Do you think forums are a valid community tool in 2024? What options do we have for community interaction and profit making?
Do you still create and invest in forums for long term projects?
Do you think forums are a valid community tool in 2024? What options do we have for community interaction and profit making?
Do you still create and invest in forums for long term projects?
I do not see forums as a long term project solution for community interaction. If you are planning to build a community, forums may not be the best choice anymore. I know forum fans might disagree, personally, I feel that forums are a thing of past. There are faster and richer ways to communicate, interact and organise.
Social platforms are successful for a reason. The ways in which you can monetise forums is very limited. Google Ads, almost no one allows ads in browser these days. Most browser comes with ad blockers.
Affiliate links are still somewhat relevant, but I do not see people making millions from it through forums these days.
What else would use then?
Why not a Telegram Group or one on WhatsApp?
A Discord channel or a Reddit SR, there are a lot of options. I have long stopped worrying about gathering people at one place. That is close to impossible these days. There are enough poachers who will steal you well nurtured members in no time. Those type of community gatherings are long lost.
Not interested in social media scripts like Oxwall or something else?
Maybe a custom built one?
Custom built options have a good and strong space. It works on if you are depending on a strong developer team or agency.
There is a lot to do and keep updating. All existing social media platforms go that way.
Is that a viable option then?
Viable, yes. Only if you have a sizeable budget, good team and plenty of resources to bank on.
A media house can easily do it. Building a reliable custom platform is just the first step. There are many you need to scale before start tasting success.
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