Creating Content

Do I have to join Free IQ to upload content?

Yes. Since content is attached to your Author Page profile, you must join Free IQ as a registered member before uploading any content. Joining as a registered member also allows you to write reviews, review and rate other reviews, and save content to a favorites list, among many other features. To become a member of Free IQ, go to the "joinnow" page , choose a username and password, and enter your information. Then click the “Join FreeIQ" button and you're done.

What are the types of content I can upload?

As a Free IQ Free Content Provider, you are able to offer the following types of content:

• Streamable Video Files: Including streaming PowerPoint® presentations, pre-recorded webinars and webcasts, and professional/instructional video productions from live speaking events, seminars, or even just from your office!
• Streamable Audio Files: Including pre-recorded teleseminars, audio books, and podcasts.
• Electronically-Downloadable Print: PDF documents of any kind, such as ebooks, technical papers, and free reports.

See the list of supported file formats in the above content categories.

As a Premium Content Provider you are also able to offer the following products:

• Shippable Items (e.g. Books and Physical DVD or CD Products)
• Teleseminars – Registrations or Pre-recorded Audio
• Webinars – Registrations or Pre-Recorded Video
• Coaching/Training Programs
• Newsletter Subscriptions
• Live Event Registrations
• IQpon Billed Time

For more information on the above product genres, as well as what other types of video and audio products are able to be offered on Free IQ, see Types of Content.

Why do I have to upgrade my membership to add paid content?

If you have paid, premium content to offer, you must first upgrade your account by completing a second phase of the registration process. The reason for this is so that we can obtain more detailed contact information for payment processing.

There is no cost involved in upgrading your account. Complete the upgrade process now.

What file formats does Free IQ support for video, audio, and downloadable print products?

Video Formats Supported by Free IQ

Audio Formats Supported by Free IQ

Text Formats Supported by Free IQ

And Free IQ doesn’t charge any streaming or hosting fees?

No. The essence of Free IQ is to provide a place where users can watch an unparalleled quantity and variety of FREE media content—be it videos, audio files or electronically-downloadable print documents. To encourage Content Providers to present their best “stuff,” we offer them a FREE place to upload, store, host and stream their online video and audio content, as well as the tools to “tag,” title and categorize their content files for easy access and retrieval by our users.

Are there limits to the content I can upload?

At this time, here are no restrictions on the quantity or duration of the content you submit, but we do have some guidelines with regard to subject matter. Free IQ is not looking to duplicate sites that feature or encourage silly, outrageous, horrifying, lewd, violent, hateful, spiteful or offensive content. Free IQ is seeking and actively encourages content that: a) gives users valuable information, particularly from true subject matter “experts”; b) teaches users how to do something well and c) imparts skills, techniques, ideas, knowledge and information, whether the desired end is knowledge “for its own sake,” or potential financial gain. Free IQ considers all of these to be “valuable.”

What are the steps to creating content?

There are three main steps to creating content on Free IQ:

• Set up your Author Page profile.
• Convert your existing media to an acceptable file format.
• Submit your content to the Free IQ site via one of our two uploading methods or by physically mailing your content to us.

How do I decide what products to offer as Free vs. Paid Content?

At the very least, your Free Content should be an informative overview of your subject matter. We suggest giving away as much valuable content as you can, while reserving your premium information for any paid products and services you might offer. Free IQ visitors are much more likely to purchase Paid, Premium Content if they are impressed with the knowledge and expertise presented in your Free Content presentation.

Your Free Content should be far more than just a sales pitch. While it is certainly expected that you will include information detailing the offer for your Paid Content, you should use it as a way of introducing people to a more unique approach that you share with them in the products you are selling. Rather than focus on the short-term sale, the objective is to concentrate on the long-term benefit to your business by offering value to your target audience.