FAQ
Getting Started with Crowdstir
Welcome! We are excited to have you join the Crowdstir community. Just click join and create your account!
Q: How do I create a Crowdstir Account?
A: Simply click the join button in the top right corner, fill out the proper fields and start building out your profile with your preferences.
Q: What is Crowdstir?
A: Crowdstir.com keeps you in the loop with your favorite venues, brands and artists, so you're always in step with your city's social scene.
Q: What makes Crowdstir different?
A: Crowdstir is special because it allows you to connect with more than just one venue, event, brand or type or alcohol or event. It gives you one place that helps you to coordinate your social calendar and your social media.
Q: What do I get for signing up?
A: By signing up, you are able to connect directly to your favorite event organizers, including venues and major brands that host events in your city.
Q: Is Crowdstir free?
A: Yes, absolutely!
Account Management
Here are some common issues when it comes to personal account management.
Q: I've forgotten my password. What do I do?
A: Just reset it entering your email in the "reset password" field.
Q: Can I change my username?
A: Sure. Go to help and we can help you change your username that has not already been claimed.
Q: How do I change my personal information?
A: If you go to your dashboard, on your left hand side there is a tab labeled "personal settings". By clicking there you can then click the sub tab, "personal info". Here you can change all vital personal information.
Q: How do I connect my social media accounts?
A: If you go to your dashboard, on your left hand side there is a tab labeled "personal settings". By clicking there you can then click the sub tab, "personal info". "Connect with Crowdstir" will allow you to sync all your social media accounts and friends.
Q: How do I add friends on Crowdstir?
A: Friends are automatically synced from the social media sites that you have connected to your account. When you and you friends are both connected, you will find each other automatically in the friend tab.
Q: How do I delete my account?
A: While we would hope that you would not want to delete your account, if you do simply log in. Then under your profile select the "deactivate account" link and fill out all fields.
Profile Settings
Editing your profile is easy, but if you need help, check out these common questions.
Q: How to I set my preferred city?
A: If you go to your profile, specifically the preferences page, you can set your default city. You can always change it, for a given login, by clicking on the city name below the Crowdstir logo. That way, you can explore any scene in any place you desire.
Q: How do I change my favorite beverages?
A: On the left hand column of your dashboard select the "preferences" tab. Then select/deselect your favorite beverages, then scroll down and click the red save preferences button.
Q: How do I change my favorite brands?
A: On the left hand column of your dashboard select the "preferences" tab. Then select/deselect your favorite brands, then scroll down and click the "save preferences" button.
Q: How do I change my Favorite type of Events?
A: On the left hand column of your dashboard select the "preferences" tab. Then select/deselect your favorite types of events, then scroll down and click the "save preferences" button.
Q: How do I upload or change my profile image?
A: Just log in, then go to your personal info page and you can upload an image of the appropriate size there.
Q: How do I see my Facebook, Twitter, and Foursquare friends on Crowdstir?
A: First, you need to authenticate your Facebook, Twitter, and Foursquare accounts. To do so, go to your personal info page and click on the desired website (e.g., Twitter) and enter your account information. Crowdstir will authenticate the connection between the two websites. Next, go to your friends page. When you do, all of your friends on the other social media websites, who are also on Crowdstir, will be united. Thus, you can share your Crowdstir experience with your already established social network.
User Dashboard
User Dashboard
Q: What is the dashboard?
A: Crowdstir allows you to view the events that you have tagged. Once you have tagged yourself at an event, it will show up here. You can use this to share it with friends or use it as a personal planner so you never miss the events you are interested in. Additionally, it allows you to keep tabs on your favorite venues, brands and artists.
Q: How do I manage the events on my dashboard?
A: All you have to do is select any event that interests you and tag it. Once you do, it is added to your dashboard. The same is true for venues, brands and artists, if you "fave" it, your top picks will show in the left column.
Q: How do I manage my favorite venues?
A: You can add venues to the list by searching for them in Crowdstir and "faving" them on their profile page. You can remove them by clicking the "view all" button on the "favorite venue" tab on your dashboard. This will bring you to a screen where you can change your subscriptions or delete venues from your dashboard.
Q: How do I manage my favorite brands?
A: You can add brands by selecting the "brands" button at the top right of the screen and "faving" the brands you like from the list. You can remove them by clicking the "view all" button on the "favorite brands" tab your dashboard, this will bring you to a screen where you can change your subscriptions or delete venues from your dashboard.
Q: How do I manage my favorite artists?
A: You can add artists by selecting the "brands" button at the top right of the screen and "faving" the artists you like from the list. You can remove them by clicking the "view all" button on the "favorite artists" tab on your dashboard. This will bring you to a screen where you can change your subscriptions or delete venues from your dashboard.
Q: What is SHARE?
A: If you click on the "SHARE" icon, for any event, venue, artist, or brand, you will be prompted to send a Tweet or Facebook update to your friends. Thus, if you find an event that ardently interests you, one click will share it with all of your friends, so you can all have fun together.
Subscriptions and Notifications
All you need to know about this!
Q: When I "faved" a venue it prompted me to subscribe, what does that mean?
A: By subscribing to a venue via text message or email you will be able to receive the latest information from that venue. You will have the ability to opt in or out at any time.
Q: How do I subscribe or unsubscribe from businesses I've "faved"?
A: All you need to do is manage your subscriptions page. Simply check "remove" on any venue, brand or artist, and you will no longer be subscribed to their email and mobile mailing lists.
Q: How much does it cost to subscribe?
A: Nothing! Crowdstir is free of charge. However, standard text rates apply to text message subscriptions.
Q: How do I change my contact information?
A: Just login, then go to your personal info page, and change the information you would like to and save it.
Events
All you need to know about this!
Q: How do I add an event to my dashboard?
A: Crowdstir allows you to browse different events at different venues and save them on your dashboard by tagging them. If you find events that you are interested in, just tag them, and when you go to your dashboard they will be there waiting for you.
Q: How do I share or recommend an event?
A: If you click on the "SHARE" icon, for any event, venue, artist, or brand, you will be prompted to send a tweet or Facebook update to your friends. Thus, if you find an event that sparks your interest, one click will share it with all of your friends.
Q: Who can see events I have tagged?
A: All of your friends on Crowdstir will be able to see it when looking at your profile. Additionally if you share the events on your other social media sites, then your friends there will also be able to view your events.
