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["Alison Lewis" <lewischicken@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

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>>From: "Cortney Sellers" <cortney@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> >Subject:
[webproducers] Re: webproducers Digest V4 #26: Discussion Board Quest >Date:
Thu, 31 Mar 2005 09:25:02 -0500 >>Those are good choices. Before you just
decide on something, you should >give thought to what do you wish your
discussion board to accomplish. Will >it be a support site, community fun
oriented, FAQs, or do you need more >interactive tools besides just a board?
Will you want it threaded or >conversational? Do you want features for your
members to keep up with new >posts? What core features do you need in the
beginning? Depending upon your >goals and objectives, there are different
systems, both open source and >paid, available that can cover a wide range
ofneeds. >>If you would like to brainstorm the details a bit more to help
narrow down >the field, please feel free to contact me off list. >>>Cortney
Sellers >Interactive Technology Consultant >>-----Original Message-----
>From: webproducers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>[mailto:webproducers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Tim Slavin (Red
>House Communications, LLC) >Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2005 12:17 AM >To:
webproducers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >Subject: [webproducers] Re: webproducers Digest
V4 #26: Discussion Board >Questions >>I recommend you look at these for
starters... >>BlazeBoard: http://www.woltlab.info/en/produkte.php >>MiniBB:
http://www.minibb.net >>PunBB: http://www.punbb.org >>phpBB:
http://www.phpbb.com >>Also check sourceforge.net and hotscripts.com for
others. Your choice will >depend a lot on your tech skills and existing
website technology, of course. >>Hope this helps... >>Tim >>http:
//www.reachcustomersonline.com >>>...... Original Message ....... >On Wed,
30Mar 2005 23:51:44 -0500 "alison lewis" ><lewischicken@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>Hello All! >>>>Can anyone recommend a good service or software for
creatinga = >>discussion >>board >>for some of my professional websites?
>>>>Alison Lewis >>www.alisonlewis.com >>>>>>-----Original Message-----
>>From: FreeLists Mailing List Manager [mailto:ecartis@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]=20
>>Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:05 AM >>To: webproducers digest users
>>Subject: webproducers Digest V4 #26 >>>>>>webproducers Digest Mon, 28 Mar
2005 Volume: 04 Issue: 026 >>>>In This Issue: >>[webproducers] JOB:
Account/Project Manager opening
>>>>----------------------------------------------------------------------
>>>>From: "C L" <cl888@xxxxxxxxxxx> >>Subject: [webproducers] JOB:
Account/Project Manager opening >>Date: Mon, 28 Mar 2005 14:48:41 -0500
>>>>Hey all, >>>>There's an opening for several project manager positions at
my company. = >>>>Below is the position's job description. Please do not
respond to me, = >>but=20 >>forward your resume and cover letter to Jonas
Rideout, VP of = >>Professional=20 >>Services at jonasr@xxxxxxxxxx >>>>chang
>>>>=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=
3D >= >>=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D >>Project Manager >>>>RichFX
is the leading company in online visual merchandising. Our = >>growing=20
>>list of clients includes over 100 of the most prestigious retail brands. =
>>We=20 >>are looking for detail-oriented, customer-focused Account /
Project= >>Managers >>>>to manage the day-to-day relationships with our
customers. >>>>The right candidate for this role will possess the following:
>>>>3 - 5 years experience managing web projects >>Familiarity with
front-endweb technologies >>Strong technical skills; ability to interface
with IT resources from >>our=20 >>client's organizations >>Ability to
supportmultiple clients simultaneously in a >fast-paced=20 >>environment
>>Desire to carry on our tradition of providing top-notch customer >>service
>>>>In this role, your responsibilities will include: >>>>Working directly
with clients to integrate our solutions with >their=20 >>e-commerce sites
>>Documenting the integration process >>Supporting the sales team
>>Searchingfor new ways to improve processes >>Ensuring client satisfaction
>>>>Salary for this role is approximately $65,000 plus bonus, depending upon
= >>>>experience and skills - plus benefits and a clear growth path to =
>>increase=20 >>your responsibilities and earnings potential. >>>>Check out
our website at RichFX.com to view our solutions and our=20 >>spectacular
listof clients. >>>>>>>>------------------------------ >>>>End of
webproducers Digest V4 #26 >>*********************************
>>>>_________________________________________________________________________
_ >>Be sure to trim your posts and delete personal information such as
>>telephone numbers if you do not want them in the archive. >>>>To
unsubscribe send a blank message with unsubscribe in the subject to
>webproducers-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>>The WPO list is a public discussion
forum with a public web archive linked >at www.WebProducers.org.
