First, let's start by understanding why forums are so valuable and how we can leverage that value to make money. This will also serve as a guide to avoid some of the pitfalls along the way...
If a message board receives postings from knowledgeable people regularly, its user base grows. In order to attract talented users, webmasters pay people to post in the forums. This is beneficial for them and the people who post because the websites become active allowing the webmaster to make money. If you are knowledgeable about a certain topic, you can post relevant content on a forum and get compensated. There are specific rules, conditions and terms that you have to follow when posting in forums. There are also certain levels of membership in the forums. By posting in the forums on a daily basis, you will enhance the credibility of your profile and how you relate with the readers. Your profile image, credibility and profile level is displayed on all your posts or your replies to forum threads. If you have a good profile, readers will trust you and view you as an authority. Some forums allow you to place a signature below your posts. Usually it is recommended that you post at least 50 times before trying to advertise via your signature. And don't post all 50 at once, you don't want to come off as a spammer. Post once or twice and wait an hour or so. Also be sure to read the rules of the forum, especially rules about posting and using your signature. You're usually allowed to place one or two links for your personal resources. Readers will pay a visit to your resources frequently if they find out that you are knowledgeable in a particular niche through your ranking or profile level.
How to use forum posting to make money online...
You can choose to do one of the following: Create a blog to build traffic and then monetize it. Utilize affiliate marketing by selecting a product in a niche that is related to the forum you are posting on and then forward that traffic to your products page. You can also create a free forum account in a similar niche. It should have a high Alexa and Google PR rank. The next step after this is to fill up your profile fully and then keep posting, researching and reading on a regular basis. You should then add the links of your affiliate marketing product or monetized blog in your signature when the forum allows you to do so. You will achieve good results by doing this. You should not expect to get rich overnight, be patient and keep posting on a steady basis. You can also go to freelancing websites and browse through the job categories. Jobs related to forum posting are usually posted under the copy writing or writing sections. These sites allow you to apply for forum posting jobs using your contact details.
Forum posting can be fun... allowing you to show off your knowledge and be helpful to others. You can participate and build relationships with others in the forum. While at the same time monetizing your efforts...
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