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Originally Posted by Robertb
I wanted to ask your honest opinion. Ever since we have all been moved to this Astak Forum I fear that being NOT out under MR Forum News Astak may not be capturing many new members. What do you think?
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The market for ebook needs to be grown. Fora such as these are for the converted and each reader has their own loyalties and favourites. These could be changed, but they rely on independent reviews or comparisons to change their mind. That will be more important than where the thread or news lie.
At the end of it, if you build the better mousetrap, it will attract attention, regardless where the thread is listed.
As a new user to this forum, I initially looked at news about 'new release' as I had no clue which was the best or most suitable, then searched for reviews, before going to the appropriate sub-forum. I still keep an eye on reviews, and scan for new development or announcements, but that would be about it. It is the reviews that count.
The mass population (and untapped market) is unlikely to even look at these forum unless directed here somehow. That is where the effort should be concentrated. Otherwise, you could be putting a lot of effort in trying to convert the converted.