View Full Version : drumming up forum membership
So, uhh, what do we do to get more active members? Put out fliers? Talk to local businesses about pushing our forum? Hook up with 98X and the like for promotions?
I took a gander over to scriders, and I have to say that this place is doing better, maybe even much better, but... it could be doing really great. There are hundreds if not thousands of people in this immediate area that are bike, ATV, PWC, and car nuts, so... how do we get them involved here?
Suggestions?
MrDude_1
05-16-2007, 11:46 PM
do what i do with my forum ( FastGM.com )
print up biz cards... something like "Nice Bike!.... " and then something about the site.
then hand them out when you meet someone cool.. or on a cool bike, ect...
do what i do with my forum ( FastGM.com )
print up biz cards... something like "Nice Bike!.... " and then something about the site.
then hand them out when you meet someone cool.. or on a cool bike, ect...
Yep, I've done and continue to do that, although I'm about of of cards, and I'm sure the ones I left at a couple of shops are long gone.
burns
05-17-2007, 09:08 AM
I have a few cards left here at KWS. ( like 10 ) I think I may have more at home will have to check.
As far as getting more active members in here, I will have to see if my noodle will start working and give it some thought.
MrDude_1
05-17-2007, 09:22 AM
do what i do with my forum ( FastGM.com )
print up biz cards... something like "Nice Bike!.... " and then something about the site.
then hand them out when you meet someone cool.. or on a cool bike, ect...
Yep, I've done and continue to do that, although I'm about of of cards, and I'm sure the ones I left at a couple of shops are long gone.
ive never had any real luck leaving cards anywhere public, like a shop.
the real thing to do is get ALOT made, and hand a STACK of them to each member...
then everyone has some in their car/bike/wallet to hand to someone... one or two people dont have a very far reach, but put cards in the hands of 20 people, and you get atleast a few new real members every month..
the other thing id do is go on the AFB... thoes guys tend to be in the right demographic... (20s-30s with large disposable income) and they're all bored.
oh, and you guys should post more.. it makes lurkers like me actually come out and post. lol.
Yeah, our posts have been down the past month. Really not sure why, but I know I've been pretty busy.
I did bring up the card idea to Mike...about giving us cards to give out, but I've yet to see him. I do think that's a good idea, especially since I see both car and bike guys.
MrDude_1
05-17-2007, 10:14 AM
really, you just have to let people know about it.
heres how i found out:
now ive been on car forums for years... and when i was 18/19 i did goto the tree some weekends... but i never thought to put the two together.. lol.
i was actually on a car forum where someone was asking about recommendations for a new bike... someone else posted a link to here saying to ask there.
thats when i realized, hey... theres a local bike board.
until then, id never heard of it.
Chris
05-17-2007, 10:37 AM
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f94/1turtle/cornerjunkies.jpg (http://cornerjunkies.com)
add a link to your pages
Chris
05-17-2007, 10:44 AM
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f94/1turtle/scriders.gif (http://www.scriders.com)
for the scriders here also
1BadRC51
05-18-2007, 07:48 AM
When I was involved in a website like this out west we used to carry small buisness like cards that we just printed out and just place them on bikes when we saw them. It just said something like "for local ride get togethers visit this site ...." then when you see a bike you just put it in between the tank and seat or on the speedo or wherever you can secure it where it will be seen. worked pretty good. We drummed up hundreds of members in no time.
Kat_Mac
05-18-2007, 09:21 AM
You can print bumper stickers and then have hot girls use them as pasties at Myrtle Beach Bike Week. That should catch some attention.
MrDude_1
05-18-2007, 09:26 AM
You can print bumper stickers and then have hot girls use them as pasties at Myrtle Beach Bike Week. That should catch some attention.
:chin:
hmmm... but on the otherhand, you would have 100s of guys wanting to rip your nice cornerjunkies stickers off.
Kat_Mac
05-18-2007, 10:06 AM
Whoa! I didn't say I'd wear the bumper stickers.
MrDude_1
05-18-2007, 10:13 AM
:lmao:
not what i ment, but extremely funny anyway!!! :lmao: :lol:
07Zixxer
05-18-2007, 05:52 PM
Hey, i'm in the Air Force and I know for a fact that there are a lot of people on base with bikes and I'm pretty positive most don't know about this site. We have a bout 20 or so riders in my shop alone and I have already let them know about the site and about the tree. I've seen them on it here a few times so all we need to do is get the word out. I'm willing to do whatever!
Well I run the Cornerjunkies logo on the race bike. So humm why dont you guys get some stickers printed up and pass them out at the tree or something?? And make sure all racers have them as well???
MrDude_1
06-13-2007, 07:34 PM
Well I run the Cornerjunkies logo on the race bike. So humm why dont you guys get some stickers printed up and pass them out at the tree or something?? And make sure all racers have them as well???
ahh... that explains why people dont show up. lol :lmao:
Chris
06-13-2007, 07:37 PM
neil should have some t shirts with him that we had made up...also mike you had any thoughts on the logo update?
SUM650
06-13-2007, 07:44 PM
So humm why dont you guys get some stickers printed up and pass them out at the tree or something??
