Never Underestimate The Power Of The Forum

Never Underestimate The Power Of The Forum

If your traffic exchange has a forum- get comfortable using the exchange and then- join it! Forum posts are a way to connect with other marketers and just as in offline business- networking is wha Contd...

If your traffic exchange has a forum- get comfortable using the exchange and then- join it! Forum posts are a way to connect with other marketers and just as in offline business- networking is what online marketing is all about. When people get to know you- they trust you and this may spark them to buy your product or join the program you’re promoting. And- it’s always a great way to make new friends.

The first thing you must do after joining a forum is to introduce yourself to the other members of the group. Usually- this will include information about the area where you live- what your interests are- and a blurb about being happy to be in the forum. Keep it simple and allow veteran members to welcome you. Then- respond to their comments or questions. It’s a great way to get your feet wet and to satisfy the “getting to know you” requirement of most forums.
Then- just read posts for a while. Old-timers in a forum- those who have been members a while- can often be great sources of information. You can learn a great deal just by reading posts- especially if the forum is very active. Take advantage of the free tutoring. It’s worth its weight in platinum.

Another advantage of posting to a forum is that you are usually able to use a signature file- meaning a link to a program or product you’re promoting underneath your signature. This is a great way to advertise! Your link attaches to every post you make or will ever make and it will add up to a lot of free advertising over time. Just be sure to follow the rules about posting sig lines. Some forums allow several- while others may allow none at all- and the last thing you want to be is a forum rule breaker. The members will never let you forget- if you do it consistently over time.
Don’t become a forum lizard- either. Posts that have no substance are generally frowned upon. These are the “Yahoo!” posts or the “Sure- I agree- ” posts with no relevant comments to legitimize them. Don’t spend all your time in forums- either. Find a thread or two that interest you and post something important to those. Reading every post by every member can take up most of your day in large forums- if you allow it. Just be involved enough to become known as someone whose point of view holds interest by providing food for thought- interesting URLs on a topic- or especially humor- if you’re able to write funny things without being corny. Forum members won’t mind if you post once or fifteen times- if what you have to say resonates.
Traffic exchanges have many features- and you should explore all of them. If the exchange has a forum- get in there and make some posts- even if it’s only to respond to what others have posted. First- read the terms and conditions of the forum and read some posts before you go barging into someone else’s living room. Get a feel for the tone of its posters. And never post ads- unless the forum has a specific board for doing so. That’s a big no-no and will get you into trouble. But don’t be shy. People in forums are generally nice and very helpful- and networking is what n-e-t-w-o-r-k marketing is all about!

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