Comments on: 4 simple rules for generating traffic from forums http://smartblogs.com/socialmedia/2009/04/27/4-simple-rules-for-generating-traffic-from-forums/ SmartBlog on Social Media is a blog providing insights on successful social media marketing for businesses. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:08:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 By: Marvin Ramirez http://smartblogs.com/socialmedia/2009/04/27/4-simple-rules-for-generating-traffic-from-forums/comment-page-1/#comment-48495 Marvin Ramirez Sat, 25 Jun 2011 21:23:25 +0000 http://smartblogs.com/socialmedia/?p=2779#comment-48495 Social media has been moving in the right direction at lightning speed. Social media has been moving in the right direction at lightning speed.

]]> By: singstar cordless http://smartblogs.com/socialmedia/2009/04/27/4-simple-rules-for-generating-traffic-from-forums/comment-page-1/#comment-47902 singstar cordless Sun, 08 May 2011 20:27:55 +0000 http://smartblogs.com/socialmedia/?p=2779#comment-47902 It is hard not to believe that social media is the newest power tool to be used by large corporate in marketing products and ideas. However, it requires somewhat of a change in Marketing perspective... Just like the break through when drill bit manufactures realized that the public was not looking for a drill-bit but rather a hole, so today, people want to buy products based on recommendations from users especially their friends, and Social Media is the link that makes this happen. It is hard not to believe that social media is the newest power tool to be used by large corporate in marketing products and ideas. However, it requires somewhat of a change in Marketing perspective… Just like the break through when drill bit manufactures realized that the public was not looking for a drill-bit but rather a hole, so today, people want to buy products based on recommendations from users especially their friends, and Social Media is the link that makes this happen.

]]> By: Adam Clarke http://smartblogs.com/socialmedia/2009/04/27/4-simple-rules-for-generating-traffic-from-forums/comment-page-1/#comment-47020 Adam Clarke Sun, 13 Mar 2011 22:24:58 +0000 http://smartblogs.com/socialmedia/?p=2779#comment-47020 I find that wanting to be there is really a huge contributing factor to whether or not you will successfully boost traffic from forums. My recent post <a href="http://dittoeffect.com/2011/03/13/approval-seeking-addiction/" rel="nofollow">Are You A Victim Of Approval Addiction</a> I find that wanting to be there is really a huge contributing factor to whether or not you will successfully boost traffic from forums.
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]]> By: James http://smartblogs.com/socialmedia/2009/04/27/4-simple-rules-for-generating-traffic-from-forums/comment-page-1/#comment-30000 James Sun, 12 Sep 2010 16:33:33 +0000 http://smartblogs.com/socialmedia/?p=2779#comment-30000 Forums have always been a great source of traffic for many. But to be honest, the members can smell someone who just wants to promote his or her site from a mile away. The best way to drive traffic to your site from forums is just like the post says; you've got to fit in. You really have to join and be part of the community. The good thing is if you really integrate yourself within the community, then you will see that it will drive a lot of traffic to your site. My recent post <a href="http://tradeassociations.org/?p=118" rel="nofollow">A Martial Artist’s View of Ronin &amp Robert De Niro</a> Forums have always been a great source of traffic for many. But to be honest, the members can smell someone who just wants to promote his or her site from a mile away. The best way to drive traffic to your site from forums is just like the post says; you've got to fit in. You really have to join and be part of the community. The good thing is if you really integrate yourself within the community, then you will see that it will drive a lot of traffic to your site.
My recent post A Martial Artist’s View of Ronin &amp Robert De Niro

]]> By: Kenneth Forrest http://smartblogs.com/socialmedia/2009/04/27/4-simple-rules-for-generating-traffic-from-forums/comment-page-1/#comment-29478 Kenneth Forrest Wed, 25 Aug 2010 17:11:57 +0000 http://smartblogs.com/socialmedia/?p=2779#comment-29478 Thanks for this great post. I have made many SEO or linkbuilding techniques before. I am very much challenge when it comes to forums because of its many restrictions. But I am starting to like forum posting because I have to deal things patiently. Forum posting requires a very long patience to work effectively. Thanks My recent post <a href="http://www.mirnabard.com/2010/08/6-ways-to-let-google-optimize-your-business/" rel="nofollow">6 Ways to Let Google Optimize Your Business</a> Thanks for this great post. I have made many SEO or linkbuilding techniques before. I am very much challenge when it comes to forums because of its many restrictions. But I am starting to like forum posting because I have to deal things patiently. Forum posting requires a very long patience to work effectively. Thanks
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]]> By: itartHowkat http://smartblogs.com/socialmedia/2009/04/27/4-simple-rules-for-generating-traffic-from-forums/comment-page-1/#comment-22248 itartHowkat Tue, 05 Jan 2010 15:23:10 +0000 http://smartblogs.com/socialmedia/?p=2779#comment-22248 likeable answers i like it likeable answers i like it

