Do you know why forums are one of the most powerful free traffic sources today? As internet marketers, we are looking for traffic sources that can bring them leads to buy their products. There are so many sources of traffic we can count on (Web 2.0 properties, social networks, social media, PPV, PPC, article directories and press release directories), but why should we stay with forums? First of all, forums are community websites where people discuss their own interests.
This is where we talked about the things that were related to our interests. There are many niches or interests that we can count on, especially internet marketing and SEO. Some of the most popular niches that internet marketers rely on are dating, insurance, mobile, technology, gaming, and dogs. But there is a forum niche that gives more potential to online marketers today. This is a niche in which we can consider forum members as buyers or sellers.
We are talking about a common niche called internet marketing. This is where internet marketers make money by promoting their products and services on a forum. Basically, we are going to promote them in various ways, and here they are:
1. Forum signatures: This is one of the most common methods as members to promote our products and services on the forum. It will appear at the bottom every time you post or create a thread. The more posts you generate, the more traffic you will get from potential buyers. There are some sellers who say that this strategy is too old for us to generate more traffic for their services. In fact, this method is too old, but it is still very powerful in gaining more buyers for your service.
2. Creation of sales threads: If you are selling a service, you should create a thread about it. You are creating an advertisement about your service that attracts the attention of potential buyers on the forum. Once you’ve created a “catchy” sales thread like on Digital Point Marketplace and Warrior Special Offers, potential customers can ask you via private messages. Since both parties reached an agreement, the customer must pay money to the service provider.
These are two of the most powerful methods with which we can promote our services to potential buyers. We also need to keep in mind that forums are not just a huge marketplace, but also a community where we can contribute something valuable to all members.