Promoting IronMass Forums

Richo · 01-13-2006, 10:14 AM

basically i was over at bb.com forums and i saw a section about designing their ads or something...

anyway it got me thinking, i know IronMass isn't really a company (i think its not, if it is, tell me than flame me lol) but its still a forum, which has potential for gaining more members by the day. but i don't think the image or 'face' of ironmass is really out there.

the way i brought to this forum was by someone (dw mate, i know who u r lol) and it made it out to be a big secret!

anyway, the point of this thread is to ask the mods/admins, is there anyway us regular members can help promote and get ironmass out there and help increase members?

**ellipticer** · 01-13-2006, 12:15 PM

Easy ways for members to promote their forum:

- Have the admin produce a half page "flyer" that can be downloaded, printed out, and photocopied by any member. It should have the domain name in large, bold print and a few reasons to visit. The members can drop the flyers at their local gym or supplement store.

- Same with decals. A logo that is easier to recognize at small sizes is best.

- If you have a website, link here with the word "bodybuilding" in the anchor text.

- Tell your friends, online and offline.

- Create an interesting online tool or perhaps a very unique bodybuilding video that can be hosted here.

**DarkFalcon** · 01-13-2006, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ellipticer

Easy ways for members to promote their forum:

- Have the admin produce a half page "flyer" that can be downloaded, printed out, and photocopied by any member. It should have the domain name in large, bold print and a few reasons to visit. The members can drop the flyers at their local gym or supplement store.

- Same with decals. A logo that is easier to recognize at small sizes is best.

- If you have a website, link here with the word "bodybuilding" in the anchor text.

- Tell your friends, online and offline.

- Create an interesting online tool or perhaps a very unique bodybuilding video that can be hosted here.

Funny you should mention that.

We already have one ready to print!

Nitrous · 01-13-2006, 11:23 PM

I dunno if it is something that could be done but video segments like bodybuilding.com has (thefitshow) would be awesome..just an idea

**DarkFalcon** · 01-14-2006, 04:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Nitrous

I dunno if it is something that could be done but video segments like bodybuilding.com has (thefitshow) would be awesome..just an idea

Yes it would but you have to remember BB.com has a massive store to fund all these endevours and we don't. We do have great sponsership here but it will be sometime before we are able to compete with BB.com on all levels. You have to remember that we aren't even a year old yet and BB.com has been around for over 6. It takes time to build up a site.

**skelooth** · 01-14-2006, 04:19 AM

i promise that if I ever write any cool software that is fitness related, I will donate the license to publish/distribute it to ironmass.

~~Hacking is a Felony~~ · 01-14-2006, 04:46 AM

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Originally Posted by skelooth

i promise that if I ever write any cool software that is fitness related, I will donate the license to publish/distribute it to ironmass.

*prints this post* I have evidence that will hold up in a court of law.

Another way to advertise is through IronMass.com t-shirts .. oh wait .. we have those too! :funky:

**skelooth** · 01-14-2006, 04:48 AM

:bldance:

IceDragon · 01-14-2006, 10:37 AM

We have a really small forum too, only opened it up about two weeks ago, but I've put the addy in my email sig...I'll add ironmass to that.

I don't actually know any bbers who I could recommend this site to...I know it's still quite quiet in comparison to bb.com, but it'll get there...the atmosphere (if you can call it that) is so much more relaxed.

Has anyone thought of going to those online directories and adding ironmass.com to them? It's what we've been doing with ours, and it's slowly working. You only get out of it what you put into it, and I spend about ten minutes a day just filling out the URL to it...it could help, at least...

Dammit, I haven't got a t-shirt yet...I knew there was something I was supposed to be doing...

IceDragon · 01-14-2006, 10:40 AM

This is the directory list I'm working from...

http://www.geocities.com/site_vortex...s_Portals.html

**DarkFalcon** · 01-14-2006, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by IceDragon

We have a really small forum too, only opened it up about two weeks ago, but I've put the addy in my email sig...I'll add ironmass to that.

I don't actually know any bbers who I could recommend this site to...I know it's still quite quiet in comparison to bb.com, but it'll get there...the atmosphere (if you can call it that) is so much more relaxed.

Has anyone thought of going to those online directories and adding ironmass.com to them? It's what we've been doing with ours, and it's slowly working. You only get out of it what you put into it, and I spend about ten minutes a day just filling out the URL to it...it could help, at least...

Dammit, I haven't got a t-shirt yet...I knew there was something I was supposed to be doing...

What's your new site?

AYung · 01-14-2006, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by skelooth

:bldance:

That smiley cracks me up for some reason.

IceDragon · 01-14-2006, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by DarkFalcon

What's your new site?

I didn't write it because I didn't know if that was allowed or not. It's still really tiny but it's http://aplacetotalk.forumsplace.com. We're all kind of completely nuts...

I can always ask Bigfoot to come up with a list of affiliate sites, if you like...as in we don't have one yet, but I like ironmass and it's something we're considering anyway. :crazy1: Don't mind me, I'm away with the fairies today...not quite with it.

**DarkFalcon** · 01-14-2006, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IceDragon

I didn't write it because I didn't know if that was allowed or not. It's still really tiny but it's http://aplacetotalk.forumsplace.com. We're all kind of completely nuts...

I can always ask Bigfoot to come up with a list of affiliate sites, if you like...as in we don't have one yet, but I like ironmass and it's something we're considering anyway. :crazy1: Don't mind me, I'm away with the fairies today...not quite with it.

