the title says it, I liked to have one sometime just like others have where I can place some sorts of things I like, like my reviews, ratings etc. Just like to get an advice

Make a website related to something that you like. You tell us what all you like.

I always fail at forums. I just tried my new adoptable site thing, hope it's a success.

by working hard, being patient and never giving up.

I gave up on forums But I liked to try a site making it on a notepad, will a site still be looking good even if it has no css codes?

But, whats the content of your website going to be?

like about songs? or musical instruments...

Then just a basic website with various pages would be fine. I think with forumotion forums, with the ability to create various html pages you can do it.

Also, for your homepage you can get a free html template & modify the existing codes.
So your website will look nice, moreover you don't have to worry about the css.

Well guys, i went to google some tips and found this! Hope you guys will read it and i hope it helps you!

Some more tips

1. Be Unique - The internet is crowded with forums
   and communities on all sorts of topics. You’ve got to do something to
   distance yourself from the pack. Whether that’s accomplished through
   your design, your rules, or offering a certain feature that other
   forums don’t, you need to be memorable. Think about it, how many forums
   have you signed up for over the years? If you can’t remember, you’ve
   just perfectly illustrated my point.
   
2. Discuss Hot Topics - No matter what your forum is
   about, there will always be hot topics to talk about - hot button
   issues that automatically generate conversation and debate. Industry
   news, technological developments, and current events are all great
   topics. Starting new threads or discussions about these “hot topics”
   can create instant conversation and can often be a shot in the arm for
   your somewhat stale forum.
   
3. Create a Blog - That’s right, I said blog. Sure
   blogs and forums are two separate things, but how many of you have
   clicked over to check out our forums? A great blog post will often
   attract attention to content that your forum might have otherwise
   concealed. Blogs are more accessible, less threatening, and require a
   much lower level of commitment from the average reader. Done right, a
   blog can be a more gentle way to ease new people into a community.
   Also, blogs are more “linkable” which allows you to gain even more
   exposure within your target industry or niche, as well as helping your
   site rank better in the search engines. This of course will in turn
   lead to more visitors and hopefully more members. You can also use a
   blog to reward particularly great posts in your forum. If, for example,
   you have a member that regularly contributes great threads or topics to
   your forum, invite them to write an article for your blog. That
   provides you with more blog content and is just one more way to show
   your members that you value them. Which reminds me…
   
4. Show your appreciation - This one is really quite
   simple. Your members need to know you care. About them, about their
   needs and desires, and most of all, about the forum. As pops mentioned,
   if your members know that you are invested in making the forum a
   success, they’re a lot more likely to contribute their time and
   content. So how do you show your appreciation? Tell them. Send your
   members emails or private messages thanking them for their
   contributions, offer some type of reward for your most active members,
   listen to their requests or concerns about the site, anything that can
   help you form a bond with your members.
   
5. Be active - No one likes absentee landlords,
   fathers, or forum administrators. A forum is going to take up a lot of
   your time. If you don’t have time to run it, make sure you find someone
   that does. The forum administrator needs to be active and visible in
   the community. People need to feel they have a way to address any
   problems they might have or any disagreements that spring up between
   members. When activity slows down, and there will be slow periods, it’s
   the administrator’s job to stir up discussion and activity (this would
   be a good time for some of those hot topics from point #2).
   
6. Invite Experts - In any field there are well known
   experts. If you’ve started a forum on the subject, chances are you know
   who the top dog(s) is/are. Chances are there is already a discussion
   about one of their products or theories going on in your forum. If not,
   start one. Then contact the expert and invite them to join in the
   discussion. Chances are they’ll jump at the chance. They’ll get some
   free advertising and perhaps a chance to promote their product, and
   you’ll have the benefit of bringing more experts into your community.
   The more experts you have stopping in from time to time, the more well
   known your forum will become. And really, isn’t that why you’re reading
   this post?
   
7. Send out Reminders - As we discussed earlier,
   people often join a forum, participate for a few hours or days, get
   busy and then forget about their new-found forum. Even if your site is
   unique and memorable, some people will manage to forget it. Luckily for
   you, most forums require an email address to sign up. Using this list
   to send out weekly newsletters with site news, interesting threads, or
   your newest promotions will serve as a subtle reminder to anyone who
   hasn’t visited your site for a while.
   
8. Welcome new members - Have you ever asked why
   Walmart employs a person whose sole job is to greet customers? Ever
   wondered why churches have those overly friendly people posted at the
   front door? It’s because people like to be welcomed. And, if it’s good
   enough for Walmart, it’s good enough for your forum. Be sure to welcome
   your new members and, if possible, give them a place to introduce
   themselves to your regular members. A welcome also serves as a great
   time to make sure your new members read your forum rules; further
   easing their transition into your community.
   
9. Participate in the Industry - I can hear you
   already. Didn’t you already tell us to be active? Well, yes I did. This
   time though, I’m talking about the industry as a whole. People often
   say “It’s not what you know, it’s WHO you know.” In most industries
   there are conferences or trade shows where hundreds or thousands of
   people gather and the best part is, they’re almost all your target
   audience. Of course these events will vary depending on your niche or
   industry but I’m willing to bet there’s a gathering of some sort. If
   your forum is about model trains, go to the train exhibits. If your
   community is art based, attend art shows and exhibit openings.
   Basically, attend as many of these events as possible, rub elbows with
   as many people as possible and, of course, during the conversation let
   them know about your forum.
   
