<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/">
  <channel>
    <title>Announcements</title>
    <description>Read the latest news and announcements related to the community.</description>
    <pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 01:53:12 +0000</pubDate>
    <lastBuildDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 01:53:12 +0000</lastBuildDate>
    <generator>Camping Babble</generator>
    <link>https://campingbabble.com/forums/announcements.8/</link>
    <atom:link rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" href="https://campingbabble.com/forums/announcements.8/index.rss"/>
    <item>
      <title>Interesting Data Explaining Site Traffic</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Mar 2017 10:13:20 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://campingbabble.com/threads/interesting-data-explaining-site-traffic.596/</link>
      <guid>https://campingbabble.com/threads/interesting-data-explaining-site-traffic.596/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (campforums)</author>
      <dc:creator>campforums</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I always imagined that a camping site would receive more traffic during camping season but after the surge of traffic the site experienced recently I decided to look a little deeper. This Google Trends data certainly explains a lot but I had no idea the difference would be so dramatic. Take a look for yourselves if you care:<br />
<br />


	<a href="https://campingbabble.com/attachments/70/" target="_blank">View attachment 70</a>
	
<br />
Data courtesy of <a href="https://www.google.ca/trends/explore#q=camping&amp;cmpt=q" target="_blank" class="externalLink" rel="nofollow">Google Trends</a>]]></content:encoded>
      <slash:comments>34</slash:comments>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>FREE Patches/Crests now available!</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Mar 2017 13:02:47 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://campingbabble.com/threads/free-patches-crests-now-available.901/</link>
      <guid>https://campingbabble.com/threads/free-patches-crests-now-available.901/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (campforums)</author>
      <dc:creator>campforums</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Hey guys,<br />
<br />
So after a long wait, the Camping Babble patches/crests are finally available. All you need to do to get yours is private message me your shipping information and I will send you a patch. They are fairly small so I think shipping should not be too expensive so there is no charge. However if you happen to live in some obscure corner of the world where when I go to ship it to you costs a lot, I may ask you to coverage postage fees.<br />
<br />
The only condition is that once you receive your...<br />
<br />
<a href="https://campingbabble.com/threads/free-patches-crests-now-available.901/" class="internalLink">FREE Patches/Crests now available!</a>]]></content:encoded>
      <slash:comments>15</slash:comments>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Checkout the Forum Alerts Chrome extension</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Aug 2016 20:21:24 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://campingbabble.com/threads/checkout-the-forum-alerts-chrome-extension.1143/</link>
      <guid>https://campingbabble.com/threads/checkout-the-forum-alerts-chrome-extension.1143/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (campforums)</author>
      <dc:creator>campforums</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Camping Babble is compatible with the <a href="https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/forum-alerts/leiehnemnmkljaaahpadjodmghkhlhjj" target="_blank" class="externalLink" rel="nofollow">Forum Alerts Chrome extension</a> so if you are interested in getting alerts from your browser when you receive a forum alert, you should check it out! That is all <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" />]]></content:encoded>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Tagging Other Members in Posts</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2015 05:27:42 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://campingbabble.com/threads/tagging-other-members-in-posts.757/</link>
      <guid>https://campingbabble.com/threads/tagging-other-members-in-posts.757/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (campforums)</author>
      <dc:creator>campforums</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[We&#039;ve had this feature for a while (since we switched to XenForo actually) but I don&#039;t see many people using it so I wasn&#039;t sure if everyone was aware.<br />
<br />
If you type a member&#039;s name with the &#039;@&#039; symbol before it they will automatically get an alert that you tagged them in a post so they will be more likely to see it and reply. It will also automatically link to the user&#039;s profile for other people reading to click on.<br />
<br />
Here is an example: <a href="https://campingbabble.com/members/777/" class="username" data-user="777, @BMWPOWER">@BMWPOWER</a>]]></content:encoded>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Camping Babble reaches 5000 posts!</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2014 08:01:26 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://campingbabble.com/threads/camping-babble-reaches-5000-posts.742/</link>
      <guid>https://campingbabble.com/threads/camping-babble-reaches-5000-posts.742/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (campforums)</author>
      <dc:creator>campforums</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[It seems like such a recent memory that I started this forum and I am not going to lie but the initial progress was sometimes painfully slow but it looks like we finally have some momentum now and I am happy to see we have reached the 5k milestone. Hopefully I will be making another post like this one in the near future when we reach the 10k mile marker.<br />
<br />
Thanks for all the support everyone, keep babbling <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie2" alt=";)" title="Wink    ;)" />]]></content:encoded>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Merry Christmas 2014 from Camping Babble</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2014 20:45:50 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://campingbabble.com/threads/merry-christmas-2014-from-camping-babble.733/</link>
      <guid>https://campingbabble.com/threads/merry-christmas-2014-from-camping-babble.733/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (BMWPOWER)</author>
      <dc:creator>BMWPOWER</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[It’s that time of year again when friends and family think about the Christmases of the past and plan for the coming holiday with their loved ones in mind. As we reflect on this wonderful holiday, we must keep in mind that Christmas is not just any holiday but may be the most important one of the year for some people. It is a time for remembering, a time to share the goodness of your heart with others, and for expressing with words and gifts what someone means to you. It is a chance to...<br />
