Mark

Do you think RouterForums.com should expand past just Routers?

If you are unsure of what I mean by this, I'll explain. As you all probably know RouterForums.com is mostly based on just Routers and Router related discussions. The forum was origionally created by myself (Mark Rosendahl) and my dad, Rick Rosendahl (star of Router Workshop). We wanted to develope a community that would help show the variety of uses the Router has. Over the years that RouterForums.com has been around the community has developed a lot. Just today, I asked myself, "why don't we open the forums to a larger user base and more topics", so, now I'm asking you guys, do you think it's a good idea to open RouterForums.com to more woodworking related discussions?

Your input on this is very important, please vote honestly and post any questions or comments if you have them. Thank you very much!

If you vote no and are willing to share your reason why, please do, I would be very interested to know. If you don't want to publically post your reason why you don't think we should expand, feel free to send me an email or private message.

Again, thank you for your vote and your time.

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Gilbear

I think this is a post-mortem question - it essentially already has with finishing issues, tool reviews, plans, home improvement (which I just noticed for the first time, by the way), etc - I think it's OK so long as we don't lose sight of our roots, and it can't hardly be helped because there are so many related issues that come into play. However, if you want to expand into cars, gardening or cooking, I'm not up for it.
I understand the question but there are already plenty of sites for general woodworking - this one has a unique slant and focus and because of that i think it does better with router related questions - it fills a need.

Mark

Yes, I'm aware that we have already sorta branched out, which I think has expanded the community a lot. Although, I'm more curious if everyone agrees on the new forums I just added: http://routerforums.com/announcement.php?f=23

Also, I'm curious to see if everyone agrees on the direct the forums are heading.

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moreorles2000

i voted yes
because there have been many related questions that arise from doing one thing then another esp. for newbies like me. as long as the forum sticks to woodworking related questions i see no problem. we have some very talented ppl. on here & we all like new ideas but that is part of the learning curve or in some cases a corner.
les.

reible

I'm going to say "no"... I just can't be on the computer all the time and if we have even more good stuff and get even more people here that will bring more and more posts until it will take 10 or 12 hours a day to read everything. It's just too much of a good thing.

Ed

Mike

I voted no on this, and here is my reasoning:
Router forums is mostly about using and getting the most bang for your buck out of routers. The unique methods used on the show have made it easier for woodworkers to get excellent results. I feel it would be better to concentrate on projects from start to finish; with a router as the key tool. In depth jig building, set up and more discussion on using accessories would benefit members the most.
In addition there is also woodworking.net to consider. Isn't this a better choice for other area's of interest such as turning or carving?
I saw the show on the internet for the first time today, and this leads me to ask: Will there be more shows coming on PBS? I realize it is difficut to come up with new projects. Much time and effort. Expanding is a good idea, I just don't think Router Forums is the place. Needless to say, you wil have my support whichever way you go.

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bobj3

Do you think RouterForums.com should expand past just Routers?

I would say NO !

If you are asking if the routerforum.com should be come a super Walmart one stop for all, I would say no ,stick with the name ,if you do a quick search on the Net you will see why the name is the key to hits.
And if you are running a forum you want the hits, just the best way to get more info and Members. Like HAL (S.O. 2001) would say, need input.
Plus the new
woodworkingchannel.com will make this site jump in the coming weeks.
Hits coming from the http://www.thewoodworkingchannel.com/
In short look at the new members and the hits from the 3-25-06 date and up.

Just my 2 cents
Bj
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cranbrook2

I say yes. i can never get enough information. need more input.
I believe more topics create more ideas and i am running a little low. LOL

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Mark

After investigating your links, I did notice that RouterForums.com isn't listed there yet. I expect RouterForums.com traffic to increase a lot in the near future. I'm currently installing a new script called, VBSEO, according to customer testimionals, statistics and records, this script will optimize your website. Meaning, search engines will crawl it more often, index your website higher up on the list and increase your traffic by 90%+. I'm very confident that this script will greatly increase traffic on RouterForums.com which will help us further develope the community.

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bobj3

Hi Mark
You may want to rework your main web page and use the "router" name so the search eng. can find the site quicker,use the name as many times as you can.
Also you can use software to put name (site) on the all the search eng.that will help.

Just a thought

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