[MATTx97]

Ill be using XenoForums software to create my online community. I dont really have an idea of what I want it to revolve around im still thinking about that. And im still thinking of a name which ill buy the .com domain for. If any one is interested in help build an online community message me! Thank you

[Vibe]

Hey man if you might be wanting to help me with my forum, we should get in contact

[Nerdi]

Ill be using XenoForums software to create my online community. I dont really have an idea of what I want it to revolve around im still thinking about that. And im still thinking of a name which ill buy the .com domain for. If any one is interested in help build an online community message me! Thank you

Hey Matt, I'm just going to give you some unsolicited advice. I know you haven't asked for it, but I believe it will be helpful. I have run a lot of forums in the past, and I learned a lot in the time I've owned forums. I made my first forum over a decade ago, and I have been an active forum-goer since the 90's.

For one, when you are looking for staff:
Don't start looking for a partner or staff members until your community has been started. Why? Well, if you take on a partner or staff member before they even know what it's about, they might not even end up liking what you do with it. Wait until you have the entire forum setup, AND have some members before you start looking for partners or staff. The best partner or staff member is the person who LOVES your forum, community, and method of administrating. Just like you wouldn't agree to be someone's best friend before ever meeting them, choosing a partner for a forum before seeing them interact in your community is a bad idea.
The best staff members are the ones who were the best members. Don't bring in your staff members from elsewhere. Promote them from your own community.

Secondly, you probably don't need a partner or staff right now. You need a mentor. Clearly, you want support. I get that. That's fine. However, starting a forum is not actually difficult once you get the hang of it and have a vision. Wait until you have a community with a good amount of members to promote someone to be your first Moderator. That's right. Don't promote them to partner, Admin, or something else. If they prove themselves as a member, make them prove themselves as a Moderator. The best staff love your COMMUNITY. Not their RANK. If they bitch about being a Moderator and having to be active before a promotion, tell them to fuck off.

Honestly, I can buy a domain & set up a new forum and get all the sections ready, with a cool theme & custom logo, and set up user permissions in under an hour. It might take a few hours to perfect it, but it doesn't take long to start a forum. I honestly don't think you need a partner for this. You just need a mentor. If you would like advice and support, I'm happy to give you it. I can teach you how to start your forum & set it up, and advise you through the beginning of it. I see a LOT of forum owners making mistakes, and I try to help new forum admins avoid those mistakes when I can. I hope my advice has been helpful, as I provided it with the most sincere care for your endeavors.

Jesus, I wrote a fucking essay.

[MATTx97]

Hey Matt, I'm just going to give you some unsolicited advice. I know you haven't asked for it, but I believe it will be helpful. I have run a lot of forums in the past, and I learned a lot in the time I've owned forums. I made my first forum over a decade ago, and I have been an active forum-goer since the 90's.

For one, when you are looking for staff:
Don't start looking for a partner or staff members until your community has been started. Why? Well, if you take on a partner or staff member before they even know what it's about, they might not even end up liking what you do with it. Wait until you have the entire forum setup, AND have some members before you start looking for partners or staff. The best partner or staff member is the person who LOVES your forum, community, and method of administrating. Just like you wouldn't agree to be someone's best friend before ever meeting them, choosing a partner for a forum before seeing them interact in your community is a bad idea.
The best staff members are the ones who were the best members. Don't bring in your staff members from elsewhere. Promote them from your own community.

Secondly, you probably don't need a partner or staff right now. You need a mentor. Clearly, you want support. I get that. That's fine. However, starting a forum is not actually difficult once you get the hang of it and have a vision. Wait until you have a community with a good amount of members to promote someone to be your first Moderator. That's right. Don't promote them to partner, Admin, or something else. If they prove themselves as a member, make them prove themselves as a Moderator. The best staff love your COMMUNITY. Not their RANK. If they bitch about being a Moderator and having to be active before a promotion, tell them to fuck off.

Honestly, I can buy a domain & set up a new forum and get all the sections ready, with a cool theme & custom logo, and set up user permissions in under an hour. It might take a few hours to perfect it, but it doesn't take long to start a forum. I honestly don't think you need a partner for this. You just need a mentor. If you would like advice and support, I'm happy to give you it. I can teach you how to start your forum & set it up, and advise you through the beginning of it. I see a LOT of forum owners making mistakes, and I try to help new forum admins avoid those mistakes when I can. I hope my advice has been helpful, as I provided it with the most sincere care for your endeavors.

Jesus, I wrote a fucking essay.

