Introducing the Disqus SDK: Bring Your Community to Mobile
Earlier this year, we published research showing that mobile now accounts for over 73% of pageviews across Disqus publisher sites, and that figure has been steadily climbing since 2021. We also made the case that in a world where search referrals are shrinking and zero-click experiences are becoming the norm, community engagement is one of the most durable revenue levers publishers have left.
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In the past few weeks, you may have noticed some minor changes to the moderation panel. We’ve made several updates that speed up moderation. The moderation panel is one of the most heavily used pages and it plays an important role in the Disqus ecosystem –– when moderators can work quickly and effectively, they can build awesome communities.
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For those outside the digital publishing world, the woes of online content creators can be hard to understand. Between crafting the perfect content, building a loyal following, and finding the right way to make money, publishers everywhere struggle to find success online. But before we dive into the plight of modern publishers, let’s step back to the innocent days before the Internet.
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When it comes to a great gaming website, a couple things are important: an engaging and welcoming community of gamers, stories to help you discover interesting news, trends, and perspectives, and a dedicated team that truly understands and respects its readers.
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Hey there, Quickly want to share that FiveThirtyEight is conducting a poll about why people comment (or not). Who better to answer that question than you!
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Gamers recently celebrated Christmas, aka the annual E3 conference where the video game industry unveils the latest and greatest in gaming. From exciting new gaming releases like a new Legend of Zelda, new hardware like Project Scorpio and Playstation VR, and more, it’s an exciting time for gamers as the first day of summer arrives.
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Today, I’m happy to announce the release of our user blocking feature. As one of the most requested features from commenters over the years, user blocking provides you with the ability to manage who you interact with on Disqus.
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If you work in a team, be sure that your key colleagues have access to essential features by adding them to your organization.
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Last week, we introduced the Disqus Top Five, a new series to showcase and recognize the top websites across the Internet. To kick off the festivities, we invited nominations for your favorite science websites. We’re talking space, physics, animal science, artificial intelligence, and more. Whether it’s news, research, or debates, science websites span a broad spectrum of topics and embody the desire for exploration and ingenuity.
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The suspense in the air was so thick, you could cut it with a knife. Former teammates were now pitted against each other to bring their ideas to life. Monitors were moved, conference rooms requisitioned, and coffee consumed. At the end of May, Disqus broke apart into small teams for a two-day hackathon. The stakes? Fame, glory, and placement on the product roadmap.
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Today, we’re announcing significant updates to Reveal: a new default ad unit called Sponsored Story, simpler settings, better controls, and a preview of what’s to come.
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