Use the Network ? Attract Browsers

Utilizing forums is a great way to draw browsers to your website. Message boards is a way for a network of people to post information, or gather information and interact with people who could be a customer. Using these message boards and forums will help get your website out there to be viewed by others.

Most forums allow you to add a signature line to your profile. You can choose to add your name, a logo or catchphrase that describes your business and a link to your website. Your signature line will be added to each of your posts, and as people read them, they may be curious about your business and visit your site.

Since you are starting from the ground floor in developing relations with others you need to start with a good introduction. It will require some time for people to build their trust in you. Be careful not the come across aggressive in your advertisements. You will find your messages are deleted quickly. Post frequently and advertise your business subtly and peoples reliance in you will grow and so will the traffic to your site.

Concise and informative answers given to questions posted on the message board will present you as an expert and will draw people to you and to your site the next time they need information on that subject. You will then be developing their trust and reliance on you. A relationship is developing and a potential customer has been born.

The goal is to increase browsers to your site so you want to include links to newsletters and articles on your site. As people visit the site for additional information you expand your mailing list and give yourself more website traffic.

If you have any specials or discounts, if you have written a special article on your website or posted specific and new information, or if you are offering an online training session, advertise it by posting a link on the forum. Others will be interested in taking a look at what you have to offer.

Face to face is still a great way to advertise. You may be surprised how many recommendations you can get from your friends just talking about what you have to offer. Making friends online gives you access to a potentially global customer base. Through word of mouth your information or product can be circulated worldwide in a short time. Never underestimate the value of good online contacts. Networking is the key.

You will increase the number of people who browse your site by utilizing forums and message boards. Develop online friendships, show yourself to be knowledgeable about your subject and give beneficial information on the topic. You are sure to see more visitors to your site.