Presented by:Nabin PoudelSneha AmatyaPushp Raj Sharma

Introduction

• Message board

• Online discussion site

• Conversation in form of posts

• Rules and norms

Forum structure

• Hierarchical or tree-like structure

• Discussion on different topics

• New discussion- threads

• Posts approved by moderator

Participants

– User group– Moderator– Administrator

Differ with other Web applications?

• E-mailing list• Newsreader• Wiki• Chat rooms• Internet Relay Chat

- eg: freenode

Uses of forums

• Place to connect• Share common interest• Cater to same audience• Get referrals• Attract targeted visitors• Access to thousands of audience

Guidelines

• Remember the context

• Help others help you

• Ask smart questions

• Use appropriate tags

• Remember the subject and thread

Business aspect

• Platform to answer queries• Access to experts• Discover new developments and opportunities

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Conclusion

• Sharing of ideas• Active participation • Expert view• Feedback• Sharing of information.• Forum as an effective communication tools.