Project: Forum Revive

Discussion in 'General Marketing' started by t-nine, Jun 11, 2008.

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    Project: Forum Revive​

    Here, I will provide details on how I am going to revive my completely 100% dead forum.
    Its got a wealth of users and posts, but is lacking in the activity department.
    To be sure it is completely dead, I have the database, and am currently using it on a new domain name.
    Please feel free to ask questions, share tips, and provide encouragement!
    I am hoping that this topic will not only benefit me, and my understanding of forums, but anyone else who is lacking activity on their site.
    The official forum stats as of the time of this posting are below:

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    So, let the discussions get a rolling! :)

    Thanks,
    TechJug.Com
     
    t-nine, Jun 11, 2008 IP
  2. Tom Thumb

    Tom Thumb Notable Member

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    Hey , not sure what you're looking for..
    Do you want to restart your forum?

    Something like a posting competition..offer $50 .. youd be surprised..
     
    Tom Thumb, Jun 11, 2008 IP
  3. t-nine

    t-nine Peon

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    Nope, Im just attempting to get a steady flow of new members and new posts.
    I created this thread for myself, and other webmasters in the same boat.
     
    t-nine, Jun 11, 2008 IP
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    Do you have an ongoing newsletter? If not this maybe one good way to get them back. Post an interesting and highly conflicting topic. Invite your members to give their input.
     
    southpar, Jun 11, 2008 IP
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    webcosmo Notable Member

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    Yeah sending newsletter generally works better getting back old visitors.
    I will be looking forward to see how you doing things:)
     
    webcosmo, Jun 11, 2008 IP
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    I just revived a forum that has been dead for over 2 years. Personally emailing or IM'ing the members you remember helps a lot. They will often have the contact info of other members, and the word spreads pretty quickly.
     
    TextAdMarket, Jun 11, 2008 IP