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Starting forum help

Discussion in 'Forum Management' started by MarcL, Aug 5, 2007.

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    I want to start a forum but I really cant think what topic to start it on. People say hobbies, well my hobbies are making websites, lifting and hockey.
    Lifting and hockey people wouldnt be very active on the forum and they also dont convert well to alot of profit. And a webmaster forum is just like this one.
    Anyone have any ideas for what subject I could start a forum on?
    Thanks
    Marc
     
    MarcL, Aug 5, 2007 IP
  2. Noddegamra

    Noddegamra Peon

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    lifting? as in weights?

    do a forum on sports and fitness. Also cover GYM training and diet +All other important factors.

    All forums are tough though as there are LOADS out there in competition!
     
    Noddegamra, Aug 6, 2007 IP
  3. Swordfish

    Swordfish Active Member

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    forums in general dont convert well in revenue... i will never do another forum again...

    If i was it would have to be topic I enjoy for sure...
     
    Swordfish, Aug 6, 2007 IP
  4. vinogradov

    vinogradov Active Member

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    like the other dude said, there is always alot of competition, and there is always a way to BEAT the competition. Quality is the key! even if you have to make your topics look fancy to beat your compeditors its still a good way. also try submiting your site into directories ...

    Fancy Topic:

    Weightlifting for Begginers

    blah blah blah blah blah important word blah blah blah


    :)
     
    vinogradov, Aug 6, 2007 IP
  5. rmg

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    I agree with vinogradov.
    if you are a member of another forum that suites your interest, i think it'll be easier for you to think of your forum topic :) good luck!
     
    rmg, Aug 8, 2007 IP
  6. tennisplayer89

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    Forums have a lot of early and upfront work. Most topics have room for more forums. You just have to be creative in your methods if you want to be successful. If you build a forum, it might be years before you see any success with it.
     
    tennisplayer89, Aug 10, 2007 IP
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    amaderforum Well-Known Member

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    eBook forums
     
    amaderforum, Aug 11, 2007 IP
  8. buffalo

    buffalo Illustrious Member

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    Only make sure you spell it correctly... :p

    You really should stick to what you know and what you care about. Who says that "Lifting and hockey people wouldnt be very active on the forum" Look at GRIM! He's an active forum member AND an active weight lifter.
     
    buffalo, Aug 14, 2007 IP
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    i'm an active member and I like hockey.
     
    Cylon, Aug 15, 2007 IP
  10. Traffic Master

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    Hi,

    In what way your are interested. An interesting thing only will make people to come forward to a life, so you start the forum in hockey and lifting people it great helpful to the guys who are involved in that field. :)
     
    Traffic Master, Aug 16, 2007 IP
  11. Lazy

    Lazy Banned

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    Soccer and gaming forums are one of the best.Also WebMasters forums + some sex/porn forums
     
    Lazy, Aug 25, 2007 IP
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    scylla Notable Member

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    I would make a sports forum out of it.
     
    scylla, Aug 26, 2007 IP
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    Forums are a long term investment of time and money, but they can be profitable with the right combination of dedication, investment and - of course - content, content, content.
     
    edr, Aug 28, 2007 IP
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    mondala Active Member

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    I agree with edr, forums or any community website are a long term deal. I just created a hockey website purely out of passion for the game. I don't plan on looking at monetization until after year 2 or so. The key is to find something you enjoy and go for it. If you are after revenue generating websites right away then you'll have consider what makes might be the better immediate money maker but should still have some interest in the topic... it will be needed to keep your interest and pushing the site to the next level.
     
    mondala, Sep 6, 2007 IP