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Hey Daphne, welcome to the community!

I chose my niche because it’s my passion, and I love playing the games my community specializes in. I’ve been involved in this niche for over 20 years, so I don’t see myself ever leaving the industry.

ChatGPT is growing rapidly and has surpassed Bing’s traffic. I wouldn’t be surprised when SearchGPT is fully integrated with ChatGPT soon, it’ll lead to even more traffic growth.

The social media landscape is evolving. Influencers, once celebrated for their polished lifestyles and product recommendations, are gradually being overshadowed by a new wave of authentic, impactful community leaders. These leaders are fostering genuine connections, creating safe spaces, and prioritizing collective growth over personal branding. What’s Driving This Shift? • Authenticity Over Perfection: Audiences are becoming weary of perfectly curated images and non-stop product endorsements. People crave real, unfiltered interactions. Community leaders meet this demand by being transparent, relatable, and genuinely engaged with their audience. They show up as their true selves, fostering trust and building meaningful relationships. • Value-Driven Engagement: Instead of promoting products, community leaders focus on creating supportive environments. They cultivate spaces where individuals feel heard, understood, and empowered. Whether through niche forums or local gatherings, their goal is to uplift others, not just showcase a glamorous lifestyle. • The Rise of Grassroots Movements: Community builders organize spaces that encourage active participation. They bring people together through online communities, group chats, and meetups, forming bonds that go beyond the digital world. These spaces foster real connections, where shared interests and values create a sense of belonging. Impacting Social Spaces in Meaningful Ways • Encouraging Personal Growth: Community leaders aren’t about showing off but about inspiring and supporting personal and collective development. They offer environments where people feel safe to grow, share ideas, and learn from one another. • Creating Conversations with Purpose: These leaders prioritize meaningful discussions over vanity metrics like likes and follows. They tackle real-world issues, spark engaging conversations, and encourage others to take action, fostering communities built on substance rather than surface-level appeal. • Redefining Influence: Influence is no longer about follower counts but the impact one has on their community. As people shift from passive consumers to active participants, they seek leaders who empower them to contribute meaningfully. This marks a turning point where authentic community-building trumps performative influence. A New Era of Social Leadership The rise of community leaders signals a transformation in what it means to have influence. People are moving away from simply observing influencers’ lives and are instead gravitating toward spaces where they can actively engage, connect, and grow. This new model of leadership prioritizes authenticity, mutual support, and real connections, marking the beginning of a more meaningful social media experience. Community leadership isn’t just a trend—it’s a fundamental shift that empowers people to come together, make an impact, and change the way we engage online.

https://www.gsqi.com/marketing-blog/a-nightmare-on-affiliate-street/ Well, that’s pretty much what I’m seeing right now in the SERPs with larger-scale sites that are violating Google’s ‘Site reputation abuse’ spam policy. Their affiliate sections are getting obliterated one by one. And what’s super interesting is that it looks algorithmic and not via manual actions. For example, a few weeks ago I reported that Forbes got hit hard. It ends up their advisor directory which holds a ton of affiliate content dropped heavily on September 25th. You can see the drop below. It’s not pretty. And from what I’m seeing and hearing, it’s algorithmic and NOT a manual action. Forbes Advisor: But here’s the deal. Forbes wasn’t alone. I have a large list of sites violating Google’s ‘Site reputation abuse’ policy and noticed some weird things with the August 2024 broad core update. I covered that in my “Core Update Notes” and then in my video podcast “SEO From The Front Lines“. And as part of checking those situations out, I noticed some large drops BEFORE the August core update. For example, both APNews Buyline and Time Stamped dropped heavily on July 18th(and eerily on the same day). I don’t know if those were manual actions or algorithmic, but they were two more prominent sites with large affiliate sections dropping heavily. Also, Time Stamped first dropped heavily during the March 2024 core update and then more when APNews Buyline dropped in July. You can see the drops by directory below. APNews Buyline: Time Stamped: And as the slasher movie progresses, more cast members are going down. For example, I shared the other day that Fortune Recommends dropped heavily on October 11th. As of yesterday, there has been a 67% drop in search visibility for that directory. Yep, a huge drop.

