(01-17-2018, 11:46 AM)gordi Wrote: @"Armonica_Templar" 

Hi A-T,
Thanks VERY MUCH for opening up a new suggestion discussion, and coming up with some ideas.


Yup, like Mystic said...
We do have a presence on several social media platforms and very regular posts/updates on FB etc. (THANKS Mystic!!!)

We do also have a youtube channel already and I tried creating and posting several videos there but got VERY little feedback or results in terms of attracting new members. I don't mind making the videos, but it can be quite time-consuming and soul-destroying when hardly anyone even notices!
(Just curious - but did you notice them or the links to them?)


The link to the last video posted should still be on the banner announcements at the top of our main page....

IMHO - we DO need a presence on these platforms, but we need to figure out how to make it work better for us, both in terms of reaction/feedback and in attracting new members.
How do we get people to watch the videos in the first place (if they're not already members)?

G

Quote:1) what is the product


a)threads here on RN

*recomend take the threads with most replies
*recomend take threads with most views




2)Who is the audience/product for

a)general public
*will require a search between trending topics off of google analytics for a rough idea
*Will require a look at popular platforms similar based on sells

3)what is the cost

a)time

b)emotional investment


4)What do you expect

a) feedback
b)views

(01-15-2018, 04:26 PM)Mystic Wanderer Wrote: Senona was sharing threads to FB, Twitter, and Google when she was here.  Sol and a few of us had started a radio show, but the first show we recorded didn't even make it to the public because he hurt his back, then he got busy with work, and...   blah, blah, blah.   Anyway, the radio show didn't get off the ground.  Not Sol's fault; life happens.

Then Senona had to leave because her hubby got sick and she was working two jobs. 

I post to our FB page, and sometimes Twitter to help advertise the site, but Twitter is more time-consuming because you have to come up with all the hashtags to attract people, and a catchy phrase.  I only share over there if it's a really important topic that everyone should see.  I don't have time to do it; I'm not even a MOD. As for Google, someone else would have to do that.

Gordi was making videos for a while, but stopped.  I don't think it was attracting people like he/we hoped it would.  

I don't know, it seems like new people come for a few weeks, then stop.  All I can figure, they are liberals and don't like us praising Trump.

Honestly, I've had my hopes vaporized so many times by what was supposed to happen here, I just post some threads to help keep it going and then go on with my day.  If you all can figure something out, great!

Quote:1) what is the product


a)threads here on RN

*recomend take the threads with most replies
*recomend take threads with most views




2)Who is the audience/product for

a)general public
*will require a search between trending topics off of google analytics for a rough idea
*Will require a look at popular platforms similar based on sells

*hastag generation-
research hash tags and or creation of RN specific

3)what is the cost

a)time

b)emotional investment


4)What do you expect

a) feedback
b)views

(01-21-2018, 01:21 AM)Wallfire Wrote: I think the MODs and owner are doing a great job. This site is somewhere I like to be.
I believe that if this site goes down the path of selling its self, then it will very quickly become another ATS. I found this site by word of mouth, and that perhaps is the way it should be done.
For me RN is a well run place where people come to talk share info and stuff, there is respect here.
So to the owners and MODs at RN 

  Thank you

(01-20-2018, 09:42 PM)guohua Wrote: @"Mystic Wanderer" 
I'm Very, Very, Very Sorry our site isn't what you hoped for.
I REALLY Wish there was more I or We could do.
Many of us that are Admin's and Mod's don't know the Back-End like Sol does.
He hasn't had the time to train.

Thank You for all your hard work and your time with FB and Twitter and Post Awesome threads.
If I could make our site better or exactly like you want it, I Would.
If you know of a Mod here that knows FB and other Social Media like you do, Please let me know.

I'm Sorry to all our Staff and members.
I don't do FB or any other Social Media other than R-N3.

All I can do and have been doing is texting and emailing Sol and asking for help.

I've gone into our Members Area in the Admin Section and emailed Every member who hasn't been here in one month or longer.
I was doing that twice a month and I'm done to once a month.

I can not be here every day, my husband is terminally ill and we are gone for a week at a time.
But if you or any one here feels that I'm the problem, please let me know and I'll step down.

Gordi did an Awesome job with our Youtube videos and You do an Awesome job with Social Media and BIAD is Just Awesome with his Banners.
All our Mod's try their Very Best.
I  Love All Of You!

Armonica_Templar has some Great Short Stories. 

I don't know what to do, Sorry.

(01-21-2018, 03:09 AM)Mystic Wanderer Wrote:

(01-20-2018, 09:42 PM)guohua Wrote: @"Mystic Wanderer" 
I'm Very, Very, Very Sorry our site isn't what you hoped for.
I REALLY Wish there was more I or We could do.
Many of us that are Admin's and Mod's don't know the Back-End like Sol does.
He hasn't had the time to train.

Thank You for all your hard work and your time with FB and Twitter and Post Awesome threads.
If I could make our site better or exactly like you want it, I Would.
If you know of a Mod here that knows FB and other Social Media like you do, Please let me know.

I'm Sorry to all our Staff and members.
I don't do FB or any other Social Media other than R-N3.

All I can do and have been doing is texting and emailing Sol and asking for help.

I've gone into our Members Area in the Admin Section and emailed Every member who hasn't been here in one month or longer.
I was doing that twice a month and I'm done to once a month.

I can not be here every day, my husband is terminally ill and we are gone for a week at a time.
But if you or any one here feels that I'm the problem, please let me know and I'll step down.

Gordi did an Awesome job with our Youtube videos and You do an Awesome job with Social Media and BIAD is Just Awesome with his Banners.
All our Mod's try their Very Best.
I  Love All Of You!

