The Discussions feature allows users to share their thoughts, insights, and observations about domains in a landscape. Posts made here become part of the broader conversation about a domain and are visible across relevant sections of SiteCurve, depending on filters and settings.
Key Features of Discussions
1. Creating Posts
Write Your Insights: Users can share observations about a domain directly from the Discussions tab. Posts can include images, emojis, and tags to categorize them.
Filters and Context: Posts created while filters (e.g., niche or location) are active will only appear for those specific filtered contexts. For example, a post for "credit cards" will not appear under "personal loans" unless the "all niches" filter is applied.
Visibility: Posts in public landscapes are visible to all SiteCurve users, while posts in private/paid landscapes are restricted to landscape members.
Pinning and Editing: Admins can pin posts to the sidebar or edit/delete them. Authors can also edit or delete their posts.
2. Interacting with Posts
Comment Threads: Users can comment on posts in a threaded format, enabling focused discussions on specific observations.
Likes and Mentions: Posts and comments can be liked, and users can tag others to notify them directly.
Share and Report: Posts can be shared externally on social media, and inappropriate posts can be reported to admins.
3. Post Organization
Tags: Use up to five tags to categorize a post. Tags help bucket posts into relevant sections and contribute to user profiles.
Sorting and Filtering: Sort posts by most recent, latest activity, or top posts this month. Filters allow users to view posts specific to niches, locations, categories, or domains.
4. User Engagement
Weekly Digest: Posts are included in the weekly email digest for landscape members.
Visibility Across SiteCurve: Posts attach to a domain and appear throughout the module wherever the domain is contextually relevant, such as in the Overview or Location Curves sections.
Members Section: View all landscape members and start direct discussions. Clicking on a member opens their profile, where you can send messages.
5. Admin Controls
Admins have additional options, including:
Pinning important posts.
Deleting inappropriate posts.
Monitoring reported content.
6. Integration with the User Feed
Activity in Your Feed: Any discussion posts, comments, or updates within your landscapes will appear in the All Activity Feed on your SiteCurve dashboard
Post Highlights: Posts are displayed with their title, snippet, likes, and comments count, making it easy to skim through relevant updates.
Sorting Options: Use sorting options such as Most Recent, Latest Activity, or Top Posts This Month to organize your feed based on your preferences.
Direct Engagement: From the feed, you can like, share, or dive into a post for further interaction without navigating to the specific landscape.
Public vs. Private Visibility: Posts from public landscapes appear in the feeds of all SiteCurve users, while posts from private or paid landscapes are restricted to their respective members.
Post Type Labels: Certain automated posts, like alerts or traffic updates for domains, also flow into the feed and are marked with their corresponding categories (e.g., "Performance Movement").
How to Use Discussions
1. Start a Discussion
Navigate to the Discussions tab within a domain’s SiteCurve profile.
Click Create Post, write your insight, add relevant tags, and post.
2. Engage with Other Posts
Like or comment on posts to share your feedback.
Use mentions (@username) to notify other members.
Share posts to external platforms or report issues to admins.
3. Explore Insights Across Filters
Use the filter dropdown to narrow posts by niche, location, or other dimensions.
Broaden the view to see all discussions by resetting filters.
4. Collaborate with Members
Access the Members section to see who’s in the landscape.
Start a conversation by messaging members directly.
Best Practices for Discussions
Be Specific: Share detailed insights to add value to the community.
Use Tags Wisely: Categorize posts effectively for easier discovery.
Engage Respectfully: Maintain a professional tone in comments and discussions.
Follow Admin Guidance: Respect pinned posts and adhere to community guidelines.