user18: Once we enter into public beta, we'll have to try to ensure that the site meets the minimum criteria for acceptance here:
http://area51.stackexchange.com/proposals/45110?phase=beta
Not just so that we pass the SE quotas, but so that the site actually becomes a lasting resource. Obviously, this means we'll have to promote the site to the best of our abilities. 
I'm sure we all have leads for spreading the word about this site personally, but we should probably discuss ways of coordinating our efforts over the long-term if we are to cultivate a lasting community here. 
What are some methods we all should be thinking about in terms of increasing awareness about this resource?
Here is a link with a few ideas to get us started:
http://blog.stackoverflow.com/2010/08/a-recipe-to-promote-your-site/

user25: It's probably a good idea to learn from the other religion related Q&As we have. Are there interesting questions you could ask to attract the attention of Google visitors? What kind of advertisement/promotion did those other sites put up?
We are going to have Hinduism into public beta soon as well, I think the two can coexist and help each other greatly.

Basically, the key to a successful site is the quality of its content. Ask, answer, vote, discuss (in chat). Keep the site alive and vibrant. Edit questions to eliminate typos, grammar errors and raise the quality bar higher. Once you do, you'll get visitors naturally coming from Google and users will be happy to stay.

user43: I have posted a link to Google+ Buddhism and Meditation community with ~38k followers.
That said, I don't think we should rush with promoting the site, until we figure out our format as to appropriate questions and answers. Otherwise we can get an influx of fun but disorganized content.

18: <p>Once we enter into public beta, we'll have to try to ensure that the site meets the minimum criteria for acceptance here:</p>

<p><a href="http://area51.stackexchange.com/proposals/45110?phase=beta">http://area51.stackexchange.com/proposals/45110?phase=beta</a></p>

<p>Not just so that we pass the SE quotas, but so that the site actually becomes a lasting resource. Obviously, this means we'll have to promote the site to the best of our abilities. </p>

<p>I'm sure we all have leads for spreading the word about this site personally, but we should probably discuss ways of coordinating our efforts over the long-term if we are to cultivate a lasting community here. </p>

<p>What are some methods we all should be thinking about in terms of increasing awareness about this resource?</p>

<p>Here is a link with a few ideas to get us started:</p>

<p><a href="http://blog.stackoverflow.com/2010/08/a-recipe-to-promote-your-site/">http://blog.stackoverflow.com/2010/08/a-recipe-to-promote-your-site/</a></p>
 25: <p>It's probably a good idea to learn from the other religion related Q&amp;As we have. Are there <em>interesting</em> questions you could ask to attract the attention of Google visitors? What kind of advertisement/promotion did those other sites put up?</p>

<p>We are going to have Hinduism into public beta soon as well, I think the two can coexist and help each other greatly.</p>

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<p>Basically, the key to a successful site is the quality of its content. Ask, answer, vote, discuss (in chat). Keep the site alive and vibrant. Edit questions to eliminate typos, grammar errors and raise the quality bar higher. Once you do, you'll get visitors naturally coming from Google and users will be happy to stay.</p>
 43: <p>I have posted a link to Google+ Buddhism and Meditation community with ~38k followers.
That said, I don't think we should rush with promoting the site, until we figure out our format as to appropriate questions and answers. Otherwise we can get an influx of fun but disorganized content.</p>
