what to do?

**soundboy** · 01-20-2008, 11:07 AM

ok, all my other forums ive started, failed, (except one that did alright). ive got my theme and domain! Broadcastingworld.com!, i decided to go through with this becvause im planning to build a studio and i own an internet station. so i thought this will definately get my interest! and now i have you guys to help me, im sure i will get it running!

anyway heres what i need to think of.. and you guys to help

ive set up a test forum.. http://www.broadcastingworld.net
and thats the way im displaying it for the launch, is the theme o.k? should it be more pro? maybe wider?. (maybe more content) and i wanna know.. to start off..

-should i find some voiceover artists to come join and offer them free advertising on my site?

-should i add a few things to the forum?

-should i get 100 posts with help from mods and voiceover artists before its official launch?

-how can i get my forum off to a good start?

if i do these things.. will my forum be likely to go uphill? thanks

**Chris Suyeda** · 01-23-2008, 01:03 AM

As of right now, the link to your forum is dead.

And yes, I think it's a fantastic idea to have artists contribute downloads/content at your online community. It will provide an incentive for guests to sign up and participate within the forum and it's discussions.

You don't need a specific number of posts at your launch, but having already made threads/posts will allow guests/members to become more involved -- whether it's just reading the content or contributing to the discussion. Content is key. The more content you have; the better. Make sure the posts are about your niche -- not just in the off-topic discussions.

Of course, doing these things will improve your rate of your forum becoming successful, but keep in mind that owning and running a forum takes a lot of patience. At the beginning of a forum's lifetime, the "success" and activity will vary. During some times of the month, you'll have an incredible amount of activity and registration rates, while other times of the year you'll have nothing at all. Don't give up. Stay dedicated and keep providing more and more quality content. If you don't, your project will fail.

It can be stressful and frustrating, but it will have it's rewarding moments.

Good luck!

**soundboy** · 01-23-2008, 01:16 AM

thanks, ive started off posting with my mods, i have 12 articles to do with broadcasting. (oh and the link is updated at the first post

)
and ive posted about 30 posts so far, not one forum is empty

**Chris Suyeda** · 01-23-2008, 01:26 AM

Just so you know, in your original post the displayed link is correct, but it is still being directed to AusTechForums. In order for me to get your website, I had to manually type the URL in. Not a big deal, but if someone else stumble across the post, they might not notice it.

Glad to hear you and your moderators are working on the community's content. Don't forget, the higher quality and more unique the posts -- the better!

Dustin · 01-23-2008, 01:41 AM

Don't use phpbb. Maybe it's a personal bias, but I can't stand the look or feel of it. I can't see your test forum, but yes get a base of friends first, then launch it.

**soundboy** · 01-23-2008, 02:07 AM

right now i cannot afford vbulletin

and phpbb is best free software in my mind. also the link is updated

cant wait to release on 25th

**THFS** · 01-23-2008, 03:51 AM

My best suggestion is to create a TON of fake users, i had about fifty fake users on my site, and had all my mates create some - thats how we started!!!

**soundboy** · 01-23-2008, 03:59 AM

lol, will try that

**soundboy** · 01-23-2008, 04:57 AM

ok ive sorted out heaps of content for the site...
7x articles
19x threads of music loops and sfx
23x of basic topics around the forum

pretty good? i think the sfx and music beds will bring members

01-20-2008, 11:07 AM	#1
soundboy Apprentice Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 379	what to do? ok, all my other forums ive started, failed, (except one that did alright). ive got my theme and domain! Broadcastingworld.com!, i decided to go through with this becvause im planning to build a studio and i own an internet station. so i thought this will definately get my interest! and now i have you guys to help me, im sure i will get it running! anyway heres what i need to think of.. and you guys to help ive set up a test forum.. http://www.broadcastingworld.net and thats the way im displaying it for the launch, is the theme o.k? should it be more pro? maybe wider?. (maybe more content) and i wanna know.. to start off.. -should i find some voiceover artists to come join and offer them free advertising on my site? -should i add a few things to the forum? -should i get 100 posts with help from mods and voiceover artists before its official launch? -how can i get my forum off to a good start? if i do these things.. will my forum be likely to go uphill? thanks __________________ *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.*

01-23-2008, 01:16 AM	#3
soundboy Apprentice Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 379	thanks, ive started off posting with my mods, i have 12 articles to do with broadcasting. (oh and the link is updated at the first post ) and ive posted about 30 posts so far, not one forum is empty __________________ *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.*

01-23-2008, 02:07 AM	#6
soundboy Apprentice Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 379	right now i cannot afford vbulletin and phpbb is best free software in my mind. also the link is updated cant wait to release on 25th __________________ *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.*

01-23-2008, 03:51 AM	#7
THFS Apprentice Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 200	My best suggestion is to create a TON of fake users, i had about fifty fake users on my site, and had all my mates create some - thats how we started!!! __________________ Jacob 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. General Manager - Simply hosting!

01-23-2008, 03:59 AM	#8
soundboy Apprentice Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 379	lol, will try that __________________ *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.*

01-23-2008, 01:03 AM	#2
Chris Suyeda Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: California, USA Posts: 105	As of right now, the link to your forum is dead. And yes, I think it's a fantastic idea to have artists contribute downloads/content at your online community. It will provide an incentive for guests to sign up and participate within the forum and it's discussions. You don't need a specific number of posts at your launch, but having already made threads/posts will allow guests/members to become more involved -- whether it's just reading the content or contributing to the discussion. Content is key. The more content you have; the better. Make sure the posts are about your niche -- not just in the off-topic discussions. Of course, doing these things will improve your rate of your forum becoming successful, but keep in mind that owning and running a forum takes a lot of patience. At the beginning of a forum's lifetime, the "success" and activity will vary. During some times of the month, you'll have an incredible amount of activity and registration rates, while other times of the year you'll have nothing at all. Don't give up. Stay dedicated and keep providing more and more quality content. If you don't, your project will fail. It can be stressful and frustrating, but it will have it's rewarding moments. Good luck!

01-23-2008, 01:26 AM	#4
Chris Suyeda Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: California, USA Posts: 105	Just so you know, in your original post the displayed link is correct, but it is still being directed to AusTechForums. In order for me to get your website, I had to manually type the URL in. Not a big deal, but if someone else stumble across the post, they might not notice it. Glad to hear you and your moderators are working on the community's content. Don't forget, the higher quality and more unique the posts -- the better!

01-23-2008, 01:41 AM	#5
Dustin Guest Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 54	Don't use phpbb. Maybe it's a personal bias, but I can't stand the look or feel of it. I can't see your test forum, but yes get a base of friends first, then launch it.

01-23-2008, 04:57 AM	#9
soundboy Apprentice Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 379	ok ive sorted out heaps of content for the site... 7x articles 19x threads of music loops and sfx 23x of basic topics around the forum pretty good? i think the sfx and music beds will bring members __________________ *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.*

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