>>>>>>>>>>>>_________________________________________________________________
_________ >Be sure to trim your posts and delete personal information such
as>telephone numbers if you do not want them in the archive. >>To
unsubscribesend a blank message with unsubscribe in the subject to
>webproducers-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>The WPO list is a public discussion
forum with a public web archive linked >at www.WebProducers.org.
>>>>>>>------------------------------ >>Date: Thu, 31 Mar 2005 06:51:09
-0800(PST) >From: Ari Feldman <outdoorminer2002@xxxxxxxxx> >Subject:
[webproducers] Re: webproducers Digest V4 #26: Discussion Board Quest
>>Courtney, >>You mentioned good and valid points. However, having both
written my >own forum/discussion software and managed online forums for
>high-traffic web sites, there are three other issues to consider as >well:
>>1) Technical requirements >>2) Customization >>3) Operational requirements
>>>Technical requirements can cover the gamut of everything from the >actual
techical requirements of the discussion/community software >itself to the
server/hosting environment of the site(s) they will be >deployed on. >>For
ex: Does it require MySQL 3.x or 4.x? Is its performance suitable >for a
shared hosting environment? Etc, etc. >>Customization covers the flexibility
of the discussion/community >software's look and feel or "skin." Some
systemsare very flexible in >this regard while others are more limiting.
>>This is something to think about if you're concerned about seamlessly
>integrated the disucssion software into a larger site rather than just
>"grafting" it onto a site. >>Finally, operational requirements are often
overlooked. Whenever you >add some type of community software to a web site
you automatically >introduce a channel for abuse. People will do everything
from post >obscene messages (because they can) to form their own unrelated
>sub-communities and cyber-squat and start posting messages that have
>nothing to do with the site in question. >>Therefore, you need to establish
a system of message management, which >may included having one or more
persons allocated to moderating a >discussion forum to keep topics on track
and the postings within >acceptable boundaries. >>All of the above need to
beconsidered in addition to Courney's >previous suggestions to maximize the
effectiveness of the chosen >solution. >>>>--- Cortney Sellers
<cortney@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: >>>Those are good choices. Before you
just decide on something, you >>should >>give thought to what do you wish
your discussion board to accomplish. >>Will >>it be a support site,
communityfun oriented, FAQs, or do you need >>more >>interactive tools
besides just a board? Will you want it threaded or >>conversational? Do you
want features for your members to keep up with >>new >>posts? What core
features do you need in the beginning? Depending >>upon your >>goals and
objectives, there are different systems, both open source >>and >>paid,
available that can cover a wide range of needs. >>>>If you would like to
brainstorm the details a bit more to help narrow >>down >>the field, please
feel free to contact me off list. >>>>>>Cortney Sellers >>Interactive
Technology Consultant >>>>-----Original Message----- >>From:
webproducers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>[mailto:webproducers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Tim Slavin >>(Red
>>House Communications, LLC) >>Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2005 12:17 AM >>To:
webproducers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>Subject: [webproducers] Re: webproducers Digest
V4 #26: Discussion >>Board >>Questions >>>>I recommend you look at these for
starters... >>>>BlazeBoard: http://www.woltlab.info/en/produkte.php
>>>>MiniBB: http://www.minibb.net >>>>PunBB: http://www.punbb.org >>>>phpBB:
http://www.phpbb.com >>>>Also check sourceforge.net and hotscripts.com for
others. Your choice >>will >>depend a lot on your tech skills and existing
website technology, of >>course. >>>>Hope this helps... >>>>Tim >>>>http:
//www.reachcustomersonline.com >>>>>>...... Original Message ....... >>On
Wed, 30 Mar 2005 23:51:44 -0500 "alison lewis" >><lewischicken@xxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote: >>>Hello All! >>>>>>Can anyone recommend a good service or software
for creating a = >>>discussion >>>board >>>for some of my professional
websites? >>>>>>Alison Lewis >>>www.alisonlewis.com >>>>>>>>>-----Original
Message----- >>>From: FreeLists Mailing List Manager
>>[mailto:ecartis@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]=20 >>>Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:05 AM
>>>To: webproducers digest users >>>Subject: webproducers Digest V4 #26
>>>>>>>>>webproducers Digest Mon, 28 Mar 2005 Volume: 04 Issue: 026 >>>>>>In
This Issue: >>>[webproducers] JOB: Account/Project Manager opening
>>>>>>>---------------------------------------------------------------------
->>>>>>From: "C L" <cl888@xxxxxxxxxxx> >>>Subject: [webproducers] JOB:
Account/Project Manager opening >>>Date: Mon, 28 Mar 2005 14:48:41 -0500
>>>>>>Hey all, >>>>>>There's an opening for several project manager
positionsat my >>company. = >>>>>>Below is the position's job description.
