I operate a forum and I'm trying to attract members..Could someone I guess help me?(If you want the link, go into advertisements or whatever and find the topic "Hocotate Freight")
This is the current layout:
(http://i60.servimg.com/u/f60/13/10/75/67/layout10.png) (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=122&u=13107567)
We have a arcade and a area for MUGEN stuff..
The name of forum is the same name of the fictional company from Pikmin 2(You obviously know this is a gaming forum)..
We also have a area for Game Maker 7/8 stuff
I'm not trying to advertise here, it's just I'm asking for some tips..
I'm working on a full game and that will be the main site for it..
Ranks,Emoticons and such are set up..
I have a couple of features installed and the forum is mostly ready for members, it's just it lacks members..
I can't exactly think of a real reason for users to want to join my forum(I haven't even made a beta of my full game..)
Every forum has ranks..
We have something pointless called "The Secret Fez Club".. but that won't bring people in.. :-??
Most forums already have arcades and stuff..
I just don't know what the hell to do...
You want the link? fine..
http://hocotatefreight.forum-motion.com/forum.htm
(and please do not put this thread in the advertisements area..I'm asking for tips, so technically this can fit in General Discussion)
I do have a loading screen for the forum though and a unique system for just in case we are going to get raided..(Called DEFCON, not related to the defense system used here in the US..)