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I have sold ebooks and mini courses through my blogs and also on third party sites, however, I have not tried selling ebooks and courses through my communities. I am thinking to sell ebooks and courses through my communities. By the way, has anyone tried selling ebooks and courses through their communities? Do you make sales?

I am looking for successful use cases for Live Topics. I have some ideas on how it could be used if it streamed Zoom but it only streams YouTube. If it worked with Zoom I can see hosting an interview and then fielding questions from the public. None of this would be a problem if my interview subjects were local. Not the case and that is why I need Zoom. Sure, I could have a celebrity stream themselves and them take questions but the odds of technical failure are too large.

Standing out on the web is more important than ever. And your mission statement isn't just a formal declaration; it's the heartbeat of your community, capturing your community's essence and uniqueness. Let's delve into what makes us stand out. What specific qualities or features do you think are unique to your community, which you should highlight in your mission statement? How do your interactions and discussions differ from what you've seen in other online communities, and how can you encapsulate this uniqueness? In what ways has your community impacted you or others, and how can you reflect these positive outcomes in our mission statement? Yo…

As we stand on the threshold of 2024, I am filled with a sense of optimism and excitement for what we, as a vibrant community of forum enthusiasts and online community managers, can achieve together. It’s clear that our passion for creating engaging and meaningful digital spaces is the heartbeat of our success. The coming year presents an opportunity for us to refine our approach, placing a greater emphasis on strategy over mere engagement. Engagement is the lifeblood of our communities, but it's the strategies behind this engagement that turn our visions into realities. By focusing on thoughtful, well-planned tactics, we can create experiences that are not only eng…

Inspired by Cory Doctorow: The 'Enshittification' of TikTok https://www.wired.com/story/tiktok-platforms-cory-doctorow/?ref=platformer.news The concept of "enshittification" presents a stark warning to all digital platforms. Initially, a platform thrives by being user-centric, only to later exploit its user base to favor business customers. Eventually, even these business relationships sour as the platform seeks to monopolize all value, leading to its decline. This cycle not only undermines trust but can spell doom for once-thriving online communities and forums. How can we, as stewards of our communities, remain vigilant against the early signs of…

Eternal September is early Internet slang for a period beginning around 1993 when Internet service providers began offering Usenet access to many new users. This flood of new users overwhelmed the existing culture for online forums, and the influx of newcomers seemed unending. This surge can dilute the unique culture and norms that take years to cultivate within our forums and communities. But does adding more new users have to be a death knell for your community customs? How do you maintain the essence and culture of your community in the face of constant new membership? Is there a strategy that has worked for you in orienting newcomers without st…

There are forums that offer paid to post feature where registered users will be able to earn by posting on the forum. Some forums do not have this feature, yet the owners frequently hire paid posters for their forums? What are your thoughts on paid posting? Do you think it is a good way to build content or do you believe content should be specifically built through organic means?

Hello, Today using the Reputation system, users can choose one of three choices 1. Agree 2. Not agree 3. In Doubt I want to limit those 3 choices to appear only for the first post and on specific forums and groups that can be voted to. Also, I need to see the percentage of the voters on the topic. Please send me a quote for this project, thank you! 🙂

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https://invisioncommunity.com/forums/topic/477045-when-can-we-expect-ic-5-to-be-released/?do=findComment&comment=2963466 IPS recently announced in their company forums last week that they were almost ready for private beta with a small number of customers, which means public beta near the end of Q1 or beginning of Q2. I expect we'll start to see some more screenshots and views of the IPS 5 in the next few weeks! We haven't seen any news on the changes to Pages. They say that changes to Pages is another month. Pages is an all-encompassing app, and any changes to Pages could be substantial in nature.

I thought this page would be about 3rd party apps, plugins and themes. 96% of all posts are about everything else except what I just mentioned, as I see it maybe some topics appeal to some but in my case I want to know everything about new apps, reviews about new apps, interviews with developers about future plans, presentation of them few developers who chose to stay and take care of us when everyone else kicked them out. I really hope someone takes the lead and creates a website that only focuses on 3rd party apps and plugins, themes, and everything that has to do with it. reviews about app plugins and themes, interviews with developers about upcoming plans, etc. …

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How do you handle if a spammer group adds you to their list? What if they automate everything smartly that they can bombard you with spam all the time? I have seen automated spam with humans involved. They are kind of impossible to stop.

