Close more threads to guests? - IDN Forums

gammascalper · #1 (**permalink**) 24th February 2006, 01:53 AM

We seem to have a constant 10 or so guests viewing the threads.

I think we would have more members if we closed off more of the threads to guests.

What do you think?

bwhhisc · #2 (**permalink**) 24th February 2006, 03:19 AM

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Originally Posted by gammascalper

We seem to have a constant 10 or so guests viewing the threads. I think we would have more members if we closed off more of the threads to guests. What do you think?

Good point....I also note that posting in the Members Only area is light. Maybe that should be expanded to include Domain Appraisals and perhaps more of the tips, tools and resources.

touchring · #3 (**permalink**) 24th February 2006, 05:00 AM

It's better to close domain appraisal to members - after all, what's the use of viewing that thread if one can't post an appraisal?

Olney · #4 (**permalink**) 24th February 2006, 07:19 AM

I'll think about it but I'm also an SEO consultant.
Closing off your forum basically kills your ranking on Search Engines...

touchring · #5 (**permalink**) 24th February 2006, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Olney

I'll think about it but I'm also an SEO consultant.
Closing off your forum basically kills your ranking on Search Engines...

Isn't there an SEO version of the forum - dnforum uses it.

Olney · #6 (**permalink**) 24th February 2006, 08:27 AM

They are not ranked for the threads that are closed.
Just the portions that guest can see.
There's no way around it.