Cedric

Haha hi TS! Good to see you. It’s been a while again. How have you been?

Does anyone have any trolls on their forum? Every forum gets a troll (or a few) at some point. While they can be a headache, they also have a knack for stirring up controversy and keeping discussions active. I would even argue that a well-managed troll can add a bit of spice to a community, making it feel more alive. When handled properly, they can actually be an asset rather than a problem. That said, there’s a fine line between engagement and disruption. There’s no shame in having a troll on your forum, but they need to be closely monitored so things don’t get out of control. So where do you draw the line? Do you let them run free as long as they aren’t breaking the rules, or do you shut them down the moment they start causing trouble? Have you ever had a troll that actually benefited your forum?

A winner will be declared 7th of April. :)

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It’s nice to have someone on your side, so you don’t end up doing everything alone and above all, feel alone when there’s little traffic. But most importantly, what you need is a couple of friends there ad your original audience, helping you out with posts and traffic. Not necessarily a moderator.

Hi [uSERGROUP=2]@everyone[/uSERGROUP] :) The latest Administrata Essentials is here! This edition covers Administrata v2.0 updates, community insights, upcoming events, and fresh marketplace deals. Don't miss out – Read the full edition here! Thanks for being part of Administrata! ;)

[ATTACH type=full" alt="YuyWYRR_d.webp]1453[/ATTACH] A day to celebrate the communities we build, the discussions we share, and the forums that keep the internet alive. Hi everyone![ATTACH type=full" align="right" width="361px" alt="tRbk45H_d.webp]1454[/ATTACH] Global Forum Day is a new holiday where we celebrate our communities we build, and the discussions we share. Here on Administrata, we’re love to support you and your growing forums, so of course, we’ll be joining in on the celebration. If you wish to participate in this event, you're welcomed to share this day on your own community and celebrate however you'd like to. :)

It’s time to enter your forum for April’s Site of the Month contest! We’re excited to see what you’ve been building and how your community stands out. Current Status: OPEN until April 15th. [HEADING=2]How to Enter:[/HEADING] Reply to this thread with your forum name, URL, and an optional short description of what makes your community unique. Make sure your submission is in before the deadline: April 15th. [HEADING=2]Prizes:[/HEADING] A Banner Advertisement below the original post of every thread for one month (max size: 728x90 - must supply one). A Sticky Thread Advertisement for one month. Exclusively featured on our SOTM box in the header. Exclusively featured on Directory. 500 Credits bonus Advertised on different communities. [HEADING=2]This Month's Theme:[/HEADING] We do not have a theme for this SOTM contest. Submissions are open from April 1st to 15th. Voting begins on April 15th. Good luck to all! 🤞 The two past SOTM winners aren't eligible to enter. (jCodes, CodeForum)

Congrats to CodeForum and [mention=129]Malcolm[/mention] :)

All the best. Hope everything is good!

Just to pick on your header comment, this is what I see: [ATTACH type=full" size="1917x406]1451[/ATTACH]

Merged the threads. :)

So imagine a world where every other forum software - paid or free - has vanished, leaving you with only the one you absolutely hate. Would you bite the bullet and try to tolerate it just to keep your forum alive? Or would you call it quits and shut everything down? Personally, I think I’d probably close up shop. I can’t stand proboards. 😆 But what about you? Would you adapt, or would this be the end of the road for your forum?

Wow, that’s stunning! What a great looking forum dude! I love how you customized the theme. It really screams RDR! And yes, your domain is really great too! Well done. :D I wish you the best of luck. :) Thank you for your comment also. :) I do advice you to create a listing in our Directory - I'll merge this thread with your directory when you've done so.

One of our challenges we face is to get away from the "90-9-1" rule. As you may or may not know, the 90-9-1 rule refers to 90% lurkers - 9% intermittent contributors and - 1% heavy contributors. [ATTACH type=full" align="right" size="347x292]1446[/ATTACH] So thinking logically, making a forum more user-friendly could definitely give you a better success rate. Making it easy for members to find what they’re looking for, participate in discussions, and feel comfortable in the community are one of those things. It’s more than just a clean design - although that’s also important! So we need to create an environment where members feel encouraged to engage. Do you check your online members often enough? Make them feel inclusive. Send them a private message asking how they are, every now and then. A minute of your time could make all the difference in their engagement. At the end of the day, success for your forum is about creating a home away from home that keeps people coming back. So, how do you measure it in your community? Is it more about active members, or do you focus on the quality of engagement?

Should communities focus more on niche or general topics for growth? On one hand we have people who despise general / off topic topics on their niche forums. On the other hand, we have people who encourage it because it clearly generates engagement on their community and thus adding value to their community bonding. So, what’s the right approach? Do niche communities risk stagnating if they don’t loosen up the conversation a little? Or does straying too far from the core topic dilute what makes a community valuable? And where do you stand - do you prefer to keep it focused, or are you all for mixing it up to boost engagement?

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Every forum needs a steady flow of traffic to thrive, but how do you make that happen? Are you relying on good ol’ SEO, social media promotions, paid ads, or something else entirely? Maybe you've got a unique strategy that sets your forum apart? :)

Google is Goliath when it comes to web searching. It's so synonymous with searching the web that people even use the brand name as a verb; "Just Google it!" - "I googled them last night". It's hard to imagine not having Google search available (because we all use it so widely) but do you think we'll see a time when someone (or something) will come along and knock them off the top spot? Do you think there's any chance that they'll eventually overstep the mark on people's privacy or data warehousing that governments will taken them down or break up the various divisions, leading to a reduction or collapse of their search service? Or is Google going to be around for hundreds of years like many of the historical institutions that still exist today?

Yes, that must be a heartbreaking issue. Sorry you have to deal with this.

Sweet. Would be a good thing for forums if Reddit would stay dead.

Most issues have now been addressed. If you still see something, feel free to report. :) Additionally, we've made some changes to the navigation where it now opens menus when hovering on the tabs. This is targeted for desktops and other 'hover' capable devices mainly.

Morning everyone. :)

As you should. 😆