![]() | Original post on Wildbit.com “This report is the result of an in depth analysis on social networks for a web community project at Wildbit. The report aimed to discover how to attract members, define structure, influence participation, and manage the community in order to design the web site prototypes.“ |
“It’s 35 pages and full of valuable information on preparing, maintaining, and supporting a social network. It also features a comparitive analysis on the various methods that some of the most popular social networks use within their design.“
The structure of the report is as follows [Taken from the Table of Contents]:
1. General Guidelines of Community Design
2. Attracting New Members
3. Structure of the Community
4. Encouraging User Participation
5. Stimulating Social Interactions
Download the Report [PDF 750 KB]