Our first month - Small-Business-Forum.net

cbscreative · 09-06-2008, 08:32 PM

I mentioned this in another thread, but today marks one month since we launched this site. As you might recall, that was a little over a day early when vangogh installed a plugin that opened the door without him meaning to yet, but everyone was patient as the kinks were being worked out, and the forum has been an amazing success.

We are so successful, that we even had our first Spam today. Thanks to Kristine for being the first one to catch it. We are watching with double barrel Spam blasters loaded and ready, and all members here are encouraged to report it in threads if they see it.

We're gaining members (currently 67) and have over 4000 posts. The best news is that the posts are real and useful, not just noise. Thank you to everyone for making it a great month!

Note to Karen: I was very careful not to call this thread "our 'firth' month"

billbenson · 09-06-2008, 08:45 PM

I think congratulations are in order steve(s). I think you also, very quickly came up with a very clean site. Good categories, few bugs, etc.

Congrats again!

Evan · 09-06-2008, 09:07 PM

Congratulations on our 'oneth' month!!!

KristineS · 09-06-2008, 09:28 PM

It is so wonderful to see this site grow. It's also great to see the quality of information that is available here. Thanks to everyone who has joined us here. We really appreciate it.

Spider · 09-06-2008, 10:30 PM

Well done, everyone!

CADesign · 09-07-2008, 02:27 AM

Congrats Team!

From my perspective, it's really fun joining a forum in it's early stages so I can take part and watch it grow. (For some reason I don't feel like the outsider trying to fit in as is sometimes the case with well established forums)

Dave

KarenB · 09-08-2008, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by CADesign

Congrats Team!

From my perspective, it's really fun joining a forum in it's early stages so I can take part and watch it grow. (For some reason I don't feel like the outsider trying to fit in as is sometimes the case with well established forums)

Dave

Yes, what Dave said!

Karen

Paul Elliott · 09-08-2008, 04:56 AM

Great work, folks! Thanks and keep it up!

Paul

vangogh · 09-08-2008, 08:52 AM

I knew it was our anniversary, but was waiting to see if someone else would mention it. I had a feeling you'd remember Steve.

So far we seem to be doing pretty good. It's been a lot of hard work with a lot more work still to do, but I'd say we're off to a good start.

SteveC · 09-08-2008, 09:43 AM

In life hard work often results in success... this forum in my opinion is already a success in that it brings together a lot of like minded people all wanting to succeed, to help others and basically to have a good time.

Well done to you all... the owners of this new site, the monderators and the members...

09-06-2008, 08:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
cbscreative Wields great power here Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: At the computer Posts: 739 Reputation: 22	Our first month I mentioned this in another thread, but today marks one month since we launched this site. As you might recall, that was a little over a day early when vangogh installed a plugin that opened the door without him meaning to yet, but everyone was patient as the kinks were being worked out, and the forum has been an amazing success. We are so successful, that we even had our first Spam today. Thanks to Kristine for being the first one to catch it. We are watching with double barrel Spam blasters loaded and ready, and all members here are encouraged to report it in threads if they see it. We're gaining members (currently 67) and have over 4000 posts. The best news is that the posts are real and useful, not just noise. Thank you to everyone for making it a great month! Note to Karen: I was very careful not to call this thread "our 'firth' month" __________________ Steve Chittenden Graphic design, web design, professional writing, and marketing. "Far better is it to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure, than to rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy much nor suffer much, because they live in the gray twilight that knows not victory nor defeat." -- Theodore Roosevelt

09-06-2008, 09:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
Evan Member Needs New Keyboard Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 205 Reputation: 20	Congratulations on our 'oneth' month!!! __________________ Evan Lemoine

09-06-2008, 09:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
KristineS Queen of the Forum Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Traverse City, MI Posts: 1,119 Reputation: 22	It is so wonderful to see this site grow. It's also great to see the quality of information that is available here. Thanks to everyone who has joined us here. We really appreciate it. __________________ Settling for More\| When I'm Thin\|A Frugal Housewife\| Outoor Bloggers Summit Blog\|Hunt Smart, Think Safety Blog

09-06-2008, 10:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
Spider Member Needs New Keyboard Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 138 Reputation: 11	Well done, everyone! __________________ Frederick -- Co-author: KEEP YOUR EYES ON THE PRIZE [More background on Spider] [Business Mentor, Business Coach] [Want-To-Be-A-Millionaire.com] [CERTIFIED HUMANE]

09-07-2008, 02:27 AM	#6 (permalink)
CADesign Member Wearing Out Keyboard Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Columbia River Gorge - Washington State Posts: 54 Reputation: 10	Great Work!! Congrats Team! From my perspective, it's really fun joining a forum in it's early stages so I can take part and watch it grow. (For some reason I don't feel like the outsider trying to fit in as is sometimes the case with well established forums) Dave __________________ Cascade Advanced Design Drafting - Design - Consulting

09-06-2008, 08:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
billbenson Member Needs New Keyboard Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 364 Reputation: 14	I think congratulations are in order steve(s). I think you also, very quickly came up with a very clean site. Good categories, few bugs, etc. Congrats again!

09-08-2008, 04:56 AM	#8 (permalink)
Paul Elliott Member Needs New Keyboard Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: North Louisiana, USA Posts: 265 Reputation: 17	Great work, folks! Thanks and keep it up! Paul __________________ Get 2 Free e-Courses--> 1) The 88 Marketing Tips That Will Change Your Life!; 2) 7 Ways To Stimulate Word-Of-Mouth Advertising at http://www.marketingsuccessblueprint.com/blog/ *Marketing Consulting and Coaching with Unbelievable* Guarantees!**

09-08-2008, 08:52 AM	#9 (permalink)
vangogh Post Impressionist Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Boulder, Colorado Posts: 1,744 Reputation: 31	I knew it was our anniversary, but was waiting to see if someone else would mention it. I had a feeling you'd remember Steve. So far we seem to be doing pretty good. It's been a lot of hard work with a lot more work still to do, but I'd say we're off to a good start. __________________ l Search Engine Friendly Web Design \| Van SEO Design l Tips On Marketing, SEO, Design, and Development \| TheVanBlog l Custom WordPress Themes

09-08-2008, 09:43 AM	#10 (permalink)
SteveC Member With Stressed Keyboard Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 33 Reputation: 11	In life hard work often results in success... this forum in my opinion is already a success in that it brings together a lot of like minded people all wanting to succeed, to help others and basically to have a good time. Well done to you all... the owners of this new site, the monderators and the members... __________________ Steve Cartwright FX Digital Pty Ltd Website Design \| Promote your Website \| Rent a Website