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Post by John on Aug 21, 2018 20:25:48 GMT -5
We have a lot of visitors drop by to read, and occasionally, they will post something. I created this section just for visitors, so they can make comments or ask questions about this ministry. It is also a place for visitors to ask questions about the Christian faith. We are here to help as best we can, so take advantage of this new section. The Lord bless you.
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Post by Sister on Aug 21, 2018 23:11:11 GMT -5
Hi Butero
It's easy for me to get on to this forum because I was sent a link that I saved, but trying to get on to this forum from another computer, ie when I'm at my mum's house (on her computer), or at my uncles (on his computer) I cannot find the site no matter what I type in. So was wondering how the others are to find it as it doesn't seem to come up on the search?
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Post by John on Aug 22, 2018 6:33:43 GMT -5
Getting listed on search engines is not as easy as you would think. We are listed in a directory at Freeforums, but that is about it right now. Openly promoting this site to a larger group is something I plan to do soon, but I think starting out slow has had it's advantages.
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Post by justinadams on Aug 22, 2018 6:37:44 GMT -5
Hi Butero
It's easy for me to get on to this forum because I was sent a link that I saved, but trying to get on to this forum from another computer, ie when I'm at my mum's house (on her computer), or at my uncles (on his computer) I cannot find the site no matter what I type in. So was wondering how the others are to find it as it doesn't seem to come up on the search?
Clear your browser's cache. Use EPIC browser with the VPN tunnel (top right) activated. For searches use DUCKDUCKGO. (Epic privacy browser includes a built in VPN that is fairly good considering it is free) Do not use google if possible or any of its affiliates. Do not use gmail or any of the 'snoopy' ISPs when possible. Use PROTONMAIL when possible for safe communications. (free Swiss email that is encrypted) Be aware that there is a great deal of evil present in search engines, so use DUCKDUCKGO as your main one.
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Post by 2fw8212a on Aug 22, 2018 9:00:50 GMT -5
So was wondering how the others are to find it as it doesn't seem to come up on the search?
Well, if you typed the whole forum URL: narrow-way-forums.freeforums.net
You would find it, but I know it is not so easy to be remembered... I confess that I do not know the full name of the site.
An easy alternative for us is to use an URL shortener: bit.ly/narway (easier to remember).
And as John said, getting on the top search results is not that easy, especially for a small community like ours.
But I believe others can find if they search for certain topics.
God bless you in Jesus' name!
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Post by John on Aug 22, 2018 10:15:20 GMT -5
I have memorized the address, so I don't have problems finding the place, but search engines are what drives people to your site. I attempted to help another message board in times past get listed, and to no avail. That message board still exists, but nobody posts there anymore. It is like an online ghost town. You can pay for someone to help you get listed, but that is a waste of money. I have some ideas to get us noticed that is outside the normal way of doing it, but I am not quite ready to try it.
We already have a lot of visitors, so I set this section up for them to converse with us about questions over the ministry, if they were unsure they want to join, or if they have questions about the Christian faith that we might be able to answer for them. It isn't really about reaching new people so much as giving voice to those who are already visiting.
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Post by frienduff on Aug 22, 2018 14:15:31 GMT -5
Hi Butero
It's easy for me to get on to this forum because I was sent a link that I saved, but trying to get on to this forum from another computer, ie when I'm at my mum's house (on her computer), or at my uncles (on his computer) I cannot find the site no matter what I type in. So was wondering how the others are to find it as it doesn't seem to come up on the search?
Wait till you find out what I did . On worthy things you post , THEY show up on the net . I seen it . That is probably how folks find it .
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Post by PG4Him on Aug 22, 2018 15:36:00 GMT -5
I use DuckDuckGo as my search engine. I also use Opera for my browser.
Search engine results are super competitive. Unless you're a giant forum with thousands of users, you won't be big enough to show up even in the first ten pages of results. There are other, better ways to promote visibility of a forum.
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Post by Sister on Aug 23, 2018 3:33:59 GMT -5
Hi Butero
It's easy for me to get on to this forum because I was sent a link that I saved, but trying to get on to this forum from another computer, ie when I'm at my mum's house (on her computer), or at my uncles (on his computer) I cannot find the site no matter what I type in. So was wondering how the others are to find it as it doesn't seem to come up on the search?
Clear your browser's cache. Use EPIC browser with the VPN tunnel (top right) activated. For searches use DUCKDUCKGO. (Epic privacy browser includes a built in VPN that is fairly good considering it is free) Do not use google if possible or any of its affiliates. Do not use gmail or any of the 'snoopy' ISPs when possible. Use PROTONMAIL when possible for safe communications. (free Swiss email that is encrypted) Be aware that there is a great deal of evil present in search engines, so use DUCKDUCKGO as your main one. Thanks Justin. Done.
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Post by Sister on Aug 23, 2018 3:35:47 GMT -5
Hi Butero
It's easy for me to get on to this forum because I was sent a link that I saved, but trying to get on to this forum from another computer, ie when I'm at my mum's house (on her computer), or at my uncles (on his computer) I cannot find the site no matter what I type in. So was wondering how the others are to find it as it doesn't seem to come up on the search?
Wait till you find out what I did . On worthy things you post , THEY show up on the net . I seen it . That is probably how folks find it .
Yes of course, I forgot about that.
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