Advance Praise
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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.
<p>HIDDEN DOORS, SECRET ROOMS - a paranormal suspense:<br />"Superbly crafted and flawlessly executed, Eubanks doles out both plot and back-story in small doses, expertly keeping readers turning page after page...This is a phenomenal first novel; an excellent read for anyone who loves mystery, and would-be writers who want to learn exactly how it’s done." - KIRKUS REVIEWS<br /><br />Jillian Braedon possesses a secret so explosive that she must be silenced. On the run with her five-year-old daughter, stranded in the middle of a blizzard and critically injured, Jill sends little Valerie off into the raging storm alone. The child stumbles onto the property of retired musician-turned-recluse, John Mills, begging for help. John soon finds himself caught up in their torment, and face-to-face with the pursuing covert agents, who will do anything to destroy the secret, and silence everyone involved.</p>
<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&link_code=as2&camp=1789&tag=ifroggycom00&creative=9325">Blog Marketing</a></p><p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect?path=ASIN/0072262516&link_code=as2&camp=1789&tag=ifroggycom00&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>