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This is a step-by-step guide aimed at beginners and first-time users of [[CouchSurfing]]. In this guide we will show you how to search for a [[couch]], or a place to stay with a [[host]] on the [[CouchSurfing]] [[hospitality exchange]] network. | This is a step-by-step guide aimed at beginners and first-time users of [[CouchSurfing]]. In this guide we will show you how to search for a [[couch]], or a place to stay with a [[host]] on the [[CouchSurfing]] [[hospitality exchange]] network. | ||
== Step 1: Fill out your [[Profile]].== | |||
Fill out your [[profile]]. For step-by-step guide see [[how to fill out your profile on CouchSurfing]] | Fill out your [[profile]]. For step-by-step guide see [[how to fill out your profile on CouchSurfing]] | ||
== Step 2: Where would you like to go? == | |||
* At the top of every page you will should find a '''search bar''' with the words '''"Where would you like to go?"'''. | * At the top of every page you will should find a '''search bar''' with the words '''"Where would you like to go?"'''. | ||
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[[File:Where_would_you_like_to_go.PNG|alt=Where would you like to go?|Where would you like to go?]] | [[File:Where_would_you_like_to_go.PNG|alt=Where would you like to go?|Where would you like to go?]] | ||
== Step 3: Find a place to stay == | |||
===<span style='color:green'>The CORRECT way ✔</span>=== | |||
* Searching for your destination takes you to the [[place page]] associated with your destination. In this example, we are taken to the [[place page]] for the [[Paris]] area. | * Searching for your destination takes you to the [[place page]] associated with your destination. In this example, we are taken to the [[place page]] for the [[Paris]] area. | ||
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* You will be taken to the [[Couch search results page]]. | * You will be taken to the [[Couch search results page]]. | ||
===<span style='color:red'>The WRONG way ✘</span>=== | |||
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* ''If you still decide to go ahead'': your post will most likely be [[flagging|flagged]] and then '''deleted'''. | * ''If you still decide to go ahead'': your post will most likely be [[flagging|flagged]] and then '''deleted'''. | ||
== Step 4: == | |||
* You now arrive at the [[Couch search results page]]. Here you can browse the available [[host|hosts]], click through to visit their [[CouchSurfing profile|profiles]] | |||
[[File:Surf_results_annotated.png|alt=Couch search results page|Couch search results page]] | [[File:Surf_results_annotated.png|alt=Couch search results page|Couch search results page]] | ||
[[Category:Guides]][[Category:Beginners]] | [[Category:Guides]][[Category:Beginners]] | ||
Revision as of 18:51, 10 March 2013
This is a step-by-step guide aimed at beginners and first-time users of CouchSurfing. In this guide we will show you how to search for a couch, or a place to stay with a host on the CouchSurfing hospitality exchange network.
Step 1: Fill out your Profile.
Fill out your profile. For step-by-step guide see how to fill out your profile on CouchSurfing
Step 2: Where would you like to go?
- At the top of every page you will should find a search bar with the words "Where would you like to go?".
- Type your destination into the search bar, then click Surf or hit Enter.
- In this example we have used Paris, France as an example.
Step 3: Find a place to stay
The CORRECT way ✔
- Searching for your destination takes you to the place page associated with your destination. In this example, we are taken to the place page for the Paris area.
- At the top of the place page for your destination you will find a box with the text Find a place to stay for [ ] traveler(s)
- Select the number of people that require a place to stay and click Go! or hit Enter.
- You will be taken to the Couch search results page.
The WRONG way ✘
- The place page also acts as a hub for the local community. To the bottom of the Find a place to stay section is the conversations section.
- Do not post a request for a couch in this section.
- For more details see community guidelines.
- Why? Safety: by posting in a public forum, you are inviting strangers to contact you.
- Why? Simple courtesy: it is more polite to ask people directly for their hospitality. You will be more successful finding a place to stay through personalized messages.
- Why? Spam: Thousands of people are looking for hosts. Filling up the conversations forum prevents the local community from using the forum for legitimate uses.
- If you still decide to go ahead: your post will most likely be flagged and then deleted.
Step 4:
- You now arrive at the Couch search results page. Here you can browse the available hosts, click through to visit their profiles
