📝 Organizing Your Collection
Start by adding items you've already watched or played to build a solid foundation. Then, add items to your watchlist by leaving the "Watched" checkbox unchecked. Use the search and sort features to quickly find specific items or organize by rating, year, or director.
Write brief reviews as you add items - even a sentence or two helps you remember why you rated something the way you did months later. Reviews are searchable, so you can find items by keywords in your reviews.
⭐ Rating Consistency
Develop a consistent rating system that works for you. Many users find it helpful to use a scale where 5.0 is average, 7.0+ is good, 8.5+ is great, and 9.5+ is exceptional. Use decimal ratings (e.g., 7.5, 8.2) to capture nuanced opinions.
Your statistics dashboard will show rating distributions, helping you understand if you tend to rate items high or low. This self-awareness can help you maintain consistency over time.
👥 Social Features
Use the friends system to discover new media through recommendations. When viewing a friend's collection, use the search functionality to find specific items or filter by rating to see their highest-rated content.
Respect privacy settings - if a friend has made certain data private, that's their choice. Use privacy settings yourself to control what friends can see about your collection and statistics.
💾 Data Management
Regularly export your collection as a backup. JSON export files include all metadata: titles, ratings, reviews, watched status, poster URLs, and more. Keep these backups safe - they're your insurance against data loss.
When importing data, OmniTrackr's smart conflict resolution updates existing entries rather than creating duplicates. This makes it safe to import the same file multiple times or merge collections from different accounts.
🔒 Privacy & Security
Take advantage of granular privacy controls. You can make movies, TV shows, anime, video games, or statistics private individually. Private data is completely hidden from friends, giving you full control over what you share.
Keep your account secure by using a strong, unique password. Enable email verification and use the password reset feature if you forget your password. All sensitive operations require password confirmation for added security.
📊 Using Statistics Effectively
Check your statistics regularly to understand your viewing patterns. Are you watching mostly recent releases or exploring older classics? Which directors do you rate highest? Use these insights to discover new content that matches your preferences.
The statistics dashboard updates in real-time as you add items. Watch your completion percentage grow as you mark items as watched, and see your average rating evolve as you rate more content.