Discovering Content

In addition to the site’s standard search functionality, there may be times when you want quick access to specific types of content without having to run an advanced search each time. Examples of this include views such as 'Unread Content' or 'Content I Started.' This is where Activity Streams come in. Activity Streams allow you to create dynamic lists of content based on defined criteria — either preconfigured by you or customized by individual users — making it easy to access relevant content

The search functionality within your community enables members to quickly locate specific content across your site using keywords and other defined criteria. How To Use A basic search can be performed by clicking the search bar in the top-right corner of your site. When you select the search box, additional options will appear, allowing you to refine the criteria being used for your search. Basic Search Options If you click Search without entering any keywords, you’ll be taken directly to the A

Notifications are an excellent way to keep your members informed about activity within your community. For example, users can receive notifications when they are quoted, mentioned in a post, or when someone comments on their photo — along with many other types of interaction across the site. Notification Icon Marker Default Settings When a member registers on your community, their notification preferences are set according to the defaults you have configured in the AdminCP, at the following lo

Invision Community includes support for mobile push notifications, allowing members to receive alerts on their phones even when their browser isn’t open. This ensures they’re notified about new activity on followed content and other important interactions in real time. Mobile push notifications help deliver a native app–like experience. Features such as the Manifest Editor allow you to customise elements including your site’s icons, colours, and launch URL when members add your community to thei

There may be occasions where you want to bring external content into your community automatically. You can import content from RSS and Atom feeds into your Forums or Pages databases. This allows you to generate topics or records from external sources — such as news websites — helping to spark discussion and encourage member engagement around current or relevant content. Creating a New Feed You can create a new RSS feed import from the AdminCP at: System → Site Features → RSS Feed Imports To add

Tagging and prefixing content provides a simple and effective way to organise and highlight topics across your site. By applying relevant tags or prefixes, you make it easier for members to identify the subject of a post at a glance. Users can also click on tags or filter by prefixes to quickly find related content within the same category. Tag Setup The configuration options for tags and prefixes can be found in the AdminCP at: System → Content Discovery → Tags Clicking on the tag settings but

When you create content or come across something you’re particularly interested in, it’s important to be able to keep track of ongoing interactions. Invision Community allows members to follow content either automatically, based on your interaction, or manually by clicking to follow a specific item/area. This ensures you stay informed about new replies, updates, and activity related to the content that matters most to you. Following Content One way to follow content is at the point of creation