How could I generate revenue on FPS Forum?

[Jamie1]

I own www.fpsforum.net - what are some good ways that I could generate some cash from it? Not necessarily loads, but enough to let the site pay for itself.

 

[lludawg]

Have you tried putting your site on advertising space markets like AdSella? It is similar to BuySellAds. I am sure advertisers will like your forum because lots of game advertisers are always looking for cheap ad space in forums to advertise at.

 

[Rihtar]

How about getting some sponsors to sponsor a game competition for specific game(s)? Competition rewards would attract visitors and in turn new members which means that your ad revenue would increase.

Another option would be to have some game servers and allow users to purchase VIP features on said game servers. Since the players on the servers usually rotate, you should get some income no matter how expensive the servers are - provided that your server is popular enough of course.

 

[Sam1]

I like @Rihtar's suggestion encouraging users to become VIPs on gameservers that you setup. They would then promote these gameservers and the traffic would grow naturally to both your forum and server.

Another idea is T Shirts- specific ones for your community that you could sell?

 

[Jamie1]

Thanks for the suggestions!

 

[Shole]

Ads would be one way , another way would be creating your own servers and getting donations for special items (or permissions ) and third donations
Other than that I am not sure there is anything else you could do