How to build a forum?

Discussion in 'Forum Management' started by Axel.jr, Dec 1, 2009.

  1. #1
    Hello every body,

    i have an idea to build forum, can you give your answer about.

    -how much money that we need to build new forum? (first step,,,)
    -how to make a forum?,,,
    -Can i have a forum like this? :) (DP Forum , i love it), i mean how to SEO a forum to get many member active like DP forum?.


    Please tell me your kindly answer, i am very need that.Thanks...

    Axel.
     
    Axel.jr, Dec 1, 2009 IP
  2. mobilego

    mobilego Peon

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    Visit http://www.forum-software.org/ and try the demo and select the forum software you want.
    Register for domain name and hosting and install the forum software in your hosting account.
    Post some threads in your forum and do some SEO.
     
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  3. Mumti

    Mumti Peon

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    thanks.... i am also thinking to make a forum for engineering students !!
    since i am an engineering student.
     
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    dlprentice Well-Known Member

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    Wow, that pretty much sums it up in one go nice job!:cool:
     
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  5. webcosmo

    webcosmo Notable Member

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    One step at a time my friend. First decide what niche you wanna have the forum on, then have the forum. Then come back to chat on marketing.
     
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  6. Qryztufre

    Qryztufre Prominent Member

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    -how much money that we need to build new forum? (first step,,,)
    Depends on many things. If you get vBulletin it'll cost ya $200(ish) just for the forum, then there is the matter of hosting. I do suggest you start with a PAID host, or at the very least a free one that will allow you to get your database if you want it (some wont, which sucks). You can get base hosting for as little as $5 a month!

    -how to make a forum?,,,
    Many hosts that offer cPanel will have Fantastico installed that often has a free forum version on it (phpbb or others)... just follow the instructions from there, or download from one of the many places that offer forum packages. Personally I think that vB has been worth it...but am unsure of their new set up, so your mileage may vary.

    -Can i have a forum like this? :) (DP Forum , i love it), i mean how to SEO a forum to get many member active like DP forum?.

    DP is already here, so why duplicate? Start something original! Make your forum based around something you enjoy (and I don't mean money) and go from there.
     
    Qryztufre, Dec 2, 2009 IP
  7. Axel.jr

    Axel.jr Peon

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    i want to make webmaster forum but only at "make money or trade"...ya now i am on this project.

    Thank you so much for your great advice,,,i am thinking about your last sentence

    "DP is already here, so why duplicate? Start something original! Make your forum based around something you enjoy (and I don't mean money) and go from there." Yup, you right, i will try my best.

    Once again, Thanks all for your great advice.

    Axel
     
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  8. nisar

    nisar Guest

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    You already have completed the first step, you have selected your niche. Be determined and i am sure you will make your forum cool as i think you feel for the topic being an engineer yourself
     
    nisar, Dec 4, 2009 IP
  9. rajpk

    rajpk Well-Known Member

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    forum making is easier
    but for users .......there is lot of work to do
    hard job to get member
     
    rajpk, Dec 4, 2009 IP