diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index f44009f9d1..46911bfa7b 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,7 +1,7 @@ -# NodeBB -**NodeBB** is a robust Node.js driven forum built on a Redis database. It is powered by web sockets, and is compatible down to IE8. +# NodeBB +**NodeBB Forum Software** is powered by Node.js and built on a Redis database. It utilizes web sockets for instant interactions and real-time notifications. NodeBB is compatible down to IE8 and has many modern features out of the box such as social network integration and streaming discussions. -* [NodeBB Homepage](http://www.nodebb.org/ "NodeBB") +* [Get NodeBB](http://www.nodebb.org/ "NodeBB") * [Demo & Meta Discussion](http://community.nodebb.org) * [NodeBB Blog](http://blog.nodebb.org) * [Wiki Guides](https://github.com/designcreateplay/NodeBB/wiki) - includes setup for other platforms @@ -11,20 +11,19 @@ * [Get Plugins](http://community.nodebb.org/category/7/nodebb-plugins "NodeBB Plugins") * [Get Themes](http://community.nodebb.org/category/10/nodebb-themes "NodeBB Themes") +## Screenshots + +[](http://i.imgur.com/FLOUuIq.png) [](http://i.imgur.com/Ud1LrfI.png) [](http://i.imgur.com/ZC8W39a.png) [](http://i.imgur.com/o90kVPi.png) [](http://i.imgur.com/AaRRrU2.png) [](http://i.imgur.com/LmHtPho.png) [](http://i.imgur.com/paiJPJk.jpg) [](http://i.imgur.com/ZfavPHD.png) + +Credit: [Convoe](http://www.convoe.com), [Kano](http://www.kano.me), [Manchester United Forum](http://manutdforums.com/). + ## How can I follow along/contribute? * Our feature roadmap is hosted on the project wiki's [Version History / Roadmap](https://github.com/designcreateplay/NodeBB/wiki/Version-History-%26-Roadmap) * If you are a developer, feel free to check out the source and submit pull requests. We also have a wide array of [plugins](http://community.nodebb.org/category/7/nodebb-plugins) which would be a great starting point for learning the codebase. * If you are a designer, [NodeBB needs themes](http://community.nodebb.org/category/10/nodebb-themes)! NodeBB's theming system allows extention of the base templates as well as styling via LESS or CSS. NodeBB's base theme utilizes [Bootstrap 3](http://getbootstrap.com/) but themes can choose to use a different framework altogether. -* Please don't forget to like, follow, and star our repo! Join our growing [community](http://community.nodebb.org) to keep up to date with the latest NodeBB development. - - -## Screenshots - -[](http://i.imgur.com/FLOUuIq.png) [](http://i.imgur.com/Ud1LrfI.png) [](http://i.imgur.com/ZC8W39a.png) [](http://i.imgur.com/o90kVPi.png) [](http://i.imgur.com/AaRRrU2.png) - -Credit: [Convoe](http://www.convoe.com), [Kano](http://www.kano.me). +* Please don't forget to **like**, **follow**, and **star our repo**! Join our growing [community](http://community.nodebb.org) to keep up to date with the latest NodeBB development. ## Requirements