10,000 posts in 6 days - WickedFire - Affiliate Marketing Forum

Jon · 06-30-2006, 12:32 AM

So.. we are about to hit 10,000 posts tonight. The forum is only 6 days old. Very young for stats like that. What are your thoughts and comments on this place so far? Any changes you want to see? Anything you love or hate about it? Any improvements you'd make if you were me? Any ideas on how to get the other 100,000+ affiliates, webmasters, programmers, and designers here and away from their boring forums and blogs?

GTAce · 06-30-2006, 12:35 AM

First I want to say that this is just incredible...I see a lot of forums come and go, and I don't know when was the last time that I saw a forum hit it so big as this one after less than a week. Whatever you did, good job.

Don't lose grip of your goal here - to be the different webmaster forum...you're onto something there, something that nobody else really has...and I have a feeling it is something that not many people even want to get close to.

WallaceCleaver · 06-30-2006, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Jon

Any ideas on how to get the other 100,000+ affiliates, webmasters, programmers, and designers here and away from their boring forums and blogs?

I'm going to voice the opinion that I don't really think that we should try to lure 100,000+ people here. Sure we need some fresh blood, but it's nice to be a smallish forum where we all kind of "know" each other. If you get too many people, then you will start to experience a bit of, "Who the hell is that guy?"

Jon · 06-30-2006, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by WallaceCleaver

I'm going to voice the opinion that I don't really think that we should try to lure 100,000+ people here. Sure we need some fresh blood, but it's nice to be a smallish forum where we all kind of "know" each other. If you get too many people, then you will start to experience a bit of, "Who the hell is that guy?"

I don't want to be known by everyone.. and sometimes being anonymous is good. I think once you have an established "family" of some sort on here, the more people that join, just make it the more fun to shoot the shit and post witty remarks. It's all about networking and having fun in the end. The more the merrier.

GTAce · 06-30-2006, 01:02 AM

It's not unusual to see the members say that they don't want to see things get any bigger, because they like their little tight knit community...but let's face it, the owner does what he wants to do - and how many of us could run these forums and honestly say that we are not interested in them becoming huge? That's what 90% of webmasters are interested in...growing and growing and growing and growing...until they just can't grow anymore.

So...I'm not going to hold anything against you if you wanna make this place as big as it can be, Jon...I'd want to do the same thing

$5 Submissions · 06-30-2006, 01:05 AM

This place is blowing up quick. At the pace it's going, it will be the GFY of mainstream webmasters! WOOT WOOT! GO GO GO

WallaceCleaver · 06-30-2006, 01:06 AM

Sure, if I was Jon I would want to grow the forum too, but for me, I like the clubhouse feel that it has right now.

$5 Submissions · 06-30-2006, 01:07 AM

Looks like there's differing opinions re direction of the forum... My vote is for the BIGGER the BETTER. I'm talking forums, not booty size, btw

Stanley · 06-30-2006, 01:08 AM

This is by far the fastest growing forum I've ever seen (or been part of )

$5 Submissions · 06-30-2006, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by stanley

This is by far the fastest growing forum I've ever seen (or been part of )

Reminds me of GFY.COm's explosive growth in 2001. Now that forum's owned by Playboy enterprises. Maybe the same fate awaits Wickedfire? Well, except for the owned by Playboy part...maybe a mainstream counterpart of Mr. Hefner's company heheheeh

Anyway, congrats to Jon and the WF crew for creating one hell of a forum

Jon · 06-30-2006, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by $5 Submissions

Reminds me of GFY.COm's explosive growth in 2001. Now that forum's owned by Playboy enterprises. Maybe the same fate awaits Wickedfire? Well, except for the owned by Playboy part...maybe a mainstream counterpart of Mr. Hefner's company heheheeh

Anyway, congrats to Jon and the WF crew for creating one hell of a forum

This forum will never be for sale. Nuff said.

$5 Submissions · 06-30-2006, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Jon

This forum will never be for sale. Nuff said.

Cool, cool. Even better!

kyleirwin · 06-30-2006, 01:25 AM

The growth is definitely impressive, there is no doubt about that. While there is a lot of information in here... it's mostly very general information that could be easily found elsewhere. It sounds like you have plenty of plans to be able to keep the members and the posts growing, I think that you need some authorities members to establish the legitimacy of the forums.

You've got a great name for yourself, and it's obviously been a huge part in the success of the site. But other than Lee, and one post by Aaron Wall, I haven't noticed any other big names. I think it would do wonders for the forums to get some big names in here posting some unique content that can't be found anywhere else.

I'm not trying to knock the forums at all, the growth is unheard-of within 6 days. Just offering my thoughts on what I think would improve the forums.

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EDIT: and get a damn thumbsup emoticon

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Andrew · 06-30-2006, 01:39 AM

I'll second the thumbs up icon <thumbsup>

Jon · 06-30-2006, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by kyleirwin

The growth is definitely impressive, there is no doubt about that. While there is a lot of information in here... it's mostly very general information that could be easily found elsewhere. It sounds like you have plenty of plans to be able to keep the members and the posts growing, I think that you need some authorities members to establish the legitimacy of the forums.

