Comments on: 5 ways to attract members to a social networking site

By: Cheryl

Cheryl — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:51:50 +0000

This is a fantastic article! (case in point I just googled tips for social networking websites and this is still fairly high in the google ranks.) I like how you emphasize content quality, too many are of the opinion that a social network is a case of “if you build it they will come” regardless of how much effort went in to creating it. I’ve bookmarked this page and will be sending the link to quite a few of my collegues. Thanks for the great tips!

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By: shiana

shiana — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 05:13:05 +0000

i feel that lot of social networking sites which have mushroomed up are run of the mill kind of sites trying to cash on the social media boom and i feel its high time some social media site comes forward and brings out some interesting and refreshing feature which continues interest in it

By: Lee

Lee — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 00:03:49 +0000

I think the biggest selling point has to be the unique features your social network site has

By: Martin Reed - Blog Author

Martin Reed - Blog Author — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 14:00:26 +0000

Aisha – If there isn’t much to see on your site, it won’t attract members. It’s that simple. The list of features you mentioned count for nothing if you don’t have content on your site. Invite people to join and provide feedback before the ‘official’ launch. You need content if you want to attract members.

By: aisha

aisha — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 23:49:52 +0000

hi everyone,i have just finished building my social network…it was from off the shelf software..it is aimed at a certain criteria although i dont want to say at the minute..would love some advice from martin..how do i make it more appealing..the name clearly states what market i am targeting and it has all the usual stuff like video page,live chat,instant msg,profile,blog etc but i have only had 10 people join in the last 2 weks with a small ad i put on an advertising site..basically there isnt much to see a sit is very new..i am thinking of having a video competition and would love any other ideas..i will be launching it in 2 weeks time on face book and other sites..

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By: Martin Reed - Blog Author

Martin Reed - Blog Author — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 16:23:07 +0000

Britney – There is plenty of room for new social networks; you just need to ensure you focus on a specific niche. Offer something different and unique.

By: britney

britney — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 06:49:32 +0000

I agree wit your point of quality content but can you tell me if a newbie wants to enter into the sphere of social networking how can he or she create a mark as so many networking sites have mushroomed up in a small period of time and most of of them lack that unique factor. I wonder is its the right time to venture into the sphere at this point of time

By: Martin Reed - Blog Author

Martin Reed - Blog Author — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 19:43:42 +0000

Gallito – That’s the great thing about online communities; you create relationships and as a result develop a group of cheerleaders for your site/product.