Looking for a free way to promote your website online and generate traffic? Participating in online forums is an easy and free way create an online presence, build your brand and drive traffic to your websites in only 15 minutes a day.
To begin promoting your website find a forum you'd like to participate in. If you're just beginning it's best to start by only participating in one forum. www.warriorforum.com is a good example of a large a popular internet marketing forum. There are thousands of forums out there about every topic from skin care to music and of course marketing. Once you decide which forum to use make sure you research it at www.alexa.com to make sure it has high traffic numbers and ratings.
Next set up your forum profile with a picture and signature links to your website(s). Don't forget to add your social media links if allowed. Forums are a great link building tool. Every time you post your profile and links will be displayed. Thousands of people log in from all over the world and will get to know you.
Always read the rules before you begin and never sell anything. Selling can actually get you kicked out of some forums. You are participating to offer helpful information to the threads of your choosing.
Once you're set up spend 15 minutes a day responding to different threads to create a presence and reputation for yourself in the community. After some time you will gain instant credibility and each time you post will create a link back to your website. When posting be genuine, insightful and always be yourself. Read other people's responses and answer differently. Have fun with it!
You can also start your own hot thread topic. When thinking of a topic be intriguing and controversial.
When you feel comfortable with your first forum expand by participating in more forums. You can even hire an assistant to save you time by posting for you. Posting often on highly ranked forums dramatically improves your SEO or search engine optimization. People who google you will automatically see your credibility.
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Jeremiah Bills an internet entrepreneur who mentors and helps others start and grow their own virtual home businesses. He also enjoys writing about health, nutrition and fitness to inspire others to live a balanced and healthy life. Before starting his online business he's been a professional flutist. Eventually he partnered up with some of the most sought after marketing gurus in the Internet Marketing/Direct Selling Industry and joined a community of thousands of entrepreneurs that offer the most cutting edge education and training. He lives in Northern California.