Post by Paranoid David on Jul 9, 2005 23:04:32 GMT -5
Jacks Top 10 List for Getting Members!
(Written by Jack of Bladez of Zeno Designs, permission to post granted)
1.Include a link to your website in your signiture at all places
2.Affiliates are your best friends
3.SPAM wherever you can SPAM. (do not SPAM where it is not allowed, that will hurt not help your forum)
4.When you have a link in your signiture, create a topic in which you are positive you will get a lot of views for.
5.Rate other's boards. If you rate there's, chances are that they will at least view your forum
6.Make sure your forum looks active. Post a lot (but not SPAM) so that your members have something to reply to.
7.Be sure to take into consideration other people's rates of your site. They can be really helpful at times since it is coming from a different perspective.
8.Never have to many staff members, if guests see that only staff is posting they will most likely not join.
9.Be sure to update your forum at least every other day to keep it in shape.
10.Go to sites that are similar to yours. Those are the best places to find members since you all share a common interest.