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hashesh · #1 05-31-2003, 03:16 AM

Is there a secret to starting discussions on the forums? Give away a prize to the top poster?

I posted a file that got 84 people to register, to download the file.

I need ideas

Spitfireisgod · #2 06-04-2003, 04:57 AM

you cant just make a forum and expect people to post, you need a real site first, and something to make people even want to post, downloads? music? help? and only less than 3% of all forums are very sucessful with getting over 10,000 members :0

vLIMIT Sandman · #3 06-04-2003, 05:04 AM

You just gotta know the right people.

WEForums · #4 06-04-2003, 08:51 AM

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Today at 06:57 AM Spitfireisgod said this in Post #2
and only less than 3% of all forums are very sucessful with getting over 10,000 members :0

WEForums currently has 23,100+, so I think we're fine.

Anyway, one thing you'll need is a MAIN topic to talk about. Usually a forum that doesn't have something labeled its main topic doesn't do very well. Having a site is a plus because that's where most hits come from. Advertising your site and forums also helps. Tricking people to register is also a very good idea for members...posting is a different matter. Just try to give users what they want.

hashesh · #5 06-04-2003, 04:45 PM

check me out and give me suggestions: http://www.pbxtech.info
I appreciate your help!

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