We are happy to announce that you now have access to our new review and recipe-centric capsules. The next time you visit the HubTool, you will be able to add Ratings, Cook Time, Ingredients, Instructions, and Nutrition Capsules to your review and recipe Hubs, and doing so, as we mentioned in our previous blog post…
Read MoreNew Hub Design On The Way
Soon we will be introducing a new design for Hub layouts. This re-design has been a long time coming; those of you who follow our blog know that we have been discussing new Hub layouts since last summer. Now, with the help of our fantastic new Head of Product Micki S, and the ever brilliant…
Read MoreWhy do Microformats Matter?
Microformats are, simply put, open data formats built upon widely accepted standards. Microformats are somewhat like MLA bibliographies in that MLA-style bibliographies share different specific pieces of information (such as citations to movies, books, radio shows, talks, etc.), while following a common, standardized format. In the case of microformats, the common standards involve specific tags…
Read MoreIntroducing Special Layout Options for Reviews and Recipes
One big perk associated with publishing Videos as opposed to traditional Hubs is that your Videos get special treatment in search engine results: next to Videos’ titles and summaries, online searchers see an enticing thumbnail image that makes them more likely to select your work over that of the thumbnail-less competition. We are now rolling…
Read MoreAn Interview with Marcy Goodfleisch
Many Hubbers come to HubPages at the very beginning of their writing careers, using the publising platform as a place to experiment, and leveraging our supportive community as a sounding board. Marcy Goodfleisch, on the other hand, has come to HubPages after working as a professional writer for years! She brings a unique perspective to…
Read MoreYou Can Now Opt In to Moving Questions to Your Subdomain
Last week, we announced that Questions would soon be coming to subdomains. By visiting My Account > Q&A you can now make this change on your own account early by clicking the “Transfer” button. Doing so will move all of your Questions under your personal HubPages subdomain and give you the ability to earn from…
Read MoreHow to Choose Topics to Write About
We often hear from Hubbers that the hardest aspect of online writing is finding topics to write about. When in doubt, we recommend writing on… Your areas of expertise (specifically skills, hobbies, and activities in which there is significant interest online) Day-to-day tasks and activities in your life (such as fixing healthy meals for teens,…
Read MoreBookmarks being phased out
As Simone had mentioned last year, we’ve been working on updating the design of HubPages in an effort to enhance readers’ experience interacting with your Hubs and the site. The recent header revamp was the first rolled-out step in this process. Part of this process involves retiring features that aren’t popularly used, in order to…
Read MoreThe Kids Cook Monday on HubPages (And So Can Yours!)
One of the best ways to educate children about food is to cook with them. Here on HubPages, we have a thriving community of both cooking enthusiasts and parents. A partnership between HubPages and the Monday Campaigns (who brought you the now-ubiquitous Meatless Monday) brings these communities together for The Kids Cook Monday. Why the…
Read MoreAn Interview with JKenny: A Hubber with a Flair for Fiction, History, Nature, & More
JKenny may have joined HubPages a mere two months ago, but don’t let his newcomer status fool you! This inquisitive Hubber, whose real name is James, has already published 45 Hubs on a wide range of fascinating subjects- and shows no sign of slowing down! In an attempt to discover more about the man behind…
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