, or offer insights
  • Be professional and constructive
  • Tag other users with @username
3

Share Posts

Spread content to your network.

  • Click the share icon
  • Add your own commentary (optional)
  • Share to your followers
4

Save Posts

Bookmark content to revisit later.

  • Click the bookmark icon
  • Access saved posts from your profile
  • Great for saving project inspiration or useful tips

Following Users

Build your network to personalize your feed.

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Find Users to Follow

Discover professionals in your industry.

  • Browse contractor directories
  • View profiles of users who post interesting content
  • Check the "Suggested for you" section
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Follow/Unfollow

Manage your connections.

  • Click "Follow" on any profile
  • Their posts will appear in your feed
  • Click "Unfollow" to stop seeing their updates
  • Following is one-way (like Twitter, not Facebook)

Using Hashtags

Discover and organize content by topic.

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Browse Hashtags

Find content on specific topics.

  • Click any hashtag in a post (e.g., #renovation, #construction)
  • View all posts with that hashtag
  • Follow hashtags to see them in your feed
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Use Hashtags in Your Posts

Help others discover your content.

  • Add relevant hashtags when creating posts
  • Use popular industry hashtags
  • Don't overdo it - 3-5 hashtags is ideal

Creating Your Own Posts

Share updates with your network.

  • Click "Create Post" or the "+" icon
  • Write your update (text, photos, or links)
  • Add hashtags for discoverability
  • Click "Post" to publish
  • Your followers will see it in their feeds

Feed Customization Tips

Make your feed work for you:

  • Follow contractors and professionals whose work inspires you
  • Follow hashtags related to your interests (#kitchendesign, #construction, etc.)
  • Engage with posts to see more similar content
  • Unfollow or mute users whose content doesn't interest you
  • Check the "Trending" section for popular discussions

Related Tutorials

Akangbou - The Builders Network