Hints for inputting classes | Kids Out and About

Hints for inputting classes

A hint for inputting dates: We have recently changed how we ask organizations to input Class dates; they are different from Events. In events, the starting and ending date fields are *inclusive*. So it would be bad to put a starting and ending dates if the event is only on certain dates within it. NOT SO WITH CLASSES. With classes, you DO want to put a starting and ending date of, say 9/16 - 12/16, even if it's only Thursdays. Unlike with events, with class series you ignore the "repeats" section. As of the afternoon of 8/23, we changed the "help" text on the page to indicate this.

A hint for inputting multiple classes: It's probably easier and just as useful for readers if you do *all* of your Monday classes in one entry, with all of the class titles in the title. That way, it's easier to enter, and just as easy for parents to see.

One last hint: Those who have upgraded their organization listing (only $60/month!) to a paid listing have an easy-to-use Clone button (as well as all kinds of other advantages). Just go to one of your currently-listed or past-listed events or classes, hit the Clone button, change the info, and all takes about 8 seconds.

And don't forget, you can always get additional visibility for your classes by offering a coupon to KOA readers, or placing a square "banner" ad, which appears on the right-hand side of every page. We also have different bundles in our current advertising packages that are designed to save you money! Contact us if you're interested in that.