Getting someone to sign up is one thing. Getting them to come back on their own and start replying is a whole different challenge.
If you’ve been through that early stage, what helped you get your first few regulars?
Was it inviting people you already knew, starting a weekly discussion, doing post exchanges, or something else?
If you’re still in that stage, what have you tried so far? I’m especially curious about the small things you’d actually do again if you opened a new forum tomorrow.