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getting a forum started

Discussion in 'General Business' started by smithyd, Oct 29, 2006.

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    hi, i am a noob, but have a good web development background. Recently just posted about getting sites up and running.

    quick question: when starting to promote a forum site... is it a recognised standard to put in dummy data and users so that the site does not look empty?

    cheers.
     
    smithyd, Oct 29, 2006 IP
  2. TheBiaatch

    TheBiaatch Peon

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    Just create a few user accounts and post 10+ messages with them. People must see that the site is active... And also when choosing for layout make sure you see it from the eye of the visitor.
     
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  3. smithyd

    smithyd Peon

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    surely 10 messages is not enough, i was thinking of spending about 10 hours of work to produce some content
     
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    SKULL Prominent Member

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    Make a add in the Buy/Sell/Trade services section for foum posters and say i.e you will pay .10cent a post 12cent a new thread or $3 for 20 posts ect
    This will get your forums active and you will get new members at the same time as well.

    Kills 2 birds with 1 stone
     
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  5. smithyd

    smithyd Peon

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    what do you mean "buy/sell/trade services section"?
     
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    SKULL Prominent Member

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    Do what SKULL says and next time try to post in correct forum (this has nothing to do with adsense) ;)

    Didier
     
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    sarahk iTamer Staff

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