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Definition: Forum

An Internet forum is a web application for holding discussions and posting user-generated content. Internet forums are also commonly referred to as Web forums, newsgroups, message boards, discussion boards, (electronic) discussion groups, discussion forums, bulletin boards, fora (the Latin plural) or simply forums.

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Forums

ilikecake have implemented Forums (or Fora, if you like Latin!) for several clients. Forums allow a website's audience to have discussions relating to the websites topic or theme.

Customised Design

Ilikecake can customise the Forum iconography and colour scheme to match your website's style and theme.

Training

Training will be given to allow the Forum administrator from your organisation to set up Discussions and Threads. Training will also include how to delete posts, block users and general Forum maintenance techniques.

Critical Mass

While we can install a Forum on any site it is important to understand that their success depends on the user interaction. A critical mass in terms of numbers of participating users is required to sustain a Forum. This is normally generated through targeted advertising such as newsletters and mailing lists, direct links to the Forum from the website's home page, etc. Ilikecake can advise you on the best way to achieve this for your website.

Security

The forum package from Ilikecake includes a range of security measures designed to help protect your Forum from SPAM. All users need to have a password to post messages. We can put in place code which can block SPAM from certain IP addresses. We can restrict users from posting images. We can filter restricted words and block any postings containing them. We also have a Forum expert available on call should any emergency with your Forum arise.

For more information on installing a Forum on your site, please call ilikecake on 01 675 4000, or email info@ilikecake.ie.

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