First threads in a brand new forum

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  1. ragtek

    ragtek Regular Member

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    What threads do you create as first, when you start a new forum with 0 posts?
     
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    Jessi Regular Member

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    I create all of the basics first.

    So for example, the rules thread is important to have. I usually do an introduction as well.

    Then I focus on creating new content about the niche itself. I like creating new threads that might relate to things currently happening....items in the news or changes that are happening in that niche, etc. I let other people fill in the stereotypical threads later instead.
     
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    bauss Regular Member

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    You should get all or most of the simple questions out of the way in your first threads, because those are threads that'll start a lot of discussions, and they'll help boost your forum.

    I created about 5 threads in each section when I started my forum, and then continued to add new threads daily when we started to get replies.
     
  4. Dan Hutter

    Dan Hutter aka Big Dan

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    I usually create a welcome to xxx forum in the announcements forum. After that I introduce myself on the introductions forum.
     
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    webaficionado Regular Member

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    Rules always go first. The rest depend on what kind of forum it is. I try to create as many articles, tutorials and guides that will hopefully bring in new people from Google. Then, sometimes, the offtopic stuff. "How's the weather", "Count to 1000" and all that crap that gets people posting. I don't really like them, but it's a nice way for new members to connect and get to know each other.
     
  6. Martin W

    Martin W Regular Member

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    The rules, basic information and then just a general topic about each section to get posts rolling.
     
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    I like to use the first 10 posts or so to set the bar for my forum. Good quality content.
     
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    ConfabIt Regular Member

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    "What's your favorite movie" etc. They tend to be the most lived threads, and they remain active because generally new members will post in them.
     
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    ProSportsForums Regular Member

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    What kind of forum is it?
    That makes a huge difference.
    All sites have Rules and Introductions.
    Very few members actually read either section.
    Try to come up with a few thread titles that make members want to click just to see what's inside.
    If your site is about Proctology and you have a thread entitled "It's A Big Pain In The Ass!" people are going to be thinking, "No shit, Sherlock!"
    If however, your site is about embroidery and you have the same thread people are going to click just to find out what you are talking about.
     
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    goblues Regular Member

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    a test post :P
     
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    thebrad Regular Member

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    I start with rules and my own introduction and possibly and few stickies like what to do in each section like rules of each section for example general discussion - "used for anything not discussed in other boards" not just that but thats a example.
     
  12. SimplySidy

    SimplySidy Website Consultant, Developer and Strategist

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    Rules are the ones to start off with. Unless they are done, it will become difficult when the members start getting on-board and then making them follow the rules.

    That done, the next is an introduction post from the admin if the forum has an Introduce yourself kind of a section.
     

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