Moderating online communities can be a real challenge. In this article, I will explain to you how I dealt with an abusive forum member who kept returning and registering with offensive usernames. Be persistent and you will always win.

For online communities to be successful, members need to feel involved in decision making and the future development of the community. At the same time though, it is important to remember that you are in charge and make the final decisions.

Website visitors are increasingly demanding community elements in order to satisfy their wants and needs. If you fail to incorporate community features into your site you will struggle to retain your competitive advantage.

Aiming for quality over quantity is all well and good but when it comes to blogging some readers will expect both quality and quantity in equal measure. How long should your blog posts be in order to satisfy your readers?

Controversy encourages interaction within online communities. Should you ban the discussion of certain topics to prevent your community being filled with arguments and abuse or should you encourage them?

Ensuring your online brand is consistent is extremely important. You need to ensure that your brand identity and brand perception are as close as possible. Be aware that online communities can influence your brand's image.

Is your online community successful? All online communities are different and all community developers have different goals. Recognise this and you can determine whether you have a success story on your hands.

Depending on the type of online community you manage, dating websites can be a lucrative source of income. Many dating affiliate programs offer a range of commission structures. How do you determine which is best?

Do online communities and children mix? Should owners of online communities allow children to register and interact with adults? What obligations do community developers have? This article explores the issues involved.

Recognise the blogging seesaw and you'll be a far more productive blogger. Use the time you spend at the top of the seesaw productively and it will see you through the times when you feel you have hit the bottom.