How do I encourage users to contribute?

It isn't uncommon for a user to register with your Wetpaint site, then remain inactive in the community. Here are a few techniques to draw people out and encourage them to participate:

• Promoting Users to Moderators
• Be the Welcoming Committee
• Site Contests
• Send Compliments

If you have other ideas, please include them!

Best Practices

This section also offers some best practices for how you can optimize your site for contributions:

• Calls to Action
• Discussions and Communication
• Organization
• Grammar, Spelling, Tone and Readability