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Build a Community

One of driving forces in people is their desire to be part of a community of people who share common interests. One of the most exciting aspects of the Internet has been its ability to provide a forum for people to interact, learn from one another, and build a community.

Companies that provide an online community have seen not only an increase in Web site traffic - they have created friendships with their customers that last a lifetime!

There are three primary technologies Web marketers use to create an online community:

  • Discussion mailing list
  • Web-based forums
  • Real-time chat sessions

    The benefit of an e-mail discussion list is that it contacts members of your without them having to do anything. Millions of people interact with others each day through e-mail discussion groups.

    Another technique is to allow people to post messages in a "bulletin board" setting where other people can come to your Web site later to view postings and add to the conversation.

    Real-time chat sessions present the most challenges to creating a community because, as the name implies, communication occurs in real time - something that Internet users are not always able to do!

    How We Can Help

    Allen Interactive analyzes each client's need for a community, then recommends the technology and implementation steps needed to properly install an configure the software.

    The next step is promoting the availability of the community to your Web audience to attract a large number of the right people.

    If you'd like to create a community of loyal members, be sure to check "Create a Community" when you request your free traffic enhancement analysis.