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Common Mistakes Of Forum Postings
by Michael
Rasmussen
You're
going to learn 3 common mistakes that people make when they first
start posting on discussion forums. You'll learn what they are,
and how to avoid them so you won't look like an amateur.
Over
the past few years, I've seen people make all kinds of mistakes
on the discussion forums. These are the three mistakes that I
keep seeing people make week after week, though. Let's dive right
in, and learn about...
MISTAKE
#1 – JUMPING INTO A FLAME WAR
I
have to admit, if you're sitting at home, and working on improving
your PPC ads, it's tempting to seek out a little drama here and
there, and the forums are a great source of it.
People
get into flame wars all the time on forums, and it's so tempting
to jump in and offer your 2 cents. Even if it's just for fun,
you should be careful no to get mixed up in these dramas, because
then you'll quickly get a reputation as someone who "slings poo-poo"
in the forums.
Have
you ever seen someone at a party or in a bar that talks WAY louder
than everyone else, and usually whatever they're saying has no
value? Nobody really wants to get close to that person, because
they know that sooner or later…that person will gossip about them
too.
Flame
wars are lot like that. If you end up irritating someone in a
flame war, they will become motivated to attack you and your business.
Trust me, don't do it. It makes you look like a rank amateur,
and it takes time away from activities that will make you money.
MISTAKE
#2 – MAKING "ME TOO" POSTS
I
have to admit, this one is a huge pet peeve of mine. If I go out
of my way to ask a question on a forum, I usually set the forum
up to email me if there are any new replies.
Nothing
irritates me more than taking the time to check out my discussion
thread, only to see someone write, "Yeah, I was wondering
the same thing too," or "Yeah, I think so too."
This
also makes the moderators mad, because if it's a moderated discussion
forum, they have to take the time to actually read and approve
the "me too" post. Often times, they will delete your post, just
because you created extra work for them…so don't do it.
If
you want to chime in, then make sure you add some unique value
to the discussion thread by offering your experience, comments,
or even a story that relates to what's being discussed.
Speaking
of pissing the moderators off, let's jump into…
MISTAKE
#3 – MAKING POSTS THAT SAY "WHY DID MY THREAD GET DELETED?"
Seriously,
please don't do this. I know that it's frustrating to get your
post deleted after you spent time and effort making it, but trust
me…the moderators almost always have a reason.
If
you really feel like the moderators made a mistake, then try sending
them a private message, and ask them how you can improve your
post so that it meets their guidelines.
IN
CONCLUSION...
To
someone who's been posting on forums for a long time, these 3
tips will seem like common knowledge, and yet I still see people
making them all the time.
You'll
go a long way toward making a good impression, and making a lot
more money on your favorite discussion forums if you follow these
tips and guidelines.
Well
that's it. I hope you enjoyed these tips, and I hope you'll use
them.
Many
people call him "The Wizard" only because he has more
than 50 websites that run profitably and automatically! Michael
Rasmussen is also the author of eBook
Marketing Revealed, Start
YOUR OWN Profitable Internet Membership Web Site, Search
Engines Revealed and Ezine
Marketing Magic.

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