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Post by Former Member on Dec 9, 2014 10:40:22 GMT -8
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Post by Lizor on Dec 10, 2014 0:44:52 GMT -8
Maybe change the layout? Or get a sidebar where you can directly see what kind of forum it is? Like some kind of explanation (:
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Post by Former Member on Dec 11, 2014 5:59:23 GMT -8
Maybe change the layout? Or get a sidebar where you can directly see what kind of forum it is? Like some kind of explanation (: I have made a explanation...
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Post by artemisb on Dec 11, 2014 20:54:15 GMT -8
I dont see it. I think what she means is side boxes with a welcome, a general run down of what type of site it is, things like that. maybe get a premade theme from the library to spruce it up a bit.
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Post by Former Member on Dec 13, 2014 2:17:25 GMT -8
artemisb, go down above the ads, there is it!
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Post by Former Member on Dec 14, 2014 4:47:35 GMT -8
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Post by Former Member on Dec 14, 2014 10:42:56 GMT -8
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Post by Former Member on Dec 14, 2014 11:42:10 GMT -8
I did take a quick peek at your forum. You do have a few members. Would you be interested in posting on the opinion of your forum board?
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Post by bellsprout on Dec 14, 2014 12:25:38 GMT -8
I took a quick peek at your forum, and I really don't see an explanation of what it is, and why you made it. I suggest creating a quick little introduction post, or add a sidebar like Lizor suggested. Also, I noticed some spelling errors, like DONT in the forum title. Also, the forum's theme is the default theme. Spazz it up a bit by either making a theme yourself or installing one from the Theme Library. I noticed that you posted the ban system in the Rules board. Although it keeps some members in shape and lets them behave, some members may be intimidated by it. I tend to keep the ban system in a board only for staff so only the staff can see it. Also, in the Rules thread you put do not post ads twice. You might want to fix that real quick. However, other than that, your forum is really neat and original.
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Post by Former Member on Dec 15, 2014 1:24:14 GMT -8
I took a quick peek at your forum, and I really don't see an explanation of what it is, and why you made it. I suggest creating a quick little introduction post, or add a sidebar like Lizor suggested. Also, I noticed some spelling errors, like DONT in the forum title. Also, the forum's theme is the default theme. Spazz it up a bit by either making a theme yourself or installing one from the Theme Library. I noticed that you posted the ban system in the Rules board. Although it keeps some members in shape and lets them behave, some members may be intimidated by it. I tend to keep the ban system in a board only for staff so only the staff can see it. Also, in the Rules thread you put do not post ads twice. You might want to fix that real quick. However, other than that, your forum is really neat and original. i have a own theme that you can use, but i did not want to make it a must to have the theme, and when someone names spam hacked the forum and changed everything, did he mess the forum up it is a explanation if you create a account, OR: looking down above the ads, you can see a explanation BTW, my grammar/spelling in english is not the best BTW, the name of the game is DONT TOUCH THE BOMB, and DON'T TOUCH THE BOMB do just look stupid.
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Post by Former Member on Dec 15, 2014 11:58:41 GMT -8
Bring Up My Post
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Post by Former Member on Dec 16, 2014 5:19:25 GMT -8
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I need a new CT, thinking.... [insert Jeopardy theme song here]
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Post by Tumbleweed on Dec 16, 2014 9:24:43 GMT -8
Hi RasmusOlle,
Please edit your first posts subject line to the name of your site or at least the genre of your site before you bump your thread again. "Why do nobody join" isn't an appropriate title.
To help answer your question, there are thousands if not millions of sites out there and no one has an easy time getting members. You have to work very hard as an administrator by posting new topics every day. Your site was created in October so you are very new still. Getting members takes time.
Also your site is just about one game? That really limits who would want to join. Maybe include other boards where people can talk about other games?
And the attitude of an administrator is important. Members want someone who is upbeat and enthusiastic. I mention this because your comment in your first post, "the haters are on me always" is a really big turn off for most potential members. Try to have a more happy attitude and confidence in your site, even if you don't have that confidence inside you. I would suggest you edit that part out.
You said you have a theme that is something other than default. I'd suggest you make that other theme your default theme. Members can always go to the ProBoards generic theme if they prefer it. When guests, especially ProBoard members, visit your site and you have done nothing to change the default theme, one kind of gets the impression that the admin just doesn't care and won't work hard to make the site successful.
I mentioned having a positive attitude. In your rules board you have this in your description:
Read the rules of the forum, not following a rule may give you a warning, and later A BAN!
That description is very negative for visiting guests. You really don't want to people to think you are ban happy. You'd be better off just asking them to read the rules and leave it at that. You can add that they may receive a warning or ban if they don't follow your rules at the bottom of your rules post.
I'd suggest you look at other ProBoards members sites just to see what kind of changes they made on their site to attract members and you'll see they put a lot of work into the appearance of their site. Some members suggested you add a side table. You can try out a side table and if you decide you don't like it, you can disable it or delete it. It's very simple to get a side table. On your site, just go to: Admin >Plugins>Plugin Library and look for "Sidebar Redux" and you can just click to install it on your forum.
If you need help with any template, theme or plugin, find the correct board and there will be a thread dedicated to getting help for specific themes, template or plugin.
I hope some of my suggestions helped. Remember, keep a positive attitude!
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Post by Former Member on Dec 17, 2014 5:41:14 GMT -8
Done
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Post by Former Member on Dec 17, 2014 8:51:06 GMT -8
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