Use Forums in a Profitable Way – Get website TRAFFIC!

Message boards, discussion forums and newsgroups can all produce very profitable results for you and your business. Most of us already participate in one or more of these and the more you participate the bigger the benefits to you and your website will be. Forum is a gathering of people that normally have a common interest on certain topic like investing, health etc. People in forums can share ideas, ask questions, socialize, get help and give advice. This little awesome thing called a “forum” can be a real help for many of those using it.
Posting on forums, newsgroups and boards is the start of a relationship between you and others who read these venues. Many message boards and forums also allow you to use a picture of yourself. This adds to making the whole experience much more personal between you and other readers. It allows for many friendships to be formed, friendships that usually get something real good. People can share their opinions and thoughts in a very constructive way. But not only that you can help somebody else by using forums. You can help yourself by promoting your own business. However, you cannot post your advertising or any other promotional material in the forum as this is considered as SPAM! Unless, this forum is specially mentioned that allow you to post such promotional material.
So, how to use forums as a free way to get traffic? Here is one little trick that can help you!
In most of the forums, you are allowed to create a signature file which you can place your description, attractive words and the link to your website or subscribe your newsletter. Every time, when you post your sharing in the forum, at the end of your post will be automatically followed by your signature file which allow people to click the link to your site if they are interested to your description.
People go to the forum normally when are seeking solution to solve their problems. You can share your experience to help them. For this you must answer their questions in a very comprehensible way. Of course, there are some techniques in answering. For example, the most popular question is, "How to start internet business?" It is highly recommended that not answering like selling a product, e.g. "Oh, you can join xxx program, click my link will show you how ..". It’s too direct and inefficient.
But, what about this?
"Hi Mr. X, there are many ways that you can build your internet business, basically start an internet business by building websites. However, if you find it difficult to build a website, you can join certain affiliate program If you need further helps, you are welcome to email me or post your question here. I will be ready to help you."
Which do you feel better? Of course second is the most appropriate.
So, not only you can get free traffic, by sharing your ideas, helping people to solve their problems, you are also building your reputation. People will trust you and people normally buy something from whom they trust!
In conclusion, if your budget is limited and you want to get targeted prospects, go to the related forums, setup your attractive description in signature file, and post as many sharings as you like but please don't SPAM. People won't trust a spammer. Of course, if you have question to ask, you are welcome to post your questions and you will get help!