Votes are the fuel that keeps your server visible. The more votes you get, the higher you climb the toplist—and the more new players find you. The problem? If you nag your community too much, it feels like spam and actually drives people away.
Here’s how to encourage votes without annoying your players.
1. Make voting part of the culture
If you treat voting as a natural part of being in the community, players accept it. Mention it casually in Discord, in-game messages, or announcements—but keep it light. Instead of “Vote now!” spam, use reminders like “Don’t forget: daily votes keep us visible.”
2. Reward loyalty (but keep it balanced)
Players are more likely to vote if they get something in return – which is why we have a callback system that sends you a signal when a player has voted. Cosmetic rewards, small boosts, or supporter titles are enough. The key is to avoid “pay-to-win” rewards that make non-voters feel left out.
Tip: weekly reward tiers work better than constant spammy rewards—players feel progress without being pressured.
3. Automate reminders smartly
Instead of shouting at everyone, give gentle nudges. Set up a daily Discord reminder, add a simple vote button on your website, or include a one-click in-game link. Make voting easy, not annoying.
4. Show the impact of voting
Players like to feel their votes matter. Share milestones: “We just hit rank #5 on RULOCUS—thanks to your support!” This makes the community proud and encourages them to keep going.
5. Lead by example
If admins and staff actively vote and talk about it, players will follow. Culture trickles down—when your team shows voting matters, the community sees it as normal, not a chore.
Final thoughts
Getting votes is about creating a culture, not spamming your players. Gentle reminders, fair rewards, and visible progress turn voting into something players want to do, not something they avoid.
Ready to grow? List your server on RULOCUS and encourage your community to vote daily—it’s one of the simplest, least expensive ways to boost visibility.