How To Start A Great Topic

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  1. Here is a quick tutorial on how to start a great topic. A great topic is 1) Helpful to the community 2) Gets a lot of replies. A topic contains a title and it's content. To make a topic stand out from the thousands that are created daily it must have a "stand out" title. One that makes the reader take action. This article is targeted to new and repeat visitors.

    by Admin Jul 27, '12

    How To Start A Great Topic

    Topics may only be created by registered member. If you are not a registered member, you will need to register now. Registration is free!

    I like to start off by sharing some tips on how to get the most replies...

    Creating a Great Title
    Submitting a topic with a bad title will get you 0 replies.

    1. Do not use txt/chat speak on your title.
    2. Do not repeat characters such as ??, !!, or pleeeeese
    3. Do not submit into the wrong section.
    4. Do not create duplicate titles/posts across multiple sections.
    5. Do not type entirely in capitals as it is considered shouting on the internet.
    6. Fix grammar and spelling mistakes (you may use a service such as grammarly.com)

    Creating Great Content (message)

    Submitting a topic with little content will get you 0 replies.

    1. To maximize number of replies, your content should have at least 100 words.
    2. Ask questions get the reader to interact with you.
    3. Do not use txt/chat speak on your content.
    4. Do not create duplicate content across multiple sections.
    5. Do not type entirely in capitals as it is considered shouting on the internet.
    6. Fix grammar and spelling mistakes (you may use a service such as grammarly.com)
    7. Do not use personal formatting choices such as text color and font choices to entire contents - use only for headings.

    Other Tips That Will Help Make Your Thread Stand Out...

    1. Select an avatar for your account - it makes you stand out from others
    2. Be positive - people are attracted to those who are positive
    3. Return the favor / provide support ... this will ensure that people will be there when you need them the most

    4 Steps to Creating a Great Topic

    To start a new topic, go to the section you want to submit your topic into. You can do this using the navigation above or via our site map.

    Once you are on the page you want to submit a topic into...

    1) Click the "Start a Topic Now..." button




    2) A dropdown menu will open - select topic



    3) On the following page, enter Title and your Content




    4) click the "submit topic" button



    The "preview" button is available to preview your message before submitting. preview will give you an idea of how your message will look like to everyone.

    That's it. you're done!

    Note: we have the right to edit any posts on the site.

    Please make sure you are familiar with our terms of service before submitting a new topic.
    Last edit by Joe V on Sep 18, '12
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    by Joe V Jul 27, '12 8:36 am
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  3. Guide
    Jul 30, '12 by
    Quote from Joe V
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    Do not create duplicate Content across multiple sections.
    GUILTY!
    I guess I just want to be sure everyone sees it that can!

    I am also guilty of starting a new topic when it has already been done to death (without having looked to see). I have to remember to do a search of the topic before I post a new one.
    Du3du3 and JerseyGirl6 like this.
  4. Admin
    Jul 30, '12 by
    creating a similar topic is ok - duplicating threads (word for word) doesn't help anyone
    lollylee1969, Du3du3, and Liddle Noodnik like this.
  5. Jul 31, '12 by
    I just wish there was a ban on coloured text and comic sans for body text.
    canigraduate, CHESCCRP, and OnlybyHisgraceRN like this.
  6. Asst. Admin
    Jul 31, '12 by
    Great tips!
  7. Jul 31, '12 by
    do we really have to be soooo formal??, I come here to relax and learn, let my hair down if you will.
    lollylee1969, Du3du3, tayler, and 3 others like this.
  8. Admin
    Jul 31, '12 by
    And, that's what we want you to do.........relax, learn, and let your hair down. This Article is to help members get the best replies to their new threads.
    Du3du3, VivaLasViejas, Silverdragon102, and 1 other like this.
  9. Jul 31, '12 by
    awesome, i thought we had to make those changes.... i don't think i have enough brain cells left after all the studying i'm doing to keep up with many changes at this point. thanks!
    Du3du3, Joe V, and sirI like this.
  10. Guide
    Aug 2, '12 by
    I think we've struck a pretty good balance between looking professional and being too buttoned up to have fun, and I'm one who likes color. I don't really mind the few people who use Comic Sans and/or a "signature color".

    The txt/chat spelling continues to drive me up the wall, especially when a little Terms of Service reminder is right over the very box you are typing your reply in!!!! < I'm hoping that is one exclamation point shy of obnoxious.

    Thanks for the tips, Joe!
    lollylee1969 likes this.
  11. Admin
    Aug 2, '12 by
    The problem with font colors/type is that we need to consider people with eye problems.

    There are many people who are color blind ... many people who have eye problems.

    By creating a thread on allnurses.com, we assume that you want to reach the maximum number of readers. You want it exposed to as many people as possible. You want to get many replies.

    By following the tips above you are guaranteed to reach the maximum number of readers.
    nursel56 likes this.

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