travelcommentary.com

[live2learn]

Hi:

Any suggestions on jazzing up http://travelcommentary.com a bit?

I don't mind the layout as it is, but think that I need something a little more "attractive".

For some reason I get a ton of guests, but not many people that register, and I'm not really sure why.

Then, about 1/2 the people who do register NEVER POST!!! What is up with that?

Anyway, I'm beginning to think that most of the people who travel must be old folks who just don't get how a bulletin board operates.

I've tried to explain it in simple language, but I must not be getting my point across.

Also, any suggestions on site marketing? I held off on doing this until I had most of the forums created, but now am looking to attract more visitors.

Maybe I need to get c-prompt to design a really nice layout for me? Heh!

Mark

http://travelcommentary.com

[indiamike]

Originally posted by live2learn

For some reason I get a ton of guests, but not many people that register, and I'm not really sure why.

Then, about 1/2 the people who do register NEVER POST!!! What is up with that?

Anyway, I'm beginning to think that most of the people who travel must be old folks who just don't get how a bulletin board operates.

http://travelcommentary.com

I think your forum looks okay, like you said a little jazzing up. However mine is about the same and needs some jazzing up also.

I also run a travel site and your right, most people come and read and never post. I have like 369 members and only like six posts a day average. I even have it open for guests to post, have a quick membership page setup, a photo gallery, etc...etc...and still not much business.

Maybe old folks can't figure it out, I dunno, I try to make it as easy as possible to use, but I am in the same boat as you. I even advertise a bit, lot of hits but few members and posts.


I am thinking about changing my forum to a no-brainer board that appeals to the average non educated person who follows Nascar or Wrestling. Those boards all seem to do well.

I wish you good luck
Mike

[live2learn]

I like your board mike.

It's pretty cool!!!

As for why people don't post, it's irritating.

Everyone travels, everyone's had good and bad experiences that they share with their family, friends, etc. All I want is people to type exactly what they would say to their friends.

Simple!

Anyway, if you come up with any great ideas let me know.

Maybe we need to come up with a link-exchange type deal with other similar sites?

Mark