How to Create a Forum on Wordpress

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In order to create a forum you will have to use forum scripts like xenforo or SMF. Xenforo is paid script where as SMF is free. There are also numerous other paid and free options as well. However, these scripts are someone difficult to use if you are trying to create a forum for thje first time. Therefore, using wordpress to create a forum can be an easy solution. In order to create a forum on WordPress, you can use a plugin such as bbPress, BuddyPress, wpforo, etc.. Here are the basic steps:

1. Choose a forum plugin, install and then activate it on your WordPress site.
2. You need to create a page where you want to display your forum. You can customize it as home page display.
3. Add the plugin's shortcode or widget into the page.
4. Customize your forum according to your needs.
5. Create forums and sub forums, if you already have staff, add them ad moderator or secondary admin.
6. Promote your forum on other forums. Web master forums are the best platforms to promote your forum. If needed have a paid poster to create your first posts.

You must be aware that these are the basic steps to create a forum on wordpres. What you need to do might differ according to the forum plugin you are using.