Yoz's Notes for UCL Burble

Some Tips For Building Online Communities and Web Forums

  1. Don't ignore the rest of the Internet

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  2. Be aware of different forum types

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  3. Spec out as much as you can beforehand, but expect to add ideas and features later

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  4. Don't bother with expensive packages

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  5. Have a good test of the interface

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  6. Try and integrate the forum with the rest of the site as fully as possible - don't just tack it on the side

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  7. All the features you add will be used, so add lots, just avoid cluttering the interface

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  8. Take the time to know your community and make sure your community knows you

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  9. Don't be afraid to evolve - use your community to solve its own problems

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  10. Make the most of your community's by-products