How to Get Started with PHJoin: A Beginner's Walkthrough

Hey you!.
So… you just signed up for PHJoin, and now you're staring at your empty profile like, “Uhh… what now?”.
Been there. When I first joined, I spent way too long stressing over my bio and ended up just closing the app..

If that sounds familiar, no worries. Here’s the beginner guide I wish someone had given me—chill, honest, and helpful.

1. Don’t Overthink the Sign-Up

Seriously, just get it over with.
• Go to the PHJoin site or download the app.

• Use an email you actually check (not that old one you made in high school).

• Pick a password you won’t forget (or let your browser remember it for you).

• Confirm your email by clicking the link they send.

Lazy tip: Just sign in with Google. It’s fast and you don’t have to remember another password.

2. Your Profile Doesn’t Have to Be Fancy

Please don’t stress over this. You do not need a perfect photo or a LinkedIn-style resume.
Got a selfie where you don’t hate how you look? That’ll do just fine.

For the bio:
Keep it real. Write how you talk.

• Say what you do in plain words.
(“I build websites” > “Tech-savvy full-stack engineer with 10+ years in digital innovation”)

• Add something random and fun.
(“Plant lover” / “Plays ukulele badly” / “Addicted to milk tea”)

• Avoid buzzwords and corporate speak. Nobody vibes with “synergy.”

Example:
“Freelance designer making brands look less boring. Also, I bake banana bread like a champ.”

3. Find Groups That Don’t Suck

This part’s kind of fun.

• Search for stuff like:
• your job + “tips”
• your city + “professionals”
• your weird niche interest (yes, someone else probably loves it too)

Start with 2 or 3 groups. Any more and it’s notification overload.

Not sure what to post? Try this:

“Hey everyone! Just joined. I’m a [your job]. What’s one tip you wish you knew when you started here?”
Simple. Friendly. Works every time.

4. Talk to Actual Humans (Not Like a Robot)

This is how you actually make cool connections:

DO:
• Like stuff you genuinely find interesting
• Drop thoughtful comments
• After a couple of interactions, message someone like:

“Hey [Name], loved your post on [topic]. Really made me think!”

DON’T:
• Spam people with connection requests
• Send boring copy-paste intros
• Expect instant replies (people are busy, it’s not you)

5. Join Events — They’re Free and Low-Key

PHJoin events are like free food samples. Grab 'em while you can.

If you’re shy or new:
• Join a chill webinar first where you can just listen
• Leave your camera off—nobody cares
• Say one thing in the chat (“Interesting point!” or “Thanks for sharing!”) to feel included

It’s low effort, but it helps you feel part of the community.

How to Not Ghost the App After a Week

Let’s be real—you’ll probably forget about PHJoin at some point. That’s fine. But if you want to stay semi-active:

• Set a weekly reminder: “Check PHJoin – just 10 mins”
• Bookmark 2–3 people who post cool stuff
• Scroll PHJoin instead of Instagram when you’re bored in line or on the toilet (just saying)

Real Talk: It’ll Feel Weird at First

Your first few posts might get no likes. It’ll feel awkward. You’ll wonder if anyone’s even reading them.
Totally normal.
Everyone starts there. Even the “popular” people on PHJoin once posted into the void. They just didn’t quit.

So here’s the secret:
You don’t need to be perfect—you just need to show up.

That’s it.