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Many webmasters underestimate the value of forums; they’re great for finding and sharing information as well as meeting and networking with like-minded people. As a webmaster, forums are even more important because they allow you to connect and build long-lasting relationships with other webmasters in your niche. You can also learn a lot about building, managing, maintaining, optimizing and making money from your website.
Many highly active forums have well over 100 new posts a day; so it
would really benefit you to be a member of these forums and take
advantage of all of this useful information. Let’s take a look at 5 of
the top web forums where webmasters (both new and experienced) can share
tips and get the help they need to succeed.
Webmasters Forum has over 55,000 members and an average of 2000+ members actively browsing and participating on a daily basis. This forum has a focus on web design, programming, Linux and Windows.
● Online backup reviews to help you learn about the best sources for offsite data storage
● Web Design (HTML, CSS, DHTML, XHTML, JavaScript, web authoring , reviews, domain names, registrars, web hosting, SEO and promotion)
● Web Programming (PHP, databases like MySQL and Oracle, Perl, C++, Java, ASP, .Net and more)
● Marketplace for buying and selling (hardware, software, domains, ad space, services and more)
● Help with technical issues and security on Linux and Windows
● Lounge for general chat, discussions and new member introductions
V7 Network has over 150,000 members and an average of 5000+ members actively browsing and participating on a daily basis. This forum has a focus on business, marketing and web development.
● General lobby for off-topic discussions, tips on getting started and tech talk
● Marketplace (content, contests, domains, joint ventures, links, web hosting, themes, templates) and “Looking To Hire” section
● Business (ecommerce, customer issues, home based business tips and challenges) and legal issues forum
● Marketing (Google, SEO, writing for the web, social networking, affiliate, other methods for making money)
● Web Development (coding, blogging, web design, forum management, graphic design, digital photography, web hosting, domain names)
 WebmasterTalkForums has over 55,000 members and an average of 200+ members actively browsing and participating on a daily basis. This forum has a focus on marketing, web development and tutorials.
● Search Engines (Google, Yahoo, Microsoft, other)
● Marketing (general, SEO, social networks, link development, PPC, content writing and articles, site flipping, other methods of making money online)
● Marketplace (freebies, link exchange, sites and domains, services, advertising, content, merchandise and links)
● Web Development (programming, content management, website/server administration, web design, graphic design, databases)
● Tutorials (programming, SEO, Photoshop, video, link development)
● General discussions lounge and introductions section
Digital Point has over 55,000 members and an average of 1500+ members actively browsing and participating on a daily basis. This forum has a focus on marketing, business, design and development, and useful tools.
● Search engines and directories (Google, Yahoo, Microsoft, and others)
● Marketing (general, SEO, social networks, link development, PPC, affiliate programs)
● Business (general, ecommerce, payment processing, legal issues, domain names, copywriting, as well as buying, selling and trading of services and products)
● Design and Development (HTML, graphics, content management, programming, site and server administration, databases)
● Products and Tools (keyword tracker, co-op advertising , and more)
● General chat, reviews, introductions, “The Underground (only available to registered users), and Area 51 (only available to premium members)
As a webmaster, are you a member of any forums? Of so which forum is your favorite for getting tips and help?
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