Forecaster HQ

Help Center

How to get the most out of Forecaster HQ

Everything you need to know about creating forecasts, sharing them, and growing your audience.

Getting Started

Creating a Forecast

How to draw regions on the map, add predictions, set timing, and publish your forecast.

Sharing Your Forecast

Share via link, social media, or download images. How OG cards and social previews work.

Editing & Updating Forecasts

How to update a published forecast, change predictions, and keep your audience informed as conditions evolve.

Importing Regions

Bring in regions from Google My Maps or upload GeoJSON/KML files instead of drawing from scratch.

Draft Forecasts

Save your work as you go and publish when you're ready. Drafts are private and resumable.

Drawing & Styling Map Regions

Polygon and freehand drawing, region styling, and tips for effective map regions.

Forecast Types

Storm Forecasts vs. General Forecasts

When to use each forecast type. Storm forecasts for events with accumulation ranges. General forecasts for multi-day outlooks.

Adding Timing to Storm Forecasts

Define when precipitation starts, intensifies, and tapers off. Phase-by-phase timing that your audience can act on.

Sharing & Distribution

Embedding Forecasts on Your Website

Add a live forecast widget to any website with one line of code. Works with Substack, WordPress, Beehiiv, and more.

Growing Your Audience

Understanding Your Analytics

Track views, unique visitors, traffic sources, and see which forecasts get the most traction.

Managing Email Subscribers

How email capture works on your forecast pages. Search, export, and manage your subscriber list.

Your Account

Your Forecaster Profile

Set up your public profile with a bio, social links, and forecast archive. Customize your brand colors and OG template.

Brand Colors & OG Templates

Choose from two OG image templates (dark, light) and set your brand colors so every forecast looks like yours.

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