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Ben Halpern for Forem Core Team

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HTML Variants and Campaign Sidebar to be removed

We recently shipped the ability for admins to put raw HTML in billboards โ€” enabling more content flexibility while still leveraging targeting and optimization.

This new functionality allows us to remove some other features which are no longer as relevant given these upgrades:

  • HTML Variant
  • Campaign Sidebar

We will start by simply removing the references to these features from the admin navigation (while technically still configurable if you navigate directly), but will entirely remove these features within the next few months.

While billboards should be able to technically replace these features, there are still some additional features we will add to really make these as useful and friendly as possible.

We still encourage admins not to over-use fully custom HTML as it could create bugs. It's safer to rely on markdown.

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Shanijan43

In conclusion, the removal of HTML Variants and Campaign Sidebar simplifies the admin experience, aligning with recent updates that allow raw HTML in billboards for enhanced flexibility. While these changes improve functionality, admins should use custom HTML sparingly to avoid bugs, relying more on markdown for stability. For Traffic Rider players, streamlining features and removing outdated options mirrors the need for a smooth, optimized gaming experience, ensuring gameplay remains fluid and glitch-free.

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๐Ÿš€ 50 High-Level Ideas to Make Forem.dev Even More Popular!

Forem.dev is already an amazing platform for developers and tech enthusiasts, but letโ€™s take it to the next level! Here are 50 creative, impactful, and visually stunning ideas to enhance the website's functionality, user experience, and community engagement.


๐ŸŒŸ Engage Users with Gamification

  1. ๐Ÿ† Add points, badges, and leaderboards for achievements.
  2. ๐ŸŽฏ Introduce coding challenges to keep users engaged.
  3. ๐Ÿฅณ Celebrate milestones like "1 Year of Membership" with exclusive rewards.

๐Ÿ“Š Enhance User Analytics

  1. ๐Ÿ“ˆ Provide advanced analytics for user posts and activities.
  2. ๐Ÿ•ต๏ธโ€โ™‚๏ธ Show insights about which tags are trending.
  3. ๐Ÿ” Offer real-time content performance tracking.

๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Boost Content Creation Tools

  1. โœ๏ธ Enable post drafts and scheduled publishing.
  2. ๐Ÿ“… Introduce collaborative editing for group projects.
  3. ๐Ÿ–‹๏ธ Allow users to embed code snippets directly.

๐ŸŒ Make it More Inclusive

  1. ๐ŸŒ Add multi-language support for global accessibility.
  2. ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Include text-to-speech for articles.
  3. ๐ŸŒˆ Enhance accessibility with customizable color contrast.

โœจ Personalization Features

  1. ๐Ÿ–ฅ๏ธ Let users customize their dashboards.
  2. ๐Ÿ”” Allow personalized notification settings.
  3. ๐ŸŽจ Offer customizable themes for profiles.

๐Ÿ“– Organize and Discover Content Better

  1. ๐Ÿ—‚๏ธ Implement a robust tagging and filtering system.
  2. ๐Ÿ”– Add a bookmarking option for articles.
  3. ๐Ÿค– Use AI to recommend content based on user interests.

๐Ÿ•น๏ธ Interactive Experiences

  1. ๐ŸŽฎ Introduce coding games and puzzles.
  2. ๐Ÿ“ก Create interactive tutorials for beginner topics.
  3. โœ๏ธ Allow real-time collaborations on blog posts.

๐Ÿ’ฌ Community Interaction

  1. ๐Ÿ‘ฅ Launch user-organized groups.
  2. ๐Ÿ—ณ๏ธ Add polls for community discussions.
  3. ๐Ÿ’Œ Introduce direct messaging for user connections.

๐Ÿ”’ Prioritize Privacy and Security

  1. ๐Ÿ” Offer detailed privacy settings.
  2. ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Let users hide or archive old content.
  3. ๐Ÿ‘ค Add anonymous posting options.

๐Ÿšฆ Make Navigation Smarter

  1. ๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ Provide a site-wide activity feed.
  2. ๐Ÿงญ Use AI to help users find niche content.
  3. ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Introduce quick navigation shortcuts.

๐Ÿ… Recognize Contributions

  1. ๐Ÿฅ‡ Showcase user achievements on profiles.
  2. ๐Ÿ… Create an "Editorโ€™s Pick" section.
  3. โœจ Highlight the most-read articles of the month.

๐Ÿ“น Go Multimedia

  1. ๐ŸŽฅ Allow users to embed videos in posts.
  2. ๐Ÿ“ธ Add image galleries for visual storytelling.
  3. ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Introduce podcast integration.

๐Ÿ”„ Seamless Integrations

  1. ๐ŸŒŸ Support importing/exporting content to/from other platforms.
  2. ๐Ÿค Add API integrations for custom tools.
  3. ๐Ÿ“ค Offer integration with GitHub for project showcases.

๐Ÿฅณ Host Events and Competitions

  1. ๐ŸŽ‰ Organize hackathons and meetups.
  2. ๐Ÿ† Host annual awards for top contributors.
  3. ๐Ÿ“… Include a community event calendar.

๐Ÿ›’ Monetization Opportunities

  1. ๐Ÿ’ผ Allow users to sponsor their content.
  2. ๐Ÿ’ณ Add a marketplace for digital tools and templates.
  3. ๐Ÿ’ฐ Enable tipping for exceptional content.

๐ŸŒ Expand the Ecosystem

  1. ๐ŸŒŸ Create a mobile app for on-the-go interaction.
  2. ๐Ÿ“š Develop an official knowledge base for FAQs.
  3. ๐ŸŒˆ Offer customizable Forem templates for new communities.

๐ŸŽจ Visual Enhancements

  1. ๐ŸŒŒ Add dark and light modes.
  2. ๐Ÿ’ก Use animations to make interactions more engaging.

๐Ÿ’ก Your Turn!

Which of these ideas excites you the most? Letโ€™s transform Forem.dev into the ultimate platform for developers! Share your thoughts below and help build the future. ๐Ÿ’ปโœจ

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Jujutsu Kaisen 02

Certainly! How about a business that offers personalized virtual reality travel experiences?

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Georgexp97

HTML is still a very important language

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anTonys

It probably won't make any difference to me

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Can is important to check my iptvyolo.com/ website HTML and CSS?