How to get a forum popular?

Discussion in 'Forum Management' started by Jay-S, Jan 25, 2009.

  1. #1
    I have always been wondering, how can I get a forum really popular?

    I have run around 2 forums before, but I shut both of them down due to unpopularity.

    But yet again I want to open another forum, so I have one question, how would I give the forum a big lift off of the ground?

    Regards,
    Jay
     
    Jay-S, Jan 25, 2009 IP
  2. kuzmanin

    kuzmanin Peon

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    relay hard because of easy to setup and run.

    I think that you have to ask about 5-10 people to write in the forum for about 6 months and advertise the forum online and offline.
     
    kuzmanin, Jan 25, 2009 IP
  3. Jay-S

    Jay-S Member

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    Okay. I guess I should probably not open a forum then.
     
    Jay-S, Jan 25, 2009 IP
  4. RNelson

    RNelson Active Member

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    My new forum opens 1st Feb and determined to make it a success.
     
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  5. RectangleMan

    RectangleMan Notable Member

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    There is no do A) then B) formula.

    It's hard work, effort, and many factors outside your control. You can read dozens of threads here that might help you figure out what your formula to success will be. Many have taken different paths to become a popular forum. Start today and start learning.
     
    RectangleMan, Jan 25, 2009 IP
  6. Qryztufre

    Qryztufre Prominent Member

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    Never loose that determination and you should be OK ;)


    Starting a forum can often start off really slow. If you have a handful of faithful friends/members you'll do much better.
     
    Qryztufre, Jan 27, 2009 IP