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For getting better organic traffic which one is the best, a forum or q&a website of a specific topic?
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It depends on a topic the person created, sometimes in  forum you cannot get a lot of attention if your question does not interest anybody.

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I love Q&A sites and will always choose them over forums but the only problem I find is after a short while I run out of questions I can answer. I'm not the sort of person to post just for the sake of it so I won't attempt questions where I have no knowledge. This means I have to take long breaks from a site so that a few new questions will become available.
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Thanks for the downvote :). The piece under the actual question is so easy to miss so I misunderstood the question. The font should be made bigger.

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I informed the admin that as the question is the main part of a Q&A site, the font size in the question description should be at par with the answer font size. And I got a quick reply on mail stating that they will make it right within 24 hours. 

Answeree team and developers are way much faster than I thought. The best part I like on this site.
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Thank you. It was a genuine mistake. I probably wouldnt even have attempted it if I had read the part underneath. Hopefully it will make it easier for others too.
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This basically depends on the type of forum a person creates. There are many popular forums that receive tons of organic traffic. Take for example the forum called Beermoney Forum. This forum seems to attract tons of organic traffic each day. The forum is dedicated to making money online. 

Then we have forums that don't attract much traffic at all. They are forums dedicated to fishing or even car repair. They basically will receive traffic to the forum if a person is asking a specific question that has been asked or answered on the forum in the past.

Questions and answers site is the same. You have popular ones that many people use on a daily basis, and then you have ones that people don't really know about and seldom use. Just Answer is a very popular Q & A site that receive a lot of organic traffic each day. Another popular Q & A site is FixYa. They seem to attract tons of organic traffic and you can see many of the questions asked on this site appearing on the first page of many search engines.

I would have to say that both a forum and a Q & A site can receive tons of organic traffic if they are popular. If either of the two websites isn't popular then neither of them will receive a lot of organic traffic.

In order to make sure your forum or Q & A site receive a lot of organic traffic, it is up to you as a site owner to work on this, promote your site, and get people interested in your site so they will come back daily and tell others of it. This way your site can gain a lot of organic traffic daily. 
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If you need to generate traffic then a forum is the best way out. The only problem with forums is that they are always full of spammers unlike strict forums like postloop and forum wheel.

The good thing with q&a sites is that you'll always get the correct answers to your questions but there are fewer people using the q&a site as you can see an example with answeree.
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I believe a forum always get the most traffic apart from paying forums that people may troop in to sign up because of the pay, even non paying forums also have the same good amount of traffic from my observation.

Forum iis a lot better because there's room for people to post and express themselves and people love where there's no restrictions of what one need to write and express self about.

There will be more interaction on forums since there's no restrictions on what to post and even better if it a forum for entertainment.

There's always users retention on forums because of the different interesting topics that are discussed there which still boils down to high traffic daily,
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For me I would suggest taking the question and answer site as you can get straight answere to your questions and it has order. For forums it's a free zone and getting your answers can be somehow hard as people might be engaged in other discussions on personal issues. 
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I personally think that the best forum is myLot. For the question and answer site, this site is the best one for me. For the writing articles, I have not seen the best one.
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I have worked on both and based on my experience I prefer the question and site, forum site is also good, but when it comes to the quality question-answer site is more valuable when it comes to knowledge.
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Depends on how you want your answer should be. A forum is like chatting or posting a topic and find some interesting thread for you to discover while a q and a site specifically answer your given question
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It really depends on your goals and what you are looking to achieve. If you are looking for more organic traffic, then a Q&A website might be the better choice as it allows for more direct and specific answers to questions. On the other hand, a forum can provide a more engaged and interactive platform for discussion, which can lead to more organic traffic. Ultimately, it is up to you to decide which one best meets your needs.
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As both sites can be valuable for different reasons. However, a forum might be more accessible to smaller businesses and be more interactive with their members, while a q&a site could be more comprehensive and offer more information on specific topics.
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Both forums and Q&A platforms have their own strengths and weaknesses, and which one is best for you will depend on your specific needs and goals.

Forums are typically better suited for ongoing discussions, as they allow users to create new threads and reply to existing ones over time. This can be useful for communities that want to have a more fluid and dynamic conversation around a particular topic. However, forums can also be more difficult to navigate and find specific information within, especially as they grow larger.

Q&A platforms, on the other hand, are typically designed for users to ask specific questions and receive targeted answers. This makes them great for quickly finding answers to specific questions, but less suited for ongoing discussions or more complex topics that require more back-and-forth.

In general, if you're looking to foster ongoing conversations and build a community around a particular topic, a forum may be the best choice. If you're looking for a more focused and targeted approach to answering questions, a Q&A platform may be a better fit. Ultimately, the best choice will depend on your specific needs and goals
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I'm not the sort of person to post just for the sake of it so I won't attempt questions where I have no knowledge. This means I have to take long breaks from a site so that a few new questions will become available
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The choice between a forum and a Q&A platform depends on the specific needs and goals of users or communities. Here are some considerations for each:

Forum:

Discussion Depth: Forums often allow for more extended discussions on various topics, enabling users to engage in conversations with multiple replies.

Community Building: Forums are great for building a sense of community, with members contributing over time and forming relationships.

Diverse Content: Forums can cover a wide range of topics within specific categories, offering a diverse array of discussions.

Q&A:

Focused Answers: Q&A platforms are designed for concise and direct answers to specific questions, making them ideal for targeted information.

Quick Resolution: Users can quickly find solutions to their queries without navigating through lengthy discussions, making Q&A platforms efficient.

Expertise Showcase: Q&A platforms often highlight the expertise of users who consistently provide accurate and valuable answers.

Best Choice:

If seeking detailed discussions and community interaction, a forum may be better.

If looking for quick, targeted answers, a Q&A platform may be more suitable.

Ultimately, the "best" choice depends on your specific needs and preferences. Some platforms even combine elements of both, allowing for discussions within specific topics while also providing a focused Q&A format.
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