Tools Postloop and TheForumWheel

[Cedric]

Both Postloop and TheForumWheel were once pioneers in bringing quality engagement to your forums and blogs. It is a shame both disappeared.

I’m curious - what are your memories of these platforms? Did you use Postloop or TheForumWheel in the past? How did they impact your community or content strategy? Were there any features or aspects of these services that stood out to you, and do you think there’s still a place for something similar in today’s online world?

 

[Cory]

To be honest, I didn't think I had heard of either one until I saw them discussed on Administrata.

They sound like they were revolutionary for forums.

 

[InMyOpinion]

I had used Postloop a very long time ago and I think I only ever used it once. It's been so long that I honestly don't remember whether it was helpful or not ;/

 

[Cpvr]

I had used Postloop a very long time ago and I think I only ever used it once. It's been so long that I honestly don't remember whether it was helpful or not ;/

It was actually a cornerstone feature for helping forums get off the ground back then. You could order posting packages through a credit system, and writers would jump in to start new threads or reply to existing ones, it was super useful for building early momentum. It also gave freelance writers a way to earn a bit of extra cash on the side, so it worked both ways.


That was probably around 9-12 years ago. Postloop was really the first of its kind and ended up inspiring platforms like TheForumWheel. Both left a pretty lasting impact, people still talk about them, and a lot of forum owners genuinely miss what they brought to the table.

These reddit posts discuss the impact that Postloop had:

Reddit - The heart of the internet

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Reddit - The heart of the internet

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Reddit - The heart of the internet

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PostLoop Review

There is a paid posting service known as PostLoop that has been around for a while now. Having been involved with forums (on both sides of the equation) on said site, but no longer do so, I thought I would write a review for the webmasters. The question is does it work. By work I mean using...

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[InMyOpinion]

It was actually a cornerstone feature for helping forums get off the ground back then. You could order posting packages through a credit system, and writers would jump in to start new threads or reply to existing ones, it was super useful for building early momentum. It also gave freelance writers a way to earn a bit of extra cash on the side, so it worked both ways.


That was probably around 9-12 years ago. Postloop was really the first of its kind and ended up inspiring platforms like TheForumWheel. Both left a pretty lasting impact, people still talk about them, and a lot of forum owners genuinely miss what they brought to the table.

These reddit posts discuss the impact that Postloop had:

Reddit - The heart of the internet

www.reddit.com

Reddit - The heart of the internet

www.reddit.com

Reddit - The heart of the internet

www.reddit.com

PostLoop Review

There is a paid posting service known as PostLoop that has been around for a while now. Having been involved with forums (on both sides of the equation) on said site, but no longer do so, I thought I would write a review for the webmasters. The question is does it work. By work I mean using...

xenforo.com

Yes. I remember I worked for Postloop for a bit and I had to submit a few samples of my writing/posts. It was very popular and I even used it on my forum but I don't remember if it really helped my forum long term, though most posting packages are only helpful short term.

 

[Tyrsson]

@Cedric hit me on discord. Got a few questions bout this.

 

[Ravenfreak]

@Cedric hit me on discord. Got a few questions bout this.

Are you guys thinking of collaborating together to revive one of these platforms?! I would love to see that! Anyways I never got a chance to try either platform myself, back when they were around I was working at Walmart living from paycheck to paycheck and barely had any money for bills.

 

[Tyrsson]

Are you guys thinking of collaborating together to revive one of these platforms?!

No idea what your talking about....

 

[Cedric]

Are you guys thinking of collaborating together to revive one of these platforms?! I would love to see that! Anyways I never got a chance to try either platform myself, back when they were around I was working at Walmart living from paycheck to paycheck and barely had any money for bills.

We’re looking into possibilities yes. But too early to tell details.

 

[Senkusha]

Today was the first time I heard about either of these two platforms.