Website Design

I’ve been asked by many people and I’ve seen many people post, asking how to get a forum started. I’ve always stayed away from these types of things because there is a lot more to it then what most people see.

Getting a forum started is really a pain and even after it gets going that pain still remains. You have to constantly figure out new ways to keep the spammers out while at the same time trying to keep the forum active.

But due to a new project I’ve recently taken on, we have decided to add a forum to that site. So here’s some of the things I’ll do to get that forum going.

1. I’ll create the forum with few topics to make it easer to get going.

2. I’ll make up members and post to make the forum look busy.

3. I’ll write articles and at the bottom I’ll put links back to the forum that says of you would like to discuss this more then join our forum and share your ideas.

4. I’ll set up a private section where you can see the headers but can not read the post unless your a member.

5. I’ll put the most recent threads on the front page of the site.

6. I’ll participate in other forums similar to or on the same topics as mine.

7. I will promote the most active members to moderator.

8. I will reward people after so many post.

9. We will have lots and lots of free giveaways.

10. I’ll give away links to the most active members.