Add an animated effect to your navigation like the one on our menu. Simple to install and configure, all you have to do is input the ID of your navigation wrap and apply a few setting (like where to place the image in relation to the navigation element and your active ID). You can even download a zip folder with everything you need, including a copy of the mootools 1.2 core. - note IE6 users, the menu is not implemented as IE6 doesn’t not support png transparency, but the menu still works great with a solid background.

Forums can be a great place to draw targeted traffic to your blog. Read about common pitfalls for new forum members and learn how to market your blog without stepping into spam territory (the quickest way to waste your community-building time).

Marketing ideas and tips from Podcamp Seattle, a conference all about new media. Read best practices for online community building, advice for companies that want to have a blog, and a short tangent on why it’s incredibly annoying to constantly plug your own products.

Participating in a message board or forum brings targeted traffic to your blog and helps establish your web presence. Learn how to select the best forums within your niche.