Wondering how to get started in the DCoP? Unsure of how to ensure your post gets engagement from other community members? We’ve put together some examples of what goes into making a great Discourse post, providing guidance on how to improve the visibility and impact of your next post!
Discourse Post Types
- Problem solving / troubleshooting
- Both the question and answer(s) are very specific and include screenshots if relevant
- How-to’s / introductions / tips
- Provide important context for those newer to the subject
- Step-by-step
- Summaries
- Aggregate information about a subject in one place
- Easy to read (e.g., use tables, headers, and / or bolding)
- Calls for collaborators
- Provides a project idea and asks for additional support (includes Task Force announcements)
OK, Good, and Great Posts (examples)
Below are examples of posts that could be considered OK, good, and great, along with brief descriptions of what makes them so.
1. OK Post
2. Good Post
3. Great Post
We’re looking forward to hearing from you in your next post!