Some interesting stats in this article.
Mobile is where the users are continuing to go and video is increasingly what the users want to post, consume, and then discuss.
Their ad revenue is up nearly 50% from last year to over $10B for the quarter.
88% of that is from mobile, up 4% from 2016.
I've been saying this for years...Xenforo needs a dedicated mobile app that makes it just as easy for forum users to view and add content as they can on a desktop or laptop.
A responsive mobile style just isn't enough anymore.
Forums are losing the battle because we can't keep up with the new ways people are consuming content, and that's making us more and more irrelevant every day.
In 2018 it's all about mobile and it's all about apps.
I'm absolutely horrified that nothing is being done about it. Forums used to be the leader in online communities, but now we've slowed and slipped back and have been overtaken. And our pace continues to slow. And we can all see it happening right before our eyes.I've been saying this for years...
From what I understand they have no plans for any type of mobile app. Unfortunately Tapatalk is the only option as of now.I'm absolutely horrified that nothing is being done about it. Forums used to be the leader in online communities, but now we've slowed and slipped back and have been overtaken. And our pace continues to slow. And we can all see it happening right before our eyes.
The time for heads to be pulled out of the sand and getting to work on a solution is now.
Has there ever been any substantive response from Xenforo's developers to the idea of a dedicated, customisable mobile app?
This is hyperbole. I, for one, do not want an app for every forum I browse. A good responsive design is all we need. Maybe push notification support in the future (iOS12 could implement service workers for Safari, fingers crossed).Xenforo needs a dedicated mobile app that makes it just as easy for forum users to view and add content as they can on a desktop or laptop.
A responsive mobile style just isn't enough anymore.
Forums are losing the battle because we can't keep up with the new ways people are consuming content, and that's making us more and more irrelevant every day.
In 2018 it's all about mobile and it's all about apps.
Xenforo needs a dedicated mobile app that makes it just as easy for forum users to view and add content as they can on a desktop or laptop.
A responsive mobile style just isn't enough anymore.
Forums are losing the battle because we can't keep up with the new ways people are consuming content, and that's making us more and more irrelevant every day.
In 2018 it's all about mobile and it's all about apps.
I think that the current situation with Facebook and Cambridge Analytica is a golden opportunity for forum owners to market their forums as an alternative. Depending on the type of forum you have will depend on how you market yourself but for general discussion forums, the opportunity exists. Up until now, the ease and convenience has driven FB adaptation but perhaps now as news breaks as to the extents members of FB are the commodity, it might be the chance for forums to work on re-establishing themselves as the friendlier alternative.
THAT was a cool add-on! Remember it well.radio
Yes, FB owns IG. Although I prefer to not be on Twitter and IG, each one is its own world.
IG allows me to get a quick snapshot of other people's artwork, creations, and products by just looking at their photos...but you cant really all get together to chat or discuss things, at least I havent seen a way. Many times, people miss comments or DMs. Twitter, I just use this to get product updates or follow those who post recipes. They all have their pros and cons.
I've recently started using instagram more. It's interesting, feels a lot different than facebook. Much more emphasis on the content than the comments. People just love to share pics and vids.
Interesting, but it's usage is still well below 1%. I'm pretty amazed how badly FF got crushed.If you're worried about adblock, what do you think about the new Brave browser and the BAT crypto?
It is enough, but it's not good enough. Mobile browsing even in 2.1 is just okay. It needs to be amazing.A responsive mobile style just isn't enough anymore.
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