Frequently Asked Questions

• How do I register for Zollege?

  To register, click here. At the present time, the services that Zollege provides are only available to select colleges in the United States. To register for Zollege, you need to provide your name, the email address that your college provided you with upon enrollment, your desired password, and your date of birth. If Zollege does not currently support your school, voice your interest and suggest a new school. If enough people suggest a school, we'll support it as soon as possible.

• How do I post flyers?

  To post new flyers, you must be registered. Once you are a registered member, login to the site and click the "Post Flyer" tab at the top. A form will guide you through the process. If you're still having trouble, check out the flyer help section below.

• Why online flyers?

  Paper flyers waste trees and often end up as litter. In addition, lots of flyers must be seen or distributed for any of them to reach their target audience. This "shotgun" approach isn't very effective at all. Taking flyers online eliminates the problem of paper waste and litter, and it also allows for a much more targeted audience through the use of search and categorization.

• Does Zollege cost any money?

  No. Zollege is completely free to use. There are no service charges, membership charges, or any other kinds of fees incurred on you. Zollege is unlike online auction sites in that Zollege does not handle any kind of transaction between you and other people, so there is never a commission or transaction fee.

  The truth is, charging you would be counterproductive to our goal of reducing paper waste. Our strategy in paper flyer elimination is to make Zollege the easier, simpler, more attractive option in communicating messages to your local community. Part of this strategy is to make Zollege the more cost effective choice. Making copies of paper flyers can cost a lot of money, and that doesn't even include the environmental costs that are transferred to you, the citizen, later on.

• I'm having a problem with Zollege. Is it a mistake?

  Maybe. After all, we're only human! The only way to be sure is to contact us by clicking here and telling us about the problem. We'll do the best we can to fix it. Thanks for being so observant and helping improve Zollege!

• I have a really great idea for Zollege. Care to listen?

  Of course! Tell us all about it by clicking here.

Flyer Help

• What flyer type should I choose?

  That all depends on what kind of message you're trying to communicate to the community. Here's a breakdown of likely situations matched up with the appropriate flyer type:

  • For Sale:
    • You're selling something tangible, such as a rubber ducky, a computer, a car, or real estate.
    • NOT when you're selling a service (that should go under "Job Seekers.")
  • Wanted:
    • You want something tangible, such as a rubber ducky, a computer, a car, or real estate.
    • NOT when you want a service (that should go under "Job Offers.")
  • Roommates:
    • You're looking for a new place to live with roommates already there.
    • You're looking for new roommates to move in with you.
    • NOT when you are looking to buy/sell real estate.
  • Job Offers:
    • You're in need of a service.
    • You're in need of a new employee for your business.
  • Job Seekers:
    • You have a service to offer.
    • You're in need of work.
  • Events:
    • You're throwing an open invite party.
    • You wish to advertise a concert.
    • You wish to advertise Greek related activities (rush, etc).
    • You wish to advertise your club or a club activity.
  • Miscellaneous:
    • Anything that doesn't fit into one of the other flyer types should go here.

  This is not an exhaustive list, but hopefully it will help you choose the proper flyer type. If you think you have a flyer that really doesn't fit into any of these types, tell us about it. In addition, if you think you have a flyer that fits a basic type, but doesn't fit neatly into any of the subcategories for that type, then suggest a new category.

• What are some tips for posting flyers?

  Posting a great flyer is simple. Just follow these guidelines:

  • Be sure to post a picture!
    • Flyers that have a picture are much more likely to be read than flyers with the default picture.
    • Post an image that is relevant to your flyer and you'll increase your apparent credibility.
    • Often, a compelling picture is what makes people click in the first place.
  
  
  • Be brief, but thorough.
    • List out the important details.
    • Remove anything that's unnecessary.
  
  
  • Make your message clear.
    • Don't include anything that might confuse people as to what your message is (such as confusing jokes, obscure references, long stories, etc.)
    • If you're selling something, be sure people know exactly what they're buying.
  
  
  • Double check.
    • Check important details like prices, dates, and times.
    • Make sure all your contact information is correct. It's accessible via the My Account page.
  
  
  • Spelling + Grammar = Credibility
    • Spelling and grammar mistakes will quickly take away credibility.
    • If people are interested in your flyer, they're more likely to follow through if you seem credible.
  
  
  • Don't post anything that is against the terms of service.
    • You may not post anything that is copyrighted, drug or alcohol related, illegal, violent, obscene, or generally offensive.
    • You may not use this service for pranks or spam.
    • Flyers that violate the Terms of Service will be dealt with on a case by case basis and could result in the deletion of your account (and subsequently, deletion of all your flyers).
  
  

• I'm having trouble uploading images.

  Before an image can be uploaded, it must meet certain requirements.

  • Make sure your image is:
    • In .JPG, .JPEG, .GIF, or .PNG format.
    • Under two megabytes (2MB) in file size.

  If your image meets these requirements and still doesn't seem to be uploading, tell us about it.

Account Help

• How do I confirm my Zollege account?

  Once you have registered for Zollege, you must access the email account you used to register, find the email from Zollege with the subject line "Zollege Registration Confirmation," and click the link contained within it. Click here if you need another confirmation email.

• How do I register for Zollege?

  To register, click here. At the present time, the services that Zollege provides are only available to select colleges in the United States. To register for Zollege, you need to provide your name, the email address that your college provided you with upon enrollment, your desired password, and your date of birth. If Zollege does not currently support your school, voice your interest and suggest a new school. If enough people suggest a school, we'll do everything we can to support it as soon as possible.

• Why do you need to know my date of birth?

  When you register for Zollege, you are asked for your date of birth to determine that you are over the age of 13 and whether or not you are under the age of 18. This is for legal purposes only. Your date of birth will never be shared with any third parties and will never be displayed to other members of this site.

• Why isn't my school supported?

  Most likely your school isn't supported because there isn't enough demand yet. To increase demand, voice your support for your school by clicking here and suggesting that it be added.

• I'm having a problem registering...

  Try reading the answer to the above question "How do I register for Zollege?" If you're still experiencing problems, it could be a bug. Tell us about the issue by clicking here and we'll do the best we can to resolve the issue as soon as possible.

• Who can see my information?

  Information you have filled out in the "My Account" tab is only visible if you have posted a flyer in which you have chosen to show your contact information. It is important to note that anyone, regardless of whether or not they are registered with Zollege, can see any school's flyer board.

• How do I edit or erase my contact information?

  Click here to edit your contact information, or alternatively, go to the "My Account" tab, and then click the "Contact Info" link.

  Changing existing information or adding new stuff is simple. Just fill out the appropriate form, and click the corresponding change button. To erase contact information, remove anything in the appropriate form field and then click the corresponding change button.

  NOTE: Changing or erasing contact information will take effect on any flyers that you currently have posted. If you change your mind, you can always change contact information again.

• How do I cancel my account?

  To cancel your account at any time, visit the My Account tab and click Cancel Account. Further instructions on the Cancel Account page will guide you through the process.

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