Navigating the Pride of Nottingham: Your Comprehensive Introduction

**True Magpie** · February 2

Welcome to the Pride of Nottingham website and community forums! We are a devoted Notts County fan site!

We're thrilled to have you here and can't wait for you to dive into the lively discussions and camaraderie that our community offers. Here's everything you need to know to get involved:

Pride of Nottingham's community guidelines: https://prideofnottingham.co.uk/guidelines/
Privacy Policy: https://prideofnottingham.co.uk/privacy/
Cookie information: https://prideofnottingham.co.uk/cookies/

How Fans Can Get Involved
Whether you're a long-time supporter or new to the Notts family, there's a place for everyone. Start by creating an account to personalise your experience, comment on discussions, and interact with other fans. You can join existing discussions or start your own on topics ranging from match analysis to transfer rumours and more.

What to Expect
Expect passionate debates, insightful opinions, and plenty of banter. Our community is a friendly and inclusive environment where fans respect each other's views. From celebrating victories to dissecting defeats, you'll find fellow supporters who share your love for Notts County.

How to Navigate the Site
The Pride of Nottingham is designed to be user-friendly. The main page showcases the latest articles and fan written features. The community forum and site is enriched with ways for fans to get the most out of their experience. Use the search bar to find specific discussions or scroll through the categories to explore different topics. Don’t forget to check out the FAQ section for tips and guidelines.

https://prideofnottingham.co.uk/faq/

Sharing and Posting Content
Posting is simple! Click on the 'Create' or 'Start a New Topic' button to start a discussion, or 'Reply' to join an existing one. You can share match photos, videos, or even just your thoughts on the latest game. Remember to keep your posts respectful and on-topic to maintain the quality of the forum.

*Note: The site has in-built ways to share content on social media, which in turn helps to give the content exposure. By sharing content, you could help bring in visitors, which is especially useful when you appreciate the value of the written content.

Misconceptions vs. Social Media
Unlike social media, our site is dedicated solely to Notts County FC, ensuring that all content is relevant and engaging. This is a fan-owned community, which is a passion project. Here, you won’t be bombarded with unrelated posts or ads. It's a focused space where meaningful conversations thrive without the noise. Responses come in meaningful discussions, which are articulated and reflect each member's involvement. While social media can be a fast place to get responses, we are a discussion-based community that hopes fans will flourish in our topics.

Why Get Involved?
Being part of the Pride of Nottingham means being part of a community that lives and breathes Notts County. Your insights, opinions, and passion are what make this place special. Together, we celebrate the highs, support each other during the lows, and build a stronger fan base.

Join us today and be a part of the discussion. Let's make this forum the go-to place for every Notts County fan. COYP!

Looking forward to seeing you online!

**True Magpie** · February 4

I know, the gaffer [@Chris] has spoken to the team about making videos of two features I am going to follow up with in this guide. However, I believe they are valuable for making the Pride of Nottingham your go-to site to discuss Notts County.

Firstly:

Some might think there are too many forums, but we prefer things to be organised. Allowing members to post content in the right place creates a better user experience. You can participate in any forum this way and avoid the topics you don't want to see. Let me show you a feature that seems to be overlooked.

If you visit the community forums page, a short scroll down will allow you to choose how you want the index page to look.

Members who want all the topics in one easy-to-view layout can simply toggle the default view.

Here's a quick demonstration on how to do it. This opens a forums option in the sidebar, where you can toggle off forums if you wish to remove those topics from showing. This is just outside of view to the right [It is there though].

Go check it out!

Additionally, Chris has created a hub for visitors called the 'Dashboard'. This gives a quick overview of all the content, from articles, forum topics, blogs, statuses, moods, etc.

Scroll down, and you will see a widget titled "Latest Discussions".

To the right, you will see a cog where you can further customise this block by limiting which forums you wish to see posts from.

Here's how to do it.

Now you will see two easy-to-use ways that can personalise your browsing experience on the Pride of Nottingham. As a devoted fan site for Notts County, we value your involvement and encourage all fans to get on board. As you will see, a lot of effort goes into the site from the admin team, moderators, writers, and members.

In the next post, I will guide members through their settings and profile setup to ensure the best possible experience.