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4) Contest - An other way to get visitors to become posters is by using contests. For example you could run a contest that would give
first ten new members to post 100 messages wins 30 dollars, game, software, etc. Bring out
worst in some members, so they can get
prize. It can make your forum look terrible. So make sure you make it clear that it must be quality post and don't do this often.
5) RSS feed - Allow other web sites to put your web site's forum most resent posts on their site though RSS feeds, it doesn't even have to be
most resent post, you can allow them to set it up how ever they like. This is a great way to get links and to build you targeted traffic. You'll find on those controversial subjects will generate many new members.
6) No one wants to be first - Let's face it, no one posts on a forum that is empty, they feel like they are talking to their self (We do that to much as it already is). Make sure you signup with different nicknames and post. Try to add about five everyday, you don't need 100s of nicknames to do this. Also don't post
same thing to much, make it look new and try to post on controversial subjects.

Matt Colyer is the owner of the www.superiorwebmaster.com. He also is a php, CGI and ASP developer.