How the hell do I increase member sign-up to my forum!

[Scheme]

Alright I have been reading a lot of articles and all that other bullshit and after selling off my gaming forum I decided to create a new one. Talkhistory.net, Now It has been open for about 3 days now and I only have 3 registered members! One of which is my friend! I have tired myspace bullitens and advertising in forums related to my subject but this is just not working. I even have a members only download section for e-books and a gallery and shop to promote interest.

Now if anyone can give me good advice I would be very happy and greatful. :bigear:

 

[Andrew]

#1 is the site actually getting traffic?

 

[Scheme]

Yes, I have some story's on digg. In the first few days (3) I have gotten 100-200 uniques. I have also got my page stumbled on.

 

[JeremyL]

Lots & lots of fake accounts and fake posts. You can do it yourself or pay someone http://www.postonmyforum.com/

If it doesn't look busy, no one will sign up.

 

[Scheme]

How many should i make in terms of fake accounts? and how many times should I post?

 

[JeremyL]

Keep doing it and keep doing it and keep doing it some more until your sign ups and participation are self sustaining. It can take months.

 

[Neil Patel]

With forums it is all about time and providing value. If you can do that you will be fine.

 

[emp]

I heard contests help.

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[Mike]

I'll sell you Wii Point back...but it'll cost ya!

Seriously, check out the AdminZone. It's a forum for forum admins. Imagine that.

 

[emp]

I'll sell you Wii Point back...but it'll cost ya!

Seriously, check out the AdminZone. It's a forum for forum admins. Imagine that.

Those weirdos at them intarwebs are at it again, I tell ya!

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[logiik]

You gotta keep making posts consistently. Try and establish the "main" members that post just as much as you do so that you can focus your resources on link building and all that fun stuff. Make the active and loyal members moderators. They'll help keep the forum active as well as telling others about it. The first 1,000 members are always hard but you should be getting regular sign-ups every day after that easily.

Another thing, controversy is always good. Make debate threads that will push guests to the edge and they'll sign up to air their opinion. A lot of times they'll stick around to post.

 

[photoads]

Have a chat with Bryan Le member here http://www.wickedfire.com/members/bryan-le.html I signed up and used his forumboost service. Its a real estate site and the people who he uses did an ok job - not as great as I would have wanted but its a difficult area. But they did create a feeling of activity, answering mostly posts already on the site.

Good luck

 

[Scheme]

l pas

I'll sell you Wii Point back...but it'll cost ya!

Seriously, check out the AdminZone. It's a forum for forum admins. Imagine that.

I think I will pass, I sold it for a reason

And, thanks for the tips guys. I am getting on it.

 

[Jase]

Not neccesarily. Ive got one running on my forum at the moment and it hasnt done much at all. I have to get stuck into my advertising and marketing next week so the response is actually worth the prize money.

I heard contests help.

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[Digit]

your site seems to be down. (suspended)

have around 6-8 forum topics, and stay VERY active. Go around to other history forums in your demographic, but not in your specific niche. Advertise your website in your signature, and be very active. Members will flock over to your website.

There's always the option of having a contest as well. Whatever you do, remember to stay active!

 

[Scheme]

Yeah it has been down for about 1 1/2 days my host hasn't been online and I haven't been able to pay =/.

My forum is doing pretty well before suspension I had 150 post, 10 members. 3 of which where me and two friends.

 

[sebastya]

i can't remember history being cool...maybe that's where your problem lies..

 

[jerxs]

You have to have a site up to get traffic and members!!!!!!!!!

 

[Scheme]

It has traffic and members. Thanks to my digg skillzZZzzzz

 

[jerxs]

[URL="http://talkhistory.net/"]History Forum[/URL]

This site?