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    Where do I start a forum?
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    ProBoards is a great place to start a forum. They don't need software experience, plus they're free. The only downside is there are banner ads.
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    Why would a company want to host a forum for free? Do they use it for advertising, or do they expect payment at some point?
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    Proboards, at least, has banner ads or a paid option to get rid of them. It's ad revenue.
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    Can I start a forum jointly with someone else?
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    Yes, but one of you has to be an administrator. The other will just be a moderator.
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    How do I get picked up by search engines?
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    To improve your chances of being picked up by search engines, focus on search engine optimization (SEO) techniques. This includes optimizing your website's content with relevant keywords, creating high-quality and shareable content, obtaining backlinks from reputable sources, and ensuring your website's technical aspects are well optimized. Additionally, submitting your website to search engines and regularly updating your content can help search engines discover and index your site more effectively.
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