Welcome to the community! [mention=83]Bluezone777[/mention] It’s great to see you here.😏

Bluesky has officially surpassed 13 million users, with the AT Protocol developer ecosystem continuing to expand. We’ve also introduced several highly anticipated features, such as direct messaging and video support. Today, we’re thrilled to announce a $15 million Series A funding round, led by Blockchain Capital, with contributions from Alumni Ventures, True Ventures, SevenX, Amir Shevat (Darkmode), Kubernetes co-creator Joe Beda, and more. Our lead investor, Blockchain Capital, aligns with our core belief that technology should serve people—not the other way around. They bring deep expertise in decentralized systems and a proven track record of building developer communities, making them an ideal partner as we strengthen the ATmosphere (the AT Protocol’s developer ecosystem). It’s important to note that Bluesky and the AT Protocol remain blockchain- and cryptocurrency-free, with no plans to incorporate token systems, crypto trading, or NFTs. We are committed to building a social experience that focuses on users, not financialization. As part of this collaboration, Kinjal Shah from Blockchain Capital will join our board, further supporting our mission to create a user-empowered social media ecosystem. This new funding will allow us to continue growing Bluesky’s community, enhance Trust and Safety measures, and provide more support for developers in the ATmosphere ecosystem. We’ll also introduce optional subscriptions for premium features like high-quality video uploads and profile customization (e.g., avatar frames or color themes). However, Bluesky will remain free to use, as we believe open access to information and conversation should be a right, not a privilege. Paid tiers won’t affect algorithmic ranking or visibility—users will not gain artificial influence just because they subscribe. We are also committed to empowering creators across our platform. From artists to developers, we want to create voluntary monetization opportunities. This will include building payment systems to help users support their favorite creators and projects, with more details to come soon. The AT Protocol opens the door for a thriving ecosystem of independent applications. Developers have already started building unique apps beyond Bluesky. Some examples include Smoke Signal (an event-planning app), Frontpage (a web forum), and Bluecast (an audio app with licensed karaoke!). We believe that monetization models like subscriptions, domain registrations, and creator payments will further fuel the growth of these diverse platforms. With each passing month, the need for an open, user-first social network becomes more apparent. We’re not just building another social app—we’re building an entire network that prioritizes freedom and choice. Thank you for being part of this journey. What We’ve Achieved Since Our Last Fundraise Since our seed round last year, we’ve made significant strides: • User Growth: Expanded from an invite-only platform to an open network serving over 13 million users worldwide, including from the U.S., Brazil, Japan, the U.K., and Germany. • Federation Launch: Enabled federation for self-hosters and developers, with over 1,000 personal data servers (PDS) now active beyond Bluesky. • Custom Feeds: Rolled out custom feeds, giving users the power to choose their algorithms—now with over 50,000 feeds available. • Trust and Safety: Invested heavily in anti-harassment tools, labeling services, and open-sourced Ozone, our moderation tool. • New Features: Delivered community-requested features like direct messaging, video uploads, GIFs, and innovative starter packs to help communities connect privately. • Strategic Partnerships: Partnered with organizations like Buffer to integrate Bluesky and with Namecheap to offer domain sales. • Developer Support: Launched $20k in developer grants and expanded developer resources with new documentation, talks, and partnerships. • New Additions: Introduced a new logo, a public web interface, and more! A New Era of Social Media Traditional social platforms have closed off the digital commons, locked down APIs, and implemented secretive algorithms that leave users in the dark. Bluesky is leading the way into a new era—one where power and choice are returned to users. The future of social media is open, decentralized, and built for the people who use it. We’re excited to continue this journey with you. Source; https://bsky.social/about/blog/10-24-2024-series-a

I’m doing good. You’re welcome! I’m Looking forward to the cooler weather. We had a minor cold front last week, but it didn’t last that long.

