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The Scoop on Your Block
Everyone's a local reporter. See what's happening around you.
What people post
Real stuff, from right around the corner.
Little things you'd only know if you were there. Now everyone nearby knows too.
Road closed on Main St near the bridge. Take 5th instead.
3 replies
Found a small brown dog by the park, red collar, no tag. Anyone missing him?
7 replies
New ramen place just opened on Oak Ave. Line is short right now!
2 replies
Anyone know why there were so many sirens around 3pm?
5 replies
Double rainbow over the lake right now. Go look outside!
1 reply
Farmers market is on today until 1pm. The peach guy is back.
4 replies
How it works
Three steps. No sign-up.
Share your spot
Allow location, or pick a spot on the map. It's only used to find posts near you.
See what's nearby
Posts from within 3, 6 or 10 km, newest first. Tap one to open the thread.
Drop the scoop
Saw something? Post it in 280 characters. Or just reply and add what you know.
Why post?
No followers? No problem.
There's nothing to grow and nothing to count here. The moment you hit Post, everyone nearby can see it.
Be first to know. And first to tell.
You're the one on the spot. That's the scoop.
Help the people right next to you.
A closed road or a lost dog matters most to people a few blocks away.
Ask anything local.
"Is the pharmacy still open?" Someone nearby knows. A question is a great first post.
Zero followers, full reach.
Your first post reaches the same people as anyone else's.
What goes around comes around.
The more people share, the better your block gets for everyone. You included.
FAQ
Good questions.
Is it free?
Yes. Totally free.
Do I need an account?
No. You're signed in anonymously the moment you open Oh! Ciao. Just pick a nickname.
Heads up: your posts are tied to this browser. If you clear your browser data or switch devices, you won't be able to edit or delete your old posts anymore.
Who can use Oh! Ciao?
Anyone 13 or older. By posting, you agree to our Terms.
I don't see any posts. Is it broken?
Probably not. Your area might just be quiet. Try switching to 10 km, or be the first to post. Every block needs someone to go first.
Can I see a different area?
Yes. Tap Change location and pick any spot on the map.
My iPhone can't find my location. What do I do?
If you opened Oh! Ciao from an icon on your Home Screen, iOS may block location for it. Open ohciao.com in Safari instead, or remove the icon and add it again with Open as Web App turned off.
If your location seems way off, check Settings → Privacy & Security → Location Services → Safari Websites and turn on Precise Location. You can also pick your spot on the map.
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“But there are already apps like this, right?”
There are. They are not all doing the same thing, though. Yik Yak, Jodel, KikiHub, ZINGR and Nextdoor all use your location, but most of them are built around people: profiles, followers, chat. Oh! Ciao is built around what just happened near you.
Your block is waiting.
See what's going on around you, or be the one who tells everyone.
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