Fanlistings
Simply put, a fanlisting is nothing more than a list of fans of a certain subject that is usually found on the Internet. These subjects can be anything that has gained a following such as TV shows, actors & actresses, musical groups, movies, Web sites, and so on. For the most part, they are started by fans of the subject and are open for anyone else to join who would like to. Very seldom if ever are there any costs involved with joining these online communities and the only thing usually asked is the name and country of the applicant.
For the most part, fanlistings are not large sites, although some have gotten quite large since their inception. Most of these sites however are nothing more than simple lists where you may post your name along with other fans of the subject. Possibly the first site for fanlistings is TheFanListings.org which states on its home page that it is 'dedicated to uniting fans across the globe.'
At first, many people are confused by fanlistings and tend to think that there is more to them than there really is. The truth is however, that they are just a fun idea and a way to gather up all the fans of a subject into one place. They are an interesting addition to any Web site. Although TheFanListings.org is not officially sponsored in any way, it is generally looked upon as the definitive Web directory of fanlistings.
What Types of Fanlistings Are Available To Join?
There are currently more fanlistings to join than you could ever imagine. Everything you can think of including Actors, TV channels, Animation, Fictional characters, Authors, Comics, Companies, Games, TV Show Episodes, Sports, Websites, and much, much more. Odds are that if you are a fan of something, that there are a lot of other people out there who are too, and joining a fanlisting is an excellent opportunity to network with these people and support your favorite subjects.
How To Find A Particular Fanlisting
If you would like to join a fanlisting, the first thing you will have to do is find one that appeals to you. This can be accomplished in one of two ways. First, you can simply type 'fanlisting' into a search engine and browse through the different results you find. Certain fanlisting sites have just about every type of fanlisting site available, and all you have to do is browse through their site in order to find it. Second, if you know exactly what type of fanlisting you are looking for, simply type the subject name, along with the word 'fanlisting' and you should find it right away.
How To Join A Fanlisting
If you are interested in join up with a particular fanlisting, it is usually quite easy. Once you have located a fanlisting that you would like to be a part of, what you first need to do is click on the link to join, usually this is just the word 'join' somewhere on the fanlisting homepage. In order to qualify, there are usually certain rules or criteria that you will have to meet in order to join. These are most often painfully simple such as 'must be a fan of the movie, game, actress, etc.' Often times there will be certain questions asked that you must answer such as your name, address, and other information to identify you. An email address is often required so the Webmaster will be able to contact you.
Quite often, you will be given the opportunity to post a link to your Web site if you have one. There are usually restrictions on which kinds of sites you may link to however as they will usually want to keep things kid friendly. Not having a site is no big deal though as it is very unlikely that you will need one in order to become a part of any fanlisting.
How To Start Your Own Fanlisting
As most fanlisting Web sites only allow one listing for a particular topic, it is important that you only bother creating a fanlisting for a subject that has not yet earned its own fanlisting yet. This in and of itself can be difficult as fans are usually fast to jump onto new subjects. It is wise to apply to fanlisting sites before you begin working on your fanlisting site. These sites may have anywhere from 20 to 100 different applicants for a single subject, so it would be a shame to spend a lot of time building your site only to end up rejected.
As soon as a new book or movie has been released, for example, fanlisting sites will begin taking applications for them. If you are ready to apply, you will first need to read over the site's rules and regulations and acknowledge that you agree with them. It is not uncommon for each different category to have its own rules, so be sure to read over them each time you apply.
The application consists of quite a few different questions that you will have to answer truthfully. Some of these questions are pretty straightforward, such as your name, address, email address, and so on. Next on the application it is common to be asked to submit your Web site URL. This is because you must display that you have decent web building abilities in order to qualify. It goes without saying that your site will be disqualified if it is a template site. Finally, there is usually an open ended section that allows you to state your case of why you would make a good addition to their fanlisting site.
Once you have finished your application, all you have to do is press send and wait to hear back from the fanlisting site webmaster. You should hear back from them within a month in most cases. If you have never built a fanlisting site before, you will find plenty of resources on the Internet that will help you on your way.
Fanlistings