How Do You Set Up A Forum Like Thai Visa?

[tc101]

I want to set up a message board similar to this one to discuss zoning issues and local politics where I live near Atlanta, Ga. USA.

Just how much time and expense is involved in doing something like this? What should a new person know about it? Can you help me avoid some of the mistakes you made when you first started?

Thanks for your help.

[Charma]

I'm no expert, but I think you can buy forum templates over the net pretty cheaply ($40-60. Just search for PHP templates and you will find some. That would get you started, but I'm guessing from there on it will need a lot of hard work to keep it running. Good luck

[Guest endure]

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[Thaiquila]

It is really easy to set up a forum.

The problem is getting people to come and read and POST to your forum!

The fate of most forums is build it and the people WON'T come. There are hundreds and thousands of forums in the US alone. How many do you read and post to?

Edited July 19, 2006 by Thaiquila