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    Getting lurkers to start posting

    It is a great idea to have interesting threads or topics. When they see them, they will likely to participate. In addition, an active forum can motivate them to join.
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    What would you miss the most?

    I will miss the times when I was just starting - how I set up my blog, how much time I spent on it, and so on. In terms of forum, I will miss the members, that is for sure!
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    Admitting a mistake

    I think it is a good idea for a forum admin to admit his or her mistake. Honesty is the best policy. When the forum admin is honest in making a mistake, it can let the members know that s/he is authentic and can be trusted.
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    Daily posts?

    I do not think I can blog daily. It can be exhausting, especially given my health condition right now. However, if my blog already is generating income, I won’t mind writing blog posts daily.
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    When to quit...

    When your passion is gone to run the forum, maybe you can take a break for a while. Allow yourself to reflect and recharge then decide if you will still continue or do other things instead.
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    Losing motivation

    Losing motivation can happen from time to time, especially when personal problems take place. It is a great idea to take a break in between to avoid burnout. Make time for yourself by spending time in nature, doing a hobby that you love, etc.
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    Do You Think User-Led Discussions Are More Effective Than Staff-Led Discussions?

    It depends on the discussion or topic. Even if a staff posted a discussion or topic, they can be ignored, especially if it is not interesting. The same thing goes with member-led discussions or topics.
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    Members and Staff Delete your own posts

    Allowing members to delete their posts comes with advantages and disadvantages. In terms of advantages, when they accidentally posted a sensitive information, they can delete it, without a hitch. On the other hand, it can be bad for the forum. When a new member joins and there are missing...
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    Make your own theme

    I have never made my own theme. I find it quite time-consuming. I usually use the free themes I find online and just change the font face and size if there is a need to do so.
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    Dark Mode or Light Mode

    Both light and dark modes should be available on your blog or forum. They can select which one they prefer more. In my case, I prefer dark mode when it comes to forums.
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    Biggest Design Mistakes

    Some blog and forum admins make their websites look messy. They use too many ads that can annoy potential forum members or blog readers. Also, they make bad choices in terms of font colors and use a lot of images that can slow down their websites.
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    Mobile vs. Desktop

    I make sure that I design for both mobile and desktop users. I test everything first before I settle on my chosen theme. However, I noticed that more people use their mobile phones to research, do online shopping, and so on. So, I guess others design their blog or forum for mobile users first.
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    Preventing Overwhelming Layouts

    To not overwhelm the members with the forum’s layout, it is helpful to stick with designs or themes that are easy on the eyes. Potential members tend to shy away when the forum looks messy. Make sure the design or theme looks good both on computers and smartphones.
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    Fonts

    I do not make big changes in terms of the font size. However, in terms of the font face, I stick with the original. I just make a change if the original font is hard to read.
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    Visual Consistency

    Maintaining visual consistency is indispensable. People will easily identify when you use the same colors and fonts on every page of your blog or forum. Stay organized so visitors have a higher chance of staying longer on your website to read content and participate.
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