Here are my picks for the top nine search engine optimization forums on the Web. Most of these are ones that I read on at least a daily basis, just because there's so much good, practical advice and discussion. You'll find information on anything and everything to do with search engine optimization on these boards - and all levels of search engine optimization are welcomed, from inexperienced beginner to advanced expert.
1. High Rankings
HighRankings.com is a forum put together by Jill Whalen, one of the shining stars in the search engine optimization world. I like this forum because of the variety of people that contribute, the discussions are informative and friendly, and all skill levels are encouraged to participate.
2. Search Engine Watch
SearchEngineWatch.com is one of the best places on the Web to get information about search, search engine technology, search engine news, search engine optimization, etc., and their forums are much the same.
3. Webmaster World
WebmasterWorld.com is a great search engine optimization forum. Lots of intense design discussions here, as well as topics such as search engines, search engine marketing, paid inclusion, and more. This is a very active forum and topics change fast.
4. Cre8asite Forums
Cre8asite Forums are great for learning about anything from website usability to blogs and RSS to search engine optimization and more.
5. SEO Chat
SEOchat forums are good forums for getting fast answers to somewhat difficult or complicated questions. The topics are all about different aspects of search engine optimization - anything from Alexa ranking to link popularity to Google AdWords.
6. Digital Point Forums
Digital Point's forums are another good place on the Web to get information about anything to do with search engine optimization.
7. SEO Forums at JimWorld
SEO at JimWorld is one of the best places on the Web to get frank and useful information about anything to do with search engine optimization.
8. Site Point Forums
SitePoint runs a great set of search engine optimization forums. Not only can you find specific SEO information here, but in the main forum area you'll find resources for site design, site hosting, site programming, and much, much more. A truly rich resource.
9. Best Practices Search Engine Forums
Best Practices Search Engine Forums is a low-key, casual, very un-intimidating ongoing discussion on all aspects of SEO. Their text on the welcome page says it all about these forums: "Feel free to post and reply. NO questions are ignored. ALL questions are answered. Every question is a Good one!"
