I’ve seen some forums using AI chatbots to respond to user topics, and I think that’s a disconnected way to build an online community. It sets a bad precedent for the community as well. I believe this method won’t help the community in the long run and could alienate the entire forum-building...
I manage my site on my mobile phone. I’m able to do most of the tasks via my phone, but if I can’t, I tend to ask someone to help me out.
Somethings are hard to do via mobile, especially editing templates as the screen is smaller.
Whenever you want to achieve something, keep your eyes open, concentrate and make sure you know exactly what it is you want. No one can hit their target with their eyes closed.
I completely agree. One of the easiest ways to kickstart growth is by showing appreciation to the members who actively help spread the word. Even something as simple as a thank you thread or a small reward for referrals can go a long way.
It’s also smart to provide promotional graphics like...
There are several ways to improve your site’s performance, making it faster for users while keeping your server load low. Key methods include implementing a caching system, using a CDN, tweaking backend files, and more.
For example, you can enable header caching in your .htaccess file, or...
It’s possible to edit the size of the logo by directly adjusting the logo size by adding CSS to the site’s theme.
Just Select the theme you are using and click on Edit CSS/HTML.
In the Common > CSS section, add something like this:
.d-header .title img {
max-height: 80px; /* or whatever...
As long as you’re making it your own, that’s what really matters.
It doesn’t have to be the most professional theme out there , what counts is that it’s your creation, and you’re having fun with it.
That personal touch is what makes it special.
I’m glad prices are much better now. It makes expanding and growing easier for us as forum owners, instead of constantly worrying about costs like we did in the past. Plus, cloud offerings are a lot more accessible now compared to back then.
What provider did you use for your VPS? I had my...
Do you have any karma? Their systems are kind of weird. They generally place new users under a shadow ban for a week or two before their posts start to appear. Then once you start gaining karma, your posts won’t get auto deleted.
As a staff member, I help promote the communities that I’m apart of. It’s something that I like to do as I like to see the communities that I’m staff on grow and expand.