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Social Media: Socnets And Forums

Posted by Anonymous on 7/7/2008 at 2:06 PM ET 50 Points

I am investigating social networks (Ning) and forums (vBulletin) and I'd like to know if you have implemented either. What you have found works better for your target audience and why. As well, if you are a marketer unfamiliar with code, did you need help with PHP to implement the vBulletin forum? (If so, can you recommend a consultant?) Thanks!

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Posted by Levon on 7/7/2008 at 3:41 PM Accepted

It will take an already estalished network of people to make a Ning network get off of the ground quickly. Social networking can take time to deliver results.
Posted by SteveByrneMarketing on 7/7/2008 at 4:52 PM Accepted

Hi Beth,

I've used Ning to help drive traffic to several sites along with dozens of others. I do not have any stats regarding success with Ning. Basically I have taken a "learn as you go" approach and fill out registration forms for many social sites.

Here is a link offering many options:

https://mashable.com/2007/10/23/social-networking-god/
Posted by Jay Hamilton-Roth on 7/7/2008 at 10:43 PM Accepted

I haven't programmed either, but here are some resources. I'd suggest posting questions in both communities to learn the current pros/cons of each (and to find resources)

https://www.vbulletin.com/forum/showthread.php?t=259149
https://networkcreators.ning.com/forum/topic/show?id=492224%3ATopic%3A10142...
https://networkcreators.ning.com/forum/topic/show?id=492224%3ATopic%3A12229...

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