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A sneak peek at some features in Invision 5 that you might have a strong opinion about. What do you think about each of these? Vertical Menu The classic menu from v4 was always horizontal across the top of the screen, similar to most other websites and forums. In IPS v4, admins have the option of switching to a Vertical Menu, similar to Opera, Reddit, Edge and other popular platforms. Search Box The Search Box on desktop actually opens up a search modal popup. What do you think? Do you like the additional options before you search, or do you think this is misleading design? Card view of Forum Inde…

Hi, I am Dilip, been running forums and blogs for around 15 years now. Somewhere around 2010, I started learning graphics to meet my needs for Logos, Banners, custom emojis, node icons, simple animated videos and more. Been offering graphics services since ~ 2015 I do a decent 2D and some 3D as well. You can check the Showcase thread on my forum for some recent works I made this video to promote my services this Holiday season Feel free to ping me if you have any graphics needs. Will do my best to give you the best possible image / video.

Is your community mostly of the right kind of people? People with behavioural, emotional and professional patterns you actually wanted to build a community for?

Do any of you kick off your forums with a contest? If so, what's it all about and what kind of prizes do you give out? Is it just a straightforward referral contest, or does it tie into the specific topic of your forum?

I recently came across a new forum, where the forum admin wanted to focus on health because of a personal interest in entering healthcare. She created over 50 boards in 7 categories for all things related to health: everything from medical equipment and hospital administration to fitness and exercise, mental health, community and public health, pharmaceuticals, alternative medicine, occupational health, and women's and men's and geriatric and pediatric health. It was everything! There was very little expertise or mastery shown in any of the boards, much less activity. Even if the forum admin personally pursued a career in healthcare, nobody would ever h…

Marketing means you promote your products, services, or business through a platform. Your marketing platform could be radio, television, internet, newspaper, etc. When marketing your products and services, or business in general, it is very important to choose the right platforms to reach your target audience effectively. For instance, if you want to market through radio, you need to use the proper radio station. If you want to market on the internet, you need to choose the appropriate online platform which could me social media, search engines, etc. This is where media segmentation comes in. Media segmentation means you identify the best media platform to market and adve…

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One of the things that I'm looking at is IPBoard (I guess they're called Invision community now?) is their feature of non-forum pages. I am familiar with CMS builders from vBulletin It looks like you can write Articles, FAQ, and Reviews. How many of you have non-forum pages, in addition to the forum?

When we start to build out a community, one of the things we hope to ensure is not only the longevity but also the sustainability of our community. This is something that whilst possible, is not always easy to accomplish and can be difficult for some if not taken into account. Thinking about a community you lead now, what methods are you currently using to ensure the longevity and sustainability of that community?

Some of us may be in the beginning stages of our communities and others may be in the later stages of their communities, whether your community is brand new or a few years old, we all have a vision of where we would like to see our communities in say the next five years. Taking a look at your community as it is now and looking to the future, where do you see your community within the next five years? Do you hope to have achieved anything in particular?

Achieving activity within a forum whilst it is possible, can also be difficult, especially if you are looking to gain consistent activity within the community you lead. Having strategies in place to help you stay consistent that will encourage activity is always great to have in place but depending on the kind of community leader you are, these kinds of strategies could vary. What strategies do you use to encourage activity within your community?

Owning your community and leading that community gives a great feeling but it can be so easy to forget the important things such as finding ways or even having methods to help foster a sense of belonging so that your community members feel welcomed and like they are appreciated and wanted around your community. When it comes to fostering a sense of belonging within your community, what methods do you as a leader use?

Marketing does not mean just to put your product in front of your customers, you also need to generate sales. To generate sales, it is important to have a deep understanding of your customers. One of the easiest ways to understand your customers is by categorizing them and use effective approach tailored to persuade your customers to make them purchase. 1. Investors: These individuals view products as investments, they buy products that offer long term benefits. To persuade them, focus on highlighting the durability of your product. 2. Savers: Savers are driven by finding the best deal and saving as much money as possible. You can convince these buyers by emphas…

Customer segmentation is an important aspect of a marketing plan. Customer segmentation helps in understanding who your customers are, how to reach your customers, how to build a brand, and boosting sales. There are different categories for customer segmentation. 1. Geographical Segmentation: This involves knowing the location of your customers. 2. Demographic Segmentation: This involves understanding customers' age, gender, income, and more. 3. Psychographic Segmentation: This will let you learn about customers' lifestyle and interests. 4. Behavioral Segmentation: This involves understanding customers' spending habits and brand preferences. 5. Me…

Expertise is the level of knowledge and skill in a particular area. It's usually conveyed by an independent assessment of you skills, such as designations, certifications, or outside commendations. 1. How do you demonstrate or show either your expertise or your community's expertise? 2. How do you show experts within the community? Do you rely on badges or icons, or do you use more dynamic signals like # of solved questions This topic is targeted to the communities of solopreneurs where you're building your own brand or audience, but it's applicable to any community of success.

