Just started a web site for young families, how do I attract a crowd?

I have recently published an online forum for moms, www.lisajacobsathome.com, and I'm looking for feedback on this first draft and suggestions on where to advertise. I've submitted the web address to the major search engines, but I'd like to have an audience who have reason to return.

Just started a web site for young families, how do I attract a crowd?
Posting a link on different websites is the best way to advertise. I found out about a great mommies forum on myspace. They recruited me, so you could try something like that. Search myspace, facebook and such for mom's and then send them an email inviting them to check out your website.





Even the parenting board here would be a good idea. Also babycenter.com. They have forums you can post the link. First time mom's is defintely a good one, as first time mom's are always seeking information.





I looked at your website and I think its very nice and has tons of info. After you recruit a few people and they begin to join, your site will grow from word of mouth.





Best of luck to you.
Reply:i'd say contact another website that has advertisements on them and see if you can get your link on their site i'm sure some will do it for free but some may need a small payment to use their site
Reply:Gee. What a plug. I wont be going there now. That was sneaky.
Reply:I liked it. It's hard to find a parenting website that is catered to people like me, it seems everything out there is for that cheesy "mommy" stereo-type, especially when it comes to stay at home moms. I think you need a way to let people know when new information is available, like an email advertisement or something like that. I'll go back.