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The cost of implemation? Ssl is free on most hosts. If a host is charging you for it, then they’re not a good host. There isn’t a performance effect either. It is a must to have it implemented on your websites.

Bob’s showcase add is a must if you want to implement a directory system to your forum. I prefer to use it over the link directory add on. The s9e/MediaSites add on is another must have as you can share links from multiple social media platforms that aren’t built in with XF’s core. Such as, Bluesky, soundcloud and a few others. Oz badges add on is also nice if you want to implement gamification onto your forum with user badges.

Congratulations on the move to NodeBb! How are you liking the new software thus far?

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I don’t think public moderation logs are necessary, moderation decisions should stay between staff members. While transparency is important, making every action public can lead to unnecessary drama, callouts, and second-guessing, which can undermine a mod team’s ability to do their job effectively. Moderation logs should always be available for admins to review in case any issues arise. A community runs on trust, and moderators are the backbone that keeps everything running smoothly. Public logs can create more problems than they solve, so it’s usually best to keep them internal and focus on fostering trust through consistent, fair moderation instead.

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Chegg, the publicly traded education technology company, has sued Google over its AI Overviews, claiming they have hurt its traffic and revenue. The company said that AI Overviews is “materially impacting our acquisitions, revenue, and employees.” What Chegg said. Chegg wrote: More details. CNBC reports that “Chegg is worth less than $200 million, and in after-hours trading Monday, the stock was trading just above $1 per share.” Chegg has engaged Goldman Sachs to look at options to get acquired or other strategic options for the company. Chegg reported a $6.1 million net loss on $143.5 million in fourth-quarter revenue, a 24% decline year over year, according to a statement. Analysts polled by LSEG had expected $142.1 million in revenue. Management called for first-quarter revenue between $114 million and $116 million, but analysts had been targeting $138.1 million. The stock was down 18% in extended trading. The report goes on to say that Google forces companies like Chegg to “supply our proprietary content in order to be included in Google’s search function,” said Schultz, adding that the search company uses its monopoly power, “reaping the financial benefits of Chegg’s content without having to spend a dime.” Here is more from Chegg’s statement: First is reciprocal dealing, meaning that Google forces companies like Chegg to supply our proprietary content in order to be included in Google’s search function. Second is monopoly maintenance, or that Google unfairly exercises its monopoly power within search and other anti-competitive conduct to muscle out companies like Chegg. And third is unjust enrichment, meaning Google is reaping the financial benefits of Chegg’s content without having to spend a dime. Why we care. Will Chegg win in a court against Google? Will Google have to rethink its AI Overviews and find better ways to send traffic to publishers and site owners? It is hard to imagine but this may be the first large lawsuit over Google’s new AI Overviews. Source: https://searchengineland.com/google-sued-by-chegg-over-ai-overviews-hurting-traffic-and-revenue-452518

It works well if you place in the right spot. Too many ads will drop your search engine rankings as it leads to slower response times and lag.

google adsense is also mainly a CPM ad company now, so the more traffic you have, the more you’ll earn. Having multiple ads can lower the cpm rate, but a big skycraper ad would work well. Cpc was important years ago, but it isn’t anymore. https://snigel.com/blog/cpm-vs-cpc Recently, Google AdSense shook things up by switching their payment model from CPC to CPM. This move aims to align with industry standards and provide more transparency for publishers like you. But what does this mean for your earnings? In this blog, we’ll break down the differences between the metrics CPM vs CPC, explain why AdSense made this shift, and explore how it might have impacted your revenue. [HEADING=3]Advantages of CPM:[/HEADING] Predictable Revenue: If you have a high-traffic website, CPM advertising can provide a steady and predictable stream of revenue. The more visitors you have, the higher your potential earnings. Brand Visibility:CPM is perfect for advertisers focused on brand awareness. They benefit from widespread visibility, which is crucial for increasing brand recognition. Simplified Metrics:You can easily calculate your potential earnings based on traffic volume, helping with financial forecasting and strategic planning. [HEADING=3]Disadvantages of CPM:[/HEADING] Less Focus on Engagement: CPM doesn't consider user interaction with the ad. This can be less appealing for advertisers who want direct responses from users. Potentially Lower Earnings for Low-Traffic Sites: If your site has niche or low traffic, CPM might not be as profitable compared to models that reward user engagement.

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Bookmarking a webpage is like saving a shortcut to your favorite sites, making them easy to revisit whenever you’re online. Some people rely on bookmarks to stay organized, while others prefer to search from scratch each time. Do you use bookmarks to keep track of important pages, or do you just wing it and hope you remember?

Which payment providers do you use for your forum? Do you stick with PayPal, or have you branched out to other options? Right now, I currently only use paypal as a payment provider on my forum, but I might implement more payment providers in the future. Have you found it worthwhile to offer multiple payment methods, or do you prefer to keep things simple? What’s worked best for your forum?

How much content do you think a new forum needs before it’s ready to launch? I wouldn’t feel comfortable opening the doors with anything less than 100 solid topics/posts—enough to spark discussions and give new users something to engage with right away. A quiet, empty forum can be a dealbreaker, but a well-seeded one? That’s inviting. What’s your magic number? How much content do you think is just right before going live?

What sets your forum apart from the rest? Why should someone choose your community over the competition? Whether it’s unique content, a welcoming atmosphere, or standout features, finding your edge is key to attracting and keeping users engaged. If you ever feel like your forum isn’t quite measuring up, what would you change? More interactive features? Stronger moderation? A fresh marketing approach? What are some strategies that help forums stick out from the pack?

