Post by Horney on Mar 31, 2016 8:46:22 GMT
If this site is any good it will grow generically through being good. If you just want numbers, then, yes, attempt to tart it everywhere.
I would guess that on most forums and notice boards 80% of people provide less than 20% of content. We have all joined or used forums to find our about stuff, be it how to fix a buggered computer, to what spin cycle to use for getting oil stains out of your jeans.
Don't use a scatter gun approach and as a trader don't start asking people for loads of discount offers. Firstly you are likely to be disappointed but secondly it just is a cheap option. I have lost count of people who said to me "I'm a Nutzer do I get a discount?" The answer is no, you are not a Nutzer but you have visited a free to access website and now you want my business to subsidise your purchase.
You are in a crowded market, there are lots of social media options out there for MX-5's and everything else for that matter. To stand out or be different you want this site to be "valid" by being useful or responsive or caring, or honest or anything that is not the prarrie canoe that the other pedal. Attempting to get generic discount like every other forum, most of which don't work after the first 6 weeks will do nothing. If you really want to do that just post a link to Google, it will find more discounts than anyone here making phone calls will do.
I agree with you completely. The main reason for the social media push is to drive traffic and raise awareness. If the content and atmosphere of the forum is no good then it won't succeed. THat's for the members to deliver and we'll get there slowly with useful information and how to guides etc. For me the traffic is something I want to increase so the forum looks busy and useful. Quite forums don't attract and engage guests to sign up and participate.
As for discounts, there's no harm in asking. I've sorted the 10% discount from Autolink and that is the same as the one available on Nutz. It's useful and Andrew didn't even need persuading. They're a nice to have rather than a reason for the forum to exist. Greenlight Insurance are another I'm talking to, again useful.
From my perspective I want this forum to bring you business and be a place where you can easily interact with potential customers. People like you, Skuzzle, Rodders etc aren't just faceless companies you're an integral part of the Mazda scene and that is valuable to both you and your customers.
I want this place to be fun, social and above all useful to MX5 owners. I'm not out to make it the worlds biggest MX5 forum, just the best one.
