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Good luck everyone! 😏

It’s great to see you here buddy! Welcome [mention=790]Shawn[/mention]

What’s up bro? Welcome to the community! [mention=62]Ravenfreak[/mention]

Fancy seeing you here! Welcome [mention=61]Tyrsson[/mention]

If you want to rank for short-tail keywords, I’d recommend focusing on ranking for long-tail keywords first, as they’re usually less competitive. By ranking for long-tail keywords, you can generally start ranking for short-tail keywords over time, especially if you rank well for the long-tail ones. Long-tail keywords usually contain more than 3-4 words, whereas short-tail keywords are more popular and generic. For example, a short-tail keyword might be ‘forum,’ while a long-tail keyword could be ‘the best admin forum.’ Additionally, building backlinks using a mixture of both long-tail keyword phrases and short-tail keywords is something I’d recommend. Be sure to build links to other pages besides your forum’s homepage as well, especially if you want those pages to rank higher too.

How’s the revival coming along? Are your old members slowly returning?

No, it’s actually batman lol. I’ll upload a new avatar.😉

I wouldn't actually consider Discord as a forum though. It's more of instant messenger service like Skype, Facebook messenger, telegram, Etc. Discord’s content isn’t in the open web either, so I don’t see it ever surpassing forums.

What’s the zoom level on your browser? Set it to 150 or 175% pixels and the font should be a lot bigger.

Welcome to the community! [mention=58]charming primrose[/mention] 😁

I’m doing good! Thank you for asking, how are you? Do you have anything fun planned for the weekend?

I haven’t watched it. Why do you think it’s overrated though?

On Tuesday, both CNN and Reuters introduced paywalls, marking a shift from the recent trend of major news outlets stepping away from paid content. Why it matters: With large online audiences, these platforms see minimal risk in charging their most dedicated readers for access. The reality: The traditional media ad market slowdown has made it harder for news sites to sell out their ad inventory. Trading millions of ad impressions for the possibility of steady subscription revenue may prove to be a smart financial move. By the numbers: CNN attracted an average of 159 million unique visitors monthly across mobile and desktop in 2023, making it one of the most popular news platforms. Reuters’ consumer site reaches up to 50 million unique visitors each month. Zoom in: Both companies will offer a limited number of free articles before prompting users to subscribe. CNN’s subscription will be priced at $3.99 per month, while Reuters will charge $1 per week. Notably, both CNN and Reuters have already been gathering user data via registration walls that require email addresses for free content access. These data collection strategies help publishers fine-tune subscription pricing models. The big picture: The shift toward more affordable paywalls, in contrast to premium sites like The New York Times, reflects a broader trend within the industry toward flexible subscription models. • Last year, The Atlantic adopted a more dynamic paywall approach. • Gannett, the largest U.S. local newspaper chain, began easing restrictions on its paywall in late 2022 to boost ad revenue. • Time magazine removed its digital paywall entirely, opting for ad-supported content to expand its audience. Source: https://www.axios.com/2024/10/01/reuters-cnn-website-paywalls

Hey [mention=10]KrissyCakes09[/mention] welcome to the community!

I’ve had about 2-3 other forums in the past, including: • An off-topic/general chat forum (2015-2017) • An admin/webmaster forum (The Admin Effect) (2015-2017).

How do you get your first 100 users? In the clip below, Sam Altman walks through four common strategies to get your fist 100 users in order of best to worst: 1. Use your network. Email everyone you know and call in favors from anyone you can think of. But if it’s a paid product, make sure you charge them. “People who are inclined to do you favors are going to be too nice in what they tell you. So if it’s a paid product, charge them.” 2. Research people who might use your product and email them asking them to try it. “Conversion rates are low—maybe 2-3%—so you’ll have to reach out to more people. But you can send targeted emails saying ‘Hey, I just made this new product. I’d really appreciate if you would try it out.’ Most people want to be helpful.” 3. Social media outreach, posting to HN, forums, PR, etc. “The important thing to look for here is a traffic source that is sustainable rather than one big pop that then promptly goes away.” Airbnb is an example of a company that made PR work as an ongoing process—they were able to come up with press stunt after press stunt. But it’s hard. 4. Buy ads and point them at your website. “This is the ‘laziest’ and least impressive thing you can do… This is not what I’d recommend. I don’t know of any startup that has gotten big starting this way. I include it because it’s the idea that most people try.” This may sound basic, but I think this advice is important. Getting your first 100 users is mostly hard work. As Sam puts it: “Everyone thinks they’re going to put up this website, tell one person about it, and it’s going to take off like wildfire. But that’s not what usually happens.” What are your thoughts on Sam Altman’s methods on obtaining your first 100 users? Do you agree or disagree with his methods?

