is anything wrong with my forum compared to others?

Discussion in 'vBulletin' started by miktor, Apr 7, 2007.

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    hi DP, i own iphonetalk.info which is an iphone forum but other iphone forums are more successful. i just dont get it, i have the nicest iphone forum design and NO advertisements on the page but still no regulars. other websites have already gathered a few hundred members and i do not want to fall behind. i tried contests, paid posting, and am currently in the process of purchasing 400 posts. is there some secret the other forum owners know that i dont? i am also on the first page for the keyword 'iphone forum' in google.
     
    miktor, Apr 7, 2007 IP
  2. Diether

    Diether Peon

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    You really need lots more posts.
    And get more backlinks. Submit it to directories, do a few link exchanges, write articles and submit them to article directories,...
     
    Diether, Apr 7, 2007 IP
  3. Dubz

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    Would look alot better if you had way less categories that look like ghost towns. Have a few good ones and expand as needed. I should do the same I think.
     
    Dubz, Apr 8, 2007 IP
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    ninjashoes Well-Known Member

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    Is the iphone something that might become obsolete?
     
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  5. petguide

    petguide Banned

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    There are just a few things:

    -the .info domain
    -too many categ's
    -buy a vbulletin script
    -get your friends to post

    I love the logo. As ningashoes said: "that might become obsolete?"
     
    petguide, Apr 8, 2007 IP
  6. miktor

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    i am pretty sure they will come out with more iphones just like they did with the ipod...so people back in the days who started ipod forums where probably asked the same questions ;]


    and there is absolutely NO good domain left for iphones...the best one i could find is the one i am using. but there are many more out there and .infos are becoming quite popular now
     
    miktor, Apr 8, 2007 IP
  7. miktor

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    oh, and i cant afford vbulletin at this moment since i am putting my money into getting the siteup on its feet and pouring my money into other projects but is there a way i can transfer when i purchase vbulletin?
     
    miktor, Apr 8, 2007 IP
  8. petguide

    petguide Banned

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    you could buy a leased licence for 1 year, it is cheaper.
     
    petguide, Apr 8, 2007 IP