Increase visitor participation

Discussion in 'Forum Management' started by coldnorth, Jun 6, 2010.

  1. #1
    Was not sure where the best place for this post would be so this thread seemed as good a spot as any.

    I have a forum on my site, it is getting visits and members are joining, but few are posting. Anyone have any thoughts why or is it common to have a high number of members who never post. A few members are no doubt there just for spam and possible links but, so far, only one has made any actual posts.

    What can I do to increase visitor participation on the forum?
     
    coldnorth, Jun 6, 2010 IP
  2. coldnorth

    coldnorth Peon

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    #2
    Wrong thread or does no one really have anything to suggest?
     
    coldnorth, Jun 7, 2010 IP
  3. James_S

    James_S Well-Known Member

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    #3
    If it's a new forum, make sure you have fresh content and are posting everyday.

    Also, make sure to ask questions in your threads/post, after a post ask "what are your thoughts" "Do you think this will work" , Etc.
     
    James_S, Jun 7, 2010 IP
  4. coldnorth

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    #4
    Someone is posting daily, but it is tending to drift off subject. Appears that only about 5% to 10% of registered members ever post.
     
    coldnorth, Jun 7, 2010 IP
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    You need to give the members a reason to post. Get some discussions going, start contests, etc. Good luck.
     
    .Razz, Jun 7, 2010 IP
  6. coldnorth

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    Good idea Razz.
     
    coldnorth, Jun 7, 2010 IP
  7. howinfo

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    #7
    Just Google the non posters email or ip address and you will find that most of them are spammers.
     
    howinfo, Jun 9, 2010 IP
  8. coldnorth

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    ok, start a contest, I like the idea, could give away Tee-Shirt with website logo, something, but, just what kind of a contest?
     
    coldnorth, Jun 12, 2010 IP
  9. coldnorth

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    What about first person to reach 500 posts?
     
    coldnorth, Jun 12, 2010 IP
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    shareurlinks Well-Known Member

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    #10
    On my webmaster forum I have added a separate sub forum only available to members with over 500 posts, great incentive to post.
    Another great incentive is to add some sort of reward system, e.g. A credit system, it gives members credits per post and per thread, which then can be used in a forum shop, I have allowed my members to purchase advertising, whcih seeming my forum niche is aimed towards webmasters, free advertising will always appeal, (Well thats the idea anyway :p)
     
    shareurlinks, Jun 14, 2010 IP
  11. coldnorth

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    Some good ideas there that I might be able to adapt to my site. Thanks
     
    coldnorth, Jun 14, 2010 IP
  12. focused

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    #12
    important thing is to understand that:

    "Forums are created because there was a need of it, but if u create a forum which already has thousands of others since long time, then you're gonna have hard time"
     
    focused, Jun 16, 2010 IP