AI technology is capable of creating hyper-realistic videos and images of celebrities or everyday people without their consent, poses significant ethical and legal challenges. As administrators and managers of online communities, how do we tackle this emerging issue? What measures can we put in place to detect and prevent the spread of deepfake content within our communities, ensuring we do not become unwitting amplifiers of nonconsensual imagery? How do we balance the freedom of expression with the imperative to protect individuals' rights and reputations in the face of technology that can easily fabricate realities? In what ways can we educate our co…

A self-hosted community has over 300,000 users registered over the years. I assume that at least 30% of email addresses are no more valid. It means I must manage e-mail bounces to proceed with bulk mails. I am going to switch from Google to Amazon SES/SNS. I have found two solutions: https://www.deschutesdesigngroup.com/portfolio-item/aws-simple-email-service-with-bounce-management/ https://ipb.silvesterwebdesigns.com/file/9-mail-bouncer/ Do you have experience with one or another? Which one would you recommend recognizing, marking and excluding bounced email addresses from the bulk mail recipients in IPS?

If you skip social media and assume that it is not going to ruin your chances, what is the biggest threat running an online community? How do you handle it?

What do you think of non PHP forum software? Software like Discourse is getting a lot of attention. Is forum arena limited to PHP software only? Will you think beyond the standard LAMP or LEMP stack?

In an age where digital spaces are becoming increasingly complex, the principle of Simplicity Theory challenges us to rethink our approach. The Simplicity Theory says that people prefer simple experiences because we don't have to think as hard. It's simple for us to think about, understand, and remember. The McDonald's posters above show the sophistication behind simplicity. This concept suggests that simpler designs and communications are not only more appealing but also easier for our brains to process, leading to a better user experience. But as we strive to create engaging and feature-rich online communities, one has to wonder: Are we inadvertently complicat…

When you lock topics, what are your reasons? Generally speaking, I lock topics when there are already too many discussions on the same subject matter. I also lock topics that are irrelevant to the community or are time sensitive and are no more relevant. I also lock topics that are off topic discussion. What about you?

Hello, while browsing the list of providers on the IPS website, I noticed that many people mentioned when they started working on IP.Board. I don't think it's particularly important, but I'm more focused on the sentimental aspect. In the past, there used to be another support forum for IP.Board in Poland (which was later absorbed by my forum). I found my very first post related to IP.Board, which I published on December 26, 2005, exactly. Since then, my life has been filled with passion, challenges, and incredible emotions related to IP.Board. It not only provides my livelihood but also brings me a lot of joy and satisfaction. How…

The social media boom of the last decade is over. It’s not that people are no longer using social media — they are. They’re just using it less, and engaging differently." "In 2022, the average daily time spent on social media declined globally leading to a drop in organic reach for brands and creators. Per GWI, 54% of people use social media to connect with friends and family, and 27% of people use social media to keep up with news. What they aren’t necessarily hopping on social media to do is be sold to. However, social media platforms need users to spend as much time on their apps as possible and to continue buying from advertisers in order to remain pro…

Could you identify any forum apps, including those designed for WordPress, that were notable in the past but no longer exist today? This includes abandoned apps or those that have become obsolete. Additionally, could you mention any existing applications on other systems that you would like to see adapted for the IPS platform? Finally, which current applications do you think deserve an update for IPS version 5? The goal is to inspire developers to create new applications and help customers identify potentially interesting applications, thereby incentivizing developers to begin development. As for me, I was much more familiar with the ap…

2024 Social Media predictions by Future Social: YouTube Shorts become a key channel for brand social teams. Those Reels & TikToks you’re making can go right up on YouTube Shorts, bringing more attention to that channel that’s only hosted your TV spots the last few years. Watch Shorts become quite effective in driving brand awareness without much customization time from brand teams. Watch time becomes a primary metric. We know we can’t win in 2024 social without video content, but we haven’t really adjusted our analytics for that shift. Rather than reporting likes and comments front and center, watch for watch time to be the new proof of engaged audiences. An…

AI content is something that is becoming more popular and frequent in online communities with many turning to AI for ideas on what to write about and using that to create a topic to drum up engagement. Do you allow AI content within your community? If yes, how far will you let it got before you put your foot down?