How to post
How to Post in the Community
Section titled “How to Post in the Community”Posting in ArtHelper’s community is a great way to share your work, ask questions, and connect with other artists.
Step One: Navigate to the Community
Section titled “Step One: Navigate to the Community”- Click on the Town Square icon in the main navigation menu.
- Browse existing posts or click New Post to create your own.
Creating Your Post
Section titled “Creating Your Post”- Choose a channel – Select the most relevant channel for your post (e.g., Feedback, Inspiration, Questions).
- Write your message – Share your thoughts, questions, or updates. You can format text using bold, italics, and other markdown options.
- Attach media – Add images or videos to your post by clicking the attachment icon or dragging files into the post editor.
- Add tags (optional) – Help others discover your post by adding relevant tags.
- Click Post – Your post will appear in the selected channel and on your profile’s Activity page.
Where Your Posts Appear
Section titled “Where Your Posts Appear”Your community posts will show up in two places:
- The channel you posted to – Other community members can find and respond to your post here.
- Your profile’s Activity page – Your posts appear on your public profile, showing your community participation.
Note: Your community posts now display attached images and videos correctly on your profile’s Activity page. If you posted media before September 2026 and it’s not showing, try editing and re-saving the post.
Interacting with Posts
Section titled “Interacting with Posts”- Like posts by clicking the heart icon
- Reply to join the conversation
- Share posts you find helpful or inspiring
- Follow members whose posts you enjoy
Reacting to Posts with Emoji
Section titled “Reacting to Posts with Emoji”Every post in the community now has a row of emoji reactions underneath it, making it quick and easy to express your response.
How to react:
- Find the row of emoji below any post or comment.
- Tap the emoji that best expresses your reaction.
- Your reaction is added instantly – no need to write a reply if a simple emoji says it all!
What you’ll see:
- Each emoji shows a count of how many people reacted with it.
- You can see exactly who reacted by tapping on the reaction count.
- You can react to your own posts and comments, too.
What reactions mean in our community:
- ❤️ Heart – Appreciation, love, or general support for the post
- 👏 Clapping hands – Celebrating an achievement or excellent work
- 🙌 Raised hands – Solidarity, agreement, or “me too!”
- 🔥 Fire – This is amazing, inspiring, or exceptionally good
- 💯 Hundred points – Perfect, exactly right, couldn’t agree more
- 🤔 Thinking face – Interesting point, makes me think
- 💪 Flexed bicep – Encouragement, support, “you’ve got this!”
Remember: Reactions are public. Other community members can see who reacted with each emoji, just like they can see who liked a post. This helps build connection and lets artists know their work resonates with the community.
Reactions are a lightweight way to engage when you don’t have time for a full comment, but still want to show support or acknowledgment.
Tips for Great Posts
Section titled “Tips for Great Posts”- Be specific – Clear questions get better answers.
- Show your work – Visual posts tend to get more engagement.
- Be kind – The community thrives on supportive, constructive interaction.
- Use relevant channels – Posting in the right place helps the right people see your content.
If you have questions about posting, reach out to our support team!