Armonica_Templar has some Great Short Stories. 

I don't know what to do, Sorry.

No, you and Mr. G. are awesome.   Thank you for putting up the site for all of us to come to and socialize. 
It isn't just this site that's low on members posting. I've been on 3 other boards over the past couple of years and all of them are just like this one with low numbers of people posting.   I honestly think it's Twitter's fault.  More and more people are going there to discuss topics that are trending and make threads.  I really don't have any other answer for why this site isn't doing better.

I will be absent for a while due to problems at home.

(01-21-2018, 04:18 AM)Grace Wrote: This is just my two cents, which has never been worth much to anyone... lol..

But where there is diversity of thoughts and views there is vigorous debate and discussion... that is what makes any discussion forum fun - it delivers on the discussion.

When everyone on any forum has similar views or are otherwise unwilling to debate differing views for fear of hurting feelings it's just not as fun, it doesn't have the same draw other than the draw of friendship... which keeps it small overall, because those who don't feel a part of that friendship feel they are on the outside looking in, and no one wants to feel like the third wheel until they get to know everyone or figure out where they might fit in...

It's not to say everyone here isn't welcoming - you are and couldn't do any better, it's just a thought as to perhaps why growth is stagnant. ..

I think a better idea for drawing in people is to stage some actual debates... good ones on relevant topics of the day. Have people take or assign people sides, and make it interesting - people from outside of here  will be more willing to jump on that way with their own two cents.

(01-21-2018, 07:40 AM)guohua Wrote: ...We've tried to engage members that Hates President Trump, but the member had nothing
to debate with that was factual with his support of Bernie and Hillary, so he bowed out and
left hating me and others for supporting Trump.

We do have so many other subjects here, every thing,,, UFO's, USO's to Fairies and Bigfoot
and the Bible to include, Giants.
People need to come by.
I wish I knew a subject that would attract members.

I do agree that Word Of mouth to others is a Great Way To Get members.

 I also think a Youtube video of Armonica_Templar reading one of his Syfy stories, Great Stuff,,,,

(01-21-2018, 07:40 AM)guohua Wrote:

(01-21-2018, 04:18 AM)Grace Wrote: This is just my two cents, which has never been worth much to anyone... lol..

But where there is diversity of thoughts and views there is vigorous debate and discussion... that is what makes any discussion forum fun - it delivers on the discussion.

When everyone on any forum has similar views or are otherwise unwilling to debate differing views for fear of hurting feelings it's just not as fun, it doesn't have the same draw other than the draw of friendship... which keeps it small overall, because those who don't feel a part of that friendship feel they are on the outside looking in, and no one wants to feel like the third wheel until they get to know everyone or figure out where they might fit in...

It's not to say everyone here isn't welcoming - you are and couldn't do any better, it's just a thought as to perhaps why growth is stagnant. ..

I think a better idea for drawing in people is to stage some actual debates... good ones on relevant topics of the day. Have people take or assign people sides, and make it interesting - people from outside of here  will be more willing to jump on that way with their own two cents.

I Agree and that's Two cents well Spent!!!

We've tried to engage members that Hates President Trump, but the member had nothing to debate with that was factual with his support of Bernie and Hillary, so he bowed out and left hating me and others for supporting Trump.

We do have so many other subjects here, every thing,,, UFO's, USO's to Fairies and Bigfoot and the Bible to include, Giants.
People need to come by.
I wish I knew a subject that would attract members.

I do agree that Word Of mouth to others is a Great Way To Get members.

 I also think a Youtube video of Armonica_Templar reading one of his Syfy stories, Great Stuff,,,,

(01-21-2018, 02:56 PM)Grace Wrote:

(01-21-2018, 07:40 AM)guohua Wrote:

(01-21-2018, 04:18 AM)Grace Wrote: This is just my two cents, which has never been worth much to anyone... lol..

But where there is diversity of thoughts and views there is vigorous debate and discussion... that is what makes any discussion forum fun - it delivers on the discussion.

When everyone on any forum has similar views or are otherwise unwilling to debate differing views for fear of hurting feelings it's just not as fun, it doesn't have the same draw other than the draw of friendship... which keeps it small overall, because those who don't feel a part of that friendship feel they are on the outside looking in, and no one wants to feel like the third wheel until they get to know everyone or figure out where they might fit in...

It's not to say everyone here isn't welcoming - you are and couldn't do any better, it's just a thought as to perhaps why growth is stagnant. ..

I think a better idea for drawing in people is to stage some actual debates... good ones on relevant topics of the day. Have people take or assign people sides, and make it interesting - people from outside of here  will be more willing to jump on that way with their own two cents.

I Agree and that's Two cents well Spent!!!

We've tried to engage members that Hates President Trump, but the member had nothing to debate with that was factual with his support of Bernie and Hillary, so he bowed out and left hating me and others for supporting Trump.

We do have so many other subjects here, every thing,,, UFO's, USO's to Fairies and Bigfoot and the Bible to include, Giants.
People need to come by.
I wish I knew a subject that would attract members.

I do agree that Word Of mouth to others is a Great Way To Get members.

 I also think a Youtube video of Armonica_Templar reading one of his Syfy stories, Great Stuff,,,,

It sounds kind of silly, but to debate a topic doesn't necessitate believing in your side of it. It simply necessitates putting forth the better argument.

(01-21-2018, 04:11 PM)guohua Wrote: Very True, But, if a topic causes a person to leave because it goes against what they believe, then they, themselves believed and supported and trusted in that belief, should they Fight or point out Flaws in the other persons topic and point out the Truth in their Belief?
Then it goes to show the Hatred they have for your Belief or Shame or Actual Lack Of Knowledge in their Belief or Topic.
JMHO