10. Allow Off Topic Discussion - Even workaholics
    don’t talk shop 24/7. Your forum members are no different. Creating a
    space for your members to blow off steam, tell jokes, and talk about
    their other interests will allow them to create friendships and unwind.
    Think of this as a team building exercise. The more your members
    interact with each other, the more likely they’ll be to visit on a
    regular basis. They’ll also be more willing to help spread the word
    about your forum or help improve the community. If nothing else, you’ll
    gain a few friends in the process. Now who doesn’t want more friends?
    

Taken from http://www.seorefugee.com/seoblog/2007/02/08/10-tips-for-promoting-your-forum/

Also, you have to build good relationships with members. Advertising your site 24/7 wont just work. You got to get noticed! Must be patient too. And one last thing, dont go too far at advertising.

Let me share you my story. My forum started 5 weeks ago and have 93 members already! Well its really amazing i thought! But whenever promoting and advertising does'nt work, you just have to wait and be patient. If members really like your forum they'll spread it around and soon, your forum will be flooded!

I have to agree with joel there with his last few statements.

But whenever promoting and advertising does'nt work, you just have to wait and be patient. If members really like your forum they'll spread it around and soon, your forum will be flooded!

Never get disheartened, but give it your all to whatever you start. If the content is good & people like it, they will surely come back.

thanks Joel, forgot that I can also search through google.. had a blast reading it but it's nice, thanks for the advice also Sanket. I hope this thread remains open, I'll still wait for more advice, thanks guys

zoids25, i was thinking of this thread more on terms of how to make a website successful instead of a successful website.

I think it's mixed? Yeah, it's a bit mixed on topic, sorry about that.

Glad I could help Zoids:) I'll be posting some more awesome guides

Hey zoids!

I think you don't have experience of making/handling a website. So I talk regarding that.

From your idea, it looks like you site is going to be simple and small.

Some tips from me :

• You should keep it updated with new content regularly.
  
• The design should be simple, pleasant and matching with your subject.
  
• Only HTML site would look good but it would be much better if you use some CSS too.
  
• If you use some basic PHP, it would be greatly easy for you to update the site whenever needed
  
• Learn little bit about SEO before starting a site. It will help you promote it via search engines.
  
• The best and easiest way to create and manage a site would be to use a CMS (Content Management System). CMS will make it really easy to create and update your site.
  

If you feel confused at any stage, feel free to ask here

Thanks ankillien! Just to ask one thing, is CMS coding also? Thanks.

zoids25 wrote:Thanks ankillien! Just to ask one thing, is CMS coding also? Thanks.

hmmm...
Sorry, I don't exactly understand your question. But I'll try to explain.

You don't need to code a CMS. It is a ready-to-use server side software which you need to install on your web host. After that, you can handle the whole site from the admin panel of the CMS. You don't need to code every single page of your site.

For example, Forumotion.com. It can be considered as a CMS. It is installed on a web host and can be managed via admin panel. We don't need to write codes for adding a new category or making a new topic. We don't need to write functions for moderating topic etc.

In the same way, a CMS will provide you an admin panel which will let you do all management right from it. Like creating new pages, editing/removing content of all pages, change themes etc. They'll also provide some modules to add poll, post comments etc.

I hope this helps

hey Zoids, wanna say thanks for reviewing my forum @ Forumotion. I'm hidenproof also by the way:) Want me give you a brief review on your forum?

ankillien wrote:

zoids25 wrote:Thanks ankillien! Just to ask one thing, is CMS coding also? Thanks.

hmmm...
Sorry, I don't exactly understand your question. But I'll try to explain.

You don't need to code a CMS. It is a ready-to-use server side software which you need to install on your web host. After that, you can handle the whole site from the admin panel of the CMS. You don't need to code every single page of your site.

For example, Forumotion.com. It can be considered as a CMS. It is installed on a web host and can be managed via admin panel. We don't need to write codes for adding a new category or making a new topic. We don't need to write functions for moderating topic etc.

In the same way, a CMS will provide you an admin panel which will let you do all management right from it. Like creating new pages, editing/removing content of all pages, change themes etc. They'll also provide some modules to add poll, post comments etc.

I hope this helps

Thanks for the info ankillien

Joel wrote:hey Zoids, wanna say thanks for reviewing my forum @ Forumotion. I'm hidenproof also by the way:) Want me give you a brief review on your forum?

Eh.. My forum is only a test forum without any members and activity... thanks for it anyway

no problem:)

Welcome, Club Fair Share was VERY bad off until I started advertising
and finally LH Justin stepped in the picture lol. He designed it and
gave it originality.

Keep it real and user friendly.web site design is very young and ever changing field of expertise. Designers of the websites should take it seriously the usability of the site, its design and its ability to meet business goals of the client. Web site need to be well designed to meet the goals and objectives of the company identified.

The success of any website depends on how it is designed. It is evident that some Web sites are created by experts, and the vast majority of other World Wide Web sites are designed and authored by non-experts.Web site is the way of communicating between the lecturers and the students in the academic institutions as studies are done online.

i am not an expert in this but i will try my best.first of all i think a website shoul be user friendly.language used should be simple and straight to the point not vague and be understandable.it is a channel of communication between lectures and student in academic institutions.The success of any website depends on how it is designed. It is evident that some Web sites are created by experts, and other sites are designed and authored by non-experts.
these should be taken into consideration:content, graphics and layout, browser contabitlity, user preference compatibility,documentation

Yep Zoid, Google is you're best friend