What could I do?

[Luke]

I'm trying the think of ideas to make my forum get more members and active ones too. Any suggestions would be welcomed:

http://www.codercommunity.proboards.com

Thanks.

 

[Fergal]

At over 11,000 posts your forum is doing quite well, so well done with that.

I feel that a new theme would help, some of the font on your site looks a little blurred and difficult to read, improving that would help attract more members and increase activity.

I'd also suggest getting your own TLD domain name, it will make your forum appear more professional and make it easier for your visitors to remember the domain name and tell others about it.

 

[Luke]

Thanks for your comments! Ive been thinking about a domain name but with proboards.com it costs 14$ a year for a domain 🙁

We are brainstorming ideas for a new theme too 🙂

 

[Mik.]

I don't buy domains that cost that much. Host Gator charges $15! I will never do that again.

 

[User500]

Maybe link the banner to the forum,

 

[Luke]

I'm saving up for a domain, and I'm going to do some cash prizes too 🙂

I'm needing help on the activity till then though 🙁

 

[Mik.]

Heres what you do:
-Domain
-Posting Contest
-Style Change

After you've done those lets see where you are.

 

[Darthmaul]

Have to agree with Gamr here, once you do that you should see some nice activity out of the forum 🙂

 

[Luke]

The problem with posting contests is that members find it cheesy. Most people spam in them which is whyni haven't done one in a while actually ever I think 😛 They never finished because of the cheesyness 😛