Worth it

[MN-Carl]

IF i was to setup a dedicated forum site would it be worth it ?

Or are there already to many forums around ???

i'm prepaired to register the domain tommorrow and get as hosting account tommorrow aswell ... and i would have the forum up within 2 days of ftp access being ready

what do u guys think ?

[Mika]

A forum about what?

[MN-Carl]

Originally posted by Mika
A forum about what?

Well with different topics ??

But i aint sure ... i need some input from your guys before i even will register the domain ...

[Mika]

Well, the forums and sites about gaming always have many visitors. Those about webmastering I think are going straight down. People just ask a question, get the answer, and they never come back. So I think that a forum about web mastering, not too technical, with other stuff like gaming, music, ... could be a good idea. Although someone could get a bit confused... Don't know really. It's too hard to find a good idea.

[MN-Carl]

Originally posted by Mika
Well, the forums and sites about gaming always have many visitors. Those about webmastering I think are going straight down. People just ask a question, get the answer, and they never come back. So I think that a forum about web mastering, not too technical, with other stuff like gaming, music, ... could be a good idea. Although someone could get a bit confused... Don't know really. It's too hard to find a good idea.

You wanna be a Mod ?

[Mika]

Sure why not. But I can be just a good member and give a hand, too.

[MN-Carl]

I'll register the domain tommorow then :)

[Mika]

I think that many others will be happy to help, too.

[MN-Carl]

Originally posted by Mika
I think that many others will be happy to help, too.

I hope so ...

[Mika]

Why they shouldn't? Forums are fun and help for everyone.

[Jan]

Originally posted by Mika
Those about webmastering I think are going straight down. People just ask a question, get the answer, and they never come back.
Mika, what makes you say this? Some of the top forums are growing at a steady pace.

Sure there might be 2% that get an answer and don't come back, but from what I have seen they still remain very popular.

[Hoth]

More like 90% get an answer and never return, I think. Anyhow the field is overcrowded.

Generally, if you aren't even sure what your forums are going to be about then you aren't going to be able to keep them active long-term. It implies you don't have that kind of focus or commitment for the site. Estimated life span: 1 month.

[Toefur]

I think you need a site with more than a few visitors, and at least some sort of focus, before you even think about starting forums!

[MN-Carl]

Originally posted by Toefur
I think you need a site with more than a few visitors, and at least some sort of focus, before you even think about starting forums!

Well .... does forum or forums sound better ???

and the forum will be my first project of many.

The forum will have :

Games Discussion
Internet Discussion
General Discussion

Life Span : 1 Year , cos thats how long the domain will be registered and the hosting account paid for.

[Mika]

Hi, cdudeuk18, I think that forums sounds better.

[MN-Carl]

Originally posted by Mika
Hi, cdudeuk18, I think that forums sounds better.

I'm gonna pay for a domain for coon.lunarpages.com and hosting if coon is ok with that :D

[Mika]

Have you decided which board you'll use?

[MN-Carl]

Originally posted by Mika
Have you decided which board you'll use?

I meant to add .. instead of my starting up another forum ... i'm prepaired to fund Coon instead.

We'll be using WBB , Unless the forum gets big .. and made enough from advertsing for me to pay for Vbulletin.