]]> By: SimonRobinson http://smartblogs.com/socialmedia/2009/04/27/4-simple-rules-for-generating-traffic-from-forums/comment-page-1/#comment-19333 SimonRobinson Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:32:17 +0000 http://smartblogs.com/socialmedia/?p=2779#comment-19333 This is great, I'm running a forum where we have a LOT of people working at companies who think that listing 9000 things they may or may not make and offering to supply them is the height of community involvement. I'm including a link to this in the welcome letter that all new users get. In my b2b world people will try to sell each other things, that could be good. This is great, I’m running a forum where we have a LOT of people working at companies who think that listing 9000 things they may or may not make and offering to supply them is the height of community involvement. I’m including a link to this in the welcome letter that all new users get. In my b2b world people will try to sell each other things, that could be good.

]]> By: Forums Are a Different Beast (or “Don’t Bring Your Twitter or Facebook ‘Strategy’ to Forums”) » ManagingCommunities.com http://smartblogs.com/socialmedia/2009/04/27/4-simple-rules-for-generating-traffic-from-forums/comment-page-1/#comment-18768 Forums Are a Different Beast (or “Don’t Bring Your Twitter or Facebook ‘Strategy’ to Forums”) » ManagingCommunities.com Sun, 29 Nov 2009 08:01:55 +0000 http://smartblogs.com/socialmedia/?p=2779#comment-18768 [...] that it’ll be cool to slip your link into posts. If you want to gain traffic from my forums, this is how. Otherwise, it’s just not happening. Find a community that allows you to do it and go there. [...] [...] that it’ll be cool to slip your link into posts. If you want to gain traffic from my forums, this is how. Otherwise, it’s just not happening. Find a community that allows you to do it and go there. [...]

]]> By: uberVU - social comments http://smartblogs.com/socialmedia/2009/04/27/4-simple-rules-for-generating-traffic-from-forums/comment-page-1/#comment-17343 uberVU - social comments Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:42:43 +0000 http://smartblogs.com/socialmedia/?p=2779#comment-17343 <strong>Social comments and analytics for this post...</strong> This post was mentioned on Twitter by Patrick O'Keefe: If you are even thinking of trying to generate traffic from forums as a member, PLEASE read this: http://bit.ly/1x7VyR... Social comments and analytics for this post…

This post was mentioned on Twitter by Patrick O’Keefe: If you are even thinking of trying to generate traffic from forums as a member, PLEASE read this: http://bit.ly/1x7VyR...

]]> By: Selecting a Bloggers Forum « one cool site: blogging tips http://smartblogs.com/socialmedia/2009/04/27/4-simple-rules-for-generating-traffic-from-forums/comment-page-1/#comment-16616 Selecting a Bloggers Forum « one cool site: blogging tips Sun, 18 Oct 2009 19:30:34 +0000 http://smartblogs.com/socialmedia/?p=2779#comment-16616 [...] Selecting a forum for bloggers that suits your needs can be a challenge. There are many different ways to measure forums. One is by counting its active members, and another is by measuring how effective moderators are at removing spammers and trolls. If a forum community is too small there will be insufficient critical mass to sustain it. If it’s too large  the  forum atmosphere  maybe too noisy, too cliquey, or otherwise problematic. Darren Rowse of problogger recommends: Spend some time today searching for forums in your niche. Once you find them, join up and start participating. The key is to spend time being as useful as possible to the forum. Your main activity should NOT be leaving links to your blog but answering questions, making connections and generally being as useful as you can to other members of the forum. — Join a Forum and Start Participating Patrick O’Keefe,  author of the book “Managing Online Forums,” a practical guide to managing online forums, communities and social spaces emphasizes making sure that you are at least allowed to link to your site in your signature and  provides four simple rules for generating traffic from forums. [...] [...] Selecting a forum for bloggers that suits your needs can be a challenge. There are many different ways to measure forums. One is by counting its active members, and another is by measuring how effective moderators are at removing spammers and trolls. If a forum community is too small there will be insufficient critical mass to sustain it. If it’s too large  the  forum atmosphere  maybe too noisy, too cliquey, or otherwise problematic. Darren Rowse of problogger recommends: Spend some time today searching for forums in your niche. Once you find them, join up and start participating. The key is to spend time being as useful as possible to the forum. Your main activity should NOT be leaving links to your blog but answering questions, making connections and generally being as useful as you can to other members of the forum. — Join a Forum and Start Participating Patrick O’Keefe,  author of the book “Managing Online Forums,” a practical guide to managing online forums, communities and social spaces emphasizes making sure that you are at least allowed to link to your site in your signature and  provides four simple rules for generating traffic from forums. [...]

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