Getting Started: Your Complete Setup Guide

This guide will walk you through completing your profile, uploading your watermark, connecting your social media accounts, and finding support whenever you need it.

In this article

Complete Your Profile
Upload Your Watermark
Connect Your Social Media Accounts
Getting Help & Support
Getting Started Checklist
FAQs

Complete Your Profile

Your Inner Circle profile is where you manage the personal and professional information used to brand your content.

Completing your profile helps ensure that potential clients know who you are and how to contact you when they see the content you share.

How to set up your profile

Log in to your Inner Circle account.
Navigate to your profile settings.
Open the General Branding section.
Review and complete your details.
All changes and updates are autosaved.

👉 Click here to set up your profile

What information should you include?

Your Profile Photo: Upload a professional headshot or photo that represents you and your business.
Your Professional Bio: Add a brief introduction about yourself, your experience, and the real estate markets you serve. This helps potential clients get to know you.
Your Contact Information: Make sure your email address, phone number, and other applicable business information are accurate and up to date.
Your Branding Information: Review your name, brokerage details, and other branding information to ensure your shared content accurately represents your business.
Your Social Media Links: Add your social media profile links so readers can easily connect with you on other platforms.

Why is this important?

Your profile information helps identify you as the real estate professional behind the content you share. A complete profile makes it easier for potential clients to recognize and contact you.

Upload Your Watermark

A watermark is a branding element, such as your logo or another approved business graphic, that can help identify your content as yours.

Adding a watermark is another way to maintain consistent branding when sharing eligible content from Inner Circle.

How to upload your watermark

Log in to your Inner Circle account.
Open your profile settings.
Navigate to the Meme Branding section.
Upload your watermark image.
Review the available settings and save your changes.

👉 Click here to upload your watermark

Watermark tips

Use a clear, high-quality version of your logo or branding graphic.
Make sure your watermark is easy to recognize.
Preview how it appears on your content.

Video Walkthrough: Uploading Your Watermark

Connecting your supported social media accounts helps streamline the content-sharing process.

How to connect your accounts

Log in to your Inner Circle account.
Navigate to your profile settings.
Select Integrations.
Locate the social media platform you'd like to connect.
Follow the prompts to authorize the connection.

👉 Click here to connect your social media accounts

💡 For additional support with connecting your socials, see our Connecting & Managing Your Social Accounts help article.

Having trouble connecting?

Here are a few things to check:

Make sure you're logged in to the correct social media account.
Review the permissions requested during the connection process.
Confirm that your account meets the platform's integration requirements.
If the connection fails, try again or contact our support team.

💡 Tip: Once your accounts are connected, try sharing your first piece of content to familiarize yourself with the platform.

Getting Help & Support

Whether you're brand-new to Inner Circle or you've been a member for years, we're here to help you get the most out of your membership.

You can get help in several ways.

Visit Our Help Center

Our Help Center is your go-to resource for tutorials, walkthroughs, and answers to frequently asked questions.

You'll find articles covering different platform features, along with step-by-step instructions.

👉 Visit the Inner Circle Help Center

Email Our Support Team

Have a question or running into an issue

👉 Email us at helpdesk@lightersideofrealestate.com

When reaching out, it helps to include:

A brief description of what you're trying to do.
What happened or where you got stuck.
A screenshot, if applicable.

This helps us understand what you're experiencing and provide the right guidance.

Schedule a One-on-One Zoom Session

Prefer individual guidance?

You can schedule a one-on-one Zoom session for personalized assistance with your Inner Circle account.

This is a great option if you'd like help with your initial setup, have several questions, or would feel more comfortable having someone walk you through a feature.

👉 Schedule a One-on-One Support Session

Getting Started Checklist

Before you begin exploring the platform, use this checklist to make sure you've completed the essentials:

Complete your profile and contact information.
Upload your professional photo.
Add your professional bio.
Review your branding information.
Upload your watermark.
Connect your social media accounts.
Bookmark the member dashboard.
Explore the platform and try sharing your first piece of content.

Remember, you don't need to learn everything in one day!

Start with the basics, explore at your own pace, and take advantage of the resources available whenever you need guidance.

FAQs

Do I need to complete my profile before sharing content?

We recommend completing your profile first, so your shared content displays your current branding and contact information wherever applicable.

Can I update my profile information later?

Yes! You can return to your profile settings whenever you need to update your information.

Do I have to connect all my social media accounts?

No. You can connect the supported accounts you plan to use for sharing content.

What if I don't have a watermark?

You can still get started! If you'd like to add a watermark later, you can return to your Watermark settings.

What if my social media account won't connect?

Double-check that you're logged in to the correct account and have reviewed the required permissions. If you're still having trouble, contact our support team.

Where can I find tutorials for other Inner Circle features?

Visit our Help Center to browse additional tutorials and step-by-step instructions.

Can someone walk me through setting up my account?

Absolutely! You can join Friday Office Hours or schedule a one-on-one Zoom session for personalized assistance.