Forum Promotion: Best Webmaster, Admin, & Internet Marketing Forum
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Ozzy47
Well-known member
Ok, you are approved now, it was stop forum spam that tripped you up.
Basenotes
Well-known member
Thanks Ozzy47!
Mr Lucky
Well-known member
Since you asked - I had a look and was a bit confused as I started off looking on my phone and the layout was not totally clear to me.
After landing on the home page, nothing immediately told me it was a forum, or about the forums. There were preview boxes which led to articles (e.g. https://forumpromotion.net/other/reasonable-expectations-for-starting-any-project) but after clicking on that I get an article but still no way to know about forums.
The article page has a rather crptic breadcrumb that doesn't help me know where I am in the site architecture
As I got to the site from the link here, I already know there must be a forum somewhere, but someone woithout that knowledge may be even more in the dark.
Anyway, knowqing there must be more I click on the navigation hamburger and then on forums. List of latest posts at the top which look a bit squished, but that is OK given that it's probably useful not to take up too much space before you get to the forum list.
But that was then another useability problem (notwithstanding the huge horizontal scrollbar) because the first item in the list is called Forum Redirect Auction and that title seems baffling.
Following that there are three actual forums in the list. So far so good but that is then followed by a whole load of preview boxes under the heading Community Spotlight. I presume that is the end of the forum list, maybe a footer but certainly my impression was there are only three forums in the list.
I did then scroll past all the preview boxes and so luckily I find that there are a lot more forums, but I almost gave up and only continued looking because I'd read the repsonses here so I knew there must be more.
So my advice would be to do a useability audit.
NB: I had another look round and it seems the breadcrumbs never show the actual hierarchy which is exremely confusing when you rely on this very often when using mobile and don't have instant access to the top level. The breadcrumb seems to only show the "parent" one level higher
EDIT: and before anyone looks at my forum and has similar criticisms, I'm sure there are.
Alexander.
Active member
A really poor experience, personally. https://bizdustry.com/threads/forumpromotion-net-review-for-webmasters.13724/
Forsaken
Well-known member
This just looks like trashing a competitor/site you had a falling out with in the form of a review? Like... It's not a good luck, and shows a distinct level of immaturity that you're posting it directly in their thread here.
Alexander.
Active member
Hardly a competitor. It's really not a trash topic, it also contains other important feedback that is not connected with the incident relating to my account suspension. Please read the 2000 words before making such comments.
ForumPromotion.net
Member
That is exactly what is going on, and I greatly appreciate you pointing that out.
The user above is disgruntled and looking to stir the pot anyway he can. We'll try our best to ignore it and move on.
Alexander.
Active member
The review was not intended to express the views of Bizdustry. The review and walkthrough was for the sole purpose of reviewing the service and providing constructive criticism, besides my personal experiences.That is exactly what is going on, and I greatly appreciate you pointing that out.
The user above is disgruntled and looking to stir the pot anyway he can. We'll try our best to ignore it and move on.
I believe you should start new thread regarding review or any issues you had with them, posting here on their showcase thread you trying to denigrate their reputation, which obviously not professional from a web master. But that's my opinion @Alexander. , nothing against to anyone.
Alexander.
Active member
You have a valid point of view, perhaps it would have been better in a separate topic as Cameron might not take the review the wrong way. Still, I have mentioned some valid points in my review which are not related to my experience. Both positive and negative
If he doesn’t want to address my situation publicly or privately, that’s his decision. However, he should comment on the other weaknesses and strengths pointed out in the review. Member feedback is crucial for a forum succeeding.
Alexander.
Active member
Philip, I value and respect your point of view about Forum Promotion. However, you should go into further details so the issue can be addressed by Cameron.
With all due respect to everyone, this discussion is getting a little silly now. There’s no need to throw insults at each other and nobody is right or wrong. There are two sides to a story and to be honest, it’s not worth having a school fight about.
The best advice I can give you Cameron and everyone reading this for that matter is to move on. listen to other members and you’ll go far.
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Ozzy47
Well-known member
Can you be a bit more descriptive as to what you feel needs improvement?
Alexander.
Active member
Before I start writing this post, I don't think it is appropriate to forward unsolicited spam to your members on Forum Promotion. Please take a look at the screenshots and speak to Cumulus about his use of the email system. Several emails were sent. @Forum Promotion
I kindly request that the website owner please looks into this and why his staff members are sending me unwanted emails to my RoundCube email address.
Very disappointed in Forum Promotion.
Attached are screenshots.
I kindly request that the website owner please looks into this and why his staff members are sending me unwanted emails to my RoundCube email address.
Very disappointed in Forum Promotion.
Attached are screenshots.
Cumulus
New member
Just forwarded along all emails I received that were signed up to from your IP address. Thought maybe your browser autofilled the wrong email and you might need them!
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Ozzy47
Well-known member
Come check us out and list your site in the Directory as long as it follows the guidelines.
Cam!
Active member
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We've also recently introduced a significant improvement to our Website Battles. Members can now see their number of website battle wins within their profiles. Here's an example of what that looks like:
This has really inspired competition between our users.
In the past few months, we've implemented a couple new services. For one, we are now offering Weekly Activity Packages, which is a specialized offering of our package service. For two, we've created our @FP Service, which is just where we'll celebrate websites being advertised on FP thru or social media, including our Facebook page, Twitter account, and Instagram feed.
We've also recently introduced a significant improvement to our Website Battles. Members can now see their number of website battle wins within their profiles. Here's an example of what that looks like:
This has really inspired competition between our users.
