Using forums is a very powerful way of getting free traffic
to your website or blog. One of the
reasons I like this method is that if it is done correctly, you can get a load
of traffic from it for years to come.
So here are the steps to going to forum in a logical order.
Since I am an avid user of the Warrior Forum (WF), I’m going
to use that as an example whenever I talk about forums, because I’m so familiar
with it. Just like the stars in the sky
there are bazillions of forums on the web, each with their own sets or rules
that you’ll have to follow. Some make it
easy for you to join and post, and others can be a stiff pain in the pants to
post or comment on.
Step 1 Do
Your Research First – You’ll want to figure out which forums your
niche is applicable to before you decide to join and post. (You do know what niche you’re in, don’t
you?) You sure as heck don’t want to
join a forum about “gold panning” when your niche is “cat breeds”. So, know what types of forums you’ll need to
participate in before you join one.
Step 2 Register
and Lurk – Make sure you register and look
for a section that either welcomes you
or has a help section. Usually most forums want you to read their
rules because if you break their rules there may be repercussions.
You might get suspended or have your account banned, so make
sure you find out what the rules of the forum are. The next thing you should do is get a feel of
the forum. You need to read what other
people are interested on it, what their problems and ambitions are and how you
can help them.
Once you get a good idea of what the forum is all about you
can move on to the next step which is…
Step 3 Leave Comments and Help Other Members
with Their Problems – Once you have a good feel for the forum, you
can then participate. Once again, make
sure that you’re following the rules.
NOTE: Most forums have all sorts of rules
concerning posting with your website address.
Usually, to get that privilege you’ll be required to participate in the
forum for a certain number of posts or buy your way in, as in the case of the
Warrior Forum. (Very cheap $10 lifetime
membership) So, I wouldn’t even think of
posting my web address right away. On
the Warrior Forum you can use a signature if you pay, but more on that in a
minute.
Step 5 Try
To Deliver A Real Good Post At Least Once A Week – This is where
you can really gain some solid ground on being an authority in your niche. You should write about a 500+ post talking
about some facet of your niche that’ll actually helps people. You want to make sure that it is well
written, concise, and is aimed at your target market.
Warning! Do not, and
I repeat, do not jump on a forum and start selling your crap. That’s just not the way it works, and at best
you’ll be seen as another snake oil salesman.
Just like social media, if you haven’t taken the time to nurture relationships
and help people out, you’ll be doing nothing more than hurting yourself. This
sales process works best over time, but it has great rewards if you work it the
right way.
Step 6 Follow
And Answer People That Respond To Your Post Once
you’ve written and posted follow your post and see what the response is. If you’ve pushed the envelope a little bit
and ruffled someone feathers, then you’ll definitely get responses. Respond to these super politely.
You should never get offended by anything anyone says
because there will people on there that are just plain nuts. You don’t want to
be seen as a jerk and a bad attitude and foul language can follow you around
for a while.
Step 7 Rinse and Repeat – Remember, your goal is to create
a great reputation and help people. Don’t
be selfish and always be kind.
Mark “Elmo” Ellis
"When it Comes to High-Response Copy - I've Got Your Back!"
(859) 797-9560
elmo033057@gmail.com
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