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hoursurfing · #1 02-22-2006, 10:31 PM

What kind of tactics do you use to get forum members to post. Im thinking of posting some really controversial subjects just to get some action. Lots of post views but hard to get people posting.

Thanks

HT0 · #2 02-23-2006, 01:55 AM

Nothing is worse than an empty forum. Users dont want to join a forum withouth lots of activity, and you dont get activity as long as the users dont want to post. It's a Catch22.

When starting a new forum i normaly rent people to post. I dont have time/english skills to write hundreds of post myself, so I buy lots of posts from one of the many companies providing this type of service.

You can find posting companies at DP , or you can search google for 'paid forum posts'.

Before you select a posting company you should make sure the posters knows about the topic, and it's a good idea to ask for examples of previous work. Renting posters with no poker knowledge will not help your forum.

Jay · #3 02-23-2006, 07:21 AM

Promotions are also a really good way. Say you're going to have a drawing for a free poker book, $50 bucks, etc.. for everybody who has 50/100/200+ posts. That will get people posting.

Make sure you specify quality posts, or you'll get a bunch of one worders.

Georgia Poker · #4 02-23-2006, 07:55 AM

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Originally posted by Jay@Feb 23 2006, 08:21 AM
Promotions are also a really good way. Say you're going to have a drawing for a free poker book, $50 bucks, etc.. for everybody who has 50/100/200+ posts. That will get people posting.

Make sure you specify quality posts, or you'll get a bunch of one worders.

Sorry but I have to disagree on that idea. I've tried those in the past and you either wind up with BS posts just raise their post count or you get no change at all. Keep in mind I'm talking about big incentives such as a $250.00 freeroll for the top 10 posters, etc. I've done in the past and didn't get good results.

You can implement a "poker cash" type point system where posts are awarded points based on content and # of characters. You can find phBB mods for this and vB has one as well.

Your best bet is to hire forum posters that can provide good, well written content. Get them on a 90 day contract and promote the hell out of your forum in the interim. Better be prepared to pay out some $$$ to build it though.

pokernut · #5 02-23-2006, 09:01 AM

I do a $200 FreeRoll for the Top 20 posters. I choose them, its not quanity, but consistant quality post thru out the month. Its worked quite well. Let them know the rules a head of time and ones that contribute a few times a week will get rewarded.