In your opinion, when do you guys think is the best time to post a new map here on ForgeHub? I've posted maps before that seem to get buried pretty fast and I don't like the idea of bumping them. So what time of day, and what days, should I post in order to get the most views and critiques without my map just disappearing into the void? Thanks
These tips are completely within the rules as long as you stick to them by the book. Don't post when it's quiet. Weekdays after 9 PM GMT are a busy time. Have your friends post opinions on the maps, as long as they aren't just "I enjoyed it" and are constructive. If you get a reply, respond to it. But stay OT. (I wont explain when to reply, it is self explanatory)
In general I've had more responses if you post it towards the middle of the week. Some other tips to improve distribution of your works. Have your friends "Like" the file on b.net, and have them "Like" your tags. Also add lots of tags, at the very least your GT and the Map name. Other beneficial tags to be on "Amazing" "Awesome" "Epic", Those tags get a lot of hits. Aside from the tag system, "Recommend to friends" is probably the most useful function to spread your map. Just a few of these will shoot you up the "suggested download" list and reach a wide audience. Note though, that the above only works for 1 week after the map's date, so save a new copy before you post the map for download.