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Unreal Unconferences
- Community
- September 1st, 2009
- Article
Let’s say you need an event where you can meet everyone, but still expect to see a fair few new faces; see more than two talks, but still want to have a say in what those talks are. You’re after active participation and interaction, where everyone feels encouraged to join in. What you need is an unconference. In this article Ben Balbo, organizer of BarCampMelbourne, shows how you can make your unconference unreal.
The Ultimate Web Site Valuation Guide
- Community
- July 29th, 2008
- Article
Do you have a web business sitting on the shelf? Would you like to sell it, but feel unsure of its worth? In this article, Clinton uncovers the mysteries of web site valuation, debunks some myths, and provides insight (and a useful tool) to help you succeed in the site flipping industry!
What's Your Web Site Worth?
- Community
- May 7th, 2008
- Article
Many factors affect a web site's value. Do you know what they are? In this article, Georgina interviews a panel of industry experts who break through the sales hype to explain how to place a meaningful price on your online asset.
Develop Effective Forum Leadership
- Community
- April 30th, 2008
- Article
Your online community can only grow so much while you're moderating everything yourself. There comes a time when you'll need to delegate many of your moderation responsibilities to a trusted team. In this article, Patrick discusses how to select and train these moderators to ensure that your forum becomes successful without losing its community spirit.
Flip a Web Site Fixer-upper
- Community
- March 16th, 2007
- Tutorial
Want to buy and sell web sites for profit? In this practical guide, experienced site flipper Peter steps through the process, providing tips to keep you from the common pitfalls, and showing how to add value that translates to real profits when you sell.
Make Money From Your Content Site
- Community
- July 12th, 2005
- Review
Yes, it *is* possible to make money from a content site. So, if you're still a content pauper, it's time to jump in and grab your share of the market: Derek's insightful snapshot of the possibilities is your essential first step!
Manage Guideline Violations on Your Community
- Community
- December 13th, 2004
- Article
You've worked hard to build a solid community - and you want to keep it that way. Take Patrick's advice and implement these simple procedures to ensure that all forum guideline violations are dealt with objectively, swiftly and effectively.
Review - vBulletin 3.0
- Community
- March 13th, 2004
- Review
After talking with the product's creator, David takes vB3.0 for a spin and finds it has some great benefits ... and a few pitfalls. Is it worth the money? Will David become a vBulletin convert? Read on to find out!
Interview – Kier Darby of vBulletin
- Community
- March 12th, 2004
- Interview
Since late 2002, when he took over the leading role from John Percival, Kier Darby has been working hard to improve on the already-lauded vBulletin. Here, he talks to David about the past, the future, and what vB3.0 Gold holds!
Forum Software Roundup
- Community
- August 26th, 2003
- Review
A forum could be a pivotal feature of your site -- don't just choose the first bulletin board software that comes along! Here, David reviews the key players in the forums software field to help you decide which suits you...