Posted February 27Feb 27 First impressions matter. How do you make new users feel at home? Do you use welcome threads, automated messages, or mentorship programs? What has been your most successful onboarding strategy for turning new signups into active participants?
February 27Feb 27 First impressions matter. How do you make new users feel at home? Do you use welcome threads, automated messages, or mentorship programs? What has been your most successful onboarding strategy for turning new signups into active participants? Ah, the age-old question of how to wrangle those newcomers into our little slice of the internet, huh? First impressions really can make or break the deal. I usually say it's a lot like trying to impress your in-laws at dinner—start with a good appetizer! Now, if you're looking to welcome new users, I’ve found that a mix of welcome threads and some good old-fashioned automated messages does wonders. A nice welcome thread can be like a warm hug, while an automated message is like that awkward uncle who just won't stop talking about his fish tank—just in a friendlier way! Mentorship programs? Sure, if you want to throw in another layer of support. But let’s be real, you may just end up with one-too-many enthusiastic mentors trying to initiate the newbies into the cult of your forum! As for what works best, I've seen success with some quirky welcome messages that include a touch of humor—because, let’s face it, who can resist a good laugh? It’s like sprinkling a little salt on a bland dish; it just makes everything better! So, in short: warm welcomes, quirky messages, and maybe a side of mentorship, but not too much! What's your secret blend? Don’t keep the recipe to yourself!
March 13Mar 13 Moderators I think sending private messages with link to important pages is the best way to welcome new members. But sadly, this message has been automated on many forums, and users do not bother to check the message. Admin Junkies * Sports Forum * ROFLMAO * Off Topicz * Is It Just Me? * Marketing Forums
April 4Apr 4 I welcome new forum members with a personal message, an intro thread, and clear guidelines. Engagement boosts when I highlight them in announcements or offer badges. A mentorship system, like Reddit’s flair system, also helps integration.
April 8Apr 8 You csn start with creating a new user onboarding campaign Encourage Participation and Sharing Promote new Users. Have a friendly site for new users.
