Originally Posted by James

Also, make sure you are posting daily, new threads and post. They need something to read, if there is nothing new to read, there is no reason to join.

Originally Posted by James

I do agree that a nice style can help, but it’s not everything. Some of the biggest forums are still using a stock vB forum with just some css changes and that didn’t affect there forums. It was done because they had a good topic and people were posting things.

Originally Posted by James

You have to give them a reason to join, not just the standard vB header, i.e. share PM's, post threads crap. Personalize it, make them want to join.

Also, make sure you are posting daily, new threads and post. They need something to read, if there is nothing new to read, there is no reason to join.

I do agree that a nice style can help, but it’s not everything. Some of the biggest forums are still using a stock vB forum with just some css changes and that didn’t affect there forums. It was done because they had a good topic and people were posting things.

If your forum is slow, why not ask some of your friends and family join.

Originally Posted by peterpigman

Saddam Hussein getting executed helped us a lot lol. If our server hadn't crashed (as usual) We would have had an awesome week. Getting interesting things put on digg always helps though.

Originally Posted by RedMatrix

What niche? Where's your siggy?

Originally Posted by RedMatrix

Wholy...Chitlins! I may never leave your site!

Originally Posted by Brandon

free snickers bars, works for me :p

Originally Posted by Caddyman

i linked peters site on a site im on, peter, watch for hits from insiderforums ;)