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Forum Content Strategy: Creating an Engaging Community
- Cedric
- 3 min read
- Views: 15
Content Doesn't Create Itself Building an active and successful forum isn’t magic - I'm sure by now you know it takes effort. Quality and quantity... -
Duplicate Content - The Negative Effect on SEO
- Cedric
- 3 min read
- Views: 33
- Reaction score: 1
- Reviews: 1
There are plenty of ways to improve your site’s ranking in search engines, but not all of them are good. Some people try to take shortcuts to... -
Forums Aren't Dying - They Just Need a Purpose
- Cedric
- 3 min read
- Views: 86
- Reaction score: 4
Let’s get one thing straight: forums aren’t dead. Not even close. Sure, they don’t dominate the internet like they did in the early 2000s, but... -
Creating a Positive Culture: How to Set the Tone in Your Online Community
- Al
- 3 min read
- Views: 100
The culture of your online community is shaped by how people interact, share, and collaborate. As an admin or moderator, you have a significant... -
Hiring and Motivating Forum Staff: Timing, Purpose, and People
- Cedric
- 3 min read
- Views: 103
Hiring staff for your forum involves understanding key factors, including when the right time to hire is, why you need additional help, and who... -
The Local Mom and Pop Shop: Strategies for Community Growth in a Social Media World
- Al
- 4 min read
- Views: 99
- Reaction score: 1
Social media has reshaped how people interact online, drawing users into fast, fleeting engagements rather than real conversations. For forum... -
Forum Growth Strategies That Don’t Rely on Social Media
- Al
- 4 min read
- Views: 206
Social media may seem like a quick win for community growth, but for forums, it’s often more nemesis than ally. It lures users into brief... -
Editorial: From Passion to Purpose - Building a Community with Strategy
- Cedric
- 3 min read
- Views: 115
A recent post on the forums inspired me to write this into a bigger editorial, so here goes. Every great community, project, or website starts... -
Handling Forum Mergers: Combining Communities Without Losing Your Identity
- Al
- 5 min read
- Views: 128
Merging two forums is often a smart move to strengthen communities, expand user bases, and combine resources. However, it’s a delicate process... -
The Power of the First Look: Above the Fold
- Cedric
- 4 min read
- Views: 113
First impressions matter—especially in online communities. When you're running a forum, a blog, or any type of platform, the content that’s... -
Avoiding Burnout: Managing Time and Energy as a Forum Owner
- Al
- 5 min read
- Views: 128
- Reaction score: 2
Running a forum can be incredibly rewarding, but it’s easy to find yourself overwhelmed by the endless to-do lists, constant moderation, and... -
Exploring Forum Hosting Cloud Options: Invision Community, XenForo, vBulletin, and More
- Cedric
- 5 min read
- Views: 565
Forum hosting has evolved beyond traditional on-premises solutions. Cloud-based forum hosting has emerged as a versatile and efficient alternative... -
How to Decide Between Paid and Free Forum Software: A Comprehensive Guide
- Cedric
- 4 min read
- Views: 240
Starting a new online community is an exciting adventure. One of the crucial decisions you need to make is choosing the right forum software to... -
Enhancing Your Online Community: The Top Add-Ons and Plugins for Invision Community, XenForo, and Woltlab
- Cedric
- 19 min read
- Views: 351
Original article was posted on freeforumhosting.com in October 2023. Much is still valid but some pieces can be a bit outdated. If you're... -
How to Leverage Social Media Without Losing Your Audience
- Al
- 5 min read
- Views: 128
Building and growing an online community can be an exciting journey, but when it comes to promoting your forum, social media can be a tricky path... -
How to Start a Thriving Community Forum: Your Guide to Building Conversations That Last
- Al
- 5 min read
- Views: 112
- Reaction score: 1
So, you're thinking of starting a forum? That’s awesome! Whether you’ve stumbled onto the idea through a passion project or just want to create a... -
Forum Reality Check; Quelling The Fears Of Failure
- Cpvr
- Updated
- 3 min read
- Views: 172
Many forum administrators are often eager for instant success. They launch a forum, expecting an overnight influx of users and activity. However... -
How to Turn Lurkers into Posters on a Forum: A Complete Guide
- Cpvr
- Updated
- 4 min read
- Views: 201
- Reaction score: 3
Forums often attract lurkers, those who read posts but rarely or never contribute. While lurkers provide passive traffic, active participation is...
