What do you think about this...
For every 10 webmasters that sign up on my marketplace site, 1 or those 10 gets $10 via paypal? I would call it the "10 for 10 Contest" or something like that. Do you think it is a decent incentive to sign up? My mother thinks it’s corny but it just may work. What do you think?
I really need some members and I think I would keep this going until I had about 500 new members. I would also supplement this with standard advertising on webmaster sites and newsletters.
SearchBliss posted this at 19:00—20th May 2006.
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The problem with this is, people may sign up just to be paid, then drop it.
JeevesBond posted this at 19:19—20th May 2006.
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That's a good point SearchBliss, and what about people that sign up multiple times just to get paid, then drop it?
I think content and incoming links is the best way to get your site going really. "Content is king," as the cliche goes.
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teammatt3 posted this at 19:27—20th May 2006.
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You're right, but that doesn't really bother me, at least I have sign-ups. That make it look more full. Maybe I should require them to post at least one thread or comment before they are eligiable for the prize? That will create more content and make it look busier, and who wouldn't want to join a busy marketplace?
Jeeves, what other kind of content could I put on the site? Maybe I should go buy some databases with resell rights and distribute them on my site. DBs with famous quote, this day in history, famous birthdays, etc? Any ideas?
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SearchBliss posted this at 19:29—20th May 2006.
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It should bother you. Things will look active for a while, then dead. Don't you want it to remain active?
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popinsiteads posted this at 14:49—27th May 2006.
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i have an english teacher who always says 'It's about quality, not quantity'
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teammatt3 posted this at 19:35—20th May 2006.
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I know I am optimistic about it because it is my site, but I think once they see the initial burst of activity, they will continue to stay active, even after I stop the contest. I am also going to be spending money on marketing until the end of the year as well.
You could be right, maybe all the traffic will leave once the contest is over, but sometimes you just have to take risks.
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demonhale posted this at 00:14—21st May 2006.
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why not make a contest in thread postings, like make a thread with a content writing contest for a particular topic like cheese or something... winner gets $... seems to have worked for other forums...
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StarofWars.com posted this at 02:05—21st May 2006.
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Or maybe, the people who make the most popular threads can get the money.
remindme posted this at 16:59—8th June 2006.
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Have you implemented this and has it been successful?
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