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I too am having problems getting peeps to come to my graphics site and attached forum (29 members) but at least some are active...
the site is only weeks old however, but Im having so much trouble getting peeps to see it.. I have read through this forum.. it seems a lot of you have put your site address in your post.. heres mine

now .. just a thought.. there seems to be quite a few of us posting here.. and with all these web addresses too.. I read in one post that putting a link in your sig and posting on others forums was a great idea.. so why dont we go on each others to get us going a bit... I am more than happy to post with passion on who evers site who does the same to mine.. if you leave your addy on this thread.. I WILL join you.. and post like mad.. wont this help us all out a bit?

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Good move from to suggest cross-post support, and useful momentum from and getting involved. Mutual posting can kick-start visible activity, but it’s most effective when treated as a coordinated tactic inside a broader growth plan rather than as raw link-swapping.

Practical, low-effort steps that actually move the needle:

  • Seed a handful of high-value threads (how-tos, workflows, breakdowns of a popular graphic) with descriptive titles that match likely search phrases. One good long post is worth many “nice site” replies.
  • Make signature links point to a focused landing page or a specific thread, not always the homepage. Landing pages convert better than generic links.
  • Set a simple “support swap” rule: one substantive, unique post per site per week; minimum 80–150 words; no copy-paste. Track referrals with UTM tags so results can be measured.
  • Promote curated work on visual platforms (Pinterest, Instagram) with a direct link to the related forum thread. Use clear calls-to-action and match image specs for each platform.
  • Capture emails with a small freebie (PSD pack, texture set) to turn one-off visitors into repeat traffic.

Cautions and governance: coordinated low-value posting can look like a link scheme and reduce long-term benefit. Keep posts useful, avoid identical content across forums, and rotate strategies (SEO, social, partnerships). For a quick policy reference on manipulative linking practices consult Google’s guidance on link schemes (Google's link-schemes guidance). Formalize the group effort with a pinned thread listing rules, a simple tracking sheet, and a monthly review of what actually brought engaged members.

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Member Avatar for MikeAR

I'll do it.

Member Avatar for Shadezofblack

I have joined your forum and posted.. thanx for the swap :mrgreen:

Member Avatar for PoA

I just joined your forum. ;) Please check my signature below.

Member Avatar for Shadezofblack

Hiya.. youve prob already noticed but ive now joined your forum and posted.. great site you have :cheesy:

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