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# Welcome to Locable: A Quick Guide for New Staff & Volunteers
## Learn the basics, discover key resources, and find the tools you'll use most often.
Available for all plans on the Locable Marketing Platform
This article is designed to help a new staff member, volunteer, board member, intern, or contractor understand the basics of your organization's Locable account and point you toward the resources you'll need most often.
[Locable Communities](https://www.locable.com/locable-communities-simplify-marketing-automate-collaboration/) benefit from Local Connections™ which provides content and data infrastructure for communities to automate calendars, directories and more, while enabling local businesses to tie together their digital presence (website, Facebook Page, Google Business, and Main Street / Chamber / Tourism site directories).
***Our software comes in 3 modules we call Cores***, in addition to the tools for small businesses. Explore each below:
- [Community Engagement Core](https://www.locable.com/community-engagement-core/)
- [Content Marketing & Distribution Core](https://www.locable.com/content-marketing-distribution-core/)
- [Administrative Efficiency Core](https://www.locable.com/administrative-efficiency-core/)
### Start with Our Introduction Video
Before jumping into specific tasks, we recommend watching our Introduction 'Demo On Demand' for a quick overview of the Locable platform and real-world examples of how the various tools work together.
This brief video will introduce you to:
- The basic layout of the platform
- Common tools and features
- How content is connected across your website and marketing tools
- Where to find important resources
### Popular Features & Activities
*Jump to the sections below*
- [Posting & Promoting Events](https://help.locable.com/quick-guide-for-new-staff-and-volunteers#events)
- [Post Announcements, News, Blog Posts & more](https://help.locable.com/quick-guide-for-new-staff-and-volunteers#blogs)
- [Managing Companies, Contacts & CRM](https://help.locable.com/quick-guide-for-new-staff-and-volunteers#crm)
- [Manage your website & pages](https://help.locable.com/quick-guide-for-new-staff-and-volunteers#website)
- [Using Express Email Newsletters](https://help.locable.com/quick-guide-for-new-staff-and-volunteers#express)
- [Managing Memberships & Recurring Billing](https://help.locable.com/quick-guide-for-new-staff-and-volunteers#membership)
- [Managing Forms and Event Registration](https://help.locable.com/quick-guide-for-new-staff-and-volunteers#forms)
### Understand Your Role
Every organization uses Locable differently.
Before spending time learning every feature, connect with your organization's administrator, supervisor, or team lead to understand:
- Which tools you'll be responsible for using
- What types of content you'll manage
- Any internal processes your organization follows
- Who to contact when questions arise
Most users only need access to a small portion of the platform to successfully perform their responsibilities.
### Common Tasks in Locable
Depending on your role, you may be responsible for one or more of the following activities:
### Posting Events
Many organizations use Locable to promote:
- Community events
- Meetings and workshops
- Fundraisers
- Festivals
- Classes and programs
- Member events
Creating complete event listings helps keep your website current and may support additional promotional efforts depending on how your organization uses Locable.
**Helpful Resources:**
- [How to Post and Promote Your Events](https://help.locable.com/understanding-posting-and-promoting-events?hsLang=en)
- [How to Track Event Registrations and Registrants](https://help.locable.com/how-to-track-event-registrations-and-registrants?hsLang=en)
### Publishing News, Blogs, & Announcements
Blog and news content helps keep your website fresh while sharing updates with your community. Common examples include:
- Organization news
- Business spotlights
- Event recaps
- Community announcements
- Success stories
- Volunteer highlights
**Helpful Resources:**
- [How to Create a Blog Post](https://help.locable.com/how-to-create-a-blog-post?hsLang=en)
- [Understanding Guided Blogging](https://help.locable.com/understanding-guided-blogging?hsLang=en)
### Managing Contacts & Organizations
Your organization may use Locable's CRM tools to manage:
- Businesses
- Members
- Sponsors
- Community partners
- Volunteers
- Contacts
Keeping this information accurate helps ensure directories, communications, and reporting remain up to date.
