Ning 3.0 is going to revolutionize the way we all use DiyDrones.com with all the new features (New Chat Room Feature!!!!) and the updated features that Ning 2.0 currently offers. Below is a list of things that Ning 3.0 is going to bring to the DiyDrones.com Table!:
- A redesigned Chat feature that won't cause any website lag and we can finally have the Chat Room feature on the front page like everyone wants!
- A redesigned Blog feature
- Much greater page and layout flexibility, including the ability to create multiple instances of each feature
- Granular controls for privacy, contributors and moderation for each page and instance of a feature
- A simpler, yet more powerful Design Studio
- An updated, logical 960pixel 16 column HTML grid for expert designers
- A more contemporary, clean look to all features
- Responsive design so your content and navigation automatically adjust to smartphones and tablets
- A new, simpler way to pull in a YouTube or Vimeo channel
Groups (now available)
The Groups feature is now live on all Ning 3.0 networks! Read the announcement and check out how Creators are using Groups on Ning 3.0.
The Groups feature has been completely redesigned for Ning 3.0. Think: all the power and flexibility of a Ning Network within your main network. You can add multiple instances of each feature including Blog, Forum, Photos, and Custom Pages to your Groups. You can move content from the Group Forum to the main network Forum and vice versa. Members can be automatically signed-up for a Group based on profile questions, and we've done away with the concept of Group Ownership to allow for greater management and control by Network Creators.
Threaded Comments (now available)
We've added a nine-level threaded commenting system (like the one used here on Creators) and a two-level threaded commenting system. In total, you have three native commenting systems to choose from. Read the announcement.
Ning 2.0 to 3.0 Upgrade Process
This toolset will make it possible for Ning 2.0 Networks to import members and content over to Ning 3.0. Details on the upgrade process can be found here.
Messaging
The messaging feature will allow you to send and receive messages through the network. New to Messaging in Ning 3.0 will be the option for the Network Creator to select whether the ability to send a private message is available between any community member or just friends.
Search
Search your discussions and blog posts by title, keyword or content. Search members by name or profile questions.
APIs
APIs with read/write/edit functions for all Ning features. Member creation will be possible via an API with read/write functionality.
Chat
The Chat feature encourages for real-time conversation on your network. It's a fun and easy way for members to participate in your community.
Ning 3.0 Features Still to Come:
Events, video feature for embeds, Language Editor, updated activity feeds, and more.
Comments
Hey guys, I don't want to be rude but I think this conversation belongs to some sort of admin/moderator/webguys corner of some sort. I don't think that the community really cares much on what DIYD runs on as long as they can exchange their ideas in a not too painful way.
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-S
I hope the search improves, I think that has been the weakest aspect of the current system. It seems to return results in a truly random order, no regard for age or relevancy. Ideally search results could be sorted by date or popularity, with the option to search in title and/or body.
If I need to find something I search the site using google, but I don't think new users would know to do that.
Thanks Hugues!, The goal here is to continue to evolve this community like you mentioned and I'm glad to hear you're interested in the website platform and its functionality. I enjoy making that kind of effort when it comes to this community. This community not only helped spark my educational interests in CAD Engineering but also is the reason why I'm getting into the Drone/Robotics field. This community fuels my passion like many others here so as long as the DiyDrones Torch is burning brightly it will continue to fuel my passion for the industry.
Hi Joshua,
Thks a lot for making the effort to evolve this diydrones portal engine. I think it needs this upgrade.
As opposed to what Morli says, I'm interested in having a good platform, easy to use, to interact and continue to improve this community.
Good luck with migration
No problem Jeroen, The motto around here is community first! I have to say your insight and concerns are greatly appreciated. If you have any more ideas or concerns please let me know!
JJ
No Problem Jeroen anytime! I have noticed myself that the mobile optimized view is very limited. This is something that Ning is addressing and fixing for Ning 3.0. Whenever I browse diydrones via tablet or Ipod Touch I always just type the address into safari and opt out of the "Mobile Optimized View". Once the Admin team is ready for Ning 3.0 the user experience for the Tablet and Smartphone users will be a lot more improved and user friendly. Hopefully this will help drive up engagement like you mentioned!
P.S. I have a large list written down of things to look into when Ning 3.0 rolls out. If the admin team lets me assist in the roll over and stuff I'll make sure that I check out Tap-a-talk integration and its already on the top of my list in my notebook.
Joshua Johnson Aka "JJ" - Diy Drones News -
I have suggested embedded polls for things in the past but I think they want to wait til 3.0 until they do any HTML editing. If you look here: http://diydrones.com/profiles/blogs/diy-drones-at-44-000-members you can see those statistics at the bottom of the blog. I'm sure an admin could give you the statistics to that question precisely using the Diy Drones Google Analytics account.
This is all the good useful information I can find on anyone trying to solve the issue. Its a year old but maybe you can find something useful in it.
http://creators.ning.com/forum/topics/tapatalk-for-ning-app-is-now-...
Its Ning that does not allow us to enable it properly yet Jeroen, that's just one of the issues the platform faces.
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