A hub is a curated place for digital artifacts and collaborators—private by default, public and listed when you’re ready. Monetization is optional.
Primary action: Open the app → create a hub
What’s inside a hub
Hubs hold digital artifacts such as:
- Files, videos, images, PDFs, documents
- Links and notes
- And more as the product supports
Lifecycle: private → public → Explore
- Create — A new hub starts private. Add artifacts and shape it before anyone else can see it.
- Collaborate — Invite people with roles when you want help. Work stays private until you change access.
- Make public — Share a link when you are ready. Public does not mean listed on Explore yet.
- List on Explore — Optionally list so people can find the hub in the public catalog and in search.
- Optional paid access — Turn on monetization later if you want. Free knowledge hubs stay first-class.
Listing checklist: List a hub on Explore. Creators path: Get started (creators).
Collaborators and roles
| Role | What it means |
|---|---|
| OWNER | Full control of the hub, including ownership decisions. |
| ADMIN | Manage settings and collaborators without transferring ownership. |
| WRITE | Add and edit artifacts alongside the team. |
| COMMENT | Leave feedback without changing the contents. |
| READ | View access for people who only need to look. |
Collaborators are not the same as paywall buyers. How-to: Collaborators & roles.
Hub settings areas
In the app, hub settings typically group into:
- General
- Access
- Monetization
- Storefront
- Analytics
Analytics for creators: Analytics for creators. Paid access: Turn on paid access.
SEO and listing
- Explore-listed public non-adult hubs get bot HTML and sitemap inclusion.
- Public-but-unlisted hubs stay shareable by link, but stay noindex.
Marketplace signals
- Marketplace cards can show views, saves, and Aura.
- Creators get analytics in hub settings to see how the hub is doing.
Plan limits (high level)
Exact numbers can change—confirm on Pricing and in-app Billing.
| Plan | Hubs | Uploads | File size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | 3 hubs | 10 counted uploads per hub* | Files up to about 5 MB |
| Growth | Unlimited hubs | Unlimited uploads | Large files (marketed up to 5 GB) |
*Confirm current Free upload rules in product. When to upgrade: Plans: when to upgrade.
What’s next
- Browse Explore — how people find listed hubs.
- Optional earning — when to charge for access.
- Profiles — your public presence.
About the Author
I'm the CEO of Kahana, bringing a unique perspective from my management consulting experience at Clarkston Consulting and biomedical engineering background from Duke University. I'm focused on making the future of work more elegant through innovative technology solutions that prioritize user well-being and productivity.