Requesting Critique

Hey everyone,

I have a very small forum... just starting up and since setting up vbseo (about 2 or 3 weeks ago) I have only had 1 page indexed (according to my google.com/sitemaps acct.) I understand this may be a time thing... Other pages on the site (not in the forums) are indexed almost immediately so I am wondering if I am doing something wrong or if this is something that just takes time.

Any thoughts or constructive criticism would be greatly appreciated.

thanks,
Jay

Triathlon Forum for Beginners | Beginner Triathlon Training Tips and Program | Running Forum

I really like your design.

Here are some things you might change:

• Add Relevant Replacements on showthread pages
• Upgrade to vBSEO Google/Yahoo Sitemap Generator v2.6
• Try to remove FAQ and Calendar (for guests)
• Try to use Virtual HTML Display in your what's going on box Check Out Marco's Blog :[How To] Add Virtual HTML Display In Your Forum Template
• Try to use a forum url structure either with www or non-www
  [How to] Setup www.yourdomain.com or yourdomain.com (www vs. non-www) - With .htaccess 301 redirects
• Validate your style
  [Invalid] Markup Validation of http://www.amateurendurance.com/community/ - W3C Markup Validator

Regards,
Fabio

I urgently recommend you to get fresh backlinks. And especially social bookmarks can help your indexes to increase.

Thanks for the suggestions!

Change your title. Be CONCISE, not spammy.
If you're targeting san diego, you need to put more focus there. If you're not, you need to put less focus there.

POST POST POST. that is the number 1 key to starting a forum. Even if you're talking to yourself or asking questions you already know the answer to. THINK about what an amateur running/triathelete would search for.
'best shoes for triathalon' etc. Get those long tail search phrases as thread titles and you'll be on your way.