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March 16th, 2009, 02:38 PM
Forum Networking: What It Takes To Be A Professional
By: S McIntyre
If you're a newbie to forum networking it can be an intimidating experience. If you've been around networking forums, you know what to expect, but sometimes even the most experienced need to brush up on their forum networking skills.
A lot of it is common sense, abiding by the forum rules and keeping your reputation intact.
Before you join any forum peruse the categories of the forum. If there are sections of the forum where you can make useful contributions then this may be the forum for you. Next, read the forum rules and if you can abide by them, go ahead and register.
After you register, fill out as much as possible your profile information. This includes your website link, interests, and signature tags. Remember to tick off the box to always include your signature in posts.
Clearly forum networking must start off on the right foot. Your first post should always be your introduction. Provide your real name, where you're from, your interests, what you do and so on. It doesn't have to be long. Just enough information so people who welcome you to the forum don't reply with, "Please tell us your name and more about you."
Make your way through the forum. Join in discussions where you can offer something of interest and value. Empty and generic responses don't leave good impressions because it looks like you're replying to get back links, increase your post count or getting your signature seen.
Many forum owners and members will welcome you with open arms, but take caution too. Forum networking isn't always about you and your business. Don't blast your business out there the first chance you get. Get a feel for the forum and the members. What I have found to be effective is you can promote without actually promoting by taking the initiative to learn something about others, share what you know and ask if you don't.
Don't be shy; people don't bite unless you give them reason to. Remain true to yourself and be yourself because no one likes people who pretend to be something or someone they are not. It doesn't matter if it's a business relationship or a friendship relationship you're building, it comes down to trust, integrity and honesty. The bottom line is no one wants to deal with dishonest and misrepresented people.
In forum networking, always be the professional one and treat people the way you would like to be treated.
Make the commitment to visit often and in no time you will be a professional forum networking guru where you will be looked upon as a valued contributor and member to any forum or networking group you join.
Come network with us! Free registration at Sophia's Networking Forum (http://www.workathomespace.com/forum). Join in the various discussions about work at home (http://www.workathomespace.com/) and other money making opportunities.
By: S McIntyre
If you're a newbie to forum networking it can be an intimidating experience. If you've been around networking forums, you know what to expect, but sometimes even the most experienced need to brush up on their forum networking skills.
A lot of it is common sense, abiding by the forum rules and keeping your reputation intact.
Before you join any forum peruse the categories of the forum. If there are sections of the forum where you can make useful contributions then this may be the forum for you. Next, read the forum rules and if you can abide by them, go ahead and register.
After you register, fill out as much as possible your profile information. This includes your website link, interests, and signature tags. Remember to tick off the box to always include your signature in posts.
Clearly forum networking must start off on the right foot. Your first post should always be your introduction. Provide your real name, where you're from, your interests, what you do and so on. It doesn't have to be long. Just enough information so people who welcome you to the forum don't reply with, "Please tell us your name and more about you."
Make your way through the forum. Join in discussions where you can offer something of interest and value. Empty and generic responses don't leave good impressions because it looks like you're replying to get back links, increase your post count or getting your signature seen.
Many forum owners and members will welcome you with open arms, but take caution too. Forum networking isn't always about you and your business. Don't blast your business out there the first chance you get. Get a feel for the forum and the members. What I have found to be effective is you can promote without actually promoting by taking the initiative to learn something about others, share what you know and ask if you don't.
Don't be shy; people don't bite unless you give them reason to. Remain true to yourself and be yourself because no one likes people who pretend to be something or someone they are not. It doesn't matter if it's a business relationship or a friendship relationship you're building, it comes down to trust, integrity and honesty. The bottom line is no one wants to deal with dishonest and misrepresented people.
In forum networking, always be the professional one and treat people the way you would like to be treated.
Make the commitment to visit often and in no time you will be a professional forum networking guru where you will be looked upon as a valued contributor and member to any forum or networking group you join.
Come network with us! Free registration at Sophia's Networking Forum (http://www.workathomespace.com/forum). Join in the various discussions about work at home (http://www.workathomespace.com/) and other money making opportunities.