Fledgling Clan Tips?

Hello Clashers -
I was in a clan called Unity, but I struck off on my own to try to start a new clan. I am wondering if there are any leaders out there who have any tips for a fledgling clan like mine? I made a video about it, and have a core group of 4 level 75+ members, but of course, I am having trouble recruiting new members. Right now Im recruiting levels 50+. Any tips?
Thanks so much!

P.S. I didn't think this belongs in clan talk am I totally wrong?
P.P.S. To see the vid click the clan name in my Sig.

I'd say lower it to lvl 60+... Your clan won't grow as fast with such a high req. You can always bump up the req every so often.

Good luck,

Silver

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Originally Posted by SilverSword

I'd say lower it to lvl 60+... Your clan won't grow as fast with such a high req. You can always bump up the req every so often.

Good luck,

Silver

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Yeah, we are recuiting at 50+

Recruit in clan talk, not global, and you will grow slowly. Also to recruit on the forums well, you need a true forum presence. Try to be active and contribute to the community.

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Originally Posted by ProfessorOak

Yeah, we are recuiting at 50+

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Whoops, sorry. Didn't see the 50+ thing. :rolleyes:

I also agree with Dualsaber. It helps a bunch if you have a strong forum presence. :)

Yeah it is too bad. I have read like EVERY THREAD since I joined, but I am a major lurker ;(

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Originally Posted by SilverSword

Whoops, sorry. Didn't see the 50+ thing. :rolleyes:

I also agree with Dualsaber. It helps a bunch if you have a strong forum presence. :)

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Wohoo, just noticed your title is forum mad scientist. Is that cause of the contest?

He created an awesome thread called Clash Discovery lab. See? I'm a lurker ;0

Guess I'm a lurker..

OP- some tips on recruiting in global

Get to like gold 1 or crystal 3 perhaps... it helps you get noticed in global :)
Talk to the people on global, dont say, 'JOIN HERE PLEASEEEEEEEE' lol but instead start up a conv with the guy and see what hes like.. helps finding loyal people...

Ps, what have you seen about me while lurking? XD

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Originally Posted by Gremlin4

OP- some tips on recruiting in global

Get to like gold 1 or crystal 3 perhaps... it helps you get noticed in global :)
Talk to the people on global, dont say, 'JOIN HERE PLEASEEEEEEEE' lol but instead start up a conv with the guy and see what hes like.. helps finding loyal people...

Ps, what have you seen about me while lurking? XD

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Lots of things teeheehee..

We struck out on our own and there were only two of us so you've got a good start! Here's what worked for us:

• Create a well written recruiting thread here in clan talk and update it with clan news over time. Think of it as a sales pitch rather than your list of rules and requirements.
• Link to your recruiting thread in your signature and participate in forum discussions. Remember you represent your clan so if its a friendly clan, be friendly in the forums. If you're a bunch of jerks, be a jerk. People who join won't be surprised!
• Chat in global. Global is NOT hopeless just filled with a lot of people you don't want. As someone mentioned, start conversations instead of just recruiting. Often it isn't the person you are chatting with who ends up joining but the lurkers who like what they see.
• Push as high as you can go for recruiting, aim for crystal and up (but really just as high as you can get and maintain without giving yourself an ulcer). Globals pay more attention to crystal and you'll have an easier time of starting conversations.
• Establish core values and stick to them. What makes your clan special? You won't appeal to everyone so who do you want to appeal to and what will they appreciate in a clan?
• Look for quality over quantity. Dont keep bodies around just to fill seats. If they annoy you or dont fit in, chances are they annoy others too.
• In my opinion quality over quantity means judging people not by a level but by the total package. But that's up to you.
• Dont worry about people who check you out and leave. It will happen. Always does. Eventually you will stabilize but people will always come and go to some extent. Dont sweat it. :)

We just started our second clan a month after starting the first. Lots of hard work but lots of fun too!

If I wasnt on the ipad this would be more well written, but thats something! Good luck!! :o

If you haven't already done so, read through this:

http://cocstrategy.com/building-main...ccessful-clan/

It helped me tremendously.

Sent a pm. Check it out.