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How to drive traffic to my forum??

Discussion in 'Link Development' started by himoacs, Apr 26, 2008.

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    Hey guys as some of you know I started my own forum and now I need to know of some ways to get traffic and members. Since you are all expert here, i would love to get some advice.

    Forum:
    http://ptcdollars.talk-forums.com/index.htm
     
    himoacs, Apr 26, 2008 IP
  2. th13rteen

    th13rteen Banned

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    You could start by getting a domain name. People would actually then care about your forum and it would be easier to remember too. No one respects a forum without a domain name.
     
    th13rteen, Apr 26, 2008 IP
  3. himoacs

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    i can't right now because i can't afford it but maybe in future. thanks for the suggestion.
     
    himoacs, Apr 26, 2008 IP
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    you start by offering paid posting... and once you get content/activity then traffic will come easier... build backlinks/etc.
     
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  5. himoacs

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    as i said before i really can't afford PTP and contests.
     
    himoacs, Apr 26, 2008 IP
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    6jin-Jing Active Member

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    Maybe try a free domain then? You'll have ads but at least it's a start
     
    6jin-Jing, Apr 26, 2008 IP
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    dont create generic forums....they dont last....make sure your forum is about a specific niche.....

    and then try seo for traffic.......put ur keyword in ur domain.........create fake accounts and build up post counts.......create backlinks (alot) and do some article marketing.....

    and pay the $10 for a domain

    IMO if you cant afford a domain and hosting ($100/year) then you are in the wrong field.
     
    microtekblue, Apr 26, 2008 IP
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    Yes exactly.
    It is useless to run a forum without a domain name.
    You can get use free hosting till you get low traffic and then shift to paid one once you have few bucks in your hand.
     
    ankurgupta.me, Apr 26, 2008 IP
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    Try with contest
     
    coder999, Apr 27, 2008 IP
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    forumadvertizer.com

    It realy helps and you can find other places to advertise your forum.
     
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    When could anyone in the western world not afford a domain name? Buy a domain name, shove your keyword very specific to your niche in the name and then fake post hundreds of posts.

    If you don't have money to put into the business then you're going to have to accept that you will need to put in hours and hours of time. Get friends to help post etc.
     
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    There are so many SEO tools via which you can enhance your traffic.
     
    SEOGenies, Apr 30, 2008 IP
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    Start a blog with content related to your forum. SE love fresh content and blogs are a great way quickly get search engine listings. Make sure to submit your blogs and posts to sites like Digg, Technorati and MyBlogLog to increase your exposure.
     
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    I think by organizing contest or referral program you can get new members, however make sure adding useful threads to attract visitors.
     
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    thank you for the replies. I have started a new contest on my forum for free adspace!!
     
    himoacs, Apr 30, 2008 IP
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    buahh... pay the $5-10 for a domain!
     
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    getting a domain will not guarantee any results.
     
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    First off you need a proper domain.
     
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    But, as th13rteen pointed out, almost nobody respects a forum without its own domain >.>
     
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    Hi !
    First of all you need
    1) a domain name related to the topic of yours
    2) lots of content(paid posting service-usual rate is $0.10 to $.15 per post)
    3) some backlinks (directory submission, blog posting etc)

    And if you can't afford these, don't waste your time in forum. Do some thing else, that could give you something in the return of your effort.
     
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