No worries we don't filter sites like some other places. We're not scared of competiton

As far as adding us as an affiliate I'm sure the boss would like it. I have no say in those matters I just work for the man.

IceDragon · 01-14-2006, 09:43 PM

As I say, we're like REALLY small atm...only 27 members but we only opened it up to the public like two weeks ago.

You see what your boss says, and I'll talk to mine - it's Bigfoot's forum, after all...

lol I can't stop with the daft smilies...

**Sixpack** · 01-14-2006, 10:08 PM

Personally I like it that the site is not as big as BB.com. THe members here are of quality without all the newbie and inmature questions. Sad thing is company reps over there get a hard on for rep points which mean nothing lol

Lift · 01-14-2006, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Sixpack

Personally I like it that the site is not as big as BB.com. THe members here are of quality without all the newbie and inmature questions. Sad thing is company reps over there get a hard on for rep points which mean nothing lol

Agreed about the quality, i havent seen a troll yet

METAL VIPER · 01-14-2006, 10:52 PM

You son of bitch!!! Don't jinx it!!! :fingersxd

IceDragon · 01-15-2006, 08:28 AM

I like trolls, some

01-13-2006, 10:14 AM	#1
Richo IMPC Contestant Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 491 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 12	Promoting IronMass Forums basically i was over at bb.com forums and i saw a section about designing their ads or something... anyway it got me thinking, i know IronMass isn't really a company (i think its not, if it is, tell me than flame me lol) but its still a forum, which has potential for gaining more members by the day. but i don't think the image or 'face' of ironmass is really out there. the way i brought to this forum was by someone (dw mate, i know who u r lol) and it made it out to be a big secret! anyway, the point of this thread is to ask the mods/admins, is there anyway us regular members can help promote and get ironmass out there and help increase members? __________________ Richo's Road to Track & Field Journal Thread http://www.ironmass.com/forums/worko...ack-field.html ----------------------------------------------------- Stats Age - 18 Weight - 50kg 1RM Benchpress - 42.25kg 1RM Barbell Row - 45kg 50m Time - 8secs Standing Long Jump - 2.20m -----------------------------------------------------

01-13-2006, 12:15 PM	#2
ellipticer IronMass Sponsor Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 91 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 4	Easy ways for members to promote their forum: - Have the admin produce a half page "flyer" that can be downloaded, printed out, and photocopied by any member. It should have the domain name in large, bold print and a few reasons to visit. The members can drop the flyers at their local gym or supplement store. - Same with decals. A logo that is easier to recognize at small sizes is best. - If you have a website, link here with the word "bodybuilding" in the anchor text. - Tell your friends, online and offline. - Create an interesting online tool or perhaps a very unique bodybuilding video that can be hosted here. __________________ =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Win $50 in FREE SUPPLEMENTS just by writing a review: Bodybuilding Supplement Reviews =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-

01-14-2006, 04:19 AM	#6
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01-14-2006, 04:48 AM	#8
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01-14-2006, 10:37 AM	#9
IceDragon Amateur Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The Plains of Seshannoh Posts: 80 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 3	We have a really small forum too, only opened it up about two weeks ago, but I've put the addy in my email sig...I'll add ironmass to that. I don't actually know any bbers who I could recommend this site to...I know it's still quite quiet in comparison to bb.com, but it'll get there...the atmosphere (if you can call it that) is so much more relaxed. Has anyone thought of going to those online directories and adding ironmass.com to them? It's what we've been doing with ours, and it's slowly working. You only get out of it what you put into it, and I spend about ten minutes a day just filling out the URL to it...it could help, at least... Dammit, I haven't got a t-shirt yet...I knew there was something I was supposed to be doing... __________________ Live by the Nine, Die by the Sword. :dumbells: Lifter for life.

01-13-2006, 11:23 PM	#4
Nitrous Pro Stature Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Atown, BC Posts: 169 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 11	I dunno if it is something that could be done but video segments like bodybuilding.com has (thefitshow) would be awesome..just an idea

01-14-2006, 10:40 AM	#10
IceDragon Amateur Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The Plains of Seshannoh Posts: 80 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 3	This is the directory list I'm working from... http://www.geocities.com/site_vortex...s_Portals.html __________________ Live by the Nine, Die by the Sword. :dumbells: Lifter for life.

01-14-2006, 09:43 PM	#15
IceDragon Amateur Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The Plains of Seshannoh Posts: 80 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 3	As I say, we're like REALLY small atm...only 27 members but we only opened it up to the public like two weeks ago. You see what your boss says, and I'll talk to mine - it's Bigfoot's forum, after all... lol I can't stop with the daft smilies... __________________ Live by the Nine, Die by the Sword. :dumbells: Lifter for life.

01-14-2006, 10:08 PM	#16
Sixpack Optimum Sponsored athlete Join Date: May 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 867 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 15	Personally I like it that the site is not as big as BB.com. THe members here are of quality without all the newbie and inmature questions. Sad thing is company reps over there get a hard on for rep points which mean nothing lol __________________ ["Tough Times Don't Last But Tough People Do" My Pops RIP http://www.optimumnutrition.com/ "Fueling your desire for success" www.rippedacadamy.com Mod-massmonsterz.com ISSA certified

01-14-2006, 10:52 PM	#18
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01-15-2006, 08:28 AM	#19
IceDragon Amateur Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The Plains of Seshannoh Posts: 80 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 3	I like trolls, some