This section heavily leverages the out of the box web parts and features to assemble a rich and interactive community site.
The customizations are grouped as follows:
- Provision a Site Collection
- Configure Content Query Web Part (CQWP)
- Configure Web Analytics Web Part
- Configure People Core Results Web Part
- Configure Enterprise Wikis
- Configure Advanced Navigation
- Configure Note Board Web Part
- Configure Tag Cloud Web Part
There are a number of additional types of content that may be beneficial to a community that were not covered in detail within this chapter. Items configured but not covered include threaded discussions, community events, and community links. The key is to find content that is relevant and make it as easy as possible for participants to contribute.
An effective community site can greatly enhance collaboration, innovation, and provide a foundation for user self-service. Providing an engaging site requires a mix of good content, features, and the ability to personalize it to the communities needs.