03-25-2008, 02:04 AM
1. The Interview with James
IFA: James can you please tell our readers a little about your background and especially your experience in web development and the internet?
I have worked on websites from an age of 13 (im now 16) and i have owned 3 forums, and helped run about 5 forums. I have learnt alot about web development, i know css, html, php and a bit of asp.
IFA: Over the last year BW has become very popular. Its a huge achievement for BW and yourself in just a relatively short period of time. What do you put BW's success down to?
My careful advertising and some great members. My members are from many different forums and they found my forum, loved it and many are advertising it! They helped out alot.
IFA: Its an exciting time at BW at the moment, what are BW's plans for the future? Are there any important updates or new competitions that will be announced in the near future?
No big plans, maybe the switch to vbulletin but nothing big. I have a few secrets but i cant tell.
IFA: Apart from BW, what other online businesses do you operate?
Techelpforums.com, capital987.com, iwebfusion.net, mytechforums.com, radium226gaming.net
IFA: How do you feel when you see members enjoying your site?
I feel glad and happy that i can provide these resources that i have learnt from. whenever i see anyone viewing my site and posting in the forums or submitting work or commenting a review i just feel excuted and glad that i can do that.
IFA: One thing that I have always wondered is how much of all traffic on the internet is to and from forums and bulletin boards. Do you have any ideas or maybe and estimation on these figures?
hmm.. i have wondered but i saw somewhere that around 50% of people get info from forums. Thats a big sum if you think about the population of the world that has access to internet.
IFA: How do you mange the BW forum? Do you have a moderators private folder?
Yes we do have mods, they are great! They help out alot and i respect them, i give them competitions and freebies randomly. Recently i gave them the easter weekend off for them to enjoy out of the forums.
IFA: How do you manage problems on the forum, such as problem members or spam issues?
No problems yet but a few people have abused our thank system, just an infraction for them and its allright
IFA: How many hours do you spend on the BW forum a week?
2-3 hours a day. I try my best to be on.
IFA: Do you find managing the BW forum easy or does it take a big effort to ensure that it runs smoothly?
It runs quite smoothly, the members are great so far and co-operate very well!
IFA: What are your tips for effectively managing a forum?
Stay focused, dont stop posting and advertising your site. And dont give up!
2. About James (10 Quick Questions with James)
1. What's your favourite hobbies?
Music, Radio, Broadcasting, Tech, Computers, Outdoors and more!
2. What sports do you like, who's your favourite team?
I go for AFL (Aus Football League) i go for Essendon!
3. What's your favourite movies?
Any good movies, im not much of a movie watcher.
4. What music do you like?
haha, ANY! I love techno, rock, pop, dance and top 40 music.
5. What food do you like?
Anything. Nothing in particular
6. Who was your childhood hero and who do you admire the most?
My parents, and my friends.. they are awesome!
7. What are your 10 favourite web sites?
Broadcasting World
Tech Help Forums
Adminfusion
TAZ
IFA's
Youtube
Radium226gaming
Digitalpoint
phpbb.com
mytechforums.com
8. What are your personal plans for the future?
Get into the radio industry, or into something with music.
9. Are you primarily a blogger or a forumer?
Forumer, i cant blog its too hard haha.
10. BW has been nominated for awards at IFA. What do you think if the IFA site and concept?
I think its great, well done on making the site its a brilliant idea since there are millions of forums out there. Lets hope BW will win this year
IFA and it's members really appreciate James taking the time to do this interview. James has certainly achieved a lot and we wish him and BW all the very best for the future
You are welcome to make comments about this interview!
IFA: James can you please tell our readers a little about your background and especially your experience in web development and the internet?
I have worked on websites from an age of 13 (im now 16) and i have owned 3 forums, and helped run about 5 forums. I have learnt alot about web development, i know css, html, php and a bit of asp.
IFA: Over the last year BW has become very popular. Its a huge achievement for BW and yourself in just a relatively short period of time. What do you put BW's success down to?
My careful advertising and some great members. My members are from many different forums and they found my forum, loved it and many are advertising it! They helped out alot.
IFA: Its an exciting time at BW at the moment, what are BW's plans for the future? Are there any important updates or new competitions that will be announced in the near future?
No big plans, maybe the switch to vbulletin but nothing big. I have a few secrets but i cant tell.
IFA: Apart from BW, what other online businesses do you operate?
Techelpforums.com, capital987.com, iwebfusion.net, mytechforums.com, radium226gaming.net
IFA: How do you feel when you see members enjoying your site?
I feel glad and happy that i can provide these resources that i have learnt from. whenever i see anyone viewing my site and posting in the forums or submitting work or commenting a review i just feel excuted and glad that i can do that.
IFA: One thing that I have always wondered is how much of all traffic on the internet is to and from forums and bulletin boards. Do you have any ideas or maybe and estimation on these figures?
hmm.. i have wondered but i saw somewhere that around 50% of people get info from forums. Thats a big sum if you think about the population of the world that has access to internet.
IFA: How do you mange the BW forum? Do you have a moderators private folder?
Yes we do have mods, they are great! They help out alot and i respect them, i give them competitions and freebies randomly. Recently i gave them the easter weekend off for them to enjoy out of the forums.
IFA: How do you manage problems on the forum, such as problem members or spam issues?
No problems yet but a few people have abused our thank system, just an infraction for them and its allright
IFA: How many hours do you spend on the BW forum a week?
2-3 hours a day. I try my best to be on.
IFA: Do you find managing the BW forum easy or does it take a big effort to ensure that it runs smoothly?
It runs quite smoothly, the members are great so far and co-operate very well!
IFA: What are your tips for effectively managing a forum?
Stay focused, dont stop posting and advertising your site. And dont give up!
2. About James (10 Quick Questions with James)
1. What's your favourite hobbies?
Music, Radio, Broadcasting, Tech, Computers, Outdoors and more!
2. What sports do you like, who's your favourite team?
I go for AFL (Aus Football League) i go for Essendon!
3. What's your favourite movies?
Any good movies, im not much of a movie watcher.
4. What music do you like?
haha, ANY! I love techno, rock, pop, dance and top 40 music.
5. What food do you like?
Anything. Nothing in particular
6. Who was your childhood hero and who do you admire the most?
My parents, and my friends.. they are awesome!
7. What are your 10 favourite web sites?
Broadcasting World
Tech Help Forums
Adminfusion
TAZ
IFA's
Youtube
Radium226gaming
Digitalpoint
phpbb.com
mytechforums.com
8. What are your personal plans for the future?
Get into the radio industry, or into something with music.
9. Are you primarily a blogger or a forumer?
Forumer, i cant blog its too hard haha.
10. BW has been nominated for awards at IFA. What do you think if the IFA site and concept?
I think its great, well done on making the site its a brilliant idea since there are millions of forums out there. Lets hope BW will win this year
IFA and it's members really appreciate James taking the time to do this interview. James has certainly achieved a lot and we wish him and BW all the very best for the future
You are welcome to make comments about this interview!
Good luck with BW in the future, and good luck for the IFA!