vBSEO, is it really worth it?

**markblair** · 12-24-2008, 06:21 AM

I have been running a forum for nearly a year and while there is constantly new threads being posted and the 10-15 regular members that visit every day keep the content fresh, our membership numbers are lacking. I was thinking of ways to improve on this and I wanted to find out what others think of vBSEO? I know this question has been asked before but I want to hear current results and not something from a year ago or longer. So let me here it... should I consider investing in vBSEO to help generate more traffic?

On a side note, my forum does not currently make any money and that is something we would like to do in the future but we are not going to push it just yet. With our low membership numbers, we don't want to scare away anyone that thinks we are all about the money and nothing else.

**rockinaway** · 12-24-2008, 02:05 PM

I haven't, as of yet, invested in it however I have seen websites grow a great deal as a result of the software. I think it would be well worth the investment. I would wait till you hear from some experienced users of the software, but I think you should get it

**Moelman** · 12-24-2008, 07:12 PM

It's hard to say whether it is worth it or not because for example it is impossible for me to know what my forum would be like without it. But I believe it is a good piece of software and I am glad I bought it. And it certainly can't hurt.

**markblair** · 12-27-2008, 02:55 AM

vBSEO does sound good but so far I am not sold on buying it. Where is Bama? I know what his answer would be

but I'd like to hear what he has to say about it.

**Rocket 442** · 12-27-2008, 02:00 PM

These threads usually turn into a war between those who like it, and those who don't.

I personally wouldn't own a vB forum without it. My Camaro forum is 1/20th the size of the other ones, and I rank in the top 5 for just about every keyword that draws big traffic. Obviously the program isn't a miracle that will make a crappy site turn into something amazing, but it will most definitely help with almost everyone.

The one thing I'm not sure on is installing it on already built-up forums and if it more often makes a good or bad impact on it.

**AzH** · 12-27-2008, 06:11 PM

Without giving urls and free advertising to the competition, here is vbseo in action:

with vbseo: Threads: 2,771, Posts: 28,535, Members: 2,365 Currently Active Users: 360 (36 members and 324 guests)

no vbseo: Our members have made a total of 2,171 posts in 300 threads.
We currently have 135 members registered.12 users active in the past 60 minutes (1 member, 0 of whom are invisible, and 9 guests).

**markblair** · 12-29-2008, 01:19 AM

AzH, how did you come up with the differences? Were the stats with no vBSEO from before you installed it or on a similar forum? I am leaning toward getting it. It just seems worth it to see what happens. I've been running my forum for almost a year and I am interested to see how well it works out. Maybe in a year I can post an update and then at least I can compare with my forum how it was without the script and how things went after installing it.

Thanks for all the feedback everyone.

**AzH** · 12-29-2008, 07:45 PM

Similar forum. Competing with mine. The URL differs by one letter and the keywords are identical. I'm sure part of the difference is down to my awesomeness.

**BamaStangGuy** · 12-29-2008, 08:35 PM

Wouldn't own a vBulletin forum without it. If you go into it knowing that you are taking care of flaws in vBulletin and not expecting it to be a miracle seo product then you will be fine. VBSEO + link building + good content = great results.

**markblair** · 12-30-2008, 02:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AzH

I'm sure part of the difference is down to my awesomeness.

Now I would definitely buy that for $150.

Quote:

Originally Posted by BamaStangGuy

Wouldn't own a vBulletin forum without it. If you go into it knowing that you are taking care of flaws in vBulletin and not expecting it to be a miracle seo product then you will be fine. VBSEO + link building + good content = great results.

Yeah from all that I have read the same thing has been mentioned. vBSEO does help but is no miracle script. I am sure any negative comments at least were partly because people expected it to take care of all SEO once installed.

I am definitely going to give it a try. My forum is worth the investment and if nothing else I will have it installed and I can then look at other ways to improve my SEO.

12-24-2008, 06:21 AM	#1
markblair Forum Addict Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,956	vBSEO, is it really worth it? I have been running a forum for nearly a year and while there is constantly new threads being posted and the 10-15 regular members that visit every day keep the content fresh, our membership numbers are lacking. I was thinking of ways to improve on this and I wanted to find out what others think of vBSEO? I know this question has been asked before but I want to hear current results and not something from a year ago or longer. So let me here it... should I consider investing in vBSEO to help generate more traffic? On a side note, my forum does not currently make any money and that is something we would like to do in the future but we are not going to push it just yet. With our low membership numbers, we don't want to scare away anyone that thinks we are all about the money and nothing else. __________________ Mark Blair To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. - "Where Professionals Discuss Web Hosting"

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markblair Forum Addict Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,956	vBSEO does sound good but so far I am not sold on buying it. Where is Bama? I know what his answer would be but I'd like to hear what he has to say about it. __________________ Mark Blair To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. - "Where Professionals Discuss Web Hosting"

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Rocket 442 Apprentice Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 496	These threads usually turn into a war between those who like it, and those who don't. I personally wouldn't own a vB forum without it. My Camaro forum is 1/20th the size of the other ones, and I rank in the top 5 for just about every keyword that draws big traffic. Obviously the program isn't a miracle that will make a crappy site turn into something amazing, but it will most definitely help with almost everyone. The one thing I'm not sure on is installing it on already built-up forums and if it more often makes a good or bad impact on it. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. \|\| To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Check out To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. for all your vBulletin SEO Questions & Tips There is always someone faster, and in your case, that someone is Me To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

12-27-2008, 06:11 PM	#6
AzH Veteran Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 612	Without giving urls and free advertising to the competition, here is vbseo in action: with vbseo: Threads: 2,771, Posts: 28,535, Members: 2,365 Currently Active Users: 360 (36 members and 324 guests) no vbseo: Our members have made a total of 2,171 posts in 300 threads. We currently have 135 members registered.12 users active in the past 60 minutes (1 member, 0 of whom are invisible, and 9 guests). __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. \| To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. \| To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

12-24-2008, 02:05 PM	#2
rockinaway Apprentice Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 286	I haven't, as of yet, invested in it however I have seen websites grow a great deal as a result of the software. I think it would be well worth the investment. I would wait till you hear from some experienced users of the software, but I think you should get it

12-29-2008, 01:19 AM	#7
markblair Forum Addict Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,956	AzH, how did you come up with the differences? Were the stats with no vBSEO from before you installed it or on a similar forum? I am leaning toward getting it. It just seems worth it to see what happens. I've been running my forum for almost a year and I am interested to see how well it works out. Maybe in a year I can post an update and then at least I can compare with my forum how it was without the script and how things went after installing it. Thanks for all the feedback everyone. __________________ Mark Blair To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. - "Where Professionals Discuss Web Hosting"

12-29-2008, 07:45 PM	#8
AzH Veteran Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 612	Similar forum. Competing with mine. The URL differs by one letter and the keywords are identical. I'm sure part of the difference is down to my awesomeness. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. \| To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. \| To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

12-29-2008, 08:35 PM	#9
BamaStangGuy Forum Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,483	Wouldn't own a vBulletin forum without it. If you go into it knowing that you are taking care of flaws in vBulletin and not expecting it to be a miracle seo product then you will be fine. VBSEO + link building + good content = great results. __________________ *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.* More to be listed soon.

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