<br />
<a href="https://campingbabble.com/threads/merry-christmas-2014-from-camping-babble.733/" class="internalLink">Merry Christmas 2014 from Camping Babble</a>]]></content:encoded>
      <slash:comments>4</slash:comments>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Camping Babble Promotion Public Brainstorm</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2014 01:40:02 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://campingbabble.com/threads/camping-babble-promotion-public-brainstorm.702/</link>
      <guid>https://campingbabble.com/threads/camping-babble-promotion-public-brainstorm.702/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (campforums)</author>
      <dc:creator>campforums</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I thought it would be a good idea to post this here to let members know what I am doing or plan on doing to help promote the site. Thinking of new ways to recruit people and draw in traffic is an active progress so suggestions are always welcome. Check back periodically if you&#039;re interested as I will probably edit this post from time to time with new info <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" /><br />
<ul>
<li>Advertising<ul>
<li>Google AdWords (I&#039;ve used this in the past but it is quite expensive maybe because I am inexperienced...</li>
</ul></li>
</ul><br />
<a href="https://campingbabble.com/threads/camping-babble-promotion-public-brainstorm.702/" class="internalLink">Camping Babble Promotion Public Brainstorm</a>]]></content:encoded>
      <slash:comments>2</slash:comments>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Official Letterhead</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2014 03:59:17 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://campingbabble.com/threads/official-letterhead.622/</link>
      <guid>https://campingbabble.com/threads/official-letterhead.622/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (campforums)</author>
      <dc:creator>campforums</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Anyone interested?]]></content:encoded>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Gift Card Giveaway - Posting Contest</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2014 00:18:13 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://campingbabble.com/threads/gift-card-giveaway-posting-contest.569/</link>
      <guid>https://campingbabble.com/threads/gift-card-giveaway-posting-contest.569/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (campforums)</author>
      <dc:creator>campforums</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Hello Camping Babble members,<br />
<br />
The site has been bustling with activity lately and to celebrate and keep things going I have decided to hold a small contest to encourage some of the new members to participate. I am going to be out of town for a few weeks during which the contest will be held. Then when I return I will select a winner of the $25 Amazon giftcard.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: 18px"><b>Rules</b></span><br />
<ul>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px">Eligible members must make a total of 10 non-spam posts between August 16th and...</span></li>
</ul><br />
<a href="https://campingbabble.com/threads/gift-card-giveaway-posting-contest.569/" class="internalLink">Gift Card Giveaway - Posting Contest</a>]]></content:encoded>
      <slash:comments>3</slash:comments>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Promotional Banners</title>
      <pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2014 07:53:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://campingbabble.com/threads/promotional-banners.257/</link>
      <guid>https://campingbabble.com/threads/promotional-banners.257/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (campforums)</author>
      <dc:creator>campforums</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Upon the suggestion of one of our members (Thanks 2sweed) I&#039;ve been trying to think of what a successful banner to promote our Camp Forums would look like. Maybe there are some graphics experts amongst us?<br />
<br />
These are basically just a rehash of the header logo and the logo we use for the Tapatalk forum app, but it will have to do for now. If you have any suggestions or sizes preferences feel free to let me know.<br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: center"><b><span style="font-size: 22px">Banner 1 (520x110)</span></b><br />
&#8203;</div>...<br />
<br />
<a href="https://campingbabble.com/threads/promotional-banners.257/" class="internalLink">Promotional Banners</a>]]></content:encoded>
      <slash:comments>9</slash:comments>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Happy St. Patty's day!</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 17 Mar 2013 18:07:32 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://campingbabble.com/threads/happy-st-pattys-day.162/</link>
      <guid>https://campingbabble.com/threads/happy-st-pattys-day.162/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (campforums)</author>
      <dc:creator>campforums</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I would like to wish everyone a Happy St. Patricks day on behalf of Camp Forums.<br />
<br />
Remember to drink responsibly and have fun <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie6" alt=":cool:" title="Cool    :cool:" />]]></content:encoded>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Thinking Of A Competition</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Jan 2013 21:39:57 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://campingbabble.com/threads/thinking-of-a-competition.92/</link>
      <guid>https://campingbabble.com/threads/thinking-of-a-competition.92/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (PAPA!)</author>
      <dc:creator>PAPA!</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[As finally we are getting much more active i think we should<br />
 organise a comp. what do you think?]]></content:encoded>
      <slash:comments>12</slash:comments>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Camp Forums Achieves 100 posts</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 06 Dec 2012 15:48:01 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://campingbabble.com/threads/camp-forums-achieves-100-posts.33/</link>
      <guid>https://campingbabble.com/threads/camp-forums-achieves-100-posts.33/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (PAPA!)</author>
      <dc:creator>PAPA!</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Congratulations to our new growing website as we have achieved 100 posts. Thanks to all members who have contributed their time posting on these forums. As we are getting closer to that active part we will slowly start contests and exciting things.<br />
<br />
Thanks,<br />
Camp Forum Staff Team]]></content:encoded>
      <slash:comments>1</slash:comments>
    </item>
  </channel>
</rss>
