Extra help on improving my board?

[Arra]

Link: http://s4.zetaboards.com/Pokemon_Tundra/index/

Alright. So, I have a good amount of fora on my board, but there is this little monster in my imagination poking at me making me feel like I'm missing a lot of things. So, I'm posting my board on here to ask for your help.

What is it exactly that am I missing from my board to make it attracting to potential users?

 

[David]

You have too many forums on your index. You're not missing anything, rather there are so many more forums which people can join which they will have an active experience. You need to provide incentives, not just a badge or whatnot, but things which will capture the Pokemon audience, maybe giving away Nintendo points or playing cards.

 

[Arra]

You have too many forums on your index. You're not missing anything, rather there are so many more forums which people can join which they will have an active experience. You need to provide incentives, not just a badge or whatnot, but things which will capture the Pokemon audience, maybe giving away Nintendo points or playing cards.

I don't have a job that would allow me to pay for those things.

 

[Branden]

You have too many forums on your index. You're not missing anything, rather there are so many more forums which people can join which they will have an active experience. You need to provide incentives, not just a badge or whatnot, but things which will capture the Pokemon audience, maybe giving away Nintendo points or playing cards.

I don't have a job that would allow me to pay for those things.

Yes. I agree with DavidL. Just do giveaways, and hold events that would bring people in.

 

[Arra]

You have too many forums on your index. You're not missing anything, rather there are so many more forums which people can join which they will have an active experience. You need to provide incentives, not just a badge or whatnot, but things which will capture the Pokemon audience, maybe giving away Nintendo points or playing cards.

I don't have a job that would allow me to pay for those things.

Yes. I agree with DavidL. Just do giveaways, and hold events that would bring people in.

That's kind of what the promos are part of that area. Once I get a job... maybe I'll put up actual giveaways.

 

[el canadiano]

David's right in that sense. There's no reason to have that many forums until maybe the forum grows, which should be later in your forum stage.

Might I also add that although I like your logo, it's huge. As a user, I can't actually see some of the forums cause the logo's essentially in the way. Consider having the same (or similar) logo, only smaller.

 

[Aki-P]

Need a Top-Level-Domain.

I would not sign up on a forum that doesn't have it's own domain, I don't care how easy it is to remember, or how I can just bookmark.

A domain is only 8 - 10 bucks a year depending on your registrar, it's not a lot even for someone without a job.

My secondary problem is it's Zetaboards, but I'm sure there aren't a lot of people that share this same opinion as me, but I won't join a "Free Host" type of a forum.

The forum while it can use a free license software; MyBB, phpBB, SMF

It must be hosted on a properly paid server. I despise "Free Hosts" that much.

 

[Arra]

Need a Top-Level-Domain.

I would not sign up on a forum that doesn't have it's own domain, I don't care how easy it is to remember, or how I can just bookmark.

A domain is only 8 - 10 bucks a year depending on your registrar, it's not a lot even for someone without a job.

My secondary problem is it's Zetaboards, but I'm sure there aren't a lot of people that share this same opinion as me, but I won't join a "Free Host" type of a forum.

The forum while it can use a free license software; MyBB, phpBB, SMF

It must be hosted on a properly paid server. I despise "Free Hosts" that much.

Falling back on to the money thing, I can't afford it.

 

[David]

Falling back on to the money thing, I can't afford it.

That's not a good reason. FP has a domain offer, where you can exchange 6000FP$ for a .com/net/org and 2000FP$ for a .info; some members offer even cheaper prices. Some forums offer monthly cash prizes or you can submit items to online markeplaces, such as graphics, codes, web pages etc.. A domain is only $9 which is a very achievable amount; consider the many opportunities available.

 

[Kcor7t]

Try a forum review 🙂 They will point out the things they think needs improvement and they will also tell you the things that are golden.

 

[Arra]

Try a forum review 🙂 They will point out the things they think needs improvement and they will also tell you the things that are golden.

I still need two more members on my forum before I can do that.

 

[KeithSECTalk]

Very aesthetically pleasing for a Zetaboard. Provide quality discussion and get people posting.

 

[Arra]

Very aesthetically pleasing for a Zetaboard. Provide quality discussion and get people posting.

Alright. Still gotta get around to improving the life of the board.