It's inevitable, especially when starting a new site, that folks will want to know how they can help. While I'm hopeful that there will be a lot of opportunities to add moderators to the site later on, it's just not something that's needed starting out.
That said, there are plenty of ways folks can help the site, all of which can help bring in more members. The most important, though, is to just have fun with the site! No drama, no arguing...just a good time trading, collecting, and chatting about sports cards.
That said, there are plenty of ways folks can help the site, all of which can help bring in more members. The most important, though, is to just have fun with the site! No drama, no arguing...just a good time trading, collecting, and chatting about sports cards.
Be active!
This is a great way in which y'all can help, especially while we're new.- Makes some trades! This is the primary reason this site exists, is to add cards to our own collections, and help others add cards to theirs! Start up a thread, let folks know what you're looking for. Check out others' trade threads. Maybe you have something that can add to their collection.
- Start up some new threads for discussions. This site is much more likely to flourish if there is a healthy community of folks who just enjoy talking with one another. It doesn't even have to be hobby related. We also have forums for entertainment news, and for general sports talk. I think we can all talk sports, right?
- Join other member's discussions. New members are more likely to join us if there are engaging topics for them to reply to and a thread isn't very engaging if it's just the first post and no replies.
- Answer member's questions! This is a big one. If a new member (or veteran member for that matter) asks a question, and you know the answer, take the time to answer it. New members are more likely to come back if they find the answer to the question the first time they visit.
- Be friendly! Let's not be the site full of jerks. I'm really wanting this site to have a family-friendly, community first, atmosphere.
- Share your hobby experience! Show off your collection in the hobby showcase, tell us about your personal box breaks, or single pack pulls. Let us know about new cards you're getting in the mail for your collection.
Be mindful of search engines
Sites like this, like it or not, really rely on search engines (especially Google) for traffic.- Use good, descriptive, thread titles. The thread title, in most cases, is the first thing folks will see when they're searching on sites like Google. You're also more likely to get folks here on the site reading your thread if you use good titles. Using a thread title such as "Looking for 2024 Allen and Ginter" rather than "LOOKING TO TRADE".
- Especially when you're asking a question, think about what someone might type into a search engine, and use that as your title. Something like "How long to Panini redemptions take" is much better than just "Panini redemptions".
Spread the word
There are so many different ways to do this, but here are some of the easiest.- Tell your friends! Without a doubt, word of mouth is the best way to get the word out about a site you enjoy.
- Link to use from your blog, or website. I know a lot of members have trade sites, or personal blogs. Adding a link to use from there is a great way to spread the word to potential new members, but it's also great for the search engines too.
- Mention the site in your eBay profile or in your YouTube video descriptions. Basically, if post any kind of sports card related content, mention the site. The more folks who know about the site, the more likely we are to find folks who would like to join.
- Share our pages! Almost every page on the site has a "Share" block, where you can share that particular page on Facebook, X, Reddit, WhatsApp, and more!
