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How to get many members?

Discussion in 'Forum Management' started by Staris, Jul 12, 2009.

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    Hi,
    I am starting a forum using MyBB software. It is a host site. How can I get people to join my forum?
     
    Staris, Jul 12, 2009 IP
  2. events

    events Active Member

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    Have interesting content, submit to directories and search engines. Be sure you invite your online pals.. if you have facebook or myspace make sure you add a link to your forum.. good luck with the forum.
     
    events, Jul 12, 2009 IP
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    Bohra Prominent Member

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    Try to get a good search engine position for ur niche
     
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    blogspotforum.com Banned

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    First you need to build content... try to hire first some posters until you build content:)
     
    blogspotforum.com, Jul 13, 2009 IP
  5. Staris

    Staris Peon

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    How much should I pay per post? I have VERY limited budget. I will have $48+ by end of year..
     
    Staris, Jul 13, 2009 IP
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    bretthexum Well-Known Member

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    10 cents per post is the usual. I pay more for my forum if they can write niche related content, not just general garbage.
     
    bretthexum, Jul 13, 2009 IP
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    Why hire people to post when you can do it yourself? Having somebody else do the work seems to show a lack of effort on your part. And if you aren't willing to invest substantial effort, time and energy, then I don't think running a forum is for you.

    After building content, you can begin to promote your forum. Be sure you actually have content though for your visitors to read and become interested in.
     
    NickR25, Jul 14, 2009 IP
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    anthonywebs Banned

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    msn adcenter + dp + tristangemus
     
    anthonywebs, Jul 14, 2009 IP
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    quality content should drive you relevant members...
     
    suganindia, Jul 15, 2009 IP
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    I'd have to agree with Nick on this one. Save your money and put some hard work into creating interesting posts. Also, networking and linking back to bloggers and websites with good PR can benefit you because they may be inclined to return the favor.
     
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    Professional Dude Prominent Member

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    Try doing SEO for your site, and post related content.
     
    Professional Dude, Jul 15, 2009 IP
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    One great way to get members to your forum is to prove you are an expert or knowledgeable on the subject matter discussed on your site, by joining newsgroups and sites and discussing subjects that would be posted on your site and linking back to your website. I'd be particularly careful about joining other forums just to advertise unless they do not have content related to yours because in the long run you will just get banned and maybe even end up listed in spammer databases making it hard for you to join sites that utilize those databases for keeping spammers away.
     
    CurveGotti, Jul 17, 2009 IP