How do you acquire a user base?

[rickyrolly]

Lots of people have forums littered with bots and such. How do you gain a real following? My website is not really ready for a release and such, so I’m not worried. I’m just wondering how you all did it when you started? Did it naturally happen over time? Did you advertise?

What would be some tips for new forum owners that you would suggest or advise?

 

[philmckrackon]

A long time ago @VB 3.5 time I could not find a forum dedicated to my hobby that I love best, restoring and building Jeep CJs. I then started my own site because it was unique.
It has been years but through a lot of work and time it is #1 on Google search for "Jeep CJ forum" and #4 (two of which are Wikipedia and a paid player) for "Jeep CJ".
I have never advertised but just supplied good information that many other sites and locations link to. Those back links are vital for rankings.
There are many larger and busier forums than mine but I am very happy with what I have.
Congratulations on starting soon.