# How to Advertise Your Minecraft Server and Get More Players (/docs/minecraft/advertise-your-server) Building a player base takes effort. Here are the most effective strategies for getting more players on your server. Server List Sites [#server-list-sites] Submit your server to popular listing sites. Most let players vote, which boosts your ranking. * **minecraft-server-list.com** * **minecraft-mp.com** * **minecraft-server.net** * **topminecraftservers.org** Set up [NuVotifier](/docs/minecraft/setup-votifier) to reward players for voting — this keeps you ranking high. Optimize Your Server Listing [#optimize-your-server-listing] * **Server name:** Clear and descriptive (e.g., "SkyBlock | Economy | Events") * **MOTD:** Eye-catching with colors. See [Change MOTD](/docs/minecraft/change-motd) * **Server icon:** Professional 64x64 icon. See [Add Server Icon](/docs/minecraft/add-server-icon) * **Description:** Highlight what makes your server unique Build a Community [#build-a-community] * **Create a Discord server** — This is essential for community building and player retention * **Post on Reddit** — r/mcservers and r/MinecraftBuddies allow server ads on specific days * **Create social media** — YouTube videos, TikTok clips, and Twitter posts showcasing your server Improve Player Retention [#improve-player-retention] Getting players to stay is more important than getting them to join: * Responsive and fair staff * Regular events and updates * Stable server with good TPS * Active Discord community * Fair rules and anti-cheat > 💡 **Tip:** The best advertising is a great server experience. Focus on quality — happy players invite their friends. > 📝 **Note:** Avoid paying for "bot" services that artificially inflate player counts. Server list sites can detect and ban your listing for this. See also: [Setup Votifier](/docs/minecraft/setup-votifier) | [Change MOTD](/docs/minecraft/change-motd) | [Add Server Icon](/docs/minecraft/add-server-icon) If you need help, join our [Discord](https://discord.xgamingserver.com/).