User Guide
Getting Started
1. Create an Account
Click "Get Started" and fill out the registration form with your email and basic details. You'll receive an OTP for email verification.
2. Wait for Approval
Admin approval typically takes 24-48 hours. You'll receive an email notification once approved.
3. Start Reading
Once approved, log in and explore our curated collection of articles in both Sinhala and English.
For Readers
📚 Reading Articles
- Browse articles by category, language, or popularity
- Use the search feature to find specific topics
- Enable distraction-free reading mode for focus
- Customize font size, theme, and reading preferences
- Use text-to-speech for audio playback
🔖 Bookmarks & Lists
- Save articles to read later with one click
- Organize bookmarks into custom reading lists
- Add tags and priorities to manage your saved content
- Track your reading progress on longer articles
🏆 Gamification
- Earn points by reading articles and engaging with content
- Build reading streaks by logging in daily
- Unlock achievements and badges
- Climb the leaderboards and level up your profile
📝 Becoming a Writer
- Apply to become a writer from your reader dashboard
- Submit a writing sample and portfolio
- Wait for admin review (typically 1-2 weeks)
- Once approved, start creating and publishing content
For Writers
✍️ Creating Content
- Use the rich text editor to format your articles
- Add images, code blocks, and embedded media
- Choose between articles, novels (with chapters/episodes), or series
- Set categories, tags, and reading difficulty
- Auto-save keeps your work safe while you write
🔄 Publishing Workflow
- Save drafts and preview before submission
- Submit articles for moderator/admin review
- Receive feedback if revisions are needed
- Track review status in your dashboard
- Published articles go live immediately after approval
📈 Analytics & Growth
- Track views, engagement, and completion rates
- See demographic data about your readers
- Monitor which content performs best
- View earning potential based on ad revenue share
For Moderators
✅ Content Review
- Review submitted articles for quality and guidelines compliance
- Approve articles that meet standards
- Reject with detailed feedback for improvement
- Track your review statistics and performance
👥 User Management
- Review new user registration requests
- Approve or reject based on profile completeness
- Monitor user activity and engagement
- Handle user reports and disputes
Tips & Best Practices
For Quality Content
- Write clear, engaging titles
- Use proper formatting and structure
- Add relevant images and media
- Proofread before submission
- Follow community guidelines
For Better Engagement
- Respond to comments promptly
- Build your writer profile
- Engage with other writers
- Share your published work
- Maintain consistent publishing schedule