1. How does 30Second Mom work?

30Second Mom is a stream-based site that allows you to follow contributors and categories to enjoy 30Second tips for your mobile life. Each tip is designed to be read or viewed in about 30 seconds or less.

You can review the contributors’ list on the left, reading each person’s bio by hovering over her photo. If you want to follow her, which means adding her tips to your stream, simply click on her name. If you want to un-follow her, which means removing her tips from your stream, simply un-click her name.

You can review the categories across the top navigation bar. If you want to follow a category, which means adding those tips to your stream, simply click on the category name. If you want to un-follow a category, which means removing those tips from your stream, simply un-click the category name.

2. Where does the content come from?

Content on 30Second Mom is created by the contributors on the left and is exclusive to 30Second Mom.

3. How many contributors and categories can I follow?

You may follow as many contributors and categories as you like. As your stream gets longer, you will be prompted to "See More Tips" when you reach the bottom of the page. When you click on that link, more tips will load!

4. How will I know if I have new tips to view?

Every minute, 30Second Mom checks to see if any new tips have been added by your contributors or to your categories. If new tips have been added, a message will appear above your stream that tells you how many new tips you have. Simply click on that message and your new tips will appear in your stream!

5. How do Facebook Comments work?

30Second Mom uses Facebook comments for commenting on tips. Facebook comments are a great way to leave a public comment on a tip, and also to share that tip with your friends on Facebook. If you check the “Post to Facebook” box when you post your comment, a story will appear on your Profile Wall, and on your friends’ News Feed showing that you’ve made a comment on a 30Second Mom tip! If you’re already signed in on Facebook, then your photo will appear in the Facebook comments section and you’re all set to leave a comment! If not, then when you click on the Comment button, a window will appear prompting you to Login to Facebook – then you’re ready to comment! A Facebook account is required in order to leave a Facebook comment.

6. How does the Facebook Like button work?

The Facebook Like button is a great way to show that you really like a tip, and to share that you’ve Liked a tip with your friends on Facebook. When you Like a tip, the number of Likes that appear next to that tip will increment by one, and a story will appear on your Profile Wall, and on your friends’ News Feed showing that you’ve Liked a tip on 30Second Mom! If you’re already signed in on Facebook, then you can immediately Like a tip! If not, then when you click on the Like button, a window will appear prompting you to Login to Facebook – then you’re ready to Like! A Facebook account is required in order to Like a tip.

7. How does the Tweet Button work?

30Second Mom is tied into Twitter. If you have a Twitter account and are logged in - then when you click on the Tweet button beneath a tip, a pre-loaded tweet will appear for you to consider tweeting through your Twitter account. This feature makes it easy to share great tips on Twitter! If you’re not logged in to Twitter, then when you click on the Tweet button, a window will appear prompting you to Login to Twitter – and then you’re ready to Tweet! A Twitter account is required in order to Tweet a tip.

8. How does the +1 Button work?

The Google +1 button lets you share tips on Google Plus. If you have a Google Plus account and are logged in, then when you click on the +1 button, a posting will appear in the +1’s tab of your Google Plus account profile, showing that you’ve +1’d a tip on 30Second Mom! If you’re not logged in to Google Plus, then when you click on the +1 button, a window will appear prompting you to Login to Google Plus – and then you’re ready to +1! A Google Plus account is required in order to +1 a tip.

9. How can I submit a tip of my own?

We invite you to submit your own tip for consideration to 30Second Mom. Simply click on the "Submit a Tip" link in the upper right hand corner of the site and a box will appear where you can input the information. If we choose to publish your tip, we’ll email you! Tips look better when the contributor’s name, photo and brief bio are present, so consider filling out the profile information, found under “My Account” in the upper right hand corner of the site, before you submit your tip.

10. How can I become a contributor?

We are always looking to add more moms and tips to 30Second Mom, and we invite you to contact us about becoming a contributor! Simply click on the "Become a Contributor" link at the bottom of the site, near the copyright statement, to learn more.

11. What is the "My Account" information for?

The “My Account” link is found at the top right corner of the site. It contains a form you can fill out in order to better personalize the 30Second Mom experience for you. In addition, by entering your name, brief bio and photo, you will get recognition every time you submit a tip and it’s published to the site! This personalization is an added benefit, but not a requirement, of 30Second Mom. We value your privacy. For information about how we protect your privacy, please see our Privacy Policy, found via a link at the bottom of the site.

12. What if I want to change my password?

Changing your password is easy. Simply go to the "Change Password" link at the top right corner of the site and you will be guided through the process.

13. Is there a 30Second Mom app?

Yes, there is a 30Second Mom app for the Android platform. To download it, please visit the Google Marketplace and search for 30Second Mom. More app formats will be available soon, but keep in mind that 30secondmom.com is a mobile website, so no matter what mobile platform you’re on, you should be able to view it perfectly from any smartphone or tablet browser!

14. Who publishes this site?

This site is produced by 30Second Mobile. To learn more, visit www.30secondmobile.com.