Heather Posted January 11, 2006 Report Share Posted January 11, 2006 The site truly has exploded in the past 5 months since I got my act together and redid the whole thing. This truly is because of the wonderful users and the dedicated moderators. Each and everyone of the moderators has been truly exceptional, and I want them to know how much I appreciate them. (You should too!) Just to give you an idea of how much the site has improved: we had 78,065 hits in July 2005. Last month we had 502,930. This month already we've had 260,662. It's reaching the point that I'm going over in bandwidth every month and will need to be increasing my hosting plan. That's awesome! This site would be nothing without those of you who participate in the discussions. I truly am interested in making this site a place everyone can enjoy and would love to hear from you if you ever have any ideas or concerns. Over the next few months I am going to dedicate myself to improving search engine rankings and bringing even more users into the site. So here is how you can help: - If you have a website, blog, or even post on other forums, add a small link to http://www.ldstalk.com in your signature. (For example: I like to hang out at LDS Talk. Come visit me: http://www.ldstalk.com) This is called backlinking, and tells the search engines that ldstalk.com is an important site. LDSTalk.com has a Google rating of 4/10 right now. That actually is very good. LDS.org has a ranking of 6/10, just to give you an idea, and it has thousands of backlinks. - Be sure to submit your site to the links section of LDS Talk. This will increase your web exposure as well, and it will continue to improve it as LDS Talk's rating improves. - Invite your friends to join LDS Talk. - Continue to use the report a moderator link the moment you see anything questionable. The users on the site truly are our best moderators, and there is no way we could maintain the standards we've set without you. Here is my plan of action: 1 - Double bandwidth and webspace for the site 2 - Update to Invision Board 2.1 3 - Add Photo Gallery and E-cards 4 - Invite more LDS sites to post in the links forum and ask them to reciprocate 5 - Listen to the users and work on ways to improving the site Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ToasterOfen Posted January 11, 2006 Report Share Posted January 11, 2006 Heather, you're AWESOME! What more is there to say? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prend1 Posted January 11, 2006 Report Share Posted January 11, 2006 I agree!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justlooking Posted January 11, 2006 Report Share Posted January 11, 2006 I love LDSTALK! In fact I am addicted to it! Great job Heather! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aristotle Posted January 11, 2006 Report Share Posted January 11, 2006 Heather, We enjoy posting in this forum and look forward to getting to know everyone. We have found the members here to be very polite, even when there are differing opinions expressed. No one has been rude or offensive, and we appreciate that. Thanks, - The Aristotles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winnie G Posted January 11, 2006 Report Share Posted January 11, 2006 thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snow Posted January 11, 2006 Report Share Posted January 11, 2006 Originally posted by Aristotle@Jan 10 2006, 09:00 PM No one has been rude or offensive, and we appreciate that.Thanks,- The Aristotles←I must have had an off month.I apologize and I'll try harder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ToasterOfen Posted January 11, 2006 Report Share Posted January 11, 2006 LOL, Snow! What would we do without you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieDesRosiers Posted January 11, 2006 Report Share Posted January 11, 2006 Without Snow I'm sure we'd all forget how to breathe and thereby extinguish ourselves. Rude and offensive comments are good for the constitution. Or so I've been lead to believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammy Posted January 11, 2006 Report Share Posted January 11, 2006 Thank you Heather! I like the e-card idea! I have made alot of good friends at this site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aristotle Posted January 11, 2006 Report Share Posted January 11, 2006 Originally posted by Snow+Jan 10 2006, 11:57 PM--><!--QuoteBegin-Aristotle@Jan 10 2006, 09:00 PM No one has been rude or offensive, and we appreciate that.Thanks,- The Aristotles←I must have had an off month.I apologize and I'll try harder. ←Please give us ample warning when you start behaving badly so we can be prepared by bypassing your posts. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palerider Posted January 11, 2006 Report Share Posted January 11, 2006 The site is great......and I am enjoying chatting with all of you and getting to know some of you by chatting.......THANK YOU EVERYONE!!!!!....... B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pushka Posted January 12, 2006 Report Share Posted January 12, 2006 I enjoy visiting this site every day of the week...more than once a day...it's fab! Thanks Heather :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josie Posted January 12, 2006 Report Share Posted January 12, 2006 Love the site Heather, and really appreicate it being here for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laureltree Posted January 12, 2006 Report Share Posted January 12, 2006 See heather you just have to post at eye level Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
begood2 Posted January 12, 2006 Report Share Posted January 12, 2006 Heather, I think that you have done a great job with LDS Talk. Thank you for all of the hard work that you have done to make it such a popular place to visit and enjoy the company of others. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanstress70 Posted January 12, 2006 Report Share Posted January 12, 2006 I don't get a chance to come here that much anymore, but when I get some spare time I still like to check in. I have really enjoyed this board a lot in the last year and a half or so, and have met lots of great people that I consider friends. Even though this is a place of differing opinions, I think everyone gets along great here and shows respect to others (mostly!). Thanks Heatha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindy Posted January 12, 2006 Report Share Posted January 12, 2006 Heather...the changes are great, thank you for all the thought you put into making things better fo us. This is a great place to meet, to greet and to learn about life and faith. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maureen Posted January 12, 2006 Report Share Posted January 12, 2006 ...Rude and offensive comments are good for the constitution. Or so I've been lead to believe.I've heard that it's a high fibre diet that's good for the constitution. I like to visit and post at LDStalk. The site itself is quite crisp and clean looking and easy to use; and the recent variety of new posters have made the site quite interesting again. I will always come and check out what's happening at LDStalk. M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Posted January 19, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2006 Just wanted to let everyone know that LDS Talk has hit #6 on the search "lds chat" in Google. When I started this thread, it wasn't even in the top 20. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aristotle Posted January 19, 2006 Report Share Posted January 19, 2006 Just wanted to let everyone know that LDS Talk has hit #6 on the search "lds chat" in Google. When I started this thread, it wasn't even in the top 20.That's excellent! - The Aristotles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josie Posted January 20, 2006 Report Share Posted January 20, 2006 That is great Heather, as far as I am concerned it should be #1. It is a great place to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Syble Posted January 20, 2006 Report Share Posted January 20, 2006 Thanks Heather. I enjoy it here, when I can find the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugarbay Posted January 20, 2006 Report Share Posted January 20, 2006 Just wanted to let everyone know that LDS Talk has hit #6 on the search "lds chat" in Google. When I started this thread, it wasn't even in the top 20.That's because it has everything! Comedy, tragedy. drama, love, and darn good cheesecake. Very nice job, Heather. B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amphiblitz Posted January 20, 2006 Report Share Posted January 20, 2006 <div class='quotemain'>Just wanted to let everyone know that LDS Talk has hit #6 on the search "lds chat" in Google. When I started this thread, it wasn't even in the top 20.That's because it has everything! Comedy, tragedy. drama, love, and darn good cheesecake. Very nice job, Heather. B)I can do without the tragedy and drama, but I'm a sucker for cheesecake! Where do I get a slice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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