You've got a great name for yourself, and it's obviously been a huge part in the success of the site. But other than Lee, and one post by Aaron Wall, I haven't noticed any other big names. I think it would do wonders for the forums to get some big names in here posting some unique content that can't be found anywhere else.

I'm not trying to knock the forums at all, the growth is unheard-of within 6 days. Just offering my thoughts on what I think would improve the forums.

.

EDIT: and get a damn thumbsup emoticon

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Excellent point. I'm going to try and get some of my big time pals on here to be more active. I think most of the authoritive figures come once forums start gaining in popularity and they have something they want to advertise or push. A lot of it can also be an ego thing. Not saying that they are all like that, but many are.

We are making a lot of apperance upgrades this weekend. New icons. Fixing the current ones so they look better around the edges, etc.

V12Kid · 06-30-2006, 02:19 AM

im waiting for the web nerds with their cool forums with pics of their retarded families and stat pics start posting shit about us here. Im already hearing and seeing comments about this being a spam fest etc etc

they can eat me and us! WF Bitches!

Jon · 06-30-2006, 03:06 AM

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Originally Posted by V12Kid

im waiting for the web nerds with their cool forums with pics of their retarded families and stat pics start posting shit about us here. Im already hearing and seeing comments about this being a spam fest etc etc

they can eat me and us! WF Bitches!

There will always be naysayers no matter how many people join up and become active here. It's all part of the fact that they either refuse to come to term with reality, or they are just idiots. I'm not saying you have to be smart and you have to agree with this forum or what the overall goal is, but when you take time out of your day to bash something you know nothing about, then you lose all credibility with me.

$5 Submissions · 06-30-2006, 03:34 AM

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Originally Posted by V12Kid

im waiting for the web nerds with their cool forums with pics of their retarded families and stat pics start posting shit about us here. Im already hearing and seeing comments about this being a spam fest etc etc

they can eat me and us! WF Bitches!

Let the haterz hate. True players only APPRECIATE. (Where the fuck is that thumbsup icon?)

Nathan · 06-30-2006, 04:21 AM

They are probably a little over whelmed at the moment too. The forum has exploded in terms of posts and no doubt if they start posting they will be flooded with questions.

It would be great to see them more active in the subscription area.

$5 Submissions · 06-30-2006, 06:12 AM

Where's the link to the 500 posts contest?

Nathan · 06-30-2006, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by $5 Submissions

Where's the link to the 500 posts contest?

[CONTEST] First 10 Users to 500* Posts

It's been un-stickied.

$5 Submissions · 06-30-2006, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Nathan

[CONTEST] First 10 Users to 500* Posts

It's been un-stickied.

Thanks, Nathan!

Nathan · 06-30-2006, 09:59 AM

No problem

Charlie · 06-30-2006, 10:09 AM

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We are making a lot of apperance upgrades this weekend. New icons. Fixing the current ones so they look better around the edges, etc.

Is that earlier than planned? Looking forward to it anyway.

WallaceCleaver · 06-30-2006, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Jon

I think most of the authoritive figures come once forums start gaining in popularity and they have something they want to advertise or push.

Please, oh please, Jon. Don't let them advertise their stuff. Then this place would just turn into the Warrior Forum with everyone trying to get you to buy their "amazing" product that will make you millions!

I thought the whole point of the forum was that help would be offered more freely.

insertnamehere · 06-30-2006, 01:02 PM

great job this forum is a good community thats growing rapidly

Jon · 06-30-2006, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by WallaceCleaver

Please, oh please, Jon. Don't let them advertise their stuff. Then this place would just turn into the Warrior Forum with everyone trying to get you to buy their "amazing" product that will make you millions!

I thought the whole point of the forum was that help would be offered more freely.

Don't worry. No one is going to advertise their ebooks here, unless they do say in the buy/sell/trade section. Especially since I'm so anti-get rich quick with little or no work ebooks.

jacob · 06-30-2006, 04:17 PM

the growth is extremly impressive. i came here a few days ago when there was only a few hundred posts and today, holy crap! great work!

GeorgeB · 06-30-2006, 04:50 PM

Congrats on officially passing my month old forum that has 10k posts with this one in just 6 days... bastards

$5 Submissions · 06-30-2006, 05:57 PM

I think the "free atmosphere" of this forum is the key to its success. It's gonna be huge!