Please do not respond to >>me, = >>>but=20 >>>forward your resume and cover
letter to Jonas Rideout, VP of = >>>Professional=20 >>>Services at
jonasr@xxxxxxxxxx >>>>>>chang
>>>>>>>=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=
3D=3D >>= >>>=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D >>>Project Manager
>>>>>>RichFX is the leading company in online visual merchandising. Our =
>>>growing=20 >>>list of clients includes over 100 of the most prestigious
retail >>brands. = >>>We=20 >>>are looking for detail-oriented,
customer-focused Account / Project >>= >>>Managers >>>>>>to manage the
day-to-day relationships with our customers. >>>>>>The right candidate for
this role will possess the following: >>>>>>3 - 5 years experience managing
web projects >>>Familiarity with front-end web technologies >>>Strong
technical skills; ability to interface with IT resources >>from >>>our=20
>>>client's organizations >>>Ability to support multiple clients
simultaneously in a >>fast-paced=20 >>>environment >>>Desire to carry on our
tradition of providing top-notch customer >>>service >>>>>>In this role,
yourresponsibilities will include: >>>>>>Working directly with clients to
integrate our solutions with >>their=20 >>>e-commerce sites >>>Documenting
the integration process >>>Supporting the sales team >>>Searching for new
ways to improve processes >>>Ensuring client satisfaction >>>>>>Salary for
this role is approximately $65,000 plus bonus, depending >>upon =
>>>>>>experience and skills - plus benefits and a clear growth path to =
>>>increase=20 >>>your responsibilities and earnings potential. >>>>>>Check
out our website at RichFX.com to view our solutions and our=20
>>>spectacularlist of clients. >>>>>>>>>>>>------------------------------
>>>>>>End of webproducers Digest V4 #26 >>>*********************************
>>>>>>>______________________________________________________________________
____ >>>Be sure to trim your posts and delete personal information such as
>>>telephone numbers if you do not want them in the archive. >>>>>>To
unsubscribe send a blank message with unsubscribe in the subject >>to
>>webproducers-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>>>>The WPO list is a public
discussion forum with a public web archive >>linked >>at
www.WebProducers.org.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>_________________________________________________________
_________________ >>Be sure to trim your posts and delete personal
information such as >>telephone numbers if you do not want them in the
archive. >>>>To unsubscribe send a blank message with unsubscribe in the
subject >>to >>webproducers-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>>The WPO list is a
public discussion forum with a public web archive >>linked >>at
www.WebProducers.org.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>________________________________________________________________
__________ >>Be sure to trim your posts and delete personal information such
as >>telephone numbers if you do not want them in the archive. >>>>To
unsubscribe send a blank message with unsubscribe in the subject >>to
webproducers-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>>The WPO list is a public discussion
forum with a public web archive >>linked at www.WebProducers.org.
>>>>>>>>>>>+------------------------------------------------+ >|
http://www.flyingyogi.com |
>+------------------------------------------------+
>>------------------------------ >>From: "Cortney Sellers"
<cortney@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> >Subject: [webproducers] Re: webproducers
DigestV4 #26: Discussion Board Quest >Date: Thu, 31 Mar 2005 09:56:35 -0500
>>::backspacing second email:: >>Thanks Ari! The caffeine hadn't set in and
those were my initial thoughts >and I was just starting to write a second
email getting into more detail. >>You are absolutely right with your points.
