How To Participate In Internet Forums

Sounds stupid doesn't it? Why would you need to learn how to participate in a forum? Afterall, all you need to do is just signing up and start posting....

It does seem that easy on the surface but believe me, participating in forums, especially for marketing purposes, can give a lot of people a real hard time.

Forums are based on very tight community. Everyone must obey the rules and watch each other's back.

You see, that's the first thing you need to do. Read the rules and obey them. Different forums have different sets of rules on how you can put links or even what you want to talk about.

The next thing you need to do is do not come in gang busting everyone else. Do not overly show off your knowledge or expertise at first. What you need to do is to get to know the community first.

Hang out, chil out, chat with some people and introduce yourself properly.

Once you make some connections, then start helping out. Helping out means sharing. If you have any knowledge to share, then do it. If anyone asks questions and you happen to know the answers, then help them.

Engage....share....read and learn. Ask questions your own questions if you have to. Let others help you as well.

The bottom line is....if you want to use forums to advertise your products or services, then use them wisely. If your post is a sales pitch then do not be surprised if people flame at you and you might even get your ass banned on the very first day.

Forums are powerful. Do not abuse them and do not ruin your reputations.