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Patrick OKeefe

Patrick OKeefe

About

My name is Patrick O’Keefe. I’m a writer, web developer,entrepreneur and community administrator who has been professionallydeveloping websites since 1998 and managing online communities since2000. Beyond just being the administrator, however, I’ve spentsubstantial amounts of time contributing to communities from allangles, as a member, staff member and owner.

I founded and own the iFroggy Network, an Internet network featuring several communities, including SportsForums.net, KarateForums.com, phpBBHacks.com, PhotoshopForums.com and CommunityAdmins.com. Drawing on my experience, I speak at conferences and events about online community, social media and more.

Besides writing content for the entire iFroggy Network, I haveactively written editorials, news pieces, and product reviews forseveral websites of varying interests, including SitePoint, where I was a long time Advisor (moderator) in the SitePoint Forums. I write for multiple blogs, including YanksBlog.com, ManagingCommunities.com, and Bad Boy Blog, and I maintain a personal blog. You can follow me on Twitter @iFroggy.

I wrote the foreword for Building Online Communities with phpBB, the first book ever published about phpBB, and served as a technical reviewer for the book. I was also a reviewer for Volume I: Foundations and Volume II: Applications of the PHP Anthology and for the book Blog Marketing.

I currently reside in Harbinger, North Carolina.

A Penny for Your Thoughts

A Penny for Your Thoughts

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<p>Have you ever loved, been loved, been confused about love, or suffered from loss of love? All these feelings have been captured and shared in the words of heartfelt poems, compiled over many years by a former teacher and award-winning author.</p><p>Sherrill S. Cannon now shares her thoughts in this book of feelings. &quot;As a teacher, I used poetry to help counsel many troubled teens and friends, and have continued this pattern throughout the years.&quot;</p><p>There are three sections in her book: Heads, Spinning, and Tails ... (Love &amp; Loss: Coin Toss?). The variety of lyrical poetry forms include free verse, blank verse, haiku, and sonnets. Some poems are simply plays on words.</p><p><strong>A Sign</strong></p><p>In the depths of my winter</p><p>I heard a small bird -</p><p>Braving the cold,</p><p>Bringing the word.</p><p>He gave my heart hope</p><p>As I heard him sing -</p><p>Three little notes</p><p>Promising spring.</p><p>Sherrill S. Cannon, a former teacher and grandmother of 10, is the author of nine acclaimed rhymed children's stories that have received 48 national and international book awards between 2011 and 2017. Also a playwright with seven published plays for elementary school children, her works have been performed internationally in over 20 countries. Most of her children's books try to teach something, such as good manners and caring for others. Married for 57 years, she and her spouse are now retired, live in Pennsylvania, and travel in their RV from coast to coast, spending time with their children and grandchildren.</p><p><strong>Publisher's website: </strong> http: //sbprabooks.com/SherrillSCannon</p><p> </p>

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<blockquote><p>“O’Keefe provides an impressively insightful, comprehensive, and cogent blueprint for building a loyal and responsive community online.”</p></blockquote> <p>- <strong>Ryan Leslie</strong>, Founder, <a href="http://www.ns4life.com">NextSelection Lifestyle Group</a>, recording artist, producer, and online video pioneer<br /><br /></p><p></p><blockquote><p>“… <em>Managing Online Forums</em> is a worthwhile book to buy and absorb. There are TONS of great resources in there, and lots of real world examples for you to follow. This alone makes the book a great resource to have on the shelf.”</p></blockquote> <p><strong>-</strong> <a href="http://www.chrisbrogan.com/review-managing-online-forums/"><strong>Chris Brogan</strong></a></p><p><a href="http://www.chrisbrogan.com/review-managing-online-forums/"><strong><br /></strong></a></p><blockquote><p>“Patrick is one of the true leaders in online community building, and his knowledge isn’t just theoretical, it is based on ‘in the trenches’ experience–and those experiences will prove invaluable as you look to leverage community in your endeavors.”</p></blockquote> <p>- <strong>Jeremy Wright</strong>, CEO, <a href="http://www.b5media.com">b5media</a>, and author, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect?path=ASIN/0072262516&amp;link_code=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;tag=ifroggycom00&amp;creative=9325">Blog Marketing</a></p><p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect?path=ASIN/0072262516&amp;link_code=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;tag=ifroggycom00&amp;creative=9325"><br /></a></p><blockquote><p>“Online forums make up the very foundation of the social web. Unfortunately, there are few resources for the growing number of people who work behind the scenes to make them successful. In this comprehensive book, Patrick O’Keefe brings his real-world experiences to bear in the form of strategies, tactics, and ideas that fill a knowledge gap that has begged to be filled for too long.”</p></blockquote> <p>- <strong>Lee LeFever</strong>, Principal, <a href="http://www.commoncraft.com">Common Craft</a></p><p><a href="http://www.commoncraft.com"><br /></a></p><blockquote><p>“Patrick O’Keefe has been building online communities for nearly ten years. He’s got more expertise and experience than anyone else when it comes to leveraging the power of community. Read this book and you’ll save time and frustration. Best of all, you’ll get results.”</p></blockquote> <p>- <strong>Zack Urlocker</strong>, Executive Vice President, <a href="http://www.mysql.com">MySQL</a></p>