There are a lot more factors to >consider when planning community elements
for a site. Another extremely >important factor is the technical ability of
your target audience. >>Some systems are much more difficult to use than
others and fail if the >target audience isn't savvy enough for the system
(and vice versa) ... don't >make it too simple if your site is for the geeky
type. >>Cortney Sellers >Interactive Technology Consultant >>-----Original
Message----- >From: webproducers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>[mailto:webproducers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Ari Feldman >Sent:
Thursday, March 31, 2005 9:51 AM >To: webproducers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >Subject:
[webproducers] Re: webproducers Digest V4 #26: Discussion Board >Questions
>>Courtney, >>You mentioned good and valid points. However, having both
written my >own forum/discussion software and managed online forums for
>high-traffic web sites, there are three other issues to consider as >well:
>>1) Technical requirements >>2) Customization >>3) Operational requirements
>>>Technical requirements can cover the gamut of everything from the >actual
techical requirements of the discussion/community software >itself to the
server/hosting environment of the site(s) they will be >deployed on. >>For
ex: Does it require MySQL 3.x or 4.x? Is its performance suitable >for a
shared hosting environment? Etc, etc. >>Customization covers the flexibility
of the discussion/community >software's look and feel or "skin." Some
systemsare very flexible in >this regard while others are more limiting.
>>This is something to think about if you're concerned about seamlessly
>integrated the disucssion software into a larger site rather than just
>"grafting" it onto a site. >>Finally, operational requirements are often
overlooked. Whenever you >add some type of community software to a web site
you automatically >introduce a channel for abuse. People will do everything
from post >obscene messages (because they can) to form their own unrelated
>sub-communities and cyber-squat and start posting messages that have
>nothing to do with the site in question. >>Therefore, you need to establish
a system of message management, which >may included having one or more
persons allocated to moderating a >discussion forum to keep topics on track
and the postings within >acceptable boundaries. >>All of the above need to
beconsidered in addition to Courney's >previous suggestions to maximize the
effectiveness of the chosen >solution. >>>>--- Cortney Sellers
<cortney@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: >>>Those are good choices. Before you
just decide on something, you >>should >>give thought to what do you wish
your discussion board to accomplish. >>Will >>it be a support site,
communityfun oriented, FAQs, or do you need >>more >>interactive tools
besides just a board? Will you want it threaded or >>conversational? Do you
want features for your members to keep up with >>new >>posts? What core
features do you need in the beginning? Depending >>upon your >>goals and
objectives, there are different systems, both open source >>and >>paid,
available that can cover a wide range of needs. >>>>If you would like to
brainstorm the details a bit more to help narrow >>down >>the field, please
feel free to contact me off list. >>>>>>Cortney Sellers >>Interactive
Technology Consultant >>>>-----Original Message----- >>From:
webproducers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>[mailto:webproducers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Tim Slavin >>(Red
>>House Communications, LLC) >>Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2005 12:17 AM >>To:
webproducers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>Subject: [webproducers] Re: webproducers Digest
V4 #26: Discussion >>Board >>Questions >>>>I recommend you look at these for
starters... >>>>BlazeBoard: http://www.woltlab.info/en/produkte.php
>>>>MiniBB: http://www.minibb.net >>>>PunBB: http://www.punbb.org >>>>phpBB:
http://www.phpbb.com >>>>Also check sourceforge.net and hotscripts.com for
others. Your choice >>will >>depend a lot on your tech skills and existing
website technology, of >>course. >>>>Hope this helps... >>>>Tim >>>>http:
//www.reachcustomersonline.com >>>>>>...... Original Message ....... >>On
Wed, 30 Mar 2005 23:51:44 -0500 "alison lewis" >><lewischicken@xxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote: >>>Hello All! >>>>>>Can anyone recommend a good service or software
for creating a = >>>discussion >>>board >>>for some of my professional
websites? >>>>>>Alison Lewis >>>www.alisonlewis.com >>>>>>>>>-----Original
Message----- >>>From: FreeLists Mailing List Manager
>>[mailto:ecartis@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]=20 >>>Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:05 AM
>>>To: webproducers digest users >>>Subject: webproducers Digest V4 #26
>>>>>>>>>webproducers Digest Mon, 28 Mar 2005 Volume: 04 Issue: 026 >>>>>>In
This Issue: >>>[webproducers] JOB: Account/Project Manager opening
>>>>>>>---------------------------------------------------------------------
->>>>>>From: "C L" <cl888@xxxxxxxxxxx> >>>Subject: [webproducers] JOB:
Account/Project Manager opening >>>Date: Mon, 28 Mar 2005 14:48:41 -0500
>>>>>>Hey all, >>>>>>There's an opening for several project manager
positionsat my >>company. = >>>>>>Below is the position's job description.
