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threaded-discussion forums

overview:
We provide powerful, threaded discussion software that creates interaction and community on your branded Web site. Users can participate as much or as little as they like, and the noninvasive discussion format will make your site the social hub for your particular membership or market segment. This creates highly-desirable sponsorship positions that will generate real revenue from advertisers.

why choose gcn?
Our Forum Gizmo is based on the industry-standard Phorum threaded discussion software for rock-solid reliability, high-performance and ease of integration. Our engineers have developed numerous enhancements and extensions to the core discussion engine that allow us to integrate Forum Gizmo into your site, using your existing banner rotation system. We make it possible for you to target banner ads to specific topic threads to drive premium sponsorships, and we can integrate the user database of Forum Gizmo with your site registration, e-newsletter database, even your circulation file. Best of all, because it’s based on GPL software, there are no license fees involved in deploying Forum Gizmo on your site. Just fire it up and go. Talk about reduced implementation costs and an incredible ROI!

case study:
Profitable Glass Quarterly, based in Kentucky, uses our Forum Gizmo to create a sense of community between its two publications focused on the stained glass market. On the business-to-business site, Forum Gizmo allows dealers and stores to exchange business ideas, while on the consumer site, Forum Gizmo is the perfect place for stained-glass enthusiasts to exchange patterns, tips and tricks of the trade.

 

 

FEATURES AND BENEFITS • Web-based editing and administration • Administrative control over all listings • Open/closed registration system • Use your sub file/e-newsletter list for authentication • Ability to include rich text and graphics in posts • Can be configured in your site’s look and feel • Can be integrated with CMS Gizmo

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