**Helpful Resources:**
- [How to Add New Companies & Causes to Your CRM](https://help.locable.com/how-to-add-new-companies-causes-to-your-crm?hsLang=en)
- [How to Edit Companies & Causes in Your CRM](https://help.locable.com/how-to-edit-companies-causes-in-your-crm?hsLang=en)
- [How to Organize Your Companies & Causes CRM Using Local Networks](https://help.locable.com/how-to-organize-your-companies-causes-crm-using-local-networks?hsLang=en)
### Updating Website Content
Many users are responsible for keeping website content current. Common updates include:
- Creating new pages or editing page content
- Updating images
- Adding buttons or links
**Helpful Resources:**
- [How to Add New Custom Pages & Page Elements](https://help.locable.com/how-to-add-new-custom-page-page-elements?hsLang=en)
- [How to Update Photos on Your Web Pages / Website](https://help.locable.com/how-to-update-photos-on-your-webpages-website?hsLang=en)
### Additional Features Your Organization May Use
Not every Locable account includes the same tools. Your access will depend on your organization's subscription and setup.
### Express Email Newsletters
Some organizations use Locable's Express Email Newsletter tools to communicate with members, businesses, sponsors, or community subscribers.
**Helpful Resources:**
- [How to Send Express Email Newsletters™ to Distribute Blog Posts, Events & Other Content](https://help.locable.com/how-to-send-express-email-newsletters-to-distribute-blog-posts-events-other-content?hsLang=en)
### Membership Management
Organizations with Membership Management enabled may use Locable to manage memberships, renewals, payments, and member records.
**Helpful Resources:**
- [Understanding Membership Management](https://help.locable.com/understanding-membership-management?hsLang=en)
### Forms & Registrations
Many organizations use forms to collect registrations, inquiries, applications, sponsorship requests, and other submissions.
**Helpful Resources:**
- [How to Create & Manage Forms & Form Submissions](https://help.locable.com/how-to-create-manage-forms-and-form-submissions?hsLang=en)
- [How to Use Forms to Collect Event Registrations](https://help.locable.com/how-to-use-forms-to-collect-event-registrations?hsLang=en)
### Need Help?
Your organization's administrator or supervisor is typically the best resource for questions about internal processes, responsibilities, and workflows.
For questions about how a specific Locable feature works, [visit our Help Center](https://help.locable.com/the-locable-marketing-platform?hsLang=en) for step-by-step guidance and best practices.
**[Help Center](https://help.locable.com/the-locable-marketing-platform?hsLang=en)**
If you cannot find the answer you're looking for, [contact our support team](https://impact.locable.com/support/). We're happy to answer specific questions and, when appropriate, may recommend a brief support call focused on a particular feature or task.