Please do not respond to >>me, = >>>but=20 >>>forward your resume and cover
letter to Jonas Rideout, VP of = >>>Professional=20 >>>Services at
jonasr@xxxxxxxxxx >>>>>>chang
>>>>>>>=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=
3D=3D >>= >>>=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D >>>Project Manager
>>>>>>RichFX is the leading company in online visual merchandising. Our =
>>>growing=20 >>>list of clients includes over 100 of the most prestigious
retail >>brands. = >>>We=20 >>>are looking for detail-oriented,
customer-focused Account / Project >>= >>>Managers >>>>>>to manage the
day-to-day relationships with our customers. >>>>>>The right candidate for
this role will possess the following: >>>>>>3 - 5 years experience managing
web projects >>>Familiarity with front-end web technologies >>>Strong
technical skills; ability to interface with IT resources >>from >>>our=20
>>>client's organizations >>>Ability to support multiple clients
simultaneously in a >>fast-paced=20 >>>environment >>>Desire to carry on our
tradition of providing top-notch customer >>>service >>>>>>In this role,
yourresponsibilities will include: >>>>>>Working directly with clients to
integrate our solutions with >>their=20 >>>e-commerce sites >>>Documenting
the integration process >>>Supporting the sales team >>>Searching for new
ways to improve processes >>>Ensuring client satisfaction >>>>>>Salary for
this role is approximately $65,000 plus bonus, depending >>upon =
>>>>>>experience and skills - plus benefits and a clear growth path to =
>>>increase=20 >>>your responsibilities and earnings potential. >>>>>>Check
out our website at RichFX.com to view our solutions and our=20
>>>spectacularlist of clients. >>>>>>>>>>>>------------------------------
>>>>>>End of webproducers Digest V4 #26 >>>*********************************
>>>>>>>______________________________________________________________________
____ >>>Be sure to trim your posts and delete personal information such as
>>>telephone numbers if you do not want them in the archive. >>>>>>To
unsubscribe send a blank message with unsubscribe in the subject >>to
>>webproducers-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>>>>The WPO list is a public
discussion forum with a public web archive >>linked >>at
www.WebProducers.org.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>_________________________________________________________
_________________ >>Be sure to trim your posts and delete personal
information such as >>telephone numbers if you do not want them in the
archive. >>>>To unsubscribe send a blank message with unsubscribe in the
subject >>to >>webproducers-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>>The WPO list is a
public discussion forum with a public web archive >>linked >>at
www.WebProducers.org.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>________________________________________________________________
__________ >>Be sure to trim your posts and delete personal information such
as >>telephone numbers if you do not want them in the archive. >>>>To
unsubscribe send a blank message with unsubscribe in the subject >>to
webproducers-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>>The WPO list is a public discussion
forum with a public web archive >>linked at www.WebProducers.org.
>>>>>>>>>>>+------------------------------------------------+ >|
http://www.flyingyogi.com |
>+------------------------------------------------+
>__________________________________________________________________________
>Be sure to trim your posts and delete personal information such as
>telephone numbers if you do not want them in the archive. >>To unsubscribe
send a blank message with unsubscribe in the subject to
>webproducers-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>The WPO list is a public discussion
forum with a public web archive linked >at www.WebProducers.org.
