$100 to promote my forum - ideas please.

Discussion in 'General Marketing' started by Brian123, Jan 13, 2007.

  1. #1
    Hello friends.

    I keep on flogging this bloody forum of mine!!!! :)
    The thing is, I think it is quite a good idea, it's taken off quite well with the people I work with.

    I just can't seem to get other people interested (People from other companies)

    I am mainly targeting UK based companies, I have started sticking a few flyer's here and there, digg, ulr submission etc....

    I can only afford $100 to try and get this to take off.
    I would appreciate your ideas.

    The link is in my sig, thank you.
     
    Brian123, Jan 13, 2007 IP
  2. Vigor

    Vigor Peon

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    I dont really get it. Is it a site to just discuss work? dont most companies have their own compnay blog for messages? Why would they use your forum?
     
    Vigor, Jan 13, 2007 IP
  3. Brian123

    Brian123 Well-Known Member

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    Not that many companies have a blog, and those that do come under the scrutiny of the management.
    This forum is totally independent, so people can post on here without fear of retribution by managers.
    Maybe this link will explain more: http://www.thefactoryforum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=370
     
    Brian123, Jan 13, 2007 IP
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    I would do some forum marketing on related business forums. This will allow you to target people who are not new to using forums. Perhaps buy sig advertising from active users.
     
    Vigor, Jan 13, 2007 IP