forum or forums ?

Hello there guys

Just wondering which one is more popular to set up a forum subdomain like
forum.site.com or forums.site.com.

Besides, DP is using only forums.dp etc.., but I'm sure lots of people type forum.digitalpoint.com and get an error message ( I used to do that before).
So it can be a loss, why not register a subdomain forum.digitalpoint.com and redirect it to forums.digitalpoint.com ?

thanks, Michael

 

Have one redirect to the other. Though I always just use a directory, /mb/ for message boards, unless the domain is 100% message boards, then just / (root directory).

 

Nope I'm planning a big forum, on a site with some decent traffic, so subdirectory isn't an option
But I might use it for a directory too ..

 

Let me guess, sub domains are used to hopefully allow more pages on the site to get indexed in search engines, since even a site with a million visitors can have the boards in a directory just as easily as as a sub domain.

 

There's another reason..
If you have a forum at a subdomain, it may be easier to promote it, since most directories, don't like much subdirectories..
also I think it's cool to have another subdomain

 

Put it on forum or forums, and the one your not using redirect that to the one you are using.

 

By now I see that most of people've chosen the forum.site.com option.. anyone willing to explain why?

 

I voted for 'forums' cause that makes the boards look bigger than 'forum'.

 

I agree, it leaves the impressions of being a big and resourceful community. Also since the different sections are called forums themselves, it does make sense to use the plural

 

Well, anyway, I've decided to use forums and also register forum and redirect it to forums..
thanks everyone for votes and tips

 

IMO, much better to use forums..