Invision Community allows guests to respond to content they want to engage with before creating an account, removing the initial barrier of registration. Guests can submit their reply first and then complete registration afterward.
This can be incredibly valuable when you consider how much forum traffic comes from inbound search engine results. By enabling Post Before Registering, you increase the likelihood of converting casual visitors into registered members who actively contribute to your community.
Switching On
You can enable Post Before Registering from the following location in the Admin CP:
System → Settings → Posting → General
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Posting As a Guest
When a potential member creates new content or replies to an existing item, they are only asked to provide their email address at the time of posting, as shown below.
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Once the post has been submitted, the user is prompted to complete their registration. At this point, they are far more likely to do so, having already invested time and engagement in your community.
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Guests will be able to begin submitting content, but they will be prompted to register an account before that content is fully submitted and made visible. This approach is particularly effective at encouraging registration, as users have already taken the first step toward engaging with your community.
Guest users have up to one week to complete their registration. If registration is not completed within that time, the submitted content will be permanently removed. If the guest does not finish registering straight away, a reminder email will be sent shortly after the post is made to prompt them to complete the process.
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