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Category_Other, entrepreneur, management, Planning, project, Webmaster - December 23, 2020

Reasonable Expectations for Starting Any Project

Starting a project of any sort may be difficult for some, and easier for others. However, you should have reasonable expectations and a proper plan no matter how much effort or time you intend to pour into a website, app, business, art, writing, or any other project. More importantly, you should always be okay with asking yourself, "is this worth it?" and not feel bad if you decide a project is not worth continuing. Keep reading to hear my morning thoughts (perhaps a ramble of sorts) on the importance of planning ahead, knowing when to quit, and the benefits of...

What is Cyber Monday? 2020 Online Sales & Discounts

This upcoming Monday on November 30, 2020 it is Cyber Monday! If you are unfamiliar with the all day event, it is the internet's version of Black Friday. The day after Thanksgiving in the United States is called Black Friday and many retailers and companies offer significant discounts to drive sales. Customers flock to stores of all types to get the best deals and stock up on anything they personally need, gifts for the holidays or upcoming events, and more. On Cyber Monday many online stores offer crazy discounts on popular products to drive e-commerce sales higher. You can get...

Moderating Political Posts in Online Communities?

Forum administrators and site owners should be careful when publishing any sort of public political statement. It is all too easy to get invested in politics to the point of debating, or even arguing. There are times when one side of any issue can be considered factual, with opposing arguments perhaps lacking any facts, evidence, or convincing theories. Those can be the most troubling to deal with for any moderator, whether they are in a televised debate or handling post reports on an online community board. It's important to understand the difference between providing a good user experience for your...

Online Advertising Guide for Beginners - PPC, CPM, Fixed Cost

Showing ads on your site is a very common way to make money online, but if you're reading this then it might be new to you. If you are wanting to buy ad space on other sites, then this article will be very useful to you as well! Whether you're buying or selling ads, you need to know about the most common terms you'll see as you explore various advertising marketplaces and networks. There are many challenges you must face to successfully market any product online. It is very important to understand that ads won't make you rich unless your...

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Category_Other - October 2, 2020

A Successful Forum Has Purpose, Community, and Usability

Creating a community website or discussion forum can be incredible, and there's nothing better than embracing a community that you yourself started from scratch. However, there are many reasons why community forums are failing - especially in 2020. That's why we would like to share 3 golden rules to follow as a webmaster to manage a successful community forum. Whether you use the famed software XenForo or a free solution such as MyBB or phpBB does not matter. These guidelines will help you transform your ideas on paper into an incredible online family of high quality discussions and friendships. A...

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