As community owners, some of us if not all of us will more than likely create goals that we would like to achieve within our community, this could be anything from the number of registered members to the number of posts made within a week, month or year. Depending on the kind of community we have and what we expect from our community will depend on the goals we set for ourselves. Do you currently have any goals set for your community at the moment? If you do, what are they?

Some interesting thoughts that there will be more zero click searches, more long tail searches, and why discussion forums with our UGC driven expert discussion are uniquely positioned to win. https://searchengineland.com/future-seo-ai-powered-world-440023

What is Interaction to Next Paint (INP)? Google uses INP to assess your site’s overall responsiveness. If you click on a drop-down menu and there’s a delay with its opening, this latency shows poor responsiveness and relates to INP. If there are issues with INP, user experience suffers because the user may continue clicking on your site’s menu, waiting for a response. INP is the time it takes from the initial user interaction and when the next frame on the site is painted. https://searchengineland.com/optimizing-inp-interaction-to-next-paint-440017

Communities are special in that we intentionally try to foster a sense of belongings and togetherness. That usually also usually implies a standard to engage in civilized discourse. How do you encourage - or enforce - civilized discourse among members? When I think about the onboarding process of most communities, they're remarkably bad about letting you know about expectations. They either offer instant sign on where you totally bypass anything*, or you're presented with a wall of legalese terms . If you're lucky, you get a forcefully cheery email that explains where the Introduction board is. Why don't we have friendly, custom reminders before you …

Most of us when we start a community tend to be looking at the future and the possibility of monetizing our community. When it comes to monetization, the last thing we want to do is make it so that the user experience is compromised, this is something we want to heavily avoid if we can. Do you have any effective strategies that would allow community leaders to monetize their community but steer clear of compromising the user experience?

In my opinion, the primary aim of a community is to provide a space for meaningful discussion. Communities are also the platform to ask questions and answer questions. Community's goal is the foster communication. If you lose this motto and focus only on traffic, users and activities, you are are not in the right track. When you started your community, what was your primary goal? Have you been able to get there?

When I set out to build Invisioneer.org, I knew one of its unstated critiques would be: Is this yet another forum administration / forum webmaster / forum promotion site? How will Invisioneer be any different? There is a small cottage industry of forum users who enjoy popping up and installing forum administration sites, year after year. I think that's great! There is enough room on the Internet for all of us to co-exist. Part of those other sites may overlap with part of the value of Invisioneer, but you'll find a sharply-defined vision of Invisioneer that will separate us over time. What you will find on Invisioneer You will find a relentless focus…

Bringing on volunteer staff for your forum community can be a valuable step in growing and maintaining a vibrant online community. However, it's important to consider several factors to ensure a successful and positive experience for both the volunteers and the community as a whole: Clearly Defined Roles and Responsibilities: Clearly define the roles and responsibilities of each volunteer position (e.g., moderators, administrators, content creators). Ensure that volunteers understand their specific duties, including moderating content, enforcing community guidelines, and assisting members. Selection Process: Develop a fair and transparent …

Introduction In today's digital age, online communities and forums have become a ubiquitous part of our lives. Just like in a professional setting or an orchestra, leadership plays a pivotal role in the success and health of these communities. Understanding Digital Inhabitants Each member of an online community has their unique personality, interests, and experiences. A leader must take the time to get to know these members, just as they would in an offline setting. This understanding creates a foundation of trust, and it helps guide the direction of the community in a way that everyone feels heard and valued. Creating a Safe Environment Online co…

Congratulations! You've successfully launched your online community, and it's buzzing with activity. However, the journey has just begun. To ensure long-term success and impact, you need a strategic plan for what comes next. Here's a roadmap for post-launch steps to grow, monetize, and navigate the legal aspects of your community: 1. Member Acquisition and Engagement: Content Strategy: Keep producing valuable, relevant, and engaging content. Regularly update your community with fresh, informative, and entertaining material to retain existing members and attract new ones. Referral Programs: Leverage your current community members as brand ambassadors. Enco…