The Fellowship involves several ways to interact. #
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These occur within these 2 synchronized areas: #
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1) Profiles, and –> 2) Groups (which contain –> Forums, Topics, and Tags.) #
Profiles (Members)
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Groups (Home to Forums)
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|—> Forums (Home of Topics)
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|—> Topics (Discussions)
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|—> Tags (Helps Members Find Topics)
Here is a simple way to see it. John is a Member, therefore, he has a Profile. John wants to Fellowship, so he looks for Groups which offer ways for John to stay up to date with the US State where he lives, and Special Interest Groups for discussions of ministry.
John finds a Group and joins. The Group has a Forum so that Topics can be discussed. When John posts a Topic, or interacts with an already existing Topic, he needs a way to follow up with his interaction. John can do this in the “Notifications” and “Forums” tabs from his Profile.
Notifications provide a streamlined system for alerting users about key events and interactions within the Fellowship. This feature ensures users stay informed and engaged with updates that matter most to them.
Purpose #
- Enhance User Engagement: Keep users informed of relevant updates to encourage participation.
- Centralized Alerts: A single hub for all notifications, reducing the need for extensive navigation.
- Improve Retention: Timely updates ensure users feel connected, increasing return visits and community involvement.
Common Use Cases #
- Friend Requests: Notify users when they receive or accept friend requests.
- Private Messaging: Alert users to new private messages for quick responses.
- Group Activities: Inform users about group invitations, new members, or updates in groups they belong to.
- Mentions: Notify users when they are mentioned in posts or discussions.
Notifications are a key feature for building an engaging and user-friendly community website, ensuring users are always informed and connected to the community.
Notifications can be located on the Left Menu. #
