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Top 9 HTTP Request Methods GET, POST, PUT... Common HTTP “verbs” in one figure. 1. HTTP GET This retrieves a resource from the server. It is idempotent. Multiple identical requests return the same result. 2. HTTP PUT This updates or Creates a resource. It is idempotent. Multiple identical requests will update the same resource. 3. HTTP POST This is used to create new resources. It is not idempotent, making two identical POST will duplicate the resource creation. 4. HTTP DELETE This is used to delete a resource. It is idempotent. Multiple identical requests will delete the same resource. 5. HTTP PATCH The PATCH method applies partial modifications to a resource. 6. HTTP HEAD The HEAD method asks for a response identical to a GET request but without the response body. 7. HTTP CONNECT The CONNECT method establishes a tunnel to the server identified by the target resource. 8. HTTP OPTIONS This describes the communication options for the target resource. 9. HTTP TRACE This performs a message loop-back test along the path to the target resource. Over to you: What other HTTP verbs have you used? [ATTACH type=full" alt="Top 9 Http Request Methods]1190[/ATTACH]

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Building Long-Term Website Success: The Power of Community and Forums For any website aiming for sustained success, repeat visitors are the ultimate goal. A bookmark is the Holy Grail—it signifies a user’s intent to return, engage, and potentially convert into a paying customer. However, achieving this level of loyalty isn’t as simple as just offering compelling content. Visitors must not only enjoy what they see but also believe that fresh, relevant, and valuable information will continue to be posted. Stagnant, single-page websites fail to inspire return visits, reducing their traffic to one-time, unique hits rather than cultivating a loyal user base. The more trust and credibility your website builds, the greater the chances of converting casual visitors into engaged users, driving sales, clicks, and long-term interactions. The Forum: A Gateway to Repeat Visitors One of the most powerful tools for encouraging return visits is the forum. Most of us have engaged with a forum at some point, whether to seek answers, share knowledge, or participate in discussions. Without even realizing it, users begin to trust the forum as a reliable source of information. A well-structured forum actively encourages repeat visits by providing features such as: - Email notifications when a question is answered - Subscriptions to threads or topics of interest - Engaging discussions that invite further participation Each time a visitor returns to check replies, they reinforce their habit of visiting your site. If the forum is well-moderated and fosters active discussions, users will naturally return—whether to seek more answers, share their own expertise, or simply engage in ongoing conversations. With consistent engagement, these visitors become more likely to click affiliate links, purchase products, or explore other parts of the website, increasing the site’s revenue potential. The Community: Cultivating Engagement and Loyalty A thriving website isn’t just about content—it’s about community. When users feel a sense of belonging, they are far more likely to remain engaged. By fostering a strong community spirit, where regular contributors drive conversations and new users feel welcomed, you create an environment that naturally encourages participation. A well-managed forum allows users to: - Share their thoughts and experiences - Ask and answer questions - Engage in discussions on topics they care about This social engagement makes your website more than just an information hub—it becomes a destination. And once users are comfortable in the community, you gain an incredibly valuable asset: direct contact through email subscriptions and newsletters. With proper user consent, a weekly newsletter can serve as a powerful marketing tool, providing direct access to an audience that is already interested and engaged in your content. The Forum Paradox: Popularity Breeds Popularity The more active a forum is, the more inviting it becomes for new members. This creates a self-sustaining cycle—members attract more members. However, the challenge lies in getting those first few active participants. Without an initial user base, a forum can feel like an empty room. To kickstart engagement, consider: - Offering incentives such as a free eBook, exclusive content, or a small giveaway for new signups - Appointing active moderators who can initiate discussions, respond to new posts, and create a welcoming atmosphere - Hosting contests or special events to encourage participation Once the forum gains traction, organic growth takes over, and the community begins to expand naturally. Your early adopters will unintentionally become your best promoters, helping bring in hundreds of new members over time. Endless Possibilities: The Lasting Impact of a Forum A forum isn’t just a discussion board—it’s a powerful asset that can drive long-term success for your website. Some of the key benefits include: - Automated follow-ups: Autoresponders can send thank-you messages, promotional offers, or important updates - Affiliate marketing opportunities: A well-placed affiliate link in a signature can generate consistent revenue - Growing a mailing list effortlessly: Forums help populate mailing lists even while you sleep - Keeping your website content fresh: Forums provide a continuous stream of user-generated content, keeping the site relevant and updated Conclusion: Why a Forum is an Essential Website Feature Few website features offer as many advantages as a forum. It fosters engagement, encourages repeat visits, builds trust, and drives conversions. Unlike static web pages that rely solely on new traffic, a forum creates an interactive ecosystem where users contribute, connect, and return—giving your website an ever-growing, self-sustaining audience. If you’re looking for a way to boost traffic, enhance credibility, and generate long-term revenue, a well-managed forum might be the single most valuable addition to your website.

