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What are some good ways to get members to be more active? I know that contests can be good incentives. Any other ideas?

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Small, predictable habits and clearer first steps usually move participation more than one-off campaigns. Several posters here are already looking at incentives and template tweaks; the next move is to stitch those ideas into a simple activation flow, lower the effort to reply, and measure the results.

Practical tactics that fit a small forum:

  • Make the first page for new members a short checklist with three clear, low-effort actions (follow a topic, post a one-line introduction, answer a poll).
  • Add low-friction ways to contribute: single-click reactions, daily micro-polls, and “starter” threads that invite short replies.
  • Use visible, non-monetary recognition: simple badges, a rotating “new member spotlight,” or small title upgrades that show up on posts.
  • Run short, repeatable events (weekly topic, 30-minute Q&A) so members can build a habit of visiting.
  • Measure a few metrics (percent of new signups who post within 7 days, time-to-first-reply, DAU/MAU) and iterate on the smallest blockers.

A quick 30-day activation example:

  • Day 0: show checklist + “3 things to try” on first login.
  • Day 2: send an automated digest of 3 easy threads for newcomers.
  • Day 7: award a visible badge for a first post or helpful reply.
  • Weekly: feature three recent starters in a short forum blurb.

If responses stay low, check time-to-first-reply and the visibility of starter threads; consider a volunteer “welcome squad” to seed replies. Thoughts from , and show appetite for incentives—pair those with friction-free onboarding and steady rhythms for the best long-term lift.

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What are some good ways to get members to be more active? I know that contests can be good incentives. Any other ideas?

1. Dani$ ;)
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Ooh! That article is by Ted S. He's a member here :)

<< edit >> Just read it ... already doing something very similar on DaniWeb though! Log out and you'll see what I mean.

Member Avatar for Atomica

more ads around the place?

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more ads around the place?

Nope its an article by Ted S which explains how VBulletin templates can be tweaked around to add/modify welcome messages which will increase the number of registerations.

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There is a no advertising rule around these parts anyways.

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the dani$ via paypal arent bad. I jump on your fun little math boggles..
even if theyve already been awarded..

...you gotta be quick. even if it was a buck i would jump just as fast.

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Hehe. :) And now our contests forum is open to anyone to post their own contests!

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You can create modules such as a store where members have the oppurinty to use thier points to purchase items, whether it be a member feature or a materialisitc object (computer, palm, ect)

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