> Does anyone have any input on the best ways to gather user profile
> information online?  I would like to learn more about who is
> using our site,
> what their interests are, and what type of content they find most
> valuable,
> but I'm concerned that lengthy registration forms will turn new
> users away.

Hi Vicky,

an old, but effective marketing trick is to offer the user the chance to win
something of value if they register...

"register now and win a Palm Pilot" for example...

cheers,
Mat
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Matt Pearcey
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