- [The Locable Marketing Platform](https://help.locable.com/the-locable-marketing-platform?hsLang=en#main-content)
- [Getting Started with Your Locable Account](https://help.locable.com/the-locable-marketing-platform?hsLang=en#getting-started-with-your-locable-account)
- [Your Locable Business Profile](https://help.locable.com/the-locable-marketing-platform?hsLang=en#your-locable-business-profile)
- [Events & Calendars](https://help.locable.com/the-locable-marketing-platform?hsLang=en#events-calendars)
- [Blogging](https://help.locable.com/the-locable-marketing-platform?hsLang=en#blogging)
- [Express Email Newsletters](https://help.locable.com/the-locable-marketing-platform?hsLang=en#express-email-newsletters)
- [Managing Your Website](https://help.locable.com/the-locable-marketing-platform?hsLang=en#managing-your-website)
- [CRM (Managing and Organizing Companies & Contacts)](https://help.locable.com/the-locable-marketing-platform?hsLang=en#crm-managing-and-organizing-companies-contacts)
- [Local Business Directories](https://help.locable.com/the-locable-marketing-platform?hsLang=en#local-business-directories)
- [Member Management](https://help.locable.com/the-locable-marketing-platform?hsLang=en#member-management)
- [Sponsors](https://help.locable.com/the-locable-marketing-platform?hsLang=en#sponsors)
- [Jobs & Volunteer Opportunities](https://help.locable.com/the-locable-marketing-platform?hsLang=en#jobs-volunteer-opportunities)
- [Offers](https://help.locable.com/the-locable-marketing-platform?hsLang=en#offers)
- [Forms](https://help.locable.com/the-locable-marketing-platform?hsLang=en#forms)
- [Customer Feedback & Reviews](https://help.locable.com/the-locable-marketing-platform?hsLang=en#customer-feedback-reviews)
- [Online Storefront (Products, Menus, and Mercantile)](https://help.locable.com/the-locable-marketing-platform?hsLang=en#online-storefront-products-menus-and-mercantile)
- [Calls-to-Action (CTAs)](https://help.locable.com/the-locable-marketing-platform?hsLang=en#calls-to-action-ctas)
- [Integrations](https://help.locable.com/the-locable-marketing-platform?hsLang=en#integrations)
- [Media Library - Images, Galleries, and PDFs](https://help.locable.com/the-locable-marketing-platform?hsLang=en#media-library-images-galleries-and-pdfs)
- [Account Management](https://help.locable.com/the-locable-marketing-platform?hsLang=en#account-management)
- [Working with the Locable Team](https://help.locable.com/the-locable-marketing-platform?hsLang=en#working-with-the-locable-team)
- [The Locable Publisher Platform](https://help.locable.com/the-locable-publisher-platform?hsLang=en#main-content)
- [Getting Started](https://help.locable.com/the-locable-publisher-platform?hsLang=en#getting-started)
- [Managing The Home Page](https://help.locable.com/the-locable-publisher-platform?hsLang=en#managing-the-home-page)
- [Articles, Pages, and Photo Galleries](https://help.locable.com/the-locable-publisher-platform?hsLang=en#articles-pages-and-photo-galleries)
- [Events and Calendars](https://help.locable.com/the-locable-publisher-platform?hsLang=en#events-and-calendars)
- [Directory Listings & Guides](https://help.locable.com/the-locable-publisher-platform?hsLang=en#directory-listings-guides)
- [Banner Ads](https://help.locable.com/the-locable-publisher-platform?hsLang=en#banner-ads)
- [Community Sponsors](https://help.locable.com/the-locable-publisher-platform?hsLang=en#community-sponsors)
- [Giveaways, Polls, and Readers Choice Contests](https://help.locable.com/the-locable-publisher-platform?hsLang=en#giveaways-polls-and-readers-choice-contests)
- [Payments](https://help.locable.com/the-locable-publisher-platform?hsLang=en#payments)
- [General Site Settings](https://help.locable.com/the-locable-publisher-platform?hsLang=en#general-site-settings)
- [Sidebars, Modals, and Embeds](https://help.locable.com/the-locable-publisher-platform?hsLang=en#sidebars-modals-and-embeds)
- [Categories, Tags & Topics](https://help.locable.com/the-locable-publisher-platform?hsLang=en#categories-tags-topics)
- [Menus & Navigation](https://help.locable.com/the-locable-publisher-platform?hsLang=en#menus-navigation)
- [Media Library](https://help.locable.com/the-locable-publisher-platform?hsLang=en#media-library)
- [Managing Users & Logins](https://help.locable.com/the-locable-publisher-platform?hsLang=en#managing-users-logins)
- [Networks, Sections, Publications, and Neighborhoods](https://help.locable.com/the-locable-publisher-platform?hsLang=en#networks-sections-publications-and-neighborhoods)
- [Misc](https://help.locable.com/the-locable-publisher-platform?hsLang=en#misc)
- [Miscellaneous](https://help.locable.com/miscellaneous?hsLang=en)
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