How do i increase my forum traffic? (from scratch)

[Boma]

I tried to click on the submit program but there's a dumb ad that pops up, and I can't click on it.

 

[smalleggroll]

could you please post a link? how did you set up the forum?

 

[indyeah]

To be really honest, I am a firm believer in backlinking. Backlinking is the best way to increase traffic, try to make as many backlinks as you can. It will increase your SERP ranking.