Well When i Read that article i found i was facing also the same dilemma and i found that my forum also one of that kind with lots of members but no one to post i found this post in other forum but i was so moved with this post that i decided to put it here and it realsied my one bif mistake.
now read it here.
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"The 2 Types of Failing Forums
Finding out where you are on the spectrum, and what you need to do!
-Another Article by Yours Truly
Disclaimer: If your forum is new, and succeeding to meet an activity level, and member quota (defined by yourself), then this information does not neccesarily apply to you.
There are two types of failing forums in this virtual world of ours. (A great man once said that.)
These two types are
1. The Ghost Town- Your forum may have a decent memberlist, but none of them ever post. Your memberlist grows everyday, but none of them ever post. People seem to like your forum, but no one ever posts. You my friend have a barren forum.
2. The Little Forum that Could- Your forum has very little members, but they post alot. Only a few people know about your forum, but those that do, post alot. Your memberlist gets stuck somwhere in the teens. People do like your forum, not many are aware of its existence. You my friend have a fledgling community of sorts.
The pros:
1. The Ghost town-
a. People are finding your forum.
b. You probably have done some advertising.
c. People are registering
2. The Little Forum that Could-
a. Your members are talking!
b. They are sustaining you for now!
c. People are getting along!
The Dark Side:
1. The Ghost town-
a. Only one or two people say anything.
b. Everyone seems reserved.
c. There may not be much to talk about.
2. The Little Forum that Could-
a. Your not on the map.
b. Your memberlist stagnates, or doesnt even grow at all.
c. Your community may suffer if even one member is absent.
What You need to do:
If you are the 1st kind of forum owner, you need to:
Do post exchanges- The Exchange Zone in Taz is a good place to start, make sure you get quality posts.
Tell people you know in real life, to talk.
Start a contest- Be careful with this, but in the past, it has helped people jumstart the discussion
Revamp your forum- Maybe your members just dont know where to post.
Promote one person to a moderator- Alot of people would suggest against this, but this person maybe the difference between you succeeding, and you failing.
If you are the second kind of forum owner you need to:
Advertise, Advertise, Advertise.
Start premium membership- Its totally free, just offer a special forum or something special to your members if they post the link to your forum in the signature of another forum they frequent.
Sig Links- Do it yourself too.
Advertising on Forums- Do this strictly if it is allowed, and they have an ad section.
Get your name out- Directories, search engines, etc.
Bottom Line-
If you find your self in one of the two (or even both) of the situations, follow the steps, and you should hopefully turn your forum around and create a perfect balance." |
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