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No, not at all. I’m currently gaining about 40–90 new members each month, sometimes even more. However, I dedicate a significant amount of time to actively promoting on various social media platforms, which greatly helps with visibility and traction. It’s much harder to drive registrations, but putting in the effort and time is essential if you want to grow your community and continue attracting new members, particularly active contributors. This also contributes to your SEO efforts. The more visible your forum becomes, the more likely you are to be recognized as an authority in your niche. Engaging with your audience on social media and guiding them toward your forum is crucial. It’s not easy, but it’s necessary if we want to bring users back to forums. If you’re not a fan of social media, growing your forum solely through SEO will be quite challenging. You can’t rely entirely on one strategy—it’s important not to put all your eggs in one basket. These days, you need multiple sources of traffic to grow your forum.

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There's a new ai player in town, and you might want to pay attention to this one. On Monday, Chinese artificial intelligence company DeepSeeklaunched a new, open-source large language model called DeepSeek R1. According to DeepSeek, R1 wins over other popular LLMs (large language models) such as OpenAI in several important benchmarks, and it's especially good with mathematical, coding, and reasoning tasks. DeepSeek R1 is actually a refinement of DeepSeek R1 Zero, which is an LLM that was trained without a conventionally used method called supervised fine-tuning. This made it very capable in certain tasks, but as DeepSeek itself puts it, Zero had "poor readability and language mixing." Enter R1, which fixes these issues by incorporating "multi-stage training and cold-start data" before it was trained with reinforcement learning. Arcane technical language aside (the details are onlineif you're interested), there are several key things you should know about DeepSeek R1. First, it's open source, meaning it's up for scrutiny from experts, which should alleviate concerns about privacy and security. Second, it's free to use as a web app, while API access is very cheap ($0.14 for one million input tokens, compared to OpenAI's $7.5 for its most powerful reasoning model, o1). . Most importantly, this thing is very, very capable. To test it out, I immediately threw it into deep waters, asking it to code a fairly complex web app which needed to parse publicly available data, and create a dynamic website with travel and weather information for tourists. Amazingly, DeepSeek produced completely acceptable HTML code right away, and was able to further refine the site based on my input while improving and optimizing the code on its own along the way. I also asked it to improve my chess skills in five minutes, to which it replied with a number of neatly organized and very useful tips (my chess skills did not improve, but only because I was too lazy to actually go through with DeepSeek's suggestions). I then asked DeepSeek to prove how smart it is in exactly three sentences. Bad move by me, as I, the human, am not nearly smart enough to verify or even fully understand any of the three sentences. Notice, in the screenshot below, that you can see DeepSeek's "thought process" as it figures out the answer, which is perhaps even more fascinating than the answer itself. DeepSeek It's impressive to use. But as ZDnet noted, in the background of all this are training costs which are orders of magnitude lower than for some competing models, as well as chips which aren't as powerful as the chips that are on disposal for U.S. AI companies. DeepSeek thus shows that extremely clever AI with reasoning ability doesn't have to be extremely expensive to train — or to use. Source: https://mashable.com/article/deepseek-ai-hands-on

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Currently, I pay $18 a month for my Server on a monthly basis, but I have more than enough space than will last me a long time. What about you? How much do you pay for your server on a monthly basis?

