How to start a succesful forum?

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  1. Chris369

    Chris369 Peon

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    #21
    Also, I have SMF 1.1.2 and it says it supports 1.1.1 ... anyone know if it's still compatible?
     
    Chris369, Mar 16, 2007 IP
  2. Chris369

    Chris369 Peon

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    #22
    Another question before I forget ...

    Say XYZ posts a question on Yahoo Answer called "Is the PS3 cool?" and that comes up on my forum right? If XYZ posts another question on Yahoo Answers called "Is the PS3 better than the 360?" .. will that appear on my forum too under his name? So it looks like he's coming back and posting again?

    The only thing I'm kinda worrying about is is someone on my forum posts in a thread and then doesn't get a reply from the Yahoo Answer poster ...
     
    Chris369, Mar 16, 2007 IP
  3. mad4

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    #23
    I have some real members and some ico content posts. All the forums are still quite new though.

    Yahoo answers is huge, all the questions get answered within 24 hours. If a user posts twice on yahoo then they get 2 posts on your forum.
     
    mad4, Mar 16, 2007 IP
  4. Martindale

    Martindale Well-Known Member

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    #24
    It's also good to have human resources available, especially people who are interested in the same topic. No need to pay uninterested writers when you have interested ones just around the corner.
     
    Martindale, Mar 16, 2007 IP
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    #25
    I'm launching a forum in the very near future. Try giving peolple a stake in it. If it has alot of topics find people with niche sites in those topics who would like to become moderators / help get the ball rolling so they have a big post count in your area. I'm going to launchit soon. Also offer text links on the side to people who help get it going. With a forum you have alot to give so give something and receivesomething.
     
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    #26
    Trust me, you can never start a successful forum. Ofcourse, you can start a forum and make in successful by your hard work. There is no shortcut or instant solution for it. Post in other forums with your site as your siglink. Spend some money on contests and seo.
     
    Aragorn, Mar 18, 2007 IP
  7. gamma911

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    #27
    This is true I'm very much interested in starting up this Ico Content.. Aff link in my sig
     
    gamma911, Mar 19, 2007 IP
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    #28
    1.1.2 was just a small security update.
    So it should still work fine.
     
    Diether, Mar 20, 2007 IP
  9. 900rr

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    #29
    i was looking for topic like this!!!!
    my first forum will be done very soon (few days ),i had same questions,and you guys answered on most of them.
    im wondering is it possible to make money from forum only (of course with huge traffic ) ,or i need somethin else?
    thanks in advance :cool:
     
    900rr, Mar 22, 2007 IP
  10. gamma911

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    #30
    Try Ico Content - it really works, but dont take my word for it check it out (link in sig) but there is also a huge thread on it
     
    gamma911, Mar 22, 2007 IP
  11. T0PS3O

    T0PS3O Feel Good PLC

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    #31
    I'm 'certifying' it for 1.1.2 as we speak. The update will be available over the weekend.
     
    T0PS3O, Mar 23, 2007 IP
  12. Diether

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    #32
    In general forums don't earn much.
    But ofcourse the more traffic you get, the more you'll earn.
     
    Diether, Mar 23, 2007 IP
  13. Chris369

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    #33
    and the more they cost.
     
    Chris369, Mar 23, 2007 IP