Adding Topics

ok im a idot im use to a diff forum so can some one give me a walk thru on how to add topics to ur forums.. I hit add link button and then enter the topic name that i want but doesnt show on the hopmepage but shows under the forums admin section..ty

https://help.forumotion.com/Support-forum-c1/Frequently-Asked-Questions-f5/Creation-and-Posting-of-Categories-Forums-and-Sub-forums-t682.htm

Hope it helps