How To Use Forums Effectively To Drive Traffic And Brand Yourself

One of the most effective ways to attract new targeted visitors to your website is by using the power of the Internet forums and community chat-rooms

. Every subject and niche on this planet has a forum dedicated to it's fans and followers to discuss, debate, seek assistance, offer help and to trade. There will be potential buyers if your product or service solves a problem that may exist within that community. Promote Your Links In The Signature Box Signature Box: You will have to register with the forum before you can post any comments. When you post a comment a Signature Box at the bottom of your posts is available for links to your websites or promotions. Use this wisely. Don't fill it up with a mass of links. Two is OK and three is more than enough. Link Relevancy: Make sure the links are related to the forum subject. If you're posting on a weight-loss forum it makes no sense to post links to an automobile website. If you have a car website, why are you posting on a weight-loss forum anyway? Change your product or change your website. Remember these are people with a common interest and if you can help resolve an issue that exists, then say so and tell people how. Forum Visitors Are More Likely To Click Your Links If You Are... 1. Relevant: Make your posts relate to the topic or niche under discussion. 2. Contribute: Add something to the debate taking place. If you have a point of view, express it and invite others to comment. If you have an experience that might help others then post it and make sure your articles reflect and display your industry knowledge. 3. Pose Questions: Ask and the forums will deliver. If you're stuck and have a question then ask the visitors of the forums. Someone, somewhere will have the answer that you're looking for. 4. Answer Questions: If you know the answer to a question that's been posed then post the answer. Many people will see the answer and, if it's a good one, this will enhance your reputation as an authority which will compel people to click on your links.

NO, NO, NO! Don't be a tosser! 1. No links to unrelated sites or promotions. What's the point? You'll just destroy your reputation and turn people off. 2. Don't put links to your website directly in your posts. Leave the link in your Signature Box. If your posts are interesting or inspiring, readers will click your Signature Box to find out more. Remember, spamming a forum with links will get you banned. 3. Don't post spam articles. All major search engines penalise anything that has too many keywords or links or appears 'too promotional'. You'll be considered a nuisance and banned very quickly. 4. Dont just cut and paste generic comments or posts other people have made. Try and be original and say something new or say something old in a new way. 5. Please DO NOT be rude. The world is big but the Internet world is small. You'll tarnish your name for no good reason. Using forums is part of the 'you as brand' philosophy. People buy from those they trust and respect. Posting on forums exposes your knowledge and presence to people who may be looking for what you are offering. I practice what I preach. Discover how I escaped the rat race and achieved financial freedom. Good quality posts which are helpful and informative enhance 'your brand' image and perception. This perception will attract visitors to your sites who may then become buyers.

How To Use Forums Effectively To Drive Traffic And Brand Yourself

By: Sal Abdin

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