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What Makes a Good Forum?

 

I have seen this same question posted before and to be honest have not paid a lot of heed to the answers.

I had the opinion that it was the number of members and the quantity of posts. Even when I launched the Forum at TriPHP last January I was still of the same mind. During the following months I began to buy posters, now this had a good effect on posting numbers but the quality of the posts dropped. At the time I did not realise that due to this I lost a few very good members, it was only later I found out. Luckily they have returned.

I always panic when the posting is quiet and still consider buying posters ,fortunately I see sense before I do. I have realised now that it a good forum is basically down to three key elements.

 

1)      Quality Members

2)      Quality Posts

3)      A good community spirit

 

You will notice I have put Members at the top of the list, that is because without them the next two can’t exist.

 

One other key element must be the hard work, dedication and a passion to make the Forum successful by the owner. I must also mention that a Forum owner needs a dedicated team of Moderators to help out, I am very fortunate to have a great team with me.

 

So for anyone starting or thinking of starting a Forum remember the three main points I have made, it may take longer for the Forum to grow but you will benefit more in the long run.