Forum marketing: cash to your pocket

The other day, while turning the pages of a marketing magazine, I came across an interesting term- forum marketing. Well, it is the new in-thing in the sphere of online marketing and can be a good means to earn some extra bucks, if you are willing to devote some extra time and effort. So let’s see what exactly this concept is.


It needs to be said that the concept of forum marketing is still a comparatively new term in India and is more prevalent in Europe and USA. However, given the opportunities it offers and the lucrative earnings, it does have the scope to become a major player in market economics in our country. With the increase in internet usability in India, online marketing has already become a popular buying and selling platform and within the next five years, the demand is expected to rise.


So what exactly is this term forum marketing? It is a unique way of marketing through which you can promote your goods and services among groups and online forums. In this age of social networking, it is a very handy tactic which enables you to reach your target audience by banking on the forums or networking groups. If you have a keen social networking sense, you can easily choose your suitable forum and start marketing and promoting there. However, do understand the terms and conditions first and then become a member of one.


If you are an internet hobbyist and love social networking, you can simultaneously earn good money by forum marketing. All you need to find is a good forum; some online marketing tricks and build passenger traffic. If you are good at these, extra money will come to your pocket- guaranteed.


For starters, the best way is to create a link to your promotional blog in the forum signature. This brings in more visitors and traffic, in turn to create prospective customers. People who read your blog in the forum can be interested in the subject and are most likely to click on the link. Another way is to make some directing promotional postings in the forum. However, it needs to be said in this regard that not all forums allow direct posts. As such, you have to pick and choose.


Through forums you can find and build business contacts and prospective customers and can even start a partnership at some point of time. As for marketing pros, they can discuss specialized issues to become a “guru” in the subject.


Whether you are a novice or an online marketing specialist, forum marketing can make you rich. Register in a proper forum of your choice and start posting today.