If you run a forum, or are thinking about starting one, check out this new article “The Ultimate vBulletin Optimization Guide” by Chris over at WebsitePublisher.net. In it he covers the basics including vBulletin SEO, getting users to sign up and start posting, and integrating a forum into your site.

I started a new board in mid November and I’m nearly at 600 members, growing at a rate of close to 50 a day. I can tell you that out of the box vBulletin just isn’t going to cut it if you want a fast growing forum.