promoting my forum

Discussion in 'General Marketing' started by ohad10114u, Feb 28, 2006.

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  1. #1
    hey guys,
    i just got a new forum
    its about gambling and its called gimmeanace
    http://www.gimmeanace.com

    the thing is, its not getting any traffic.
    see im kind of new at this,so in your opinon,
    what are the main things i should do in order to get some traffic?

    any kind of suggestions will be more then welcome !!!

    regards
     
    ohad10114u, Feb 28, 2006 IP
  2. Brad Callen

    Brad Callen Peon

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    Offer an incentive for people to come back and post, or to join up. Some kind of course or bonus that wouldnt be available normally.

    Also treat your forum like any other SEO'd site.

    Perhaps you could do some articles on gambling that point back to your forum. This could help generate some traffic and links.

    If you do an awesome article and get slashdotted then you can expect alot of great traffic.

    Brad
     
    Brad Callen, Feb 28, 2006 IP
  3. sarahk

    sarahk iTamer Staff

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    Also be very clear about what makes your new forum different from the rest. What's the unique thing that you have that will make people want to visit and stay. Capitalise on that!
     
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  4. maxsim123

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    #4
    try article marketing, it can work
     
    maxsim123, Feb 28, 2006 IP
  5. ohad10114u

    ohad10114u Well-Known Member

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    #5
    thanks brad!!!

    well ive benn thinking,
    maybe ill buy some of that "master resell books" about gambling in ebay
    and will offer them for free?
    how is that sounds?

    about the seo
    the gambling industry is very hard to optimize there is just too many sharks out there, so i dont know what to do in that matter.
    i was thinking of trying adwords
    what do you?

    ohh and one more thing
    can articles realy jump start my forum?

    thanks :)
     
    ohad10114u, Feb 28, 2006 IP
  6. ohad10114u

    ohad10114u Well-Known Member

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    anyone?
    please?
     
    ohad10114u, Mar 1, 2006 IP
  7. noreallywhereiswaldo

    noreallywhereiswaldo Peon

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    Have you considered going to the source? Finding clubs and such and then working to become the official forum for that club? That's generally a good means of obtaining traffic. I have had a lot of success with that in getting automotive forums going and such. I'm sure that it could apply here as well.
     
    noreallywhereiswaldo, Mar 1, 2006 IP
  8. ohad10114u

    ohad10114u Well-Known Member

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    what do you mean clubs?
    where can i find a gambling clubs?

    thanks man,
     
    ohad10114u, Mar 1, 2006 IP
  9. SaN-DeeP

    SaN-DeeP Well-Known Member

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    not sure if it is right to post a helpful link for you here:
    you can try out
    AdminZone one of the excellent resource for forum administrators/moderators.
     
    SaN-DeeP, Mar 1, 2006 IP
  10. ohad10114u

    ohad10114u Well-Known Member

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    thanks,
    great info there
     
    ohad10114u, Mar 2, 2006 IP
  11. goodtimetribe

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    Awesome thanks for the big tip on AdminZone... I've been struggling to find ideas on attracting community members, and that place looks like a big helping hand.
     
    goodtimetribe, Mar 3, 2006 IP
  12. Sims2

    Sims2 Active Member

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    Great site you have. Don't let it go to waste!
    Try-
    Sigs in forums.
    Buying a forumboost.
    Buying Advertising
     
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