OtakuTalk.com - Another Anime Forum :-)

[Roms]

Looks great!!!

[DaPro]

Thanks, I am trying to reorganize everything and make it as straight forward as possible. If people have any suggestions for better forum arrangements, let me know :-D

[Freesteyelz]

Consolidate or remove some of the forums and expand when needed. Other than that I don't have any constructive criticism, just praise on a fine design.

As for increasing membership, keep in mind that there are tons of Anime forums out there. Being from Hawaii, with a strong connection with Japan culture, we've known Anime long before it exploded elsewhere. Finding the answer to "What does your site offer that the others do not?" is the challenge.

[Rahstyles.net]

Nic fore.. please message me on msn messanger

[DaPro]

Originally Posted by Freesteyelz

Consolidate or remove some of the forums and expand when needed. Other than that I don't have any constructive criticism, just praise on a fine design.

As for increasing membership, keep in mind that there are tons of Anime forums out there. Being from Hawaii, with a strong connection with Japan culture, we've known Anime long before it exploded elsewhere. Finding the answer to "What does your site offer that the others do not?" is the challenge.

Thanks, I am trying to tone down on the forums we have, I made some changes and see if that is pretty good.

Also, yes that goes for any other forum that has been created, and we have a few things that we offer that only a couple other anime sites have. A good design for one (lol), a nice RPG system setup and ready to use, also we will be adding anime reviews and the ability to various other things. My question I guess, is how to go about advertising my forum to the public without spamming or paying money. Is there a way?

[aramik]

otaku talk eh? This is the 4th time ive seen this link somewhere and decided to click it =) very nice. I myself have run 4-5 popular anime sites and can say with the right attitude your's can grow.. the design is sweet and simple, and it look's like you know what you are doing. The name is nice, any chance you remember otakulive.com? well that was my forums =P got pretty big eventually, then I sold it.. anyway that's another story. What can I say, so far it's looking good, the best way to spread is word of mouth.. it doesn't look like you offer much media so it will be hard expanding quickly.

www.oz-anime.com (is mine) weve reached around 650-1100 unique a day, with only being online for a month and a half now.. and pretty much word of mouth is what did that.

If you need any help, just add me to msn... anytime.

Once in a while you see something decent online these days :/

[Freesteyelz]

Originally Posted by DaPro

My question I guess, is how to go about advertising my forum to the public without spamming or paying money. Is there a way?

Hmm...Good question. I'd probably register on community sites and start or reply to discussions about Anime. Approach the idea with a take it or leave it attitude. Every now and then slip in a link to your site with a brief explanation of what you're planning to do. Generally, people will click the link just out of curiosity if they are not pushed into it. They may make a comment. If they do and it's negative in tone, let it go graciously. It is those people you don't need in your community anyway. Add the link in your signature, also with a brief explanation of your site's theme.

Promoting and maintaining a site is not easy. It will take time and effort. Find moderators who can hold their own, are active and friendly. Ask them to help you find members. Target people who are up-beat and enjoys interacting with others. If they are satisfied they'll spread word of your site.

[Sean S]

it looks great, good job. However I don't know if you have noticed, but you have 2 login boxes for guests, one vertical and one horizontal. Also above the login or below the welcome message, you have not closed a comment properly, therefore a "-->" is showing.

Other than that, it looks great, thumbs up.

edit: lol I just noticed a funny thing in your site "Welcome to the bottom. How does it feel?"

[DaPro]

Haha, thanks Sean. I fixed just about everything you informed me about and hopefully it is all working well now. Thanks again!

[Sean S]

hehe no problem bud keep up the good work.