Im going to go with your advice as Ill be setting it all up today. Thank you for your advice. Since ive wrote up this post ive been thinking up a forum name and finally came up with one now i am going to set up hosting and buy my domain and get the forums themself up today then ill be back looking for a partner :)

[Nerdi]

Im going to go with your advice as Ill be setting it all up today. Thank you for your advice. Since ive wrote up this post ive been thinking up a forum name and finally came up with one now i am going to set up hosting and buy my domain and get the forums themself up today then ill be back looking for a partner :)

Right on! 🙂
I recommend checking out www.namecheap.com for buying the domain. Their management services are awesome so it's easy to manage your domains, and their customer service is superb. XenForo is easily the best paid software out there, but if you go the route of free then I strongly recommend MyBB 🙂

[MATTx97]

Right on! 🙂
I recommend checking out www.namecheap.com for buying the domain. Their management services are awesome so it's easy to manage your domains, and their customer service is superb. XenForo is easily the best paid software out there, but if you go the route of free then I strongly recommend MyBB 🙂

I already bought my domain and webhosting with hostgator. Thanks!

[KingCoin]

all want to create theyr own forums xd

[ZuGgY]

You should definitely come up with a niche ASAP. Most new forums die out real fast, just to be honest. Good luck!

[_TheBillieGates]

Hey Matt, I'm just going to give you some unsolicited advice. I know you haven't asked for it, but I believe it will be helpful. I have run a lot of forums in the past, and I learned a lot in the time I've owned forums. I made my first forum over a decade ago, and I have been an active forum-goer since the 90's.

For one, when you are looking for staff:
Don't start looking for a partner or staff members until your community has been started. Why? Well, if you take on a partner or staff member before they even know what it's about, they might not even end up liking what you do with it. Wait until you have the entire forum setup, AND have some members before you start looking for partners or staff. The best partner or staff member is the person who LOVES your forum, community, and method of administrating. Just like you wouldn't agree to be someone's best friend before ever meeting them, choosing a partner for a forum before seeing them interact in your community is a bad idea.
The best staff members are the ones who were the best members. Don't bring in your staff members from elsewhere. Promote them from your own community.

Secondly, you probably don't need a partner or staff right now. You need a mentor. Clearly, you want support. I get that. That's fine. However, starting a forum is not actually difficult once you get the hang of it and have a vision. Wait until you have a community with a good amount of members to promote someone to be your first Moderator. That's right. Don't promote them to partner, Admin, or something else. If they prove themselves as a member, make them prove themselves as a Moderator. The best staff love your COMMUNITY. Not their RANK. If they bitch about being a Moderator and having to be active before a promotion, tell them to fuck off.

Honestly, I can buy a domain & set up a new forum and get all the sections ready, with a cool theme & custom logo, and set up user permissions in under an hour. It might take a few hours to perfect it, but it doesn't take long to start a forum. I honestly don't think you need a partner for this. You just need a mentor. If you would like advice and support, I'm happy to give you it. I can teach you how to start your forum & set it up, and advise you through the beginning of it. I see a LOT of forum owners making mistakes, and I try to help new forum admins avoid those mistakes when I can. I hope my advice has been helpful, as I provided it with the most sincere care for your endeavors.

Jesus, I wrote a fucking essay.

I just read your little essay, well stated. You really seem to know what your talking about. I have a few questions to ask my self, but first I must get 25 posts, so I give you my second comment. 🎉


OT: I'll join your forums, send me the link.

[Nerdi]

I just read your little essay, well stated. You really seem to know what your talking about. I have a few questions to ask my self, but first I must get 25 posts, so I give you my second comment. 🎉

Hey, thanks for replying. I don't want to hijack this OP's thread, but if you need any help in the future just send me a PM!

On Topic:
OP, have you decided on a forum topic?

[MATTx97]

Hey, thanks for replying. I don't want to hijack this OP's thread, but if you need any help in the future just send me a PM!

On Topic:
OP, have you decided on a forum topic?

Yes I have rather just kep it private instead of having all these people coming at me killing my dreams lol.

[_-_-_-_-_]

If you are still looking for one . Please PM me , I am interested on it .

[CALIFORNIAN]

Don't bring in your staff members from elsewhere. Promote them from your own community.

Jeezus. This is powerful stuff. Good meaning behind it.

I totally agree with this statement.

[MATTx97]

Jeezus. This is powerful stuff. Good meaning behind it.

I totally agree with this statement.

Was just looking for a partner..Position has been fullfilled..feel free to cose thread @mods

[Vibe]

Still could use a partner for my forum if you have any interest.