I think a problem is putting a new spin on a topic. If they don't do that, it's very annoying. It's far worse than grammar or spelling mistakes.
Postloop: Good or Bad?
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I think a problem is putting a new spin on a topic. If they don't do that, it's very annoying. It's far worse than grammar or spelling mistakes.
Yeah, but whose going to possibly do it for free?
If you have quality content your posts and topics should naturally progress. I don't want 5 posts that are low quality from someone that will never return.
But to each their own.
Totally agree. It's one of the things Postloop was lacking. I want engagement...not fluff.
Yup, yup. That's why I don't mind paying more for it when it's good quality content. And not having to chase anybody around is a nice bonus.
No one, unfortunately. I see all sorts of ads for cheap (from the really cheap to the mid-level cheap) freelancers who have typos all over the place. If you can't proofread your own ad, what are you going to put on my site? I do agree that interesting content is more important than typos, but some of those typos are so distracting you can't even get a handle on what the person is writing about.
Ahhh, it's a tough one, fellas. Cliches keep running through my head - you get what you pay for, gotta spend money to make money, etc. I just think postloop is kind of weird in how they do things with all the automated tracking and lack of a guarantee and points with the writers and all that. I just prefer to deal with a company that operates like a company with a staff and everything so I don't have to waste any more time nickel and diming for subpar content.
Time is money. Most people simply don't have time for a forum. I mean, unless they're some attention hound and/or it's something that interests them. But the idea of a poster posting in something they're a little NOT interested in isn't too bad. That's just life.
If you tend to keep enough points then they will be active and posting since they are getting paid.
But you might be lucky that they stay active
I'm not so naive to think people have time available, so for stuff I want constant posting on, I'd plan out a way to pay daily and for a long time.
That brings us back to one of my biggest issues with PostLoop. That there's no guarantee that people will continue to post actively on your site until you get all of the posts that you want. I just prefer sites with that guarantee.
For somewhat obvious reasons, Postloop is actually useless to me, unless the posters are admins 😛
I was never really a fan of these sorts of services, and you can usually notice patterns in people's activity, even if you're not the admin. I just look at some users and I just think... You're getting paid, right?
I was never really a fan of these sorts of services, and you can usually notice patterns in people's activity, even if you're not the admin. I just look at some users and I just think... You're getting paid, right?
Why should they? I mean, I don't want to be over-sensitive about the subject.
That is the problem with all services like this. They don't really bring new members to your site. They bring members who only stay as long as they're being paid. This can be helpful when starting up a community, but its not the way to sustain one long term.
Well, it's still the case that money buys time. In that case, you're better off finding some really good posters on the posting services (some of them are much better than others) and/or posters from forums like this (most are good ones, but you have to be clear on whether you're strict about grammar, spelling, post length etc.) and hiring them long term. Maybe, though, for the ones on promotion forums, a long-term deal might be cheaper.
Anyway, nobody is going to work for free, unless it's some charity thing, or they think they will get something further down the line (like a share in future cash).
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Well yes, few will work for you making posts for free, but paying to get members and content isn't a good long term strategy for a forum. At some point your forum should be bringing in members and posts on its own, without you having to pay for it. This is also the primary reason why once you have your site established, promotion forums rarely provide much benefit beyond a place to discuss ideas. (& mind you I am saying this while owning a promotion forum).
BeautifulAngel
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To be honest, I think Postloop is a waste of time because you need to gain points in order to give points. So that means, you must post on other people's forum which takes you away from your own forum in return you get most likely another forum owner only posting on your forum so that they can get points so they can have people post on their forum. It's a "loop" (cycle) and to be honest you shouldn't be having to "pay" people to come on your forum.
Instead take that time to improve your forum, look for ways to update your forum, talk to members and staff. Get feedback etc.
Instead take that time to improve your forum, look for ways to update your forum, talk to members and staff. Get feedback etc.
I've noticed some patterns in people's activities, like flooding and not really contributing anything. What sort of patterns have you noticed that make you think people are getting paid?
NicheLaboratory
Acquaintance
I joined PostLoop but was pretty disappointed:
- They banned me as a writer and they said my posts weren't long enough. That kind of sucked as I'd value quality over quantity anyday.
- I got one PostLoop poster on my forum. Their English was good but as Lemon says above, they didn't really contribute anything of value. Look at PostLoop's own forum, it's 99% fluff.
- I've sent them a lot of referal traffic but so far no earnings from there.
- They only take payment via PayPal. Wtf is this 2002?
@NicheLaboratory When did you join? Keep in mind that Postloop now has new owners. From what I'm aware thatthe previously owners closed it down for some time! (no idea why) till they sold postloop to Jordan and @Beverly who is also the administrator of Postloop. In terms of how the system works, it's the same but improved it I think?
https://www.postloop.com/ As you can see they have redesign/updated to today's world. I can't say they haven't done anything, as they have done allot in the passed months.
Yet still only accept Paypal, Nothing stopping you contacting there support team for another payment Method....
https://www.postloop.com/ As you can see they have redesign/updated to today's world. I can't say they haven't done anything, as they have done allot in the passed months.
Yet still only accept Paypal, Nothing stopping you contacting there support team for another payment Method....
IntoxNitram
Reputable
I prefer The Forum Wheel as you can set more controls. The once or twice I've tried Postloop just to get content on my forums in the early stages, I run through $16 worth of points within a day pretty much. The lowest amount of posts per user you can set to is 5, way too high when Postloop has many members. I would rather have 1-2 posts a day from a max of 15 or so users, and gently flow posts into my forum. The Forum Wheel allows for this control a little bit more.
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