Does your community have sentimental value?

[Baw$e]

I started my forum as a dream project. I would never sell even if I received a big offer. I sold a Facebook group in the past in the same niche as my forum, and I learned the hard way how easy it is for a community to turn on you. I had to grind for my community back, and prove my doubters wrong.

Does any of the forums you own have sentimental value to you?

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[Mac]

That’s an inspiring story, and I completely understand why your forum has sentimental value to you. When you build something from the ground up—especially a community-driven project—it becomes more than just a website; it’s a part of you.

Selling a Facebook group and watching it change under new ownership is a tough lesson, but it’s great that you were able to rebuild and prove the doubters wrong. Many community owners don’t realize how personal connections and trust play a role in success, and once you sell, you lose that control.

For me, Forum-Promotion.NET, the Best Webmaster, Admin, & Internet Marketing Forum, is more than just a forum—it’s a place where webmasters, admins, and marketers come together to support each other, grow their communities, and share knowledge. It’s hard to put a price on that kind of impact.

Would you ever consider partnering with someone on your forum in the future, or is full control something you always want to maintain? ??