The
Value of Forums
The Value of Forums - Finding Forums
There are literally thousands of online
forums that cover a wide range of topics. Forums provide individuals, who
share a common interest, with a meeting place for open discussion, and
a great gathering spot for "water cooler" talk. When used properly forums
can be an excellent business tool and resource. By providing well thought
out, helpful responses posters can develop a reputation as an industry
expert. Establishing a reputation within forums will eventually lead to
solid business contacts and relationships.
Forums, online discussion groups, can be
found on many websites. Companies, individuals or groups often have their
own web-based forums, which are a good source of technical information
or just general discussions. They can be closed for private use only or
open to anyone to post messages, which are usually sorted within different
categories, or topics. Posting to forums is obviously effective when an
immediate answer is not required. Forum can be found by searching for topic
or subject with the word 'forum' or 'forums'. Forums are a great way to
participate in a community that is discussing a particular topic, or communicate
with a group of people interested in the same topic.
Rules & Regulations
Before you post to a forum its important
that you read the Charter or description of the forum and determine what
is appropriate. It is probably not a bad idea to monitor a newsgroup for
a few days prior to posting. Understanding what is accepted or not accepted
in each newsgroup will go a long way in befriending the participants.
Forum Etiquette
Spam is generally frowned upon.
Rules and etiquette can vary from one group to another, so don't assume
what is acceptable in one, is acceptable in another.
Some forums require that you register and
provide contact information in order to post a message or respond to messages.
The registration is typically simple and requires that you submit general
information. An email confirmation is required in order to confirm the
information; once the confirmation is responded to posting privileges are
granted. Some forums do not require registration and you can post anonymously.
What to Look for In a Forum
Because time is valuable it is best to
frequent forums that have a lot of traffic, this will ensure that any posts
receive maximum exposure for little effort. The most recent posts should
be have current dates and it should be clear that there is regular activity
on the board.
Moderated Forums
Some forums are moderated, which means
posts are approved prior to being made public. This means that if you post
to a moderated forum, there will likely be a delay between the submission
and the posts appearance in the forum. Moderated forums tend to have a
lower 'noise' ratio and have less off-topic posts. The downside to moderated
forums is that like moderated newsgroups they are usually less popular
because of the lag time between posts.
Signature Line
Most newsgroups allow for posters to include
a signature on any posts. This is your opportunity to mention your products
and services. Use this as an opportunity to tell other forum visitors what
you want them to know. Be sure to provide an url to your website, as the
link will not only refer potential clients but it will help search engine
ranking.
Finding Forums
Forums can contain generic information
or be very topic specific.
"To accumulate
wealth, you must study and emulate those who have acquired it before
you."
-- Brian Tracy
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