Independent bands are use to having web sites that have their bio, tour dates, music, and contact information.
Some indie bands have guestbooks, but nothing very interactive.
Internet users have no real reason to keep coming back.
indie bands need to let their fans feel like they are a part of the band.
Why not put a forum on your site.
Forums bring a feeling of community to a web site.
Forums let users interact with other people about topics that interest them.
Your visitors already have something in common that interest them, your independent band.
Forums can be a great way for you to polish your act.
It allows you to get feedback about you independent music.
You can find out how people feel about your shows and the local clubs your playing.
You will find that people who interact with your site are more likely to either buy your indie music or go see your band.
People like to feel included and web forums give them that feeling.
Everyone wants to be friends with the band.
Let them feel that way on your site.
There are forums for all web experience.
If you are a little scared of setting something up directly on your server, then hosted forums are your best option.
We offer our independent bands forums on their web file.
Other services include:
Bravenet.com
fido7.com
If you are feeling frisky you can try some server-side forums.
Make sure your server can handle the type of code you choose.
webwizguide.com
asp101.com
gotocode.com
There are plenty of free forums out there.
If you do some searching you will probably find what will best suit you independent band.
You will find that it is pretty easy to implement, and gives your indie web site a little kick.
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