What should I put in the side bar?

[db90]

What usually goes in the side bars? I don't know what I should do with mine I am looking for suggestions! Thanks :-)
If you need the url: http://generalchatforums.com

[Lynne]

Latest posts? Latest poll? Active users? Why have one if you don't need it - it just takes up space.

[Shelley_c]

I'll have to partially agree with lynne, why have a side colomn if your not sure what to have in them? That said, you have the login feature implemented so it's taking up space anyway. Sponsorship/affiliates, Navigation to your most populour areas or site information whereareas the link would be less accessible. The list is endless, and features you could implement is down to your hearts desired. Don't just add stuff just for the hell of it with useless, pointless links just to fill the space. Add the additional columns when you need to.

[db90]

If you go to here They have a side bar with latest post and such. Is it easy to add something like this? Is it just a phrase?

[Lynne]

Getting a list of latest posts is not going to be a phrase. It will require a query or some javascript or something along those lines.

[db90]

Where would I find the resources to aid me in this process? I wanted to edit my style to add this in the side bar

[Lynne]

The Mods forum, the Articles forums, and the Tips & Tricks forum on vb.com are all good sources to help you figure how to put something in there.

My site is http://www.virginiahotlist.com . What I did was installed cpms which is a portal page. I have my side bars their with customizable columns. then once you go to the forums area no sidebars. I like it that way. For me it works best.

[djxcee]

<a href="http://www.teenforum.net" target="_blank">http://www.teenforum.net</a>

Ads & Recent Threads. That's all I need.

[Mr. Baws]

how to add Recent Threads, can you post code please