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Re: Getting the Guests to Register

albummaster — Mon, 2 Jan 2012 10:07:36 GMT

Author: albummaster

Posted: 01/02/2012 15:07

at the moment, there are about 200-300 new users a month signing up, and that number has been pretty consistent for a while.

Yes, probably need to design some better nag-screens and improve the copywriting etc. I sometimes get a bit too close to the site to get a stranger's view of it, so the bullets might not be the most attractive benefits of BEA to an outsider.

Re: Getting the Guests to Register

Facetious — Mon, 2 Jan 2012 09:38:50 GMT

Author: Facetious

Posted: 01/02/2012 14:38

19loveless91 wrote:

I think that's pretty normal for every site. And maybe some of the guests are members that aren't logged in

Yeah, like me when I'm at my aunt's house.

And yes, it's pretty normal, but yeah, I'd like to see more of these guests registering. It would be great 😁

Re: Getting the Guests to Register

19loveless91 — Mon, 2 Jan 2012 09:11:12 GMT

Author: 19loveless91

Posted: 01/02/2012 14:11

I think that's pretty normal for every site. And maybe some of the guests are members that aren't logged in

Re: Getting the Guests to Register

Hayden — Mon, 2 Jan 2012 09:00:12 GMT

Author: Hayden

Posted: 01/02/2012 14:00

I've always noticed that our Guests number is always high. Like, 16-20 guests on for every 2 members.

So..If any guests are creeping this topic, JOIN NOW! 😁

Re: Getting the Guests to Register

RFNAPLES — Mon, 2 Jan 2012 08:33:10 GMT

Author: RFNAPLES

Posted: 01/02/2012 13:33

Don't worry about it then, be happy.

Re: Getting the Guests to Register

albummaster — Mon, 2 Jan 2012 02:59:53 GMT

Author: albummaster

Posted: 01/02/2012 07:59

At the moment, many aspects of the site are taking a back seat because pretty much all my available time is spent on the technical and support/maintenance elements of BEA (i,e. keeping the site running and improving the functionality).

FWIW, this is the current copy (minus the formatting and graphics):

Code:

This page is for members only!

Not a member? Registering is quick, easy and FREE!

Why register?
Create your own chart.
Comment on or rate any album, band, track or chart.
Identify albums that aren't in your collection or you haven't heard yet.
Create a wish list of albums.
Post comments in the forums and vote on polls.
Help maintain the BEA database.
... And lots more!

Register now!

This is another reason why the site needs to be worked on full-time. BEA has completely outgrown the spare-time hobby it started out as. Unfortunately, the promotional and marketing side of BEA is one of many neglected areas because my time is currently spread too thinly.

Re: Getting the Guests to Register

RFNAPLES — Mon, 2 Jan 2012 02:33:55 GMT

Author: RFNAPLES

Posted: 01/02/2012 07:33

Make sure they know how easy it is to become a member and the benefits of membership.

Re: Getting the Guests to Register

albummaster — Mon, 2 Jan 2012 02:30:56 GMT

Author: albummaster

Posted: 01/02/2012 07:30

agree, there are a few nags already, but probably needs to be a bit more pushy.

Re: Getting the Guests to Register

Anonymous — Mon, 2 Jan 2012 00:47:20 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 01/02/2012 05:47

cool story bro

Getting the Guests to Register

Sean — Sun, 1 Jan 2012 19:00:32 GMT

Author: Sean

Posted: 01/02/2012 00:00

BEA has never really had a problem with the amount of guests on the site. Since I joined the guests have usually been in the hundreds and the ratio of registered users to guests is 1:20. My idea is that for guests viewing the website there should be constant reminders to register for the site