The best time to launch

pearshaker · 05-11-2009, 02:18 AM

Hi guys

This seems to be a bit of a mixed answer.. so i'd love to hear some feedback.

When do you think is the best time to launch?

Is a good amount of content really important?

What were your prerequisites when you launched your website?

**Brandon Sheley** · 05-11-2009, 03:07 AM

It depends on the site, but for a small one I would let the bots see it as soon as you can, if it's a professional site I would wait till you had the design and content on the web to launch

**Nick R** · 05-12-2009, 12:09 AM

I'd definitely be sure you have content and some activity going.

**MrKielington** · 05-13-2009, 05:05 PM

I tried to get some content up to make the site more relevant.

**developerholic** · 05-16-2009, 09:31 AM

I launch my first blog instantly, i was a newbie then I had no clue with SEO, etc. But im glad I did, because I have learned a lot

**Niche** · 05-16-2009, 04:19 PM

As long as you have a bunch of complete pages with no broken links. I tend to launch my sites once I have 5 pages done

The earlier, the better for your SEO

**Sir TVDinner** · 05-18-2009, 03:55 AM

my personal opinion is that you need to have everything ready and set when you launch. if you just have a bunch of empty pages with "coming soon" on them, you gain nothing from launching.

you should fill your pages with relevant links, keywords and text so everything will be spidered faster and give you a better opportunity to ranked.

If you have a forum I ALWAYS believe you should fill it up with as much relevant threads as you can. Even if you have to make up 3 fake user names to post in threads you are creating - do it. that way if anyone finds your site they will think it is busy and hopefully start participating. If you launch a site with no topics, no posts, and no info, noone will post or participate.

**Nick R** · 05-18-2009, 04:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sir TVDinner

my personal opinion is that you need to have everything ready and set when you launch. if you just have a bunch of empty pages with "coming soon" on them, you gain nothing from launching.

you should fill your pages with relevant links, keywords and text so everything will be spidered faster and give you a better opportunity to ranked.

If you have a forum I ALWAYS believe you should fill it up with as much relevant threads as you can. Even if you have to make up 3 fake user names to post in threads you are creating - do it. that way if anyone finds your site they will think it is busy and hopefully start participating. If you launch a site with no topics, no posts, and no info, noone will post or participate.

Definitely some great advice, right there.

arthurwill · 05-23-2009, 06:26 AM

@Sir TVDinner
Some very good points there! Personally, I don't mind one or two coming soon (I have seen people doing that for "about me/about us", portfolio) but definitely no broken links.

@pearshaker
I'm in for creating good amount of content before the launch. Without good content, it's very difficult to promote the site. First time visitors aren't likely to stay for long enough to decide whether a subscription (RSS, Email) is warranted either.

shaktipatel · 08-06-2009, 11:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pearshaker

Hi guys

This seems to be a bit of a mixed answer.. so i'd love to hear some feedback.

When do you think is the best time to launch?

Is a good amount of content really important?

What were your prerequisites when you launched your website?

afternoons are fine for a launch..

05-11-2009, 02:18 AM	#1
pearshaker Lurker Join Date: May 2009 Location: QLD, Australia Posts: 2	The best time to launch Hi guys This seems to be a bit of a mixed answer.. so i'd love to hear some feedback. When do you think is the best time to launch? Is a good amount of content really important? What were your prerequisites when you launched your website?

05-11-2009, 03:07 AM	#2
Brandon Sheley Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 1,739	It depends on the site, but for a small one I would let the bots see it as soon as you can, if it's a professional site I would wait till you had the design and content on the web to launch __________________ How to be To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. & Comparing To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. . Check out my blog , it's a DOFOLLOW blog, go comment! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Are you on Twitter? To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

05-12-2009, 12:09 AM	#3
Nick R Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 90	I'd definitely be sure you have content and some activity going. __________________ Regards, Nick

05-13-2009, 05:05 PM	#4
MrKielington Veteran Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Orlando Posts: 639	I tried to get some content up to make the site more relevant. __________________ It's not my fault...

05-16-2009, 04:19 PM	#6
Niche Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 62	As long as you have a bunch of complete pages with no broken links. I tend to launch my sites once I have 5 pages done The earlier, the better for your SEO __________________ 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.

05-16-2009, 09:31 AM	#5
developerholic Apprentice Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 348	I launch my first blog instantly, i was a newbie then I had no clue with SEO, etc. But im glad I did, because I have learned a lot

05-18-2009, 03:55 AM	#7
Sir TVDinner Veteran Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Posts: 960	my personal opinion is that you need to have everything ready and set when you launch. if you just have a bunch of empty pages with "coming soon" on them, you gain nothing from launching. you should fill your pages with relevant links, keywords and text so everything will be spidered faster and give you a better opportunity to ranked. If you have a forum I ALWAYS believe you should fill it up with as much relevant threads as you can. Even if you have to make up 3 fake user names to post in threads you are creating - do it. that way if anyone finds your site they will think it is busy and hopefully start participating. If you launch a site with no topics, no posts, and no info, noone will post or participate. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Promote your forum for FREE. Directory for Forums. OVER 2000 forums currently on the Forum Directory. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

05-23-2009, 06:26 AM	#9
arthurwill Lurker Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 5	@Sir TVDinner Some very good points there! Personally, I don't mind one or two coming soon (I have seen people doing that for "about me/about us", portfolio) but definitely no broken links. @pearshaker I'm in for creating good amount of content before the launch. Without good content, it's very difficult to promote the site. First time visitors aren't likely to stay for long enough to decide whether a subscription (RSS, Email) is warranted either.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Display only EST time zone on forumhome "time now"	Soliloquy	vBulletin	3	04-16-2008 10:06 PM
Do you have a launch team?	cpvr	Planning and Brainstorming	9	11-08-2007 12:07 AM
Using server time in a template?	Soliloquy	vBulletin	0	09-22-2007 07:13 AM
Your time spent as admin	Ryan	Planning and Brainstorming	10	03-26-2006 05:54 AM
Ryan's Time Limited	Ryan	Announcements, Questions, and Support	50	03-07-2006 07:35 AM