User Guides
Profiles
Learn how to create and manage your profile, discover other users, and understand how profiles work on ineedthis.
Creating Your Profile
Profile Information
Set up your profile with the following information:
- Profile Picture: Upload a clear, recognizable photo of yourself
- Name: Your real name or preferred display name
- Username: A unique identifier for your account
- Bio: A brief description about yourself and your interests
- Location: Your city, state, or country
Profile Customization
- Cover Photo: Add a banner image to your profile
- Social Links: Connect your other social media accounts
- Website: Link to your personal or business website
- Interests: List your hobbies, interests, and passions
- Skills: Highlight your professional skills and expertise
Profile Privacy
Privacy Settings
- Public Profile: Make your profile visible to everyone
- Private Profile: Restrict who can see your profile
- Follower Requests: Control who can follow you
- Message Requests: Filter who can send you direct messages
- Search Visibility: Control if you appear in search results
Content Privacy
- Post Visibility: Control who can see your posts
- Activity Status: Choose if others can see when you're online
- Location Sharing: Control when and where you share your location
- Profile Views: See who has viewed your profile
Discovering Other Users
Finding People
- Search: Search for users by name, username, or interests
- Local Discovery: Find people in your area
- Interest-Based: Discover users with similar interests
- Mutual Connections: See people connected to your friends
- Spheres: Find people through shared sphere memberships
Profile Interactions
- Follow Users: Follow people whose content you enjoy
- Send Messages: Start conversations with other users
- View Content: See posts and media from other users
- Share Profiles: Share interesting profiles with friends
- Report Issues: Report inappropriate profiles or content
Profile Management
Updating Your Profile
- Edit Information: Update your name, bio, and other details
- Change Photos: Update your profile and cover photos
- Manage Links: Add, edit, or remove social media links
- Update Location: Change your location information
- Privacy Updates: Adjust your privacy settings as needed
Profile Analytics
- Profile Views: See how many people have viewed your profile
- Follower Growth: Track your follower count over time
- Content Performance: See which posts get the most engagement
- Audience Insights: Understand your audience demographics
Profile Best Practices
- Be Authentic: Use your real name and a clear photo of yourself
- Write a Good Bio: Tell people about yourself and your interests
- Keep It Updated: Regularly update your profile information
- Be Respectful: Follow community guidelines in your profile
- Privacy First: Only share information you're comfortable with