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The role of a community manager is a bit of a wild card these days. The title is tossed around to describe a range of skill sets—some relevant, some not. While it’s great to see “community manager” gaining popularity as a title, it’s also become vague to the point of being meaningless. When someone says they’re a community manager, it’s hard to know what they actually do without further explanation. For this discussion, let’s define a community manager as someone who actively oversees and nurtures an online community. This could involve managing a forum, a hosted community platform, or even social media channels. With that in mind, I’ll share some thoughts on what makes a great community manager. 1. Experience Matters A common misconception is that community management is a new field, so no one has relevant experience. As a result, companies often prioritize candidates from marketing or communications who might lack direct community management expertise. I’ve seen job postings that prioritize skills like email marketing or SEO but neglect actual experience in managing communities. That’s a red flag—what they really want is a marketer, not a community manager. Hands-on experience in managing online communities, especially forums, is invaluable. Forums, with their complexity and moving parts, provide a solid foundation. People who’ve mastered forum management often bring skills that translate well to broader social media or community roles because of the depth of challenges they’ve navigated. 2. Core Skills and Traits of Great Community Managers Beyond experience, there are essential qualities that separate great community managers from the rest: • Attention to Detail: Moderation and policy enforcement require precision. Mistakes need to be addressed swiftly, and details can’t be overlooked. • Strong Communication: Writing with clarity, sensitivity, and empathy minimizes conflicts and fosters understanding. • Policy Development: Crafting and adapting guidelines ensures community members know what’s acceptable and fosters fairness. • Good Judgement in Moderation: Recognizing guideline violations and maintaining focus on the community’s purpose is key. • Fairness and Consistency: Applying rules uniformly, regardless of who breaks them, earns trust. • Organizational Skills: Community management often involves juggling many tasks—staying organized is non-negotiable. • Leadership Abilities: Guiding a team of moderators and fostering teamwork is essential. • Technical Aptitude: While not developers, community managers need to navigate platforms and troubleshoot basic issues effectively. • Self-Awareness: Community members model their behavior after you. A good community manager is mindful of their tone and influence. • Engagement Beyond Management: Great managers actively participate in discussions, contributing as members of the community, not just overseers. • Passion for Community: Managing a community requires more than love for the topic; it demands enthusiasm for fostering connections. • Patience and Humor: Inevitably, you’ll face criticism, sometimes absurd or personal. The ability to laugh it off and stay professional is invaluable. • Accessibility: Members will reach out through unexpected channels. Staying approachable and guiding them appropriately is part of the job. • Decision-Making Skills: Effective community managers can weigh options, seek feedback, and make timely decisions—especially tough ones. 3. The Right Environment for Success Great community managers thrive in companies that genuinely value community. Organizations that constantly demand proof of the community’s worth often create environments where managers struggle to focus on their core responsibilities. Community building is a long-term investment—it requires commitment and trust from leadership. If a company asks you to spend 20% of your time justifying the value of your role, it’s a red flag. That time would be better spent engaging with the community itself. Buy-in from the top is critical for success, and without it, even the best community managers can’t reach their full potential. In the end, successful community management is about creating spaces where people feel valued, understood, and connected. It’s not just about the title; it’s about the work and the environment that enables it.

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Google has removed the breadcrumb from the mobile search results, leaving only the domain in the search result snippets. The desktop search results will continue to have the breadcrumb and domain in the snippets. Google said this is to provide a "cleaner, more streamlined look for how URLs appear in search results." Google added this is a global launch and will affect all mobile results in "all languages and regions." Google added on linkedin, "Because of how breadcrumbs get truncated on smaller screens, we've found the breadcrumb element isn't as useful to people who are searching on mobile." Here is what it looks like on mobile search now: And the desktop comparison: As a note, Google dropped URLs in mobile search for breadcrumbs and site names in 2015. Source: https://www.seroundtable.com/google-search-drops-breadcrumb-from-mobile-search-results-38796.html

