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How were forums different back then compared to now?

I have a private staff section along with a trash can forum where the bad threads live, so I can keep track of spammers and malicious users. I also take daily backups even though my host takes 3 backups everyday, however, I also upload them to a private drive. That way I always have a backup stored somewhere else. Another thing that I do is when I see spammers post their links around, I’ll add them to my spam protection filter. They also get discouraged from the forum.😉

I’d implement cloudflare turnstile along with Honeypot. You’ll need to obtain a key from Honeypot and add it to your spam prevention section. https://www.projecthoneypot.org/index.php the key would go in this section: Pot Check DNSBL on registrationCheck IP addresses in DNS block lists when a new user registers to help prevent spam. If the StopForumSpam integration is not enabled, the Tornevall DNSBL will be checked. Project Honey Pot key: I’d also recommend setting the registration timer to 10 or 15 seconds.

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If you’re running a forum and you want traffic from Semantic SEO, you can’t just spam “best forums” or “top communities” in every post and expect magic. That’s old SEO, and it doesn’t fly anymore. Semantic SEO is where it’s at — it’s about proving to Google (and your users) that your forum is a legit authority on a topic, not just a pile of random posts. Step 1: Define Your Niche Clearly What’s your forum really about? Gaming? Tech help? Collectibles? You want Google to know you’re a hub for that topic, so your whole content strategy needs to reflect that. Own your niche — make it obvious you’re one of the best forums for it. Step 2: Build Topic clusters: supporting your main keyword: Don’t just post about anything and everything with no structure. Build pillar topics and related threads that support them. This creates clusters Google loves because it shows you’re serious about covering topics in full. For example as topic clusters: • Pillar: “Ultimate List of the Best Forums in 2025” • Sub-topics: “Best Tech Forums for Troubleshooting,” “Top Gaming Forums for Finding Clans,” “Best Forums for Collectors in 2025” — while each topic linking back to your pillar. Step 3: Answer Real Searches for semantic seo: What are people actually searching for when they look for forums? Hit up Google’s “People Also Ask,” use AnswerThePublic, or even scan competitor forums to see what people need. Then, build content that answers those searches directly. Think guides, listicles, and resource threads. Step 4: Write for Humans, Optimize for Search Don’t spam “best forums” 50 times. Instead, talk like your members talk, but work in natural related terms: “active community,” “helpful forum,” “trusted site,” “niche community,” etc. Google picks up the relationships between words, that’s the semantic side of SEO. Step 5: Use Structured Data Running a big resource thread like “Best Forums by Category”? Use schema markup. Communities sleep on this, but it’s a major SEO win if you structure lists, reviews, and guides the right way. It’s not just for blogs, forums can do it too. Step 6: Guide Your Users’ Content If your members post guides or reviews, help them format those right. Use sticky templates for posts like “Forum Review Template” or “Top Community Roundup” so they naturally hit important points — clear headings, comparisons, pros/cons, and related keywords. Step 7: Link Your Own Threads Together Whenever someone posts “What’s the best forum for X?” — link to your existing content. Got a big master list thread? Make sure it’s linked. Got a user guide comparing forums? Link it. Every internal link helps Google and your users navigate your community smarter and will boast your search engine rankings. The best part of a healthy forum? Your users naturally talk about what matters. If you steer discussions toward your niche’s key topics and questions, your members will do the semantic work for you. That’s content gold right there.

Absolutely not.

Honestly, I wouldn’t bother paying someone to do SEO. Most of the time, it’s a waste of money. I’ve seen so many people over the years throw thousands at SEO audits, and in the end, those audits didn’t actually help them get anywhere. The best way to handle SEO is to just do it yourself. You’ll learn by experimenting, seeing what works, and figuring out what doesn’t. That hands-on experience is worth way more than any report someone else hands you — plus, the skills you build now will keep paying off long-term.

An off topic section is where most of the community bonding takes place and without it, the community will not do well. It’s a place to relax and have fun. Every community should have one. If a community doesn’t have one, it’ll be really hard to keep it going as users will flock to one that’s more enjoyable and laid back. A strong community always needs a place for users to bond instead of just niche discussions. It’s how you build a thriving community.

There is no pro in allowing guests to post on your forum. Would you like to have a lot of spammers flood your online community?

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Cloudflare works well for DDOS protection. Their waf firewall can block malicious bots and a wide range of asn’s along with scripts.

