Amount of boards/sub-boards

[Shawn Gossman]

What's the proper number of boards and sub-boards (and categories) to start out with on a forum?

When should we add more or even remove some?

 

[Cpvr]

I usually start a new forum with a couple of boards and sub-forums, then, as the community grows, I’ll begin adding more.

I typically add new boards and sub-forums when topics start to overwhelm the basic structure, and I feel it’s time to expand.

It’s always a good idea to start simple with 5-7 forums and sub-forums so you can populate them easily.

 

[Shawn Gossman]

I usually start a new forum with a couple of boards and sub-forums, then, as the community grows, I’ll begin adding more.

I typically add new boards and sub-forums when topics start to overwhelm the basic structure, and I feel it’s time to expand.

It’s always a good idea to start simple with 5-7 forums and sub-forums so you can populate them easily.

I think adding too many can be a bad idea.

You want to keep as many active as you can.