Martin Reed
Martin Reed is the developer and owner of a popular UK chat and community website. He also blogs about how to develop successful online communities.
Articles by this Author
What Women Need To Know About Preparing For Retirement
- By Martin Reed
- Published Thursday 11th 2008
- Women's Issues
- Unrated
We can no longer put off planning for our retirement. As busy women it can be difficult to find time to plan for a period in our lives that may be a long way away. However, planning for retirement is extremely important and should not be taken lightly.
Remember You Are The Boss Of Your Online Community
- By Martin Reed
- Published Friday 11th 2008
- Internet Marketing
- Unrated
Members of online communities need to feel valued and listened to if the community is to be a success. However, it is important never to lose sight of the fact that you are still the boss and are responsible for making the final decisions.
How to Determine the Length of Your Blog Posts
- By Martin Reed
- Published Saturday 28th 2008
- Blogging
- Unrated
Working to the old cliche of quality over quantity is fine, but as a blogger you will find that some readers expect quality and quantity in the same quantities. It can therefore be difficult to determine just how long to make your blog posts in order to keep your readers happy.
Can You Avoid Adding Community Features to Your Website?
- By Martin Reed
- Published Saturday 28th 2008
- Internet Marketing
- Unrated
It is a fact that visitors to your website are increasingly looking for community features. If you do not satisfy these wants and needs, you will find it hard to keep up with competitors who are more pro-active and community focused.
Should Online Community Developers Censor Discussion Topics?
- By Martin Reed
- Published Thursday 26th 2008
- Internet Marketing
- Unrated
Controversy can breathe life into online communities, however they can also create arguments and result in an abusive atmosphere. Should controversial topics be banned to prevent this?
The Importance of Keeping Your Online Brand Consistent
- By Martin Reed
- Published Thursday 26th 2008
- Branding
- Unrated
Your online brand needs to be consistent. If your brand identity and brand perception are not close, you do not have a successful brand strategy. It is also important to be aware that community elements of your site affect your brand image.
