We'll consider Tapatalk but first I'd like all the previous Tapatalk users to try the new forum and see how it works first. One of the reasons we upgraded was to offer a forum that was mobile friendly without having to use another app. We also offer an advertising-free environment, and Tapatalk inserts their ads into our content -- which I understand, they want to get paid for their time, but they aren't offering a revenue split, and we're generating the content. If our members want Tapatalk, we'll probably do it, but everyone should try the new forum out first.
Good approach!
Not sure about putting our "app" on the app stores -- is there a XF app that we can configure to be our own?
Tapatalk allows for multiple tiers of the app itself. In one of the tiers, you can put this thing "Tapatalk" for your site - on Android/App, it requires some steps to get it working. I'm not saying you should do it, but if you want the rest of the world, you need Tapatalk. Especially the rest of colorado. As a marketing guy myself, I'd focus on that, too... But only if you have the money.
Don't make your own forum app. Just focus on Tapatalk. If your users like the mobile view of the site as it is now... then that's fine. If you users are clamoring for Tapatalk to be re-added again, do it. Ignore the Tapatalk negative noise on admin sites. Tapatalk does have glitches, bugs, and whatnot, but that's to be expected with
everything, like xenForo. All it takes is keeping a lookout for new updates. Install them as early as a convenience as you can.
Regarding traffic: The point of this forum is not to gain a slew of new users or earn a bunch of money. It's for a bunch of friends to stay connected. We're a local club based in the Denver metro area. We welcome new members, but we're looking for people who will show up in person for trail runs, meetings, and other local events. We still have forum members from all over the world, but most of them have shared a beer with us by a campfire at some point in the past.
Good and well. Noble, even, but you're wasting money, time, and resources if you think small. I think Colorado is bigger than how niche this site is. I guarentee you that there are more Truckers from Colorado. Just my 2 cents.
It's good to carve a niche, but what - what I'm saying is that you guys are selling yourselves short.