how to advertise a forum?

Discussion in 'General Marketing' started by Luke Sherren, Feb 5, 2011.

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    Luke Sherren, Feb 5, 2011 IP
  2. Mightybotnyc Mbnyc

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    i can help you pm me.
     
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  3. Luke Sherren

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    thanks will do
     
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    Although not answering your specific question, I looked at the site and you have way too many sub-forums for the level of posts there. People who find that site will be turned off by the inactivity at most of the sub-forums. You're best to start with only a small amount at first and then gradually add more as posting volume increases.
     
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    Of course the direct method is to advertise your site, while, I think you also can choose other methods, blog commenting and backlinks which are also good for popularizing website.
     
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    Article was a great help, I am also looking into flipping forums in the future and am a complete newbie with IM. Was very explanatory and newbie friendly. Much thanks for the share!
     
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    Firstly you have to join many forums which are related to your subject.

    Secondly you should help others on the subject by posting on different forums

    you should contact to many people who are satisfied with your posts.

    You can request them to join your forum..

    By doing this, you can generate lot of members and this will help your forum to grow gradually within few months.

    This is the only technique available for new forum webmaster.
     
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    Didn't think of that earnindollars, brilliant and simple idea, yet effective. Could also outsource this portion of the IM if you really wanted to to a forum moderator you can hire. This would save you a lot of leg work, just make sure the guy you hire knows his stuff and can represent your forum well.
     
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    help others and receive help in return =)
     
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  11. Luke Sherren

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    thanks for all of your ideas people :D

    Please feel free to join my forum :p

    thanks again
     
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    You're welcome - and if you need more help from forum administrators, then be sure to check out Theadminzone.

    Also - how are you currently promoting your forums? Are you using twitter? Yahoo answers?
     
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  13. Luke Sherren

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    thanks :)

    i am only advertising on here and through friends

    how can i advertise on twitter / yahoo answers?
     
    Luke Sherren, Feb 6, 2011 IP
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    Also start your investment in Search Engine Optimization, target less competitive keywords first for example "ecommerce website design forum".. and gradually move to more competitive keywords..
     
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    If you have good content on the forum, eventually you will start getting loyal members.
     
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    To catch people's attention why not offer people a chance to be featured in an article on your website if they sign up/do something for you. They get free publicity and bragging rights, and you really don't have to pay a dime.
     
    Avesel, Feb 11, 2011 IP