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New Member Message
Located in the Communications tab within Settings area, the New Member Message is a message that's automatically sent out to new members when the join a wiki. The New Member Message can be used to welcome new members to your site, inform them of the rules of your wiki, let them know how they can start contributing to your wiki, and establish communication with your user base.
Creating a New Member Message
If you are an administrator or the creator of your wiki, the New Member Message is located under the Communications tab, which is found in the site's Settings section. The screenshot below depicts the New Member Message. If you'd like to edit the message, you need to place your cursor over the textbox and start typing. Before you save, make sure that you have delegated a member to send out the message and have filled out the subject title of the message. Once you have finished composing your message, click "Save Changes" to save your edits. If you are not sure what to say in the New Member Message, use our standard message to get ideas.
Message in the Inbox
Once you have saved your changes, your new members will receive your message as soon as they join. The screenshot below is a picture of the New Member Message in an inbox. If you do not receive a New Member Message when you join a wiki, the creator of that wiki probably choose to not send a welcome message to their new members. If the creator choose to send a message to their new users, as a new member, you should take your time to read the message and reply to it if you have any questions or concerns.
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Creating a Good New Member Message
Writing a good New Member Message is one of the important components to creating an inviting community. A good New Member Message should thank the member for joining your site, explain how they can contribute to the wiki, introduce them to the rules of the wiki, and provide them with the links to specific pages that are important to understanding the purpose of the wiki. Another key element to include in your message is to invite them to ask any questions or concerns that arise when they're getting used to your wiki. A caring Staff caters to the goal of creating an inviting community. If your message contains the above information, you're set.
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Want to welcome your new members with a site greeting?
Make sure that you set up a custom site greeting. This site greeting can be used to let everyone know the purpose of your wiki and entice them to join. It's a great way to introduce your new members to the purpose of your site and welcome them to the your wiki.
Creating a New Member Message
If you are an administrator or the creator of your wiki, the New Member Message is located under the Communications tab, which is found in the site's Settings section. The screenshot below depicts the New Member Message. If you'd like to edit the message, you need to place your cursor over the textbox and start typing. Before you save, make sure that you have delegated a member to send out the message and have filled out the subject title of the message. Once you have finished composing your message, click "Save Changes" to save your edits. If you are not sure what to say in the New Member Message, use our standard message to get ideas.
Message in the Inbox
Once you have saved your changes, your new members will receive your message as soon as they join. The screenshot below is a picture of the New Member Message in an inbox. If you do not receive a New Member Message when you join a wiki, the creator of that wiki probably choose to not send a welcome message to their new members. If the creator choose to send a message to their new users, as a new member, you should take your time to read the message and reply to it if you have any questions or concerns.
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Creating a Good New Member Message
Writing a good New Member Message is one of the important components to creating an inviting community. A good New Member Message should thank the member for joining your site, explain how they can contribute to the wiki, introduce them to the rules of the wiki, and provide them with the links to specific pages that are important to understanding the purpose of the wiki. Another key element to include in your message is to invite them to ask any questions or concerns that arise when they're getting used to your wiki. A caring Staff caters to the goal of creating an inviting community. If your message contains the above information, you're set.
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Want to welcome your new members with a site greeting?
Make sure that you set up a custom site greeting. This site greeting can be used to let everyone know the purpose of your wiki and entice them to join. It's a great way to introduce your new members to the purpose of your site and welcome them to the your wiki.
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