Back in January we released some improvements to the HubTool that included visual tweaks and a more conveniently-located summary box. At the same time, we also introduced a feature that was only rolled out to 10% of Hubbers. Though still in beta form, we will be making this feature available to the community as a whole…
Read MoreTopic Pages, HubNuggets, About Us, and Forum Styling Get a Makeover
After redesigning the Hub and Profile pages, the hard working team at HubPages Headquarters has turned their focus to Topics and special programs, hence today we are excited to roll out new designs for Topic Pages and HubNuggets Program, as well as an updated About page and some improved Forum styling. Topic Pages Topic pages…
Read MoreExtra! Extra! Read All About HubPages Exclusives!
While it is fairly easy to create high-potential titles with a bit of research, we know that many Hubbers (HubPages staff included) would prefer to focus mostly on Hubs themselves- not their titles. We’ve also heard again and again that if there’s one thing Hubbers would like more of, it’s writing prompts and title ideas.…
Read MoreNew Amazon-Branded Buy Button on Hubs
Two months ago, lobobrandon suggested that we make Amazon Capsules more attractive, observing that Amazon products presented on other sites for which he writes are more comely and also more lucrative. We absolutely agree that better visuals can lead to better clickthroughs, and especially think that present that using more prominent Amazon branding and including…
Read MoreIntroducing Idle Hubs
For quite some time, Hubbers have requested that we boost HubPages’ reputation by improving the site’s overall quality. Hubbers have also been asking for advice on when to update and delete old Hubs. Today we are beginning a series of updates that we hope will address both requests. Sometimes a couple of under-performing Hubs can…
Read MoreHow to Get the New Profile Design
Are you a fan of our new Profile design? While it was previously only displayed on staff Profiles, you can now feature it on your own subdomain, too! Here’s how: Visit any Profile displaying the new design (staff members such as Robin are good people to turn to). Click on the “Upgrade My Profile” link, which…
Read MoreHub Hopper, Will Help Find Hubs to Feature
We are making changes to the Hub Hopper and it’s placement on the site to help us quickly identify Hubs to feature across HubPages Topic Pages, Related Hubs and the Best, Hot and Latest Hub feeds. This will create a better browsing experience for readers and offer more rewards to Hubbers that create great Hubs.…
Read MoreAn Easy Way to Spot Apprentices!
Have you noticed that the profiles of some Hubbers have recently been decorated with special “a” badges? Should you have not have figured it out already, the “a” is for Apprentice! An Apprentice is a participant in the HubPages Apprenticeship Program, a six month program in which Hubbers are given the lessons and resources necessary…
Read MoreNew Profile Design on Staff Pages
The new profile page design we previewed back in May can now be seen on HubPages Staff Profiles. Here is a quick look: As you can see, there are some new additions to the new profile design we originally displayed. Along with some slightly different styles and colors, you’ll notice that the profile has a…
Read MoreQuestions Moving to Subdomains
A few months ago, Simone announced that you’ve had the option to migrate Questions you’ve asked to your subdomain. At the time of the announcement, you could opt for an irreversible move, but the migration was optional. Now, most likely this coming Wednesday, we will complete the migration with all yet-unmoved Questions transferred to askers’…
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