Advice for new forums

[Speedy2000]

About 3 weeks ago I've installed my forum (www.techlifeforums.com). Does anyone have some advice for new forums? Like how to get visitors on your site (and having them register). And does anyone have some experiences with starting and raising a forum?

[towermatt]

I'm flying pretty much by the seat of my pants here.

[rpainter]

content....content...content. You have to give them a reason to come.

Yep. Content, and patience.

[deezelpope]

Affiliating and advertising doesn't hurt either. Pretty much any way you can to get the word out to potential members.

[Speedy2000]

Thanks everone! This is some good information

[talkvb]

I made a article on this before. Main thing is to not give up, and spend time researching good SEO habits.

[SbyD_Salient]

Originally Posted by Speedy2000

Thanks everone! This is some good information

Skin it up, mod it down. Make your site stand out from the 101 others covering the same topics. The big question to ask yourself is "why would someone want to join my site?"

As someone aboave has already stated content, content, and then some more content

The problem with potential members is they become members and then start demanding things

[deezelpope]

Originally Posted by SbyD_Salient

Skin it up, mod it down. Make your site stand out from the 101 others covering the same topics. The big question to ask yourself is "why would someone want to join my site?"

As someone aboave has already stated content, content, and then some more content

The problem with potential members is they become members and then start demanding things

LMAO! It's only a problem if you allow it to become a problem.

Loco. M mentioned in a similar thread about joining places like StumbleUpon, which is a fabulous idea, and great advice!:up: He mentions other places, too...here's the post:

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthrea...91#post1378191