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Circana has published its December 2024 US recap, revealing Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 finished the year as the best-selling premium game of both the month and, indeed, the whole of 2024. This makes Activision's Call of Duty franchise the best-selling series for a record 16th consecutive year. Roblox also "had a great December," with consumer spend up 24% over November and spiking sharply on Christmas, clocking up nearly $12 million in US mobile consumer spend. Although Christmas is "the biggest day of the year for Roblox every year," Sensor Tower posits that this year's Christmas was "especially huge," bringing in 35% more US consumer spend this year than last. Furthermore, according to Circana’s December report, 2024 projected US consumer spending on video game hardware, content, and accessories declined 8.9% to $7.5 billion compared to a year ago, with overall US consumer spend on the total video game market also falling 1.1% to $58.7 billion compared to $59.2 billion in 2023. Total video game sales* in December 2023: $8,282m Total video game sales* in December 2024: $7,543m (-9%) Total video game sales** for 2023:$59,294m Total video game sales** for 2024:$58,659m (-1%) *projected to total market **December 30 2023-January 4 2025 Player spend on games content and hardware is also down - 5% and 29%, respectively - whilst video game accessory spend remains flat year-over-year. The analysis reports that a 21% drop in content spending on console when coupled with a 1% decline in mobile offsets the 13% growth elsewhere in PC, cloud, and non-console VR. The huge drop in hardware spend year-on-year is most noticeable for Xbox and Nintendo, with both the Xbox Series and Switch declining by 38%, and Sony's PS5 by 18%. 49% of PS5 and 43% of Xbox Series hardware sold in December did not include a physical disc drive, with the former cementing itself as the US' third-biggest console in terms of lifetime sales, now trailing only Switch and Xbox 360. PlayStation Portal was the best-selling accessory both in December 2024 and across the whole of last year, although the in terms of actual units sold, the PS5 DualSense controller tops both periods. Whilst Black Ops 6 topped the annual chart, EA Sports College Football 25 took second place as the second best-selling game of 2024, although Marvel Rivals debuted at the top spot when it comes to monthly active users on Steam, and third across both PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series. "Roblox retook the #2 spot on the top 10 games by US mobile consumer spend for the first time since August,” said Samuel Aune of Sensor Tower. "Roblox had a great December, with consumer spend up 24% over November. Roblox revenue spiked sharply on Christmas, raking in nearly $12 million in US mobile consumer spend. Christmas is the biggest day of the year for Roblox every year, but this year's Christmas was especially huge, bringing in 35% more US consumer spend than last year. “Another game that saw impressive growth in the last month of 2024 was Call of Duty: Mobile, which grew US consumer spend by 20% with the beginning of Season 11: Winter War 2." Source: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/circana-confirms-black-ops-6-is-2024s-biggest-hit-but-overall-game-spend-in-the-us-falls-9-yoy

What kind of prizes do you prefer in contests/competitions? Are you more excited by practical rewards like money prizes, domains and hosting, or do you lean toward something like a forum software license? What type of competition/contest prizes do you like to like to see the most?

What are some of your favorite methods to promote your forum? Do you like to promote your forum on social on media, your signature on other online communities or do you utilize online directories? What methods have worked for you? What methods haven’t worked for you?

A group of banks led by Morgan Stanley is preparing to sell as much as $3 billion of senior debt tied to Elon Musk’s buyout of X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, according to people with knowledge of the matter. Bankers have contacted a small group of investors to assess their interest in buying chunks of at least $250 million at a discounted price in the range of 90 to 95 cents on the dollar, said the people, who asked not to be identified discussing private information. A sale may kick off as soon as next week, they said. The approach marks the banks’ most significant effort so far to rid themselves of $13 billion of debt tied to Musk’s purchase of Twitter Inc. that got stuck on their books in 2022 after the billionaire launched a surprise bid to take the company private. Seven banks including Bank of America Corp., Barclays Plc, and Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc. agreed to finance that deal. The banks, which recently offloaded about $1 billion to multiple investors in a private transaction, plan to hold on to Twitter’s more junior debt for the time being, one of the people said. The Wall Street Journal first reported about the plans on Friday. In 2022, Wall Street banks became stuck with about $40 billion of debt for acquisitions that they had underwritten in the easy-money era, as the Federal Reserve began aggressively hiking interest rates. They have since managed to offload the majority of those deals. The social media giant’s transaction proved especially thorny after Musk spent months trying to back out of the Twitter purchase before being forced by a judge to close the deal. Through his ownership, Musk renamed the company to X, slashed costs and headcount, and positioned the platform as a bastion of free speech. Some of his early moves angered advertisers, threatening a much-needed source of revenue. The acquisition saddled Twitter with an unprecedented amount of debt, bringing its annual interest expense from around $50 million to well over $1 billion. Since then, the banks have been waiting for an opportune moment to show investors that Musk’s ambitions for the company can justify that cost. More recently, Musk’s prominent role in President Donald Trump’s inner circle — including his spot at the top of the newly minted Department of Government Efficiency — has ignited a new wave of optimism around his businesses. The tone in debt markets has also improved markedly, as investors clamor for new transactions after a drought in mergers and acquisitions. When the acquisition closed, banks got stuck with three tranches of debt: $6.5 billion meant to be sold to investors as senior secured leveraged loans, along with two $3 billion tranches to be replaced by secured and unsecured junk bonds. To take the company private, Musk and co-investors put up $33.5 billion of equity. Source: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/banks-prepare-offload-much-3-210232618.html

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