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How did Stack Overflow get initial traction?
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:date: 2011-01-05 02:57
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:author: Russell Ballestrini
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:tags: Opinion
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:tags: Opinion, social network
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:slug: how-did-stack-overflow-get-initial-traction
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:status: published
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**Stack Overflow was a progressive and natural evolution of the standard
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clunky forum.**
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Using ajax it created a more fun and clean user experience.
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Using badges and karma to gain responsibility allow forums post to
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become a game. People naturally like to see progression and growth,
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being able to watch my karma go up was a rush, similar to a video game.
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(some people plan elaborate flights to rack up frequent flyer miles,
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planning a trip properly could cost as little as 50 dollars to fly
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around the world in 24 hours, and gaining thousands of miles using point
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multipliers)
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.. image:: /uploads/2011/01/stack1.png
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:class: wordwrap-left
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:alt: StackOverflow Logo
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Stack Overflow was search-able! Here is a thought,
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create a forum that is easily index by search engines...
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One question per page, on topic with the most relevant posts at the top of the page.
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Who cares about user bounce backs, if they see your URL enough (StackOverflow.com) they will end up creating an account and becoming a user who creates even more quality content!
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The site was geared toward geeks, and programmers! They adopt new tech
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the quickest.
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Did I miss any reasons? Feel free to comment below.
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You should follow me on twitter `here <https://twitter.com/russellbal>`__
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.. contents::
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