>>>>>>>------------------------------ >>Date: Thu, 31 Mar 2005 07:13:26
-0800(PST) >From: Ari Feldman <outdoorminer2002@xxxxxxxxx> >Subject:
[webproducers] Re: webproducers Digest V4 #26: Discussion Board Quest
>>Courtney, >>Yes, you raised another good point. Some systems are very
feature-rich >but not necessarily easy-to-use and others are rather spartan
and don't >offer some of the interface and usability comforts that certain
users >may be accustomed to. >>Open Source packages have the ability to be
customized so that their >functionality can be adjusted to meet your needs.
However, this isn't >always for the faint-of-heart since you need to code
and/or have good >documentation on how the software works. >>Meanwhile, some
commercial packages (and Open Source packages as well) >support a modular
architecure that allows you to incorporate additional >features as needed.
>>Like evaluating a CMS, there's a lot to consider when implementing one >or
more discussion/community forums. >>>>>--- Cortney Sellers
<cortney@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: >>>::backspacing second email::
>>>>Thanks Ari! The caffeine hadn't set in and those were my initial
>>thoughts >>and I was just starting to write a second email getting into
more >>detail. >>>>You are absolutely right with your points. There are a
lotmore >>factors to >>consider when planning community elements for a site.
Another >>extremely >>important factor is the technical ability of your
target audience. >>>>Some systems are much more difficult to use than others
and fail if >>the >>target audience isn't savvy enough for the system (and
vice versa) >>... don't >>make it too simple if your site is for the geeky
type. >>>>Cortney Sellers >>Interactive Technology Consultant
>>>>-----Original Message----- >>From: webproducers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>[mailto:webproducers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Ari Feldman
>>Sent:Thursday, March 31, 2005 9:51 AM >>To: webproducers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>Subject: [webproducers] Re: webproducers Digest V4 #26: Discussion >>Board
>>Questions >>>>Courtney, >>>>You mentioned good and valid points. However,
having both written my >>own forum/discussion software and managed online
forums for >>high-traffic web sites, there are three other issues to
consideras >>well: >>>>1) Technical requirements >>>>2) Customization >>>>3)
Operational requirements >>>>>>Technical requirements can cover the gamut of
everything from the >>actual techical requirements of the
discussion/community software >>itself to the server/hosting environment of
the site(s) they will be >>deployed on. >>>>For ex: Does it require MySQL
3.xor 4.x? Is its performance suitable >>for a shared hosting environment?
Etc, etc. >>>>Customization covers the flexibility of the
discussion/community >>software's look and feel or "skin." Some systems are
very flexible in >>this regard while others are more limiting. >>>>This is
something to think about if you're concerned about seamlessly >>integrated
the disucssion software into a larger site rather than >>just >>"grafting"
itonto a site. >>>>Finally, operational requirements are often overlooked.
Whenever you >>add some type of community software to a web site you
automatically >>introduce a channel for abuse. People will do everything
frompost >>obscene messages (because they can) to form their own unrelated
>>sub-communities and cyber-squat and start posting messages that have
>>nothing to do with the site in question. >>>>Therefore, you need to
establish a system of message management, >>which >>may included having one
or more persons allocated to moderating a >>discussion forum to keep topics
on track and the postings within >>acceptable boundaries. >>>>All of the
above need to be considered in addition to Courney's >>previous suggestions
to maximize the effectiveness of the chosen >>solution. >>>>>>>>--- Cortney
Sellers <cortney@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: >>>>>Those are good choices.
Before you just decide on something, you >>>should >>>give thought to what
doyou wish your discussion board to >>accomplish. >>>Will >>>it be a support
site, community fun oriented, FAQs, or do you need >>>more >>>interactive
tools besides just a board? Will you want it threaded >>or
>>>conversational?Do you want features for your members to keep up >>with
>>>new >>>posts? What core features do you need in the beginning? Depending
>>>upon your >>>goals and objectives, there are different systems, both open
source >>>and >>>paid, available that can cover a wide range of needs.
>>>>>>If you would like to brainstorm the details a bit more to help
>>narrow>>>down >>>the field, please feel free to contact me off list.
