Sep 26

Top MLM Forum Marketing Mistakes

Posted by Jeffrey Taylor on Sep 26 2009 at 02:35 pm

Don’t make these common MLM Marketing Mistakes on Forums

You just joined your first MLM Forum and you can’t wait to tell all the members about your great opportunity. Slow Down! In this article I am going to explain a few of the most common mistakes newcomers to Forum Marketing make.

I am a member of a few well known Network Marketing Forums and I see these common newbie mistakes all the time.

There is no better way to promote your MLM opportunity than to make connections and meet people than getting on forums. But, There is a right way and a wrong way to make your presence known.

The problem many newcomers to MLM Forum Marketing have is understanding how to attract leads. Unfortunately, some multi level marketing trainers are teaching poor techniques.

What is a Forum and how can it help you in Network Marketing?

A forum is an online community where people post questions and the knowledgeable members post their answers. It’s a fantastic way to meet new people, network with like-minds, and create a lot of leads.

The 2 forums you should be looking to join are Network Marketing forums and internet marketing forums.

When you choose the top 2-3 forums you want to be a part of, you will be able to ask questions and add your opinions, but, you will also make new friends and learn a lot about MLM and internet marketing.

Here are some helpful tips for MLM Forum marketing so that you don’t make these common mistakes:

Do NOT post and try to sell your opportunity on the forum! Everyone will see this as spam. It will more than likely get you banned from the forum. Usually if a newbie does this they will be scolded by some of the senior members. It starts you off in the forum looking like an amateur. You will not make friends or create leads posting blasts about your wonderful business opportunity.

Do NOT make forum posts for the sole purpose of generating leads. As you become more involved in the forum conversations and begin to add helpful content, people will click on your signature and find your web pages on their own.

Where Can You Market You MLM opportunity on Forums?

A major part of forum marketing is your Forum Signature. Your signature is where you can market yourself and your MLM without getting into trouble.

Your signature is a few lines of text (no more than 3 lines usually) where you’re allowed to promote yourself and/or have a link to your website. This is not an option if you want to promote your stuff in an acceptable manner every time you post to a thread. It is something you must setup before you begin posting!

Why is it so important?

As you’re answering people’s questions and adding value to the community, people are going to read your post and want to learn more about you and what business you are in. Once you become a respected member of the community more people will be attracted to you and will click on your links and profile.

Check out the forum before you post.

It is always a good idea to sit back and observe for the first week to get a feel for the forum. If you have a good question, do not be afraid to post it and always respond to comments and tips you receive. Be professional! If you can’t handle constructive criticism, don’t post.

Some forums allow you to post articles and videos which can be viewed by other members. Once you begin creating your own articles and blog posts and videos put them up. If they have value people wills see them.
MLM Forums are loaded with beginners and newcomers to internet marketing.

It is important to understand that there are going to be quite a few newcomers to MLM on the forum so do not be intimidated by the handful of experts you see posting all the time. If you wait for your opportunity and provide value to the forum many of these newcomers will click on your signature and get to know you.

The more you participate the more you are seen by other Network Marketers. People are curious and will click your link just to see what you are currently involved in. Your signature can include a link to your capture page and a link to your personal blog.

My number one pick and the first place for anyone interested in Forum marketing and learning more about MLM is

Click Here For my Top MLM Forum

Here are a few other places to check out

http://www.work-at-home-forum.com/
www.WAHM.com
www.RichDadPoorDad.Com
www.Conqueryourniche.com

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