What's not entirely clear to me right now is whether trades need to be direct or whether there's some kind of credit system.
If the trades need to be direct (e.g. two people trade something with each other one-on-one), that severely increases the number of users you need to be successful. (Versus getting a credit and being able to redeem it with someone that offers something you want.)
To answer your question more specifically though, I would consider focusing on a niche at first. Right now #barttar is for everyone which makes it very difficult to market and people to identify with.
Let's say it was focused on trading coders and designers trading their skills. Then all of a sudden tech and design sites will take notice. It becomes relevant to their audience and so they are more likely to cover it. You will also be able to use more specific language on your homepage when a designer or developer comes across the site, they feel like the service is specifically for them.
Have any trades happened yet? Which types of trades have been the most successful?
What's not entirely clear to me right now is whether trades need to be direct or whether there's some kind of credit system.
If the trades need to be direct (e.g. two people trade something with each other one-on-one), that severely increases the number of users you need to be successful. (Versus getting a credit and being able to redeem it with someone that offers something you want.)
To answer your question more specifically though, I would consider focusing on a niche at first. Right now #barttar is for everyone which makes it very difficult to market and people to identify with.
Let's say it was focused on trading coders and designers trading their skills. Then all of a sudden tech and design sites will take notice. It becomes relevant to their audience and so they are more likely to cover it. You will also be able to use more specific language on your homepage when a designer or developer comes across the site, they feel like the service is specifically for them.
Have any trades happened yet? Which types of trades have been the most successful?