Reddit CEO, Steve Huffman says that it’s platform’s content is among the world’s best training data for artificial intelligence — and an increasingly valuable commodity as the company intends to find its place in the AI “arms race.” Reddit which become public in March has quickly become a major force in the world of AI. Why? Because its website is like a giant, ever-growing dictionary of everyday language on pretty much any topic you can imagine. According to Huffman, this makes it an incredibly useful tool for teaching AI systems to understand and communicate more like humans. Reddit has a massive index of user-generated content and that public content has already played a significant role in the creation of popular AI models, Huffman said, prompting the company to figure out its place in the AI ecosystem. “We think generally the internet is better when it’s open and interconnected,” Huffman said. “But we also need to make sure we aren’t just giving away the value of Reddit to the largest companies in the world for free.” Reddit’s heritage is one of internet openness, Huffman said. But the company needs to find a way to maintain its values on terms that are still sustainable for the platform, he said. Source: https://www.businessinsider.com/reddit-ceo-platform-arms-race-ai-training-steve-huffman-2024-10

How many threads do you make daily to keep your community active? I generally make about 2-4 threads on a daily basis. I usually spread threads out amongst all my forum categories to boast activity throughout my forum. What strategies do you use to come up with new topics? I use social media to come up with new ideas if I’m lacking inspiration. I also use Google trends along with Youtube. Do you think focusing on quantity or quality has a bigger impact on engagement? I focus on quality. Would you consider using fake accounts to create threads ? No, I’m not a fan of this tactic. I’d rather use my own account to post new content.

Running a successful forum takes more than just launching it; it requires consistent effort to keep users engaged. However, certain pitfalls can drive a forum into decline surprisingly fast. These three things can the biggest forum killers and how they can be avoided: 1. Neglect and Lack of Activity When admins or moderators become inactive, the community often follows. Without new discussions, users lose interest, and posts become stale. Over time, even the most loyal members stop visiting. A quiet forum can feel like a ghost town, making it less likely for newcomers to join or participate. How often should moderators or admins post to keep things active? 1:Can automated posts (like news feeds or bot-generated content) help maintain momentum, or do they make a forum feel artificial? 2. Toxicity and Poor Moderation Unchecked toxic behavior can quickly alienate members. Arguments, personal attacks, and spam drive people away, especially if moderators don’t step in. A forum needs clear guidelines and active moderation to ensure conversations stay respectful and productive. What’s the right balance between moderation and freedom of speech? How can forums prevent toxicity without driving away users who thrive on passionate debates? Overcomplicated User Experience: Forums with a clunky interface, confusing navigation, or too many rules can frustrate users. If people struggle to find relevant threads or don’t know how to post properly, they’re less likely to stick around. Similarly, forums that demand excessive sign-up steps can deter potential new members. What features make a forum easy to use and inviting? How important is mobile compatibility for today’s forums? What strategies have you found helpful in keeping your forum alive and growing?

Hey [mention=82]Wise Owl[/mention] welcome to the community!

There’s a court filing from Automatic(Wordpress) for a moved up timeline on WpEngine. https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.cand.437474/gov.uscourts.cand.437474.33.0.pdf Basically, thanks to a reddit user for the run on new court filing (https://www.reddit.com/r/Wordpress/s/r2HfKvRwZk)

Since 2006-2007 for me. I was a teenager (15-16) when I was started.

Do you ever clean up or remove older posts? What’s your take on forums that regularly prune content? And what about forums with a public archive section filled with locked threads—do you think it adds value, or does it feel like a digital graveyard?

Good morning/afternoon. How’s it going?

Hey [mention=81]Mati[/mention] welcome to Administrata!

