08-10-2015, 11:04 AM
Just seeing this.
I frequent a number of forums, and they are all down these days. I try to check in here everyday, even though I don't post much. I build slow as molasses but try to update my thread as it moves along, even though it isn't Bronco related. Many folks, including shops/businesses have moved to posting pics and build info on Facebook & Instagram these days, as they say its easier and that's where the clients are at. I don't frequent either so Im out of the loop. If there was a way to integrate a forum into it, to show their pics and posts, that would be cool.
As others have mentioned, I like coming here vs Classic because everyone is local. I try to start here, but many times I end up going to Classic to find tech answers. Ive tried to get some friends with EBs to join here, but they aren't much into forums.
I know that events have been discussed. I think trying to pull in the restoration types might help boost numbers. I like many of you aren't crazy into car shows, but getting folks that aren't into offroading but into broncos might help. I know this seems to work well for the Jeepster/Commando club. They have a yearly Club Event/Ride in the SE, and pull the offroaders along with the restorers. It is a 4 day ride with Thursday, Friday & Sunday being wheeling days and Saturday being a site seeing/driving day. I can assist with more info about this if wanted.
Along that same note, maybe holding/sponsoring an offroad event at a Private park once/multiple times a year would help get the word out. Could possibly do something with a fundraiser mixed in. When BDB owned a park, we did this to raise money for the year. I know clubs have done things like this at the Flats. Might be an option to discuss with Gulches or MudDeviles playground to get something closer. Could be something that is joined with another club(s) and have a big banner and tent set out.
I also, think that advertising helps. Having the swag out there to get the name out. Maybe donating swag to raffles/auctions/etc that occur during offroad events/fundraisers.
I know all of these things take money and/or time, but I wanted to throw it out there.
I frequent a number of forums, and they are all down these days. I try to check in here everyday, even though I don't post much. I build slow as molasses but try to update my thread as it moves along, even though it isn't Bronco related. Many folks, including shops/businesses have moved to posting pics and build info on Facebook & Instagram these days, as they say its easier and that's where the clients are at. I don't frequent either so Im out of the loop. If there was a way to integrate a forum into it, to show their pics and posts, that would be cool.
As others have mentioned, I like coming here vs Classic because everyone is local. I try to start here, but many times I end up going to Classic to find tech answers. Ive tried to get some friends with EBs to join here, but they aren't much into forums.
I know that events have been discussed. I think trying to pull in the restoration types might help boost numbers. I like many of you aren't crazy into car shows, but getting folks that aren't into offroading but into broncos might help. I know this seems to work well for the Jeepster/Commando club. They have a yearly Club Event/Ride in the SE, and pull the offroaders along with the restorers. It is a 4 day ride with Thursday, Friday & Sunday being wheeling days and Saturday being a site seeing/driving day. I can assist with more info about this if wanted.
Along that same note, maybe holding/sponsoring an offroad event at a Private park once/multiple times a year would help get the word out. Could possibly do something with a fundraiser mixed in. When BDB owned a park, we did this to raise money for the year. I know clubs have done things like this at the Flats. Might be an option to discuss with Gulches or MudDeviles playground to get something closer. Could be something that is joined with another club(s) and have a big banner and tent set out.
I also, think that advertising helps. Having the swag out there to get the name out. Maybe donating swag to raffles/auctions/etc that occur during offroad events/fundraisers.
I know all of these things take money and/or time, but I wanted to throw it out there.
Ben...........Big Dixie Boggers........www.MudProMetalworks.com