How to market a browser game?

Discussion in 'General Marketing' started by liam_d, Feb 26, 2007.

  1. #1
    I have created (or rather updated) a browser game and i am wondering what are good (and free) ways to advertise it?

    Cheers!
     
    liam_d, Feb 26, 2007 IP
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  2. iatbm

    iatbm Prominent Member

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    why not advertise it on some forum where they talk about games similar to yours ....

    btw can we see it ?
     
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    rootbinbash Peon

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    #3
    free ways : SU and digg (Also you can think about advertisin at SU) Also you can post the website here so we can check it : )

    Also you can advertise via cpmstar or google adwords.

    But browser games are dead nowadays.

    EDIT : First you should fix the script

    Sorry You or someone with your IP Address has already registered...

    Also you should hire a prof web designer.
     
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  4. NYDAz

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    tell us what's the url to see the game :) only if you want

    good ways to advertise are : SEO or if you want instant results AdWords, Yahoo Marketing ...
     
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    Seo is totally useless for browser based games.
     
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  6. liam_d

    liam_d Active Member

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    Sorry if i did not include the url i didn't know if it would then be called spam or locked or anything but here it is http://www.futurearena.com

    And the register should be fixed rootbinbash, thanks.

    Right now it needs some fixing up which i am doing as much as i can but i need advertising for more people to find errors and also help me advertise.

    I have no money to hire a designer either :(

    Thank you for your suggestions so far.
     
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    liam_d Active Member

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  8. liam_d

    liam_d Active Member

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    Bump - Game has been updated, many bugs fixed and now you get 250 credits for each new player you refer.
     
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  9. NYDAz

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    what's the scenario for this game ... you might think to redesign it :)
     
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    liam_d Active Member

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    What do you mean?
     
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    felix Active Member

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    I know you are not asking for advice about the actual site design, but it wouldn't hurt to add screenshot or two and bit more info about the game onto the homepage. I could not really understand what the game was about, is it an MMORPG or single player game? do I have to pay or is it free? A bit more info would help with getting sign ups.

    (and the link to the forum doesn't work)

    For advertising I'd look for some link dump sites in your niche.
     
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  12. liam_d

    liam_d Active Member

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    Good idea felix about the screenshouts and info will do that tonight, thanks a lot!

    It is a text/image based MMORPG.

    There is no current forum, but i may set that up tonight, or remove the link on the frontpage.

    What is a link dump site?
     
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    I believe there is a popular top 10 list of such browser based games. I can't recall where I seen it however we have a couple of the top 10 games and based on conversations with the owners the top 10 sites they are on are really popular. There is also a forum. Now only if I knew the url off the top of my head.
     
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  14. liam_d

    liam_d Active Member

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    Well if you could have a small think and come back to me i would be massively greatfull!
     
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    Sorry for not getting back to you sooner. Sadly it did not come to me off the top of my head by try doing some searchs for Top RPG's.
     
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    liam_d Active Member

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    Thanks will try, i have put it in a load of directories at the moment.
     
    liam_d, Mar 4, 2007 IP