farmer white paper - Cultivating Community2024-03-29T04:39:03Zhttps://cultivate.ning.com/ning-blog/feed/tag/farmer+white+paperWhite Paper: 5 Questions for Selecting an Online Community Platformhttps://cultivate.ning.com/ning-blog/platform-selection-white-paper2014-02-21T22:00:00.000Z2014-02-21T22:00:00.000ZCrystalhttps://cultivate.ning.com/community/CrystalC<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2208341?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><link href="//cdn-images.mailchimp.com/embedcode/classic-081711.css" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" ></link>
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<p>Today, we're proud to announce a project that's been in the works for a while: A collaboration with Community Pioneer F. Randall Farmer to produce this exclusive white paper - "Five Questions for Selecting an Online Community Platform." </p>
<p>Randy is co-host of the <a href="http://socialmediaclarity.net"><i>Social Media Clarity</i></a> podcast, a <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/frandallfarmer#profile-patents">prolific social media innovator</a>, and <em>literally</em> co-wrote the book on <i><a href="http://shop.oreilly.com/product/9780596159801.do?cmp=af-code-book-product_cj_9781449382568_7085710">Building Web Reputation Systems</a>.</i> We were very excited to bring him on board for this much needed project. While there are numerous books, blogs, and white papers out there to help Community Managers grow and manage their communities, there's no true guide to how to pick the right kind of platform for your community. </p>
<p>In this white paper, Randy has developed five key questions that can help determine what platform suits your community best. This platform agnostic guide covers top level content permissions, contributor identity, community size, costs, and infrastructure. It truly is the first guide of its kind and we're delighted to share it with you.</p>
<p>To download "Five Questions for Selecting an Online Community Platform," simply fill out the form below and you'll be taken to a download page. Be sure to come back here and let us know your thoughts and comments on Randy's theories. </p>
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