06-30-2006, 12:35 AM	#2 (permalink)
GTAce Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 21 iTrader: 0 / 0%	First I want to say that this is just incredible...I see a lot of forums come and go, and I don't know when was the last time that I saw a forum hit it so big as this one after less than a week. Whatever you did, good job. Don't lose grip of your goal here - to be the different webmaster forum...you're onto something there, something that nobody else really has...and I have a feeling it is something that not many people even want to get close to. __________________

06-30-2006, 01:02 AM	#5 (permalink)
GTAce Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 21 iTrader: 0 / 0%	It's not unusual to see the members say that they don't want to see things get any bigger, because they like their little tight knit community...but let's face it, the owner does what he wants to do - and how many of us could run these forums and honestly say that we are not interested in them becoming huge? That's what 90% of webmasters are interested in...growing and growing and growing and growing...until they just can't grow anymore. So...I'm not going to hold anything against you if you wanna make this place as big as it can be, Jon...I'd want to do the same thing __________________

06-30-2006, 01:05 AM	#6 (permalink)
$5 Submissions Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Global Posts: 1,856 iTrader: 2 / 100%	This place is blowing up quick. At the pace it's going, it will be the GFY of mainstream webmasters! WOOT WOOT! GO GO GO __________________ SEO Copywriting Get a Leased Writer: Only $150/month Free Website Traffic

06-30-2006, 01:07 AM	#8 (permalink)
$5 Submissions Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Global Posts: 1,856 iTrader: 2 / 100%	Looks like there's differing opinions re direction of the forum... My vote is for the BIGGER the BETTER. I'm talking forums, not booty size, btw __________________ SEO Copywriting Get a Leased Writer: Only $150/month Free Website Traffic

06-30-2006, 01:25 AM	#13 (permalink)
kyleirwin I <3 babies, money & guns Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,758 iTrader: 1 / 100%	The growth is definitely impressive, there is no doubt about that. While there is a lot of information in here... it's mostly very general information that could be easily found elsewhere. It sounds like you have plenty of plans to be able to keep the members and the posts growing, I think that you need some authorities members to establish the legitimacy of the forums. You've got a great name for yourself, and it's obviously been a huge part in the success of the site. But other than Lee, and one post by Aaron Wall, I haven't noticed any other big names. I think it would do wonders for the forums to get some big names in here posting some unique content that can't be found anywhere else. I'm not trying to knock the forums at all, the growth is unheard-of within 6 days. Just offering my thoughts on what I think would improve the forums. . EDIT: and get a damn thumbsup emoticon . __________________ Nobody ever lost their shirt with their sleeves rolled up.

06-30-2006, 01:06 AM	#7 (permalink)
WallaceCleaver Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: My computer chair Posts: 598 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Sure, if I was Jon I would want to grow the forum too, but for me, I like the clubhouse feel that it has right now.

06-30-2006, 01:08 AM	#9 (permalink)
Stanley Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Coast to Coast Posts: 3,328 iTrader: 2 / 100%	This is by far the fastest growing forum I've ever seen (or been part of )

06-30-2006, 01:39 AM	#14 (permalink)
Andrew Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 2,033 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I'll second the thumbs up icon <thumbsup>

06-30-2006, 02:19 AM	#16 (permalink)
V12Kid Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 215 iTrader: 0 / 0%	im waiting for the web nerds with their cool forums with pics of their retarded families and stat pics start posting shit about us here. Im already hearing and seeing comments about this being a spam fest etc etc they can eat me and us! WF Bitches! __________________ Arcade 101 The NetWork Effect

06-30-2006, 04:21 AM	#19 (permalink)
Nathan Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 543 iTrader: 0 / 0%	They are probably a little over whelmed at the moment too. The forum has exploded in terms of posts and no doubt if they start posting they will be flooded with questions. It would be great to see them more active in the subscription area.

06-30-2006, 06:12 AM	#20 (permalink)
$5 Submissions Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Global Posts: 1,856 iTrader: 2 / 100%	Where's the link to the 500 posts contest? __________________ SEO Copywriting Get a Leased Writer: Only $150/month Free Website Traffic

06-30-2006, 09:59 AM	#23 (permalink)
Nathan Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 543 iTrader: 0 / 0%	No problem

06-30-2006, 01:02 PM	#26 (permalink)
insertnamehere Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 11 iTrader: 0 / 0%	great job this forum is a good community thats growing rapidly

06-30-2006, 04:17 PM	#28 (permalink)
jacob Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Vancouver Posts: 96 iTrader: 0 / 0%	the growth is extremly impressive. i came here a few days ago when there was only a few hundred posts and today, holy crap! great work!

06-30-2006, 04:50 PM	#29 (permalink)
GeorgeB Sorry... I'm back! Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 322 iTrader: 1 / 100%	Congrats on officially passing my month old forum that has 10k posts with this one in just 6 days... bastards __________________ Wanna skip the crap and get real GOLD info at WF? Bookmark This Link. But if you really need to waste your time. Do it here pease

06-30-2006, 05:57 PM	#30 (permalink)
$5 Submissions Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Global Posts: 1,856 iTrader: 2 / 100%	I think the "free atmosphere" of this forum is the key to its success. It's gonna be huge! __________________ SEO Copywriting Get a Leased Writer: Only $150/month Free Website Traffic

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