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Can anyone suggest a good search tool for FORUMS in specific niches

by DependableTrader
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Is there any good tool or site that I can use to search for forums that are on specific niche topics? I mean sort of like what Technorati does for Blogs.
#forums #good #niches #search #specific #suggest #tool
  • Profile picture of the author Andy Fletcher
    Search google for -

    "powered by vbulletin" keywords

    "powered by phpbb" keywords

    "powered by phpbb3" keywords
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  • Profile picture of the author badboy_Nick
    Originally Posted by DependableTrader View Post

    Is there any good tool or site that I can use to search for forums that are on specific niche topics? I mean sort of like what Technorati does for Blogs.
    Best thing to do is using Google

    Just use TOPIC FORUM | TOPIC VBULLETIN | TOPIC phpBB

    Any questions just let me know

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  • Profile picture of the author Phil_UK
    You can also try a google search for "forum: keyword" without the quotemarks.
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  • Profile picture of the author Rich Rockets
    Came across this in an SEO webinar the other day...

    Forum Directory - The Forum Finder

    Basically a directory of forums. Check it out.
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    • Profile picture of the author dwatrous
      I have to second (or third) the recommendation to stick with Google. There are other directories/indexes out there, but they just aren't as current.

      Another method that isn't as automated is to use Google to find the first couple of forums, and register on those and post questions asking where specific information is related to the niche. The forum members collectively will have a much better pulse on the niche and current information than even Google.

      Best of luck.
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  • Profile picture of the author Sheila Atwood
    I like Google... put the nich + forum. For example: train collectors + forum
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    • Profile picture of the author DeonKrey
      Originally Posted by Sheila Atwood View Post

      I like Google... put the nich + forum. For example: train collectors + forum
      This is my search technique and yes it really works.

      Don't stick to tools that would do the search for you. By trusting Google's network, you could get heaps of relevant and niche-targeted forums!
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    • Profile picture of the author dfs_dean
      Here's yet another way to use Google . . .

      Do a Google search using the niche topic you are trying to find the forums for. When the results come up you should see something like: "Web +Show Options" above the page listings on the left side of the blue shaded bar that gives you the number of pages found. Click on the Show Options and you'll expand the left sidebar. The last item under All Results is Discussions. Give Discussions a click and see if it gives you a little of what you're looking for.

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