What kind of site do you have? It would be easier to suggest things if I could see it. This is because of some simple rules:
- Make sure everything had the proper grammar, spellings and punctuation. Remember capital letters, full stops and basic writing rules.
- Keep it simple. Too mnay forums will only confuse people. The most simple forums are often the best and most popular.
- Don't have too many rules. This puts people off. Rules
are necessary, but too many aren't worth it. Discussing the rules with members can help to keep the rules to something which everyone can agree with.
- Make it look good. Decent looking graphics are essential, if you want to impress people. I can help with graphic design.
- Advertise. Advertising is key. You could use buttons, which encourage people to click on them and look. Something a bit like this:
- It's not the best example. But it's not bad.