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Frequently Asked Questions

About the new NextBillion.net

Browsing and finding information on NextBillion.net

Getting in touch

RSS Feeds

About the new NextBillion.net

  1. What are the stars at the bottom of each post?

    We want to know if the site's content is relevant to our readers and will do everything we can to make all the more so. Now, besides commenting on each piece, you can send us your rating and tell us whether you enjoyed reading the post or not.

  2. What happened to the Activity Database?

    The content in the activity database has been archived but will still be accessible and searchable through conventional search engines (such as Google).

  3. What happened to the Events Calendar?

    We will continue to highlight relevant events and conferences through our "Take Action" section and in the sidebar throughout the site.

  4. What happened to the Newsletter?

    We are working to improve the way we use the Newsletter and maximize the value it has for our readers. As soon as we figure out a way to manage this feature in a smarter way, we'll get in touch with current subscribers and let readers know what next steps are.

  5. What's new in NextBillion.net?

    The redesigned version of NextBillion.net reflects a new stage for the site now that it's co-owned and co-managed by WRI and Acumen Fund. The new site looks cleaner and is intended to make navigation easier. It was also designed to make resources such as Research and Careers as easy to find and take advantage of as our blog. We have also created NextBillion groups in Facebook and LinkedIn so readers can network and get in touch with each other. There's also a Spanish-language sister site that carries content relevant to development through enterprise in Iberoamerican countries.

  6. Where can I give feedback about the new site?

    We welcome your feedback and suggestions about NextBillion.net. Please contact us through info@nextbillion.net.

Browsing and finding information on NextBillion.net

  1. How can I stay current on what's going on in NextBillion?

    You can subscribe to NextBillion's RSS feeds and read our content in your reader of preference (Bloglines or Google Reader, for example). If you prefer, you can also keep track of specific aspects of the website - such as a particular writer, topic or section. To find out the feeds to which you can subscribe, follow the RSS icon on the top right hand side.

  2. How do I comment on posts?

    You can actually comment on pretty much everything you find on NextBillion.net. Not only can you comment on blog posts but also News pieces and Research items. First, click on the content on which you would like to comment. At the bottom of the post, click on "add new comment." You do not have to associate your name with the comment. The Your Name field that appears will automatically be populated with "Anonymous." The E-mail field is required, but the content of this field is kept private and will not be shown publicly; it is just for verification purposes. You can then enter your comment. We suggest you give your comment a title and provide a URL back to your own web site, weblog, or profile so that readers better understand who you are.

  3. How do I find all the posts of a particular writer?

    Each post will have the author's name at the top; you can click on it and you will be able to see a summary of his profile and all his/her posts below. You can also subscribe to RSS feeds for each of NextBillion.net's Editors and Staff Writers.

  4. How do I find old posts and research material?

    The easiest way is to use our search bar in the homepage, where you can use a general keyword and get search results organized by type of content (Blog posts, News or Research). Alternatively, each section in NextBillion.net has a navigation toolbar at the top through which you can browse content by date, author, topic and general criteria.

Getting in touch

  1. Can I contact NextBillion.net staff?

    Yes. We have fixed some problems we were having with our e-mail account and now you can reach out through info@nextbillion.net. If there's any particular Staff Writer you would like to contact, include his/her name the subject line and the editors will forward appropriately. Alternatively, you can network with NextBillion.net staff through our Facebook and/or LinkedIn groups.

  2. Can I submit ideas for blog posts or content in general?

    Yes. If you have a story, topic, news item, research piece or job opportunity you want to share with the NextBillion.net community, you can do it through the "Submit a" links on the right hand sidebar on each page. You can also find a way to do it in our "Take Action" section. We will look over your suggestion and decide whether it will fit with the scope of our site. To help us, before you decide to submit to NextBillion.net, please familiarize yourself with the nature of our site.

  3. Can I write for NextBillion.net?

    Yes. We often publish guest posts from people interested in this space who attend conferences or simply come across interesting models. We're also interested in talking to you if you have an interest in contributing to NextBillion.net on a regular basis.

  4. How can I get in touch with other people interested in this idea?

    We have created NextBillion.net groups in LinkedIn and Facebook, where you'll be able to network with others interested in the connection between development and enterprise. You can find links to those in our Take Action section, where relevant events and a current list of related blogs will also be featured.

RSS Feeds

  1. What is RSS?

    RSS stands for Rich Site Summary or Really Simple Syndication; it is a convenient way of personalizing how you get news and information from the Internet. Click on the RSS link (http://www.nextbillion.net/rss) for more information and a list of the available feeds on NextBillion.