Forum Turn On?

Discussion in 'Managing Your Online Community' started by Kaiser, May 1, 2011.

Page 1 of 2
  1. Kaiser

    Kaiser Regular Member

    Joined:
    Nov 15, 2010
    Messages:
    6,744
    Likes Received:
    1,132
    What is it about a forum thats makes you join instantly and keeps you coming back?
     
    Kaiser, May 1, 2011
    #1
  2. Bamboo

    Bamboo Regular Member

    Joined:
    Jan 4, 2011
    Messages:
    233
    Likes Received:
    24
    For me to keep coming back to a forum, it has to be pretty active and have a nice staff team and owner.
     
    Bamboo, May 1, 2011
    #2
    Kaiser likes this.
  3. Kaiser

    Kaiser Regular Member

    Joined:
    Nov 15, 2010
    Messages:
    6,744
    Likes Received:
    1,132
    Same here.. another thing that attracts me to a forum is when they have a nice design+content. If they dont have both than im not interested.
     
    Kaiser, May 1, 2011
    #3
  4. Azrael

    Azrael Banned

    Joined:
    Dec 7, 2010
    Messages:
    155
    Likes Received:
    14
    There is not many out there that keep me coming back many are just not what interest me.
     
    Azrael, May 2, 2011
    #4
  5. Kaiser

    Kaiser Regular Member

    Joined:
    Nov 15, 2010
    Messages:
    6,744
    Likes Received:
    1,132
    Well this thread is about what interests you ;)
     
    Kaiser, May 2, 2011
    #5
  6. cpvr

    cpvr Regular Member

    Joined:
    Aug 14, 2009
    Messages:
    3,219
    Likes Received:
    823
    The content of the community, the community itself, and possibly the staff members. I like good communities - where I can learn, or share my ideas.
     
    cpvr, May 2, 2011
    #6
    Kaiser likes this.
  7. Kaiser

    Kaiser Regular Member

    Joined:
    Nov 15, 2010
    Messages:
    6,744
    Likes Received:
    1,132
    I agree the content, and a friendly staff is very important for a site to keep their members coming back, and bringing in new members.
     
    Kaiser, May 2, 2011
    #7
  8. John15

    John15 Regular Member

    Joined:
    Apr 26, 2011
    Messages:
    114
    Likes Received:
    28
    When a forum looks nice, and is very active with great content usually gets me to register.
     
    John15, May 2, 2011
    #8
  9. Patrick

    Patrick Regular Member

    Joined:
    Dec 28, 2007
    Messages:
    88
    Likes Received:
    5
    Design, content, staff, and software are the big factors for me. For example, if I come across a forum that I think looks interesting, but I scroll to the bottom and see that it is powered by MyBB, I quickly find that 'X' button on the tab or the back button.
     
    Patrick, May 2, 2011
    #9
  10. Kaiser

    Kaiser Regular Member

    Joined:
    Nov 15, 2010
    Messages:
    6,744
    Likes Received:
    1,132
    You really hate MyBB that much? Its a great software. And I dont need to scroll to the bottom, I can just tell what software a forum is using.
     
    Kaiser, May 2, 2011
    #10
  11. Trealix

    Trealix Gamer

    Joined:
    Nov 19, 2010
    Messages:
    1,171
    Likes Received:
    198
    Location:
    London
    Debates, news, websites and politics really...

    AdminBB is one example
     
    Trealix, May 3, 2011
    #11
  12. SpacewardAsh

    SpacewardAsh Lurking From Space

    Joined:
    Jan 2, 2011
    Messages:
    211
    Likes Received:
    683
    Location:
    Falmouth, Cornwall, UK
    First Name:
    Ashley
    Another vote for the content of the community for me, I would'nt go to a forum where the content as low quality or the admin was rude, etc. also it has to have an "easy on the eyes" style too.
     
    SpacewardAsh, May 4, 2011
    #12
    Kaiser likes this.
  13. Kaiser

    Kaiser Regular Member

    Joined:
    Nov 15, 2010
    Messages:
    6,744
    Likes Received:
    1,132
    Yea its always great to be on a forum where the admin is very friendly thats another reason for me to be active on a forum.
     
    Kaiser, May 4, 2011
    #13
    Ashley.S. likes this.
  14. SpacewardAsh

    SpacewardAsh Lurking From Space

    Joined:
    Jan 2, 2011
    Messages:
    211
    Likes Received:
    683
    Location:
    Falmouth, Cornwall, UK
    First Name:
    Ashley
    Yea, if your not made feel welcome, you would'nt want to go back, just like when you are shopping or on holiday somewhere for example.
     
    SpacewardAsh, May 4, 2011
    #14
    Kaiser likes this.
  15. Coastercraze

    Coastercraze Regular Member

    Joined:
    Jul 1, 2009
    Messages:
    125
    Likes Received:
    31
    Location:
    Poland, Ohio
    I would say that activity comes first, then the way staff treat people / interact with the community, and finally a well rounded design that doesn't blind you or make your eyes hurt. :P
     
    Coastercraze, May 4, 2011
    #15
  16. Kaiser

    Kaiser Regular Member

    Joined:
    Nov 15, 2010
    Messages:
    6,744
    Likes Received:
    1,132
    Haha that happens to me all to often.
     
    Kaiser, May 4, 2011
    #16
  17. Renegader

    Renegader Regular Member

    Joined:
    May 5, 2011
    Messages:
    17
    Likes Received:
    0
    The look of, mostly. :)
     
    Renegader, May 5, 2011
    #17
  18. cpvr

    cpvr Regular Member

    Joined:
    Aug 14, 2009
    Messages:
    3,219
    Likes Received:
    823
    What about SMF forums does that bother you? What type of content interests you?
     
    cpvr, May 5, 2011
    #18
  19. Kaiser

    Kaiser Regular Member

    Joined:
    Nov 15, 2010
    Messages:
    6,744
    Likes Received:
    1,132
    SMF lately has had some nice themes.
     
    Kaiser, May 5, 2011
    #19
  20. cpvr

    cpvr Regular Member

    Joined:
    Aug 14, 2009
    Messages:
    3,219
    Likes Received:
    823
    I haven't seen them, do you have any links/screenshots?
     
    cpvr, May 5, 2011
    #20
Page 1 of 2
Similar Threads

  1. So my turn

Loading...

Share This Page