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hi just opened one medical forum site so need your suggestions

so what i'll be doing is go to yahoo msn groups myspace groups and joining medical groups so i get some members .as this is medical forums so people are here not for money so top poster paid posting won't work for me.

any more suggestions for me please.

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Good start — useful community points from , and , and a clear sign of practitioner interest from . To turn initial traffic into a lasting medical forum, prioritize three things: trust (clear roles and verification), safety (privacy and de-identification), and useful evergreen content.

Practical, immediate actions:

  • Define target audiences and sections (patients, students, clinicians). Make that crystal clear in the About page so newcomers know where to post.
  • Create three sticky pages: "How to ask a medical question safely", "Forum rules & moderation", and "Trusted resources". For case posts give a required de-identification template: Age range, Sex, General location (country/state), Chief complaint (1 line), Timeline, Relevant vitals/labs/imaging, Current meds, What was tried, Specific question. That both protects privacy and makes replies useful.
  • Recruit 2–4 volunteer moderators with clinical or student backgrounds and grant simple verification badges via institutional email or public profiles. Verification should not be presented as formal medical advice or liability.

Growth and retention tactics:

  • Seed the site with 10–20 high-value starter threads (common symptoms, study resources, exam prep, de-identified case discussions) so search engines and new users find quality content.
  • Run predictable events: weekly de-identified case review, monthly AMA with a verified clinician, and a short welcome email for new members.
  • Keep monetization transparent and minimal; avoid pharma promotion and require disclosure of any sponsorship.

Legal/safety note: add a clear medical-disclaimer and privacy policy; follow regional patient-privacy rules (see HIPAA guidance if operating in the U.S.). Quick checklist: set rules, require de-identification, seed content, recruit moderators, measure first-reply time and retention, then iterate.

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Become active in as many other medical forums as possible, without plugging your own, and build a relationship with knowledgeable and interesting folk. Ensure your own forum is mentioned in your signature, if allowed at those other forums, and introduce it when chatting to the people you have befriended.

Despite what your sig link says, there is no simple fast way to make money online, and there is no fast way to populate a forum that will ensure it has longevity and value. It takes time, and lots of effort.

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thankx for suggestions .changed my signature.

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That's a good start, it allows people to go take a look if they like what you say, for example.

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The thing is in some of those groups you can't actually advertise your site so putting it in your signature is the best thing. You may also want to put a description of some sort.

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I think you can also target medical college students, could be a good platform to target college student.

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thankx i'll go for

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Hmmm, since I have been a R.N. for too many years to talk about I thought would like to be part of the forum. But, it looks as though it is for medical dr students?

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