No, don't mind at all... actually a really good point. The target market for the blog is learning professionals - such as people in the training...
Hi there, Thanks Chris. In terms of the "free write-up" I was thinking of like an article that outlines the highlights of the person's site....
Hi there, Sorry I have been absent. Just got back from SMX East (great conference but I am wiped out!). When I say putty I mean like...
Hi Vec, Thanks, but looking for something that looks a little bit more like putty. :) but I love the graduation gown on him! RR
Is there a need to have a monetary prize? Could the prize be: a special badge that the winner gets to "wear" until the next time we have the...
Howdy guys and gals! I would like to request a logo for my new blog. If anyone has the time, it would be super helpful!! Here are the details:...
I agree that an arcade is not needed based on what has been said above. It may bring new people to the board, but if they are only interested...
Karl, If you aren't planning on publishing it, I know I would be interested in receiving a copy of your findings. Perhaps after you write the...
Thanks for the examples FMB! Your post was really helpful! Very good points. I think some people just have a fundamental aversion to a...
It seemed to me that everyone was jumping to the conclusion that these companies are not knowledgeable in the niche in which they are posting....
I was totally kidding with my comment. :spin:
I have to agree that having a "Beefing" section as part of a community is not going to turn out well in the long run. However, as has been pointed...
Soliloquy - great topic! I've been wondering the same thing. I love Donkey's thoughts on this and couldn't agree more. In my world the private...
I guess I don't jump to the conclusion that the posts that come from paid posting would be full of bad content. Actually just the opposite. Since...
Sorry AK - not a big fan. Again this is promoting quantity over quality. I do like the feature you listed in your postbit about how many times...
I'm thinking of doing what Micheal and Brandon indicated - providing link back options for people who want them. I figure that this might be a...
So if the individuals posting have an understanding of the topic and even personal experience would that negate your concern? Other than that I...
I don't think it is an issue for a new forum. You need to have content to draw in and keep new members. I have heard other people talk about how...
Hi All, As I mentioned in another thread, I would love the idea of a "helpful post" contest. We need an opportunity to recognize that this...
I think it is worth the investment to get your community off and running, but not after you have generated a user base.
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