New staff
Are you new to an organization or team that provides a digital guide on Bloomberg Connects? Welcome! We know that you'll take good care of your guide.
This article brings together the basic information that you need to get started, so you can set up a routine for ongoing updates.
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Set up your accounts
You should have received several email invitations. If you don't see them, reach out to your relationship manager, or email support@bloombergconnects.org.
- An invitation to the content management system (CMS).
- For more, see First-time CMS login and CMS overview.
- An invitation to the Connects Slack community.
- For more, see Join our Slack community.
Download the Connects app
Make sure you've downloaded the latest version of the app from the iOS App Store or Google Play Store.
- For a brief introduction to the app, see App overview.
- Get familiar with the app's internal mode. This is how you can preview your content updates before publishing.
Familiarize yourself with audio recording
If your organization prioritizes creating audio content for your guide, take the time to see what materials you have available. Don't know where to start? Reach out to your relationship manager, or email support@bloombergconnects.org, to request a free audio kit.
For more, see Learn your recording and editing tools.
Start learning
The Connects team offers many opportunities to help you learn about guide maintenance and evaluation.
We recommend that you sign up for the following virtual meetings:
- Marketing Training & Best Practices
- Audio Training & Best Practices
- Visitor Experience Training & Best Practices
When it's convenient for you, you can also do the following:
- Watch our self-paced tutorial videos
- Browse the rest of the help center for practical help with things like:
Tip: You can get help whenever you need it without leaving the CMS. Just click the (?) icons next to field names for quick explanations. From the blue help bubble in the lower-right corner of your screen, you can also search the help center or send an email to our support team.