Owning a successful forum?

Discussion in 'General Business' started by Noc, Jun 25, 2008.

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    What are the chances of that happening? I recently just started an iPhone forum, and I was wondering if their were any chances of me being successful. What does it take to be good at forum owning? Their is an awesome theme just need to put our logo in. But how would I gain members. Do they really care that much of the look of the site? I am not trying to make a ton of money from it, as that is not my main goal. I just want to own a forum that is doing well.
    Thanks for reading,
    Noc
     
    Noc, Jun 25, 2008 IP
  2. MakeThatDollar

    MakeThatDollar Notable Member

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    It takes a lot of dedication and not giving up to run a successful forum. It takes a while for you to get members and to have your community grow. Just stick with it, promote it wherever you can, and I'm sure you'll do well.
     
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    Ok thanks, I have been paying some dp members to post so when new people come to the forum it won't look dead. Is that a good way to gain members?
     
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    It could help to get it started but the members you are paying to post probably won't stick around, so then it's like back to square one if you know what I mean.
     
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    forums can be devloped and marketed to the interested people through forum itself. if you would have some spare money and would like to invest then you should really go for buying well establshed forum.....then you will start earning money...
     
    dreamcon, Jun 25, 2008 IP