The Community Recommendation templates, for example, contain member-recommended books, CDs, videos and links. Once a list is created within a Custom Web Site, the Helper eases changing the settings or the columns in several ways for the user, including renaming or deleting them or changing their order. For example, if additional columns are needed, the user would simply click Add Column and the Helper will guide her or him through the process. As the interaction hub within Custom Web Sites, message boards allow users to post messages, files and Web site links. Familiar toolbars and buttons make it easy to create messages with multiple fonts, colors, text sizes and custom links.
Users can interact in real time with other registered users in a private community chat room.
Flexibility of pages. MSN Custom Web Sites offer users the flexibility to determine which building blocks are included in their site and how they are presented. For example, the creator of a soccer team Web site might add pages to the site s main navigational links, such as information on joining the team or upcoming events. Another site may include a list of important contacts or topics in the main navigation area. A third site may have three message boards but no chat room.