A Tip For Generating Conversations on BiggerPockets Forums

[Chris Clothier]

The messaging function on BP is a fantastic way to generate conversations on the BP forums, especially when you are asking questions of other users or answering questions other users have posted. Most users have their settings set up so they receive a notification each time their name is mentioned in the forums. So if you want someone to respond, let them know you asked a question.

You can also bring other users into a conversation by mentioning them in your post. If they are on your colleagues list, you can @mention them if you think their opinion or expertise would help the post.

To use the @mentions you simply type "@" followed by their user name. As you type their name, a new box opens below your post listing all of the possible people you are mentioning. Simply select the user and their name is populated and highlighted in your post. When you hit enter, a message is sent to that user.

I try and use this on every post I make now as a way to keep conversation going and a way to show respect to those I am talking to. I want to acknowledge that I am talking to a specific user or that I want to get their opinion or input.

Just thought I would share that tip. It is a very cool alert when you see that your name is being mentioned all over the forums and it definitely creates more conversation.

All the best -

[Tracey Williams]

Okay Joshua Dorkin, am using my laptop now and it's working perfectly.
I like it alot! thanks for the great job you doing at BP
Tracey