Talk Of Sun City Anniversary!! NEED YOUR SUGGESTIONS!!

Discussion in 'Sun City General Discussions' started by admin, Jul 1, 2014.

  1. admin

    admin Administrator Staff Member

    Hey everyone!!

    Hope all is well. We just wanted to take sometime out to say thank you to all of our members in Sun City who make this site fantastic.. Most of our members are from the Sun City Arizona area after only 1 year with the site open...

    We want to do something nice for you good folks but also need some help to build the site up in Sun City Original, West, etc which we all know all members here want the same so…..

    the question is...how do we do it?

    In the past...
    We have done referral programs for $5 a friend that you recommend…
    We have done summer promotions and paid $1 per post

    which both were successful in bring a small amount of users here...

    But were really looking to get your take on how we get all the Sun City Residents on this site and enjoying it!! Were all ears and open to doing promotions again/ advertising (name the best company), etc…
    We don't mind paying members and rewarding you who get a lot of Sun City Residents to sign up on the site and post and stay engaged (your friends)…

    Are there clubs that need to make this site their communication center? WE can make their own sections for that (like the posse, etc).

    More suggestions the better.. Were all ears… THERE ARE NO WRONG SUGGESTIONS!!!

    Thanks again!! Post away!! Admin
     
  2. pegmih

    pegmih Well-Known Member

    Have you considered contacting the clubs in SC Original and asking if they would like to be mentioned on TOSC? I will try talking to a few of them.

    Below is a link to all the clubs.
    http://sunaz.com/clubs/

    In the meantime, I will post the Handi-capables.
     
    Last edited: Jul 2, 2014
  3. BPearson

    BPearson Well-Known Member

    Great question and one that unfortunately is almost beyond answering. Having been an active participant for the past dozen years on these type's of boards, finding and keeping posters has always been a challenge. I know far more people read them than post on them. There's almost a stigma to getting folks to log in and share their thoughts, opinions and ideas.

    That said, there was a point in time when we ran a web site with a question and answer box that was the most successful effort I have come across. It was directed at working men and women who needed information. We called it ask the rep and we essentially became a help line for those looking for direction. I have long felt we could do the same here in Sun City by allowing potential buyers and those thinking about retirement to log in and ask about the community.

    I know, they can already do that, but the problem with message boards is it all gets lost in the various threads. Rather than trying to buy members, I would be more aggressive in becoming a valued resource for that niche active retirement buyer. I'm not suggesting you ditch the forums but rather supplement them with a window with questions and answers visible. The challenge is you need someone to answer the questions or access to give answers by participants.

    Probably not the answer you were hoping for, but the reality is if you are not a tad different, you are just one of the other 1000's of boards out there hoping to find posters.
     
  4. admin

    admin Administrator Staff Member

    Thanks Peg, BPearson and Emily!! KEEP YOUR THOUGHTS COMING and please other feel free to chime in… we love what your saying and taking everything into consideration…. there are no wrong suggestions..

    Is there any HUGE groups in sun city, clubs that would use this site and get all their members to chat on here, etc?

    What is the NUMBER 1 form of advertising used in Sun City Arizona that you see a lot?
     
  5. pegmih

    pegmih Well-Known Member

  6. CSB

    CSB New Member

    I just joined here, and found you only by accident when I finally toured the Bell Visitor's Center last week. All the time I was researching homes, and checking websites RCSC; Sun City's website, etc. I don't recall seeing you anywhere. Since I found you via the visitor's center and picked up your nice card, what comes to mind is that same card as a door hanger in the communities? Seems like that would get the word out unless there is an issue with the advertisement/solicitation thing. Also, for those of us who are established already in clubs, local businesses, perhaps the clings and cards could be handed out as we move about the community? I'm so lost most of the time right now, I believe a central point of reference was/is so invaluable! Good luck!
     
  7. admin

    admin Administrator Staff Member

    Welcome to the site CSB and thanks for the suggestions… We would be open to printing the door hangers… We would mail them to anyone who would want to hit houses as you get to them on walks, exercise, etc. We would need anyone willing to do original, West, grand, etc… thanks for the suggestion again…

    So glad you found us through the visitors center..

    let us know if anyone is interested by emailing us at TalkOfSunCity@gmail.com

    Thanks, Admin
     
  8. pegmih

    pegmih Well-Known Member

    I have TOSC cards and will take some to the Sundial Pool
    and ask if they can be left on the counter.
    Maybe someone could take some to the other Rec Centers.
     

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