Network Hub & Catch Up Tab: Staying Connected
The Network Hub features a rotating, sectioned feed displaying new artwork, posts, and milestones from your artist connections on ArtHelper. The Catch Up tab provides a quick, chronological summary of activity missed since your last visit.
Quick Reference & Comparison
Feature | Network Hub | Catch Up Tab |
Best For | Discovering updates across your entire network | Quick 2-minute check-ins on recent activity |
Organization | Categorized into sectioned feeds | Chronological (time-stamped) timeline |
Content | Rotates through both active and quieter connections | Focuses on direct interactions and close connections |
Navigating the Network Hub
Accessing the Hub
Go to your Home page.
Select the Network or Catch Up tab in the top navigation.
Feed Structure
Updates are categorized into distinct sections to simplify browsing:
New Artwork: Recent uploads from connected artists.
Community Posts: Text posts, questions, and shared work.
Milestones: Rep milestones, contest wins, and verification badges.
Rotation Algorithm: Each visit surfaces different artists and updates. ArtHelper intentionally highlights connections you haven't engaged with recently to prevent feed monotony.
Dismissing Content
Click or tap the Dismiss (×) button located in any section header.
The section will clear for your current session and refresh with new content on your next visit.
Using the Catch Up Tab
The Catch Up tab tracks high-priority updates since your last session, including new follows, accepted requests, post replies, and uploads from close connections.
Open the Catch Up tab from the Home menu.
Scroll through time-stamped updates.
Click any entry to view the full post, artwork, or artist profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do certain artists appear more frequently?
The algorithm balances recency with rotation. Highly active connections appear regularly, while quieter connections are rotated in periodically to help you maintain your entire network.
Why is the Network Hub empty?
Lack of mutual connections: The Hub only displays activity from mutual connections, not one-way follows. See Following vs. Connecting to expand your network.
Inactivity: If your network hasn't published recent updates, check back later or explore the Artist Directory to connect with active members.