Hitting a big milestone whether it’s 1,000 members, a record-breaking event, or a major achievement is a huge deal! But the way a community celebrates can make all the difference in keeping players engaged and excited. Some communities throw special in-game events, exclusive giveaways, or limited-time rewards. Others go all out with livestreams, contests, or sneak peeks at upcoming content. What’s the BEST way to celebrate a milestone? Do you think a contest or free giveaways are the best way to celebrate a milestone? Do you prefer in-game rewards or special badges? Would you rather see behind-the-scenes content or community shoutouts?

Internet marketing is the best way to advertise. If you have a lot of money, paid advertising is the way to go. However, I’d rather spend time promoting on social media or other outlets instead.

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[HEADING=2]Xenforo 2.4 will also include Featured content improvements[/HEADING] Since announcing Featured Content for XenForo 2.3 we have been closely monitoring feedback through various channels and our own overall vision for the feature and, as such, in today's Have you seen...? for XenForo 2.4 we are highlighting some of the recent changes we have made. When curating content, sometimes it can take time to manage the list of featured content effectively to ensure it stays fresh for your visitors, and part of that is the inevitable time where perhaps content is no longer noteworthy and needs to be "unfeatured". You can, of course, do this manually but, now, you don't have to. For new and existing features in the "Customize" section you can now select "Unfeature after..." and specify the number of days the content should be featured for. Don't want to specify this manually? No problem. We now have a dedicated option group in the admin control panel: Within you will find, amongst other options, the default feature length, allowing you to set it once and all newly featured content will be automatically unfeatured after this number of days. As you can see above, you can also now control the number of "Features per page" on the featured content list, along with the character limit of the feature snippets. We have also added a new permission to control which users can view the featured content list. Finally, we have added the following advertising positions: Featured content: Above feature list Featured content: Below feature Featured content: Below feature list You can already use widgets to display contextual content which allows a widget to display content from the current forum where it is displayed but we have now extended this so you can also show featured content from its child forums too. For widgets that are able to display mixed-content lists, to distinguish between different types of content we prefix the title with the type of content it is. While this generally makes sense, it makes much less sense when the featured threads (or trending content) widget is filtered to show only a specific content type. In those cases we now no longer display the content type prefix: It's a shame for the people who don't visit your site regularly to miss out on your curated content, so we've added a new "Latest featured content" section that you can configure and add to your activity summary emails. If you want to manage featured content via the built-in REST API including creating, viewing, updating and deleting featured content then we've added all of the necessary endpoints to do so. We've also added other improvements to the display of featured content lists including the carousel view which now shows a small version of the featured image rather than the author's avatar: On the featured content list itself, we've added a member filter so you can see all featured content by a specified user: If you got this far, we hope you found something useful here to enhance your content curation efforts. We'll be back soon with more goodies for XenForo 2.4. Source: https://xenforo.com/community/threads/featured-content-improvements.229454/

If you’ve ever been part of an online community—you’ve probably seen community managers in action. But what do they actually do? A lot of people assume it’s just banning trolls or posting announcements, but there’s way more to it than that. 1. “It’s Just Moderating” People often think community managers just sit around deleting spam and handing out bans. Sure, moderation is part of the job, but it’s only a small piece. A good community manager is like a guide, event planner, and mediator all rolled into one. They help keep conversations flowing, settle disputes, and make the space feel welcoming for everyone. 2. “Anyone Can Do It” Just because someone is active in a community doesn’t mean they’d be great at managing it. It takes a lot of patience, problem-solving, and even a bit of psychology. You have to know how to handle drama without making things worse, keep people engaged without forcing it, and balance different personalities without playing favorites. 3. “It’s Just Hanging Out Online” Sounds like a dream job, right? In reality, community management can be exhausting. You’re dealing with people all day, which means conflict, frustration, and sometimes straight-up chaos. There are fun moments, of course, but there’s also a lot of behind-the-scenes work that no one sees—like making sure rules are fair, answering the same questions a hundred times, and keeping the peace when things get heated. 4. “A Good Community Doesn’t Need Management” Some people believe that if a community is great, it’ll just run itself. That’s like saying a garden doesn’t need a gardener. Without someone making sure things stay organized, discussions can get messy, people might start feeling ignored, and eventually, the place just falls apart. A good community manager keeps things running smoothly without making it obvious they’re doing it. 5. “Strict Rules Keep Everything Under Control” Yes, rules are important, but too many of them can kill a community’s vibe. People want a space where they can have fun and be themselves, not feel like they’re walking on eggshells. The best community managers know when to enforce rules and when to just let people enjoy themselves. It’s all about balance. 6. “More Posts = More Engagement” A lot of people think a busy chat or forum means the community is thriving, but that’s not always true. If half the messages are just random spam or people complaining, that’s not real engagement. A strong community isn’t just about numbers, it’s about meaningful conversations, inside jokes, and people actually wanting to come back every day. Community management isn’t as simple as it looks. It’s part psychology, part problem-solving, and a whole lot of patience. A great community doesn’t just happen, it takes effort, persistence and time to create a space where people feel welcome, engaged, and excited to be there. Have you ever run a community or been part of one with a great (or terrible) manager? What’s your experience been like?

A new class action lawsuit has been filed on Automatic. https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.cand.445022/gov.uscourts.cand.445022.1.0.pdf

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