I'd love some help.

[Spazmatic]

I'm trying to get activity up on my forum, Hobby Zone. The other admin and I are trying very hard to get activity up, and it's not working too well.

Does anyone have any suggestions or ideas that could help us out?

http://hzforums.com

Thanks!

 

[Mik.]

The domain is easy and short to remember which is good and the style is good.

I'd suggest starting a posting contest to get the activity up. Also, keep doing post exchanges. 😛

 

[Spazmatic]

Ok, thanks for the advice 🙂 My staff and I are devising a plan and we will be adding about 20-50 posts/threads everyday.

 

[netsavy006]

One thing I learned when starting out a new website is find other forums that relate to your websites topic, develop a profile, and place your website in your signature.

Make sure your forum is listed / submitted to the search engines (google/yahoo/bing).

Find blogs that relate to your website and make comments of substance and list your website in the comment, thus leaving another link to your site.

Publishing a newsletter that your current visitors can read and remain engaged to can help keep your current traffic.

When used properly Youtube videos and Twitter can be valuable tools in helping to promote your website. (be sure to post videos of interest that people will want to watch.)

I hope these tips help and good luck with your site.
- Andy.

 

[Tindris]

Spend some time on other forums with a similar niche and have a link to your forum in your signature, talk about your forum to friends, there is always someone who knows someone, who knows some.... I think you get the point 😛