Running a forum can be a rewarding experience, but building an active community from scratch requires effort and strategy. One effective tactic for jumpstarting engagement is participating in post exchanges. In this article, we’ll explore what post exchanges are, how they work, and the ways they can benefit forums, especially in their early growth stages. So, What Are Post Exchanges? A post exchange is a mutual arrangement between two forum owners or members, where participants agree to make posts on each other’s forums. These exchanges can involve creating threads, replying to discussions, or interacting with existing posts, contributing to the overall engagement on both platforms. Post exchanges typically involve agreements like: • Number of posts per day (e.g., 5 posts on each forum for 3 days) • Types of posts (e.g., starting new topics or replying to threads) • Timelines (e.g., posting regularly over a week or longer) The goal is to foster interaction and create activity that makes the forum appear more lively, drawing in organic users and search engine attention. There are 5 Ways Post Exchanges Can Benefit Your Forum 1. Boosting Activity and Creating a Sense of Community New forums often struggle with appearing empty, which discourages visitors from registering or contributing. Through post exchanges, forums quickly gain active threads and replies, making the community feel alive. When users see recent posts, they are more likely to engage and feel encouraged to join the conversation. 2. Encouraging Organic User Growth When a forum appears active, it naturally attracts new users. People prefer joining discussions where there is already movement rather than being the first to post. Post exchanges help provide this initial spark, creating discussions that can attract and retain organic members. 3. Improving SEO with Fresh Content Regular posting generates fresh content that improves a forum’s visibility on search engines. Threads with relevant keywords, consistent activity, and new discussions signal to search engines that your forum is active and worth indexing. This can lead to better search rankings and more organic traffic. 4. Building Partnerships and Networking Post exchanges foster connections with other forum owners and communities. These partnerships can lead to cross-promotion opportunities, collaborations, and even long-term alliances. Networking with like-minded community managers can also open doors to learning new strategies and sharing audience segments. 5. Increasing User Retention Through Diverse Discussions Engaging with other forum admins or members through post exchanges ensures the forum has a diverse range of discussions. Different participants bring unique perspectives, creating a broader array of topics that can appeal to a larger audience. This helps retain members by offering varied and interesting content. Be sure to follow these best Practices for Successful Post Exchanges: 1. Set Clear Expectations: Make sure both parties agree on the number of posts, timeline, and type of content. 2. Maintain Quality: Avoid low-effort posts. Contribute meaningful discussions that will attract real users to reply and participate. 3. Use a Tracking System: Keep track of your exchanges using spreadsheets or trackers to ensure both sides meet their posting commitments. 4. Engage Naturally: Avoid spammy behavior—post as if you are genuinely participating in the community. 5. Stay Consistent: Multiple, small exchanges over time are better than a large burst of posts that suddenly stop. Consistent activity fosters organic growth. Conclusion Post exchanges can be a powerful tool to jumpstart engagement, enhance SEO, and foster community growth in the early stages of running a forum. By creating an active environment, attracting organic users, and building connections with other communities, forums can benefit from sustainable growth over time. With careful planning and meaningful participation, post exchanges can transform a quiet forum into a thriving, bustling hub of activity. If you’re looking to grow your forum, give post exchanges a try—and watch as your discussions come to life!

The archive feature was nice too. It was a mini sitemap at that point of time. You could also print an entire thread on vBulletin 3.

I’d say the best approach for generating fresh ideas is to check what’s being discussed on social media and develop your own topics from there. Sometimes, we need a new source of inspiration to spark fresh ideas. Even news articles, blogs, and YouTube videos can provide great topic ideas.😏

Hey [mention=79]Arantor[/mention] welcome to the community! It’s great to see you here.😃

Happy birthday to your grandma!😃😃

Leadership comes with its fair share of challenges and triumphs. What’s the one experience or lesson you had to struggle through that ultimately made you a stronger, more effective leader?

You can use your current account. I’d prefer that current account users post with their existing accounts instead of creating new ones.