Creating a Forum-based site
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I see options for creating a Blog, but can I create a Forum-based site with WordPress? My friend and I own the domain ‘www.GiftCardSwapping.com’ and would like to explore the option of making it into an open forum where people can buy/sell and swap gift cards amongst themselves. Would a WordPress site be a suitable option for this model?
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Hi there,
You could create a site like this, yes, but you would need to use plugins to achieve that. Plugins are available on plans Business and eCommerce:
https://wordpress.com/support/business-plan/,
https://wordpress.com/support/ecommerce-plan/. -
Thank you for your reply.
So, there is no forum format directly through WordPress like there is a blog format, correct? Hence the third party plug-in? And would I be able to place ads to monetize my site with a third party plug-in? As of now, ads would be my only source of revenue as I do not plan to charge to use the forum.
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That’s correct. The only way to create a forum on a WordPress site is by using a forums plugin like bbPress (what we use for this support forum), or buddyPress, to mention the two most popular options.
And would I be able to place ads to monetize my site with a third party plug-in?
The Business Plan will give you automatic admission to our WordAds ads program, though you’ll also be able to use other ad networks/plugins if you preferred.
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