Great idea!
the_MAC
06-13-2007, 07:49 PM
it seemed to work for thomas when he had all those www.outonparole.com stickers...not a bad idea
07Zixxer
06-14-2007, 02:32 AM
Check it out. I have a gerber machine at work. It's the machine that all these big companies use around here to make signs and shit. I will make 100 stickers. 50 red and 50 white. They will read www.cornerjunkies.com. I will make the "cornerjunkies" a different font so it will stand out and look pretty sweet. I will make them approx 1.5" tall so they won't be incredibly huge. That way they won't clutter up the bikes or your vehicle. Which ever you decide to put it on. I can only make a limited number of these and thats the reason for only having two colors. It may be possible for me to make more in the near future. I will bring these 100 to the tree this sunday. They will be passed out on a first come first serve basis. Each person recieving two. They will also be free.
Kat_Mac
06-14-2007, 08:06 AM
Wow, what incredibly generous offer, Dustin. Thank you. PM me when you get a chance.
07Zixxer
06-15-2007, 09:48 PM
No prob!! So here's what I got. The size is 1 1/8"X12". That is the smallest I could get it whitout having to be right up on it to read it. That size should fit almost anywhere on a bike and still work for a vehicle.
burns
06-16-2007, 01:13 PM
I wont put any on my bike but I would like some to have at the shop and just to stick places.
jason 41
06-16-2007, 01:55 PM
I could put some on the new bikes I sell. or just pass them out at work.
mandingo
06-16-2007, 02:33 PM
I can throw them on the racebike and get some attention that way. It's the least I could do for Mike K. for all his support. Never know, it may show up on Roadracing World.
07Zixxer
06-17-2007, 12:25 AM
Well be at the tree tomorrow. I will be there around 1:15 or so. I have about 90 left. I passed a few out today and put a couple on my bike.
Well .........?
Why not an add in the newspaper or just a billboard on I-26 to run for one month .......
Consider it ......
If all forum members want to drum up more members for this site than coughing up a few bucks for a billboard may not be a bad idea.....
The only issue I can see is all the younger crowd going crazy with silly posts...
Myself included in that one ..........
It is destine to happen ..........
What do we want here all performance oriented users or the car show crowd ?
Give me an idea ?
Well be at the tree tomorrow. I will be there around 1:15 or so. I have about 90 left. I passed a few out today and put a couple on my bike.
Thanks for running with the idea Dustin :wtg:
the_MAC
06-17-2007, 05:12 PM
send some over to me!! i'll pass them out to all the muslim sportbikers!! (NOT!!) :priest:
07Zixxer
06-18-2007, 01:52 AM
I gave the stickers to Kat. I'm sure she still has some left. If you are interested in some, get with her. If she doesn't have anymore, I can easily make some and bring them to the tree again. Just holla!!
mandingo
06-18-2007, 09:17 AM
Kat, save me 2 please, for the race bike.
SUM650
06-18-2007, 09:59 AM
Kat, save me 2 please, for the race bike.
Same here.
burns
06-18-2007, 11:12 AM
For 20 grand I can get the stickers on our race bikes. That will get them on the lower fairing. :smilebig:
For 20 grand I can get the stickers on our race bikes. That will get them on the lower fairing. :smilebig:
No problem. Let's see... site membership for all KWS employees will now be $20,000 :lol:
...I understand the pricing, though. That's some pricey real estate, but that's how the game works.
Me gwan be man in black agin......
USGPRU Phantom ......
So corner junkies can keep an eye out for da only sticker on my bike !!!!!!!
(outside of USGPRU and Tech sticker)
mandingo
06-19-2007, 03:25 PM
Me gwan be man in black agin......
USGPRU Phantom ......
So corner junkies can keep an eye out for da only sticker on my bike !!!!!!!
(outside of USGPRU and Tech sticker)
THAT'S WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT!!! SIGN ME UP. I'M GONNA NEED ONE OF THOSE TWO STROKE THINGYS THOUGH. I'LL ROCK THE PHANTOM WEAR.
Thomas
06-25-2007, 04:15 PM
interesting subject.. having capable people on the streets in the biggest factor.. I left charleston and SCRiders went to shit
multiple people have said they could do this and do that, but noone has
I could easily build it back up if I had the time, but I would rather someone local buy into it and promote it from there..
someone local could sell advertising and promote bike nights etc and make a cool chunk of change
I would sell half of the site for $1000 and let whoever buys it sell advertising on it and keep 75% of the ad money
they could make $1000 back on just ad sales easily within 6 months, not to mention promotions, shirts and other extras
Christ burns 20 grand for ya'lls race bikes DAMN IT I under sold my self for a CD full of pics of me on the bike :crying:
Mike I am going to have to up the prices. Sinces its only CCS were going to have to charge you $5,000 to runt he stickers on the race bike... :lol: see its a 1/4 of the cost compared to a AMA superbike team :lol: :lol:
Or just get me that disc :wtg:
20 grand :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: hope that comes with a lot of them umbrella girls too :wtg:
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