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Reddit can be a useful platform for promoting your forum, with several subreddits dedicated to forum promotion and community sharing. Regularly posting in these subreddits can help increase visibility and attract new members who are interested in your forum’s niche. There are also various promotion-friendly subreddits where it’s acceptable to mention or showcase your forum, especially when it’s relevant to the discussion. I’ll continue to update this list if I discover more subreddits that allow forum advertising. r/SaaSSales r/SaaSMarketing r/zerotosaas r/TestMyApp r/startups\_promotion r/startup\_resources r/Startup\_Ideas r/SideProject r/SaaSroasting r/newproducts r/microsaas r/micro\_saas r/indiehackers r/indiebiz r/IMadeThis r/SaaS r/webdev r/hwstartups r/smallbusiness r/promotereddit r/freepromote r/Business\_Ideas r/Entrepreneur r/startups r/roastmystartup https://www.reddit.com/r/Entrepreneur/s/BkeyCk5Emi r/StartupLaunches/ https://www.reddit.com/r/startups/s/6cGurnbzoL https://www.reddit.com/r/startups_promotion/s/sRRh3BnWxN https://www.reddit.com/r/SideProject/s/iy9zFxpOxz https://www.reddit.com/r/SideProject/s/pFha0Mvb9g https://www.reddit.com/r/SaaS/s/LOXOQVjF2e https://www.reddit.com/r/SaaS/s/I34vn70aes https://www.reddit.com/r/SaaS/s/fADCIndGJY https://www.reddit.com/r/RedditAlternatives/s/qwpU5UOJCD https://www.reddit.com/r/RedditAlternatives/s/xKfShiLAWL https://www.reddit.com/r/RedditAlternatives/s/Y8woZr7RwA https://www.reddit.com/r/RedditAlternatives/s/IfBSfTOlAp https://www.reddit.com/r/websitefeedback/s/iIvkDBhtXb https://www.reddit.com/r/Websites/s/kbKE5vbtZF https://www.reddit.com/r/web_design/s/tFmkskKNKX https://www.reddit.com/r/RedditAlternatives/s/jDk3bvIrKc https://www.reddit.com/r/SaaS/s/3eN56Akl2e https://www.reddit.com/r/SaaS/s/8yQ5EOxied https://www.reddit.com/r/thesidehustle/s/PSxF3faC6X https://www.reddit.com/r/neocities/s/mnOSVHH3LV https://www.reddit.com/r/SaaS/s/6qbAVb5nkd https://www.reddit.com/r/RedditAlternatives/s/sOr0eEvPdC https://www.reddit.com/r/SaaS/s/2toL2rjXvz https://www.reddit.com/r/SideProject/s/ZZxMxfClZm https://www.reddit.com/r/SideProject/s/XyxZX6XUTp https://www.reddit.com/r/RedditAlternatives/s/9SVSvt7n2T https://www.reddit.com/r/website/s/RzC5Co5zA6 https://www.reddit.com/r/SaaS/s/Omg1h868AI https://www.reddit.com/r/SideProject/s/XWxa2GE5Ta

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On Monday, Perplexity, the AI-powered search engine company, took a bold step by announcing the upcoming launch of a new web browser named Comet. Described as an "agentic" browser, Comet will leverage artificial intelligence to automate tasks and simplify the browsing experience. This marks Perplexity's entry into the competitive browser market, dominated by well-known players like Google Chrome. Since its founding in 2022, Perplexity has been known for shaking up the world of online search. With the debut of Comet, the company is aiming to expand its innovation beyond search engines and transform how users interact with the internet. While the company hasn’t disclosed all the details yet, like whether the browser will be based on Chromium or which platforms it will support, users can already sign up to be among the first to try out the new browser. However, the exact release date remains a mystery. Perplexity’s move into the browser market is a big deal, especially considering the stiff competition from industry giants like Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Safari. The company will also face newer, AI-driven competitors like Dia, developed by The Browser Company. This browser announcement comes on the heels of Perplexity’s other innovations, such as a new "deep research" tool that goes head-to-head with products from tech giants like OpenAI, Google, and xAI. Earlier this year, Perplexity also launched an AI assistant for Android and an API for AI-powered search. With over 100 million search queries processed weekly, Perplexity has raised more than $500 million in venture capital and is valued at an impressive $9 billion. However, Perplexity’s growth hasn’t come without challenges. The company is currently facing legal battles with major publishers like News Corp’s Dow Jones and the NY Post, who have raised concerns over content reproduction. Despite these hurdles, Perplexity continues to push forward with its vision of transforming the digital landscape with cutting-edge AI tools. The launch of Comet may very well be the next major milestone in this journey, offering a smarter, more efficient way to browse the web. Source: https://in.mashable.com/tech/90326/perplexity-launches-comet-to-compete-with-google-chromes-dominance

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I’m also fortunate—I used to have a competitor, but they’re no longer active. My forum is the only one in this niche, and we drive a ton of traffic to games in my industry every month. For some games, I’ve tracked over 400-500 referrals through my link through their referral system. A new game launched about two months ago, and after adding it to my directory, I’ve already sent 75 referrals their way. I also rank for many top keywords in my industry and have strong connections with game owners and artists.

Google adsense is the best ad network to use when you have low traffic.

This is why choosing the right hosting provider is crucial as they can provide the support that you need. Technical issues require top notch support, so you can focus on your reseller business.

How much do you pay a month for your reseller server?