If you’re on Reddit, these are some good subreddits that you can promote your communities on. They allow promotion on them. Stumpleupon was worked for me back in the day too as did Digg. I remember getting a lot of backlinks from both sites and a lot of traffic. Another thing that works is releasing a press release. You can either release a free one or a paid one and that’ll get you more backlinks & a lot more visibility as well.

I’ve been using Reddit a lot lately as well. It’s started to become my main social media platform. The main advantage Bluesky has over Twitter is its ‘feeds’ feature, where you can follow and discover content that interests you. This makes the platform much easier to navigate and helps you find new people to follow.

Good evening!

Google is launching a new AI-powered search results feature in the U.S. this week, starting with mobile users searching for recipes and meal ideas. This AI-driven update will present a full page of personalized, multi-format results for each searcher. According to Google: “This week, we’re introducing AI-organized search results pages in the U.S. — starting with recipes and meal inspiration on mobile. Users will now experience a full-page layout, offering curated results just for them. You’ll be able to browse various forms of content like articles, videos, forums, and more, all in one place.” Key Features The AI-organized pages will showcase content in different formats, including articles, videos, and forum threads. Google’s goal is to provide searchers with a broader range of viewpoints and sources. Google adds: “With AI-organized results pages, we’re offering users more diverse content formats and platforms, providing new opportunities for content discovery.” Industry Impacts Although Google highlights the advantages of AI-organized results pages, the change raises important questions: 1. Impact on website traffic: Will keeping users on Google’s search page reduce the number of clicks to the original source sites? 2. Potential bias: AI-curated content may introduce bias in how results are presented. 3. Visibility challenges: Businesses may need to adjust their strategies to ensure their content stands out in these AI-structured results. 4. Ad placement: It’s unclear how the new format will influence the visibility of ads. These changes may significantly alter the SEO landscape. New strategies may be needed to maintain visibility in the AI-organized results format. In contrast, Microsoft’s Bing recently expanded its generative search features, targeting complex, informational queries. However, Google’s full-page reorganization sets it apart from Bing. For now, the feature focuses on recipe-related queries on mobile devices, which aligns with Google’s emphasis on mobile-first indexing. Whether or not this approach will extend to desktop search remains to be seen. Google’s Response to Concerns In response to questions about this new feature, Google has provided the following insights: Search Console Tracking When asked about tracking AI-organized search results in Google Search Console, a Google spokesperson noted: “Although we don’t track traffic from every feature separately in Search Console, site owners will still see their traffic reflected. Supported search appearances are outlined in our documentation.” This suggests that while detailed metrics for AI-organized pages won’t be available, overall traffic data will still be accessible. Expansion Plans Regarding when this feature will expand to other categories and regions, Google stated: “When we previewed this feature, we indicated that it would expand to categories like dining, movies, music, books, hotels, and shopping. There are no further updates at this time.” Though expansion is confirmed, Google has not disclosed specific timelines. SEO Guidance When asked whether SEO professionals and content creators need to make changes, Google emphasized that existing practices remain effective: “SEO professionals and content creators don’t need to change anything. The AI-organized search results pages are based on our core ranking and quality systems, which have been refined over the years to surface high-quality information.” What’s Next? While Google’s responses offer some clarification, there are still unanswered questions. The lack of specific metrics for AI-driven results could make it harder for SEO experts to gauge the impact on their traffic. Google’s confirmation of plans to expand this feature across multiple industries suggests that the update could have widespread effects in the near future. Although current SEO strategies are expected to remain relevant, the SEO community will likely need to adapt as this shift in search result organization unfolds. Source: https://www.searchenginejournal.com/google-rolls-out-ai-organized-search-results-pages/529078/

Hey UT! How’s it going?

X/Twitter hasn’t been the same social media site since Elon Musk purchased it, and he has made various changes to the platform since taking over. There are more problems on the platform than ever before. So, do you still use Twitter, or do you prefer Bluesky? Bluesky has been on the rise lately, offering a cleaner interface. It also doesn’t have the same issues that are rampant on Twitter. So, which platform do you prefer to use these days? Is X/Twitter still your favorite, or have you switched to bluesky?

Hey [uSER=47]@Unvarnished[/uSER] welcome to the community!

Welcome to the community, Peter! Congratulations on the success of your forum! It’s awesome to hear that you’ve been running it since 1995. That’s a great achievement. We’re glad to have you on board.😁