Why most forums fail ?

Question

Truth is bitter, many realize as they start working on their forum. Most new forums die within the first year. Very few can make past the second year.

Why most forums fail ?

Answer 1

Here is a short list of reasons why most forums fail:

    * Most new forum owners cant realize how much work is involved to run a forum. Lack of activity from forum owner is the number one reason for a forum fail.
    * Lack of contribution from the forum owner. For any new forum, owner should be the one contributing valuable posts. Without good posts it would be hard to get people join.
    * Lack of consistent marketing. New forums need consistent marketing over a long period of time. Most forums fail to keep it up.
    * Forum owner don't have enough knowledge on the niche.

Answer 2

I have to agree with  Edward
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