>>>>>>>>>Cortney Sellers >>>Interactive Technology Consultant
>>>>>>-----Original Message----- >>>From: webproducers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>>[mailto:webproducers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Tim Slavin
>>>(Red>>>House Communications, LLC) >>>Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2005 12:17
AM >>>To: webproducers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>>Subject: [webproducers] Re:
webproducers Digest V4 #26: Discussion >>>Board >>>Questions >>>>>>I
recommend you look at these for starters... >>>>>>BlazeBoard:
http://www.woltlab.info/en/produkte.php >>>>>>MiniBB: http://www.minibb.net
>>>>>>PunBB: http://www.punbb.org >>>>>>phpBB: http://www.phpbb.com
>>>>>>Also check sourceforge.net and hotscripts.com for others. Your
>>choice>>>will >>>depend a lot on your tech skills and existing website
technology, >>of >>>course. >>>>>>Hope this helps... >>>>>>Tim >>>>>>http:
//www.reachcustomersonline.com >>>>>>>>>...... Original Message .......
>>>OnWed, 30 Mar 2005 23:51:44 -0500 "alison lewis"
>>><lewischicken@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: >>>>Hello All! >>>>>>>>Can anyone
recommend a good service or software for creating a = >>>>discussion
>>>>board >>>>for some of my professional websites? >>>>>>>>Alison Lewis
>>>>www.alisonlewis.com >>>>>>>>>>>>-----Original Message----- >>>>From:
FreeLists Mailing List Manager >>>[mailto:ecartis@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]=20
>>>>Sent:Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:05 AM >>>>To: webproducers digest users
>>>>Subject: webproducers Digest V4 #26 >>>>>>>>>>>>webproducers Digest Mon,
28 Mar 2005 Volume: 04 Issue: 026 >>>>>>>>In This Issue: >>>>[webproducers]
JOB: Account/Project Manager opening
>>>>>>>>>>>-----------------------------------------------------------------
----- >>>>>>>>From: "C L" <cl888@xxxxxxxxxxx> >>>>Subject: [webproducers]
JOB: Account/Project Manager opening >>>>Date: Mon, 28 Mar 2005 14:48:41
-0500 >>>>>>>>Hey all, >>>>>>>>There's an opening for several project
managerpositions at my >>>company. = >>>>>>>>Below is the position's job
description. Please do not respond to >>>me, = >>>>but=20 >>>>forward your
resume and cover letter to Jonas Rideout, VP of = >>>>Professional=20
>>>>Services at jonasr@xxxxxxxxxx >>>>>>>>chang
>>>>>>>>>>>=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D
=3D=3D=3D >>>= >>>>=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D >>>>Project
Manager >>>>>>>>RichFX is the leading company in online visual
merchandising.Our >>= >>>>growing=20 >>>>list of clients includes over 100
ofthe most prestigious retail >>>brands. = >>>>We=20 >>>>are looking for
detail-oriented, customer-focused Account / >>Project >>>= >>>>Managers
>>>>>>>>to manage the day-to-day relationships with our customers.
>>>>>>>>The right candidate for this role will possess the following:
>>>>>>>>3 - 5 years experience managing web projects >>>>Familiarity with
front-end web technologies >>>>Strong technical skills; ability to interface
with IT resources >>>from >>>>our=20 >>>>client's organizations >>>>Ability
to support multiple clients simultaneously in a >>>fast-paced=20
>>>>environment >>>>Desire to carry on our tradition of providing top-notch
customer >>>>service >>>>>>>>In this role, your responsibilities will
include: >>>>>>>>Working directly with clients to integrate our solutions
with >>>their=20 >>>>e-commerce sites >>>>Documenting the integration
process>>>>Supporting the sales team >>>>Searching for new ways to improve
processes >>>>Ensuring client satisfaction >>>>>>>>Salary for this role is
approximately $65,000 plus bonus, >>depending >>>upon = >>>>>>>>experience
and skills - plus benefits and a clear growth path to = >>>>increase=20
>>>>your responsibilities and earnings potential. >>>>>>>>Check out our
website at RichFX.com to view our solutions and >>our=20 >>>>spectacular
listof clients. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>------------------------------ >>>>>>>>End
ofwebproducers Digest V4 #26 >>>>*********************************
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