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If so, what tactics are you using to build backlinks for your forum? If not, why not?

We’ve been working on updated fullscreen signup and login pages, which will provide members with a more focused experience as they seek to join and interact with your community. We’re especially excited about the experience on small screens, where the improved visual design really stands out. You may have noticed these changes already on Meta’s own signup and login pages. Desktop experience Mobile experience Initial testing with our user testing community has gone well, so we intend to switch over all signup and login pages to the new fullscreen experience in a few weeks. Before we do, we want to give the community at large an opportunity to preview these…

We’ve been working on updated fullscreen signup and login pages, which will provide members with a more focused experience as they seek to join and interact with your community. We’re especially excited about the experience on small screens, where the improved visual design really stands out. You may have noticed these changes already on Meta’s own signup and login pages. Desktop experience Mobile experience Initial testing with our user testing community has gone well, so we intend to switch over all signup and login pages to the new fullscreen experience in a few weeks. Before we do, we want to give the community at large an opportunity to preview these…

Now that Invision Community has been installed here for a few weeks what are your thoughts? I like it because I get a choice of viewing the topics first or the linear old forum list style. I like the permission system. I always did. The inheritance of xenforo never made sense to be. I like the admin cp the best. There are other things too. IPB used to be the software I used. I converted my sites to IPB during the vBulletin drama after it was sold. I liked everything about IPB. Rapid development, devs and staff communicating about new products and versions. I would have never left if it hadn't been because of a misunderstanding I had one of the staff members. I …

What has been the best content you've posted on your forum? Best in terms of engagement and reactions. Don't link to it. Better yet, tell us the structure of it. What was it about? What kind of CTA (question, etc) was in the original topic. What has kept it going?

What has been the worst experience ever that you have had with a forum? Tell us your biggest forum horror story here!

You built your site. You're ready for the users to flock to the site. Next step to get the users to your site is to do some marketing and on SEO. Here are some effective SEO and marketing tips to enhance your online presence: SEO Tips Keyword Research: Use tools like Google Keyword Planner, Ahrefs, or SEMrush to identify relevant keywords for your niche. Focus on long-tail keywords for better targeting. On-Page SEO: Optimize title tags, meta descriptions, and headers with your target keywords. Use alt tags for images and ensure your content is easily readable. Qu…

I am in the process of converting http://bash.zone to IPB. I have setup a test site running v5 beta2. If you want play around with it feel free. The data that I import will be wiped out when I do the final conversion when 5.0 is done. If you would like admin access let me know. I'll set up a test admin account and pm you details if you like. Site is at http://ipb.bash.zone

What does everyone think about PhpBB? I have never really used version 3 before. I have been a member of forums that use it but have never been an admin of one. When I first started making forums, I used the very tail end of version 1, which was really old school. Then version 2 came out, and I mainly used it. I remember having to edit pages to add add-ons. You had to add and replace the code. It would take all day to add a big one and it was super easy to break your forum. I eventually went on to SMF or MyBB because I needed better ways to add addons. I'm wondering what everyone thinks about phpBB now? Here's a blast from the past: I used to try to make "s…

Invision Community 4.7.19 contains a significant upgrade to the Report Center to improve compliance and professionalism within the reporting workflow. The existing report center functions well enough but lacks some of the more professional tools modern communities need when managing complaints. In previous versions, a member or guest reported a piece of content, such as a comment or topic, which was then handled by the community team behind the scenes, and the report closed when dealt with. It was up to the community team to inform the original content author if any decision was made and to inform those who reported the content of the outcome. The Invision Comm…

Invision Community 4.7.19 contains a significant upgrade to the Report Center to improve compliance and professionalism within the reporting workflow. The existing report center functions well enough but lacks some of the more professional tools modern communities need when managing complaints. In previous versions, a member or guest reported a piece of content, such as a comment or topic, which was then handled by the community team behind the scenes, and the report closed when dealt with. It was up to the community team to inform the original content author if any decision was made and to inform those who reported the content of the outcome. The Invision Comm…

Here's your chance to give a forum admin newbie one best piece of advice. What is your advice?

A "newbie" in a community refers to a newcomer or someone who is inexperienced in that particular community or field. This term is often used in online forums, gaming, and various interest groups to describe individuals who are still learning the ropes, familiarizing themselves with the norms, rules, and culture of the community. Newbies may have questions, seek guidance, or look for resources to help them get started. If you are new to forums a "newbie" then you've come to the right place to get tips and help starting your own forum community.

So you want to be a forum admin. You bought or are using free software. You picked a niche you are familiar with. You're all set to make the big step to owning your own community. Here are some tips to help you along. Being a forum admin requires a combination of skills, responsibilities, and personal attributes. Technical Skills: Familiarity with forum software (e.g., phpBB, vBulletin, Discourse). Basic understanding of HTML, CSS, and possibly some programming languages. Knowledge of database management. Moderation Skills: Ability to enforce rules and guidelines fairly. Confl…

Been away from forums for while. I still visit certain forums from time to time. Haven't run one in a long time. I am thinking about starting one. I'm researching topics. I am a geek so anything tech would work. When I was involved in forums there were no reddit or facebook. To make a forum work in the day of reddit and facebook what does an admin need to do?

Creating a forum community can be a daunting task. Once you have the domain and everything is set up the way you like it's time to open. Here are some tips for forum admins to effectively manage their communities: Establish Clear Guidelines: Create and enforce clear community rules to maintain a respectful and constructive environment. Engage with Members: Actively participate in discussions to foster a sense of community and encourage members to engage. Moderation Team: Assemble a reliable team of moderators to help manage content and enforce rules consistently. Regular Updates: Keep the forum software and plugins updated to ensure security and enhance user expe…

Generating content for your site can be approached in various effective ways. Here are some of the best methods: Blog Posts: Write informative articles or guides related to your niche. Use SEO techniques to optimize for search engines. User-Generated Content: Encourage your audience to submit their own content, such as reviews, testimonials, or stories. Visual Content: Create infographics, videos, or slideshows to convey information in a visually appealing way. Podcasts: Start a podcast series discussing topics relevant to your audience. Social Media Integration: Share content from your social media platforms and engage with your audience to generate discussions. E…

Content is king. We all know this. If you have good content you can expect a steady flow of traffic which will mean more users. Here are some tips to generate content for your forum. I especially like the education content part. On my tech sites tutorials and guides bring in a ton of traffic and new users. Generating content for your forum involves several strategies to encourage engagement and provide value to your community. Here are some effective methods: Create Engaging Topics: Start discussions on trending topics in your niche. Ask open-ended questions to encourage responses. User-Generated Content: …

Can you start from a stock Invision Community 5 installation and have it themed, customized, and a new homepage built in under an hour without relying on custom templates and coding? Yes, and Jimi Wikman, a long-time Invision Community customer, did just that in his latest YouTube video. Jimi has over twenty-five years of experience in development and twenty years of experience in graphic design. Invision Community 5 has been in testing for a few months now, and Jimi produced this amazing walkthrough of Invision Community 5's new page editor and theme editor while re-creating his own site. Our vision for Invision Community 5 was to put the power into t…

Can you start from a stock Invision Community 5 installation and have it themed, customized, and a new homepage built in under an hour without relying on custom templates and coding? Yes, and Jimi Wikman, a long-time Invision Community customer, did just that in his latest YouTube video. Jimi has over twenty-five years of experience in development and twenty years of experience in graphic design. Invision Community 5 has been in testing for a few months now, and Jimi produced this amazing walkthrough of Invision Community 5's new page editor and theme editor while re-creating his own site. Our vision for Invision Community 5 was to put the power into t…