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I was wondering where there were other forums like this one. I really enjoy DaniWeb. There is one other forum that I really enjoy too, and its dofollow, called [SNIP - promoting my own forum] Forums like these are the reason I have helped get my site to where its at. I know there are a lot of great forums out there, but when do you stop at spam?

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This thread began with asking where to find other communities and when posting crosses into spam. Replies named a number of alternative sites and raised the familiar tension between chasing backlinks and contributing useful answers. framed the quality-first approach, while posts from , and reflect differing priorities (community fit versus link-value). The conversation shows why a simple checklist and a short participation plan help turn forum time into real value.

A practical checklist to evaluate a forum:

  • Topical fit — alignment between the forum's subjects and the expertise available.
  • Recent activity — sample the last ~20 threads for fresh dates, reply counts, and substantive answers.
  • Moderation and rule clarity — rules that are enforced reduce spam and protect long-term value.
  • Answer quality — look for detailed, repeatable solutions rather than one-line promotions.
  • Promotion policy — clear guidance on signatures, profile links, and when links are allowed.
  • Measurable value — archives and public threads should sometimes generate referrals or useful contacts.

A simple participation roadmap:

  • Observation (2–4 weeks): read broadly, bookmark useful threads, post 3–5 thoughtful, non-promotional answers to build context and trust.
  • Contribution (month 2+): post one well-documented case study or how-to, answer niche questions, and engage with follow-ups. Share links sparingly and only when they directly solve the problem and the forum rules allow it.
  • Measurement: when links are permitted, add tracking parameters and monitor referral traffic and engagement in analytics; compare time invested versus returns.

When to stop: reallocate time if the signal-to-noise is poor (many promotional threads, few substantive replies, or slow/no moderation). Flag spam for moderators, preserve reputation by avoiding cross-posted, identical replies, and periodically re-evaluate communities as policies and visibility change (the thread’s history, including ’s later update, shows platforms evolve over time).

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Member Avatar for sheikhali449

well there are many other forums of high pr but Daniweb is amongst the best one

Member Avatar for getmused

You can visit warriorforum and v7n for great info from forum like daniweb.

commented: V7N agreed is fantastic +0
Member Avatar for Dani

There are lots of forums. V7N was mentioned, and then of course there's SitePoint, WebmasterWorld, Digital Point, etc. The list goes on and on.

Each one has its own unique rules and regulations. Some are nofollow, some aren't. Some have amazing content but don't allow you to mention your site by name. Some don't allow signatures and some do. My advice would be to be active for a decent amount of time in all of them, and then devote your time to the ones you feel are the most beneficial for you.

In my case, I get the most value out of the ones that don't allow you to mention your site by name, or are behind a login wall (i.e. you need to be logged in to see any content, and they are not indexed by Google at all). These tend to give the best value in terms of quality, because people are posting for the sake of truly learning from each other instead of just to gain a backlink.

commented: lets face it, the majority don't, and are fully of people who cant speak english and are looking for cheap backlinks +0
Member Avatar for siyajoshi

Yes i also use digital forum and Daniweb.These are good for getting updated information.By posting your problem you can learn alot....:)

Member Avatar for smith warnes

There are many other good forums like Geekpoint, sitepoint, tomshardware, cnet etc.

Member Avatar for ankitaray

Some are nofollow, some aren't. Some have amazing content but don't allow you to mention your site by name. Some don't allow signatures and some do. My advice would be to be active for a decent amount of time in all of them, and then devote your time to the ones you feel are the most beneficial for you.

commented: install seoquake to your browser and it lets you know if its no follow straight away +0
Member Avatar for dukee00

V7n is going with very high speed , as compared to others

commented: high usership aswell, some really clever people +0
Member Avatar for kpavi

list the emerging trends in information technology

Member Avatar for mattylad

Dani web is good for learning but all links are no follow - which is fair enough, as forums get a lot of spammers.

V7N and site owners forum is good

Member Avatar for mayaestat

yes i agree with you daniweb is best forum site you get lots of useful information.
thanks

Member Avatar for Amol555

daniweb nice website for forum posting and gaining knowledge
thanks

Member Avatar for johmny

Daniweb is also the one of the best forum website to learn a SEO, developing and web designing also.

Member Avatar for Dani

Dani web is good for learning but all links are no follow - which is fair enough, as forums get a lot of spammers.

Links within posts are nofollowed, signature links don't even show up if you're not logged in (so search engines won't see those at all), but your one link to your homepage in your member profile is NOT nofollowed.

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Update: Fast forward 6 years, and member profiles are now robots.txt'ed due to Googlebot crawl budget.

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