Does it help to advertise on other forums?

[Beverly]

Do you ever advertise on other related forums? Does it actually help you get new forum members and posts?

 

[Cat]

If they allow advertising, I'll stick a link in my signature/the website field of the profile section. I used to gain members on my old forums through word of mouth, as I had an extensive network of friends. Now that's somewhat diminished, to the point I only really keep in touch with five or so. Which means I'm forced to branch out beyond what would be my usual comfort zone.

 

[20CentsPayout]

i am just new in this kind of field, one month gone and i have no active users, struggling to get some active users

 

[Mikaya]

Haven't really tried it personally. It's a great idea though, might give it a try. =3

 

[Freetoadvertise]

Yeah I think so people have been happy on my new forum. (Because I own a new advertising forum)

 

[Moonface]

I've never done it on a forum within the same subject matter as my own board (general gaming). I feel that as the members of that board are already on a general gaming board, that it's a harder challenge to try and get them to come to your own board. I usually do it on forums with different subjects to my own, as you're providing an outlet that isn't the same as the one you're advertising on.

 

[bauss]

I advertise on both related and non related forums using a signature link. Obviously related forums are better, but any link helps spread the word about the community, and it gives you another backlink.

 

[MrDawn]

I used to when I had a forum. I think it helped some what.

 

[mikado]

Yeah it's one of the most effective ways to at the very least get registered users, if not dedicated users.

 

[Cierra]

If they allow it I'll stick a link in my signature and hope that through me being helpful and active in the community members and guests will click the link.

 

[cwvps]

Yes, it definitely helps. I found many great forums through this one, for example.

 

[Cosmic]

Yep, although you have to actually be a member of the community that the members there will respect. Otherwise, everyone will just treat your ad or signature link as spam, or ignore it

 

[Teg]

I think it does, generally. Though, I've never really paid much attention to where traffic and members come from. That sort of stuff isn't important to me. But, I do think advertising on other forums that allow advertising can help bring potential members to your forums and sites.

 

[Allenafaith]

Yes! It helps soooo much! Advertise every where you can and your forum will grow soon enough! I found this out myself! I thought my forum was dying so I just continued to advertise everywhere I could and we almost have 2000 posts. 🙂

 

[Gizmo]

It helps active and starting forums. Ive seen forums that have been around for years continue to advertise on other forums.

 

[ndk2303]

I think Yes. People will love to attend new place that helps them have other information. As you say, it is related and not the same topic forum.

 

[weakpoints123]

Yes its useful to advertise to other forum so that your members will increase.

 

[Dregran]

I think it does help. I always look through affiliated sites and sign up if they pique my interest, as that's what I expect some members do to in return.

I usually advertise in my signature (or extended signature) or in the "my website" section of my profile. I think it helps a little bit, and every little bit counts, right?

 

[MrDawn]

It helps and it gets the word out.

 

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