How to Encourage Forum Users to Post More Often

[Dominique]

Lurkers make up a large percentage of most forums. How do you turn them into active participants? Gamification, better onboarding, or more engaging content? What’s been your most effective method for increasing user contributions?

 

[Nomad]

Unique content!
Your forum needs content that are not available else where? Why would someone bother to engage with a content that they have already engaged somewhere else?

 

[Cpvr]

Unique content!
Your forum needs content that are not available else where? Why would someone bother to engage with a content that they have already engaged somewhere else?

Unique content is the key. I also think asking users questions is one of the best ways to encourage further discussions, especially if you want more engagement.