Steven T Webster posted on September 24, 2009
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A big topic of discussion around some of the DNN forums lately has centered on the DNN registration process and how much it sucks. A few vendors offer solutions to a core registration form that’s so ugly only a developer could love [or use] it.
Dynamic Registration from DataSprings is one, more recently Active Modules included a slick a sign up wizard with Active Social. Both solutions offer very good alternatives to the core registration process and allow a DNN designer the flexibility to control the steps, look and layout of the process – something that is especially key on a consumer oriented site.
Today I ran across a DNN site designed by Engage that had what was one of the best looking and functioning profile registration processes I’ve seen yet. The site, a promotional contest site for tobacco breaks up the sign-up process into four easy steps.
Step One: Locate the User
Step Two: Get the DNN Goods
Step Three: Get Contact Info and Ensure You Are Human
Step Four: Profile and Confirmation
I think you could probably get this down to two or three steps, but the point is that the registration process needs to guide a user toward becoming a member (instead of turning them away).
You can check out the site for yourself here: http://www.twbackroads.com/