lorax - 2:21 am on Aug 31, 2004 (gmt 0)

>> Create 1-3 categories

I disagree with this as a general statement. Let the topic of your Board dictate how many categories. Yes, it is wise to reduce the number of forums under each category when starting out. And yes it is wise to limit the number of categories too - to some degree.

Anyone who's been here at WebmasterWorld long enough has seen how Brett slowly builds out the number of forums only after there're enough posts to warrant it. That's a cautious approach and has worked well here. But don't force yourself to limit an otherwise well rounded offering of categories and forums to suit a number. If the categories you choose and the forums beneath them work well together and are solid I say keep them. They indicate you're thinking about the Board and what the users will find useful even if they sit idle for a little while. They'll get used eventually.