3. Success in getting your post read is your first priority. Subject lines MUST catch a persons eye in order for them to open it. Stick to topics that are hot or create your own hot topic. That way your message is right at top. People like to look at hot topics and busy threads.

5) When posting or responding to a topic, use keywords that people using search engines would use to find that topic. Put those right in subject line since search engines do index many popular discussion boards.

4. Keep in mind that message boards are also websites and search engines pick up keywords. Make sure you use a lot of good keywords in body of your message and also in subject line if possible.

5. As well as keywords, offer a link to someone that is free that people can use. An ebook, a free software program etc. The link alone will bring people back to topic time and time again, bringing more and more traffic.

6. Signature files...you should already be using a signature file with your emails but make sure to use them every time you post. Make sure it explains your site and your product. This will also count as sites that link to your website and thereby increase you popularity and rankings. Make sure you do it tastefully or you will see your message tossed very quickly.

7. Make sure you are contributing something of value when you participate in these communities. Once you start to become a valuable contributor others will be more trusting of you and will feel safe making purchases from your site.

8. Forum etiquette. Make sure you follow rules to a "T" or you will develop a reputation for being combative. So many people attack others and if you must respond to someone attacking you, take it to private messages. Attacking others or attacking in defense will drive business away from your site faster than you can blink an eye. Before you post any message, read it carefully and make sure it does not sound combative. Always read your posts before hitting submit button.

9. Posting on a regular basis will give you more traffic than you dreamed of. Set aside ½ hour a day to monitor boards and to post on some. It should pay off very nicely in end.

Where Do You Submit Your Articles?

1.With articles on your Web site, always have an offer for anyone to use article on their site with your resource box. If you send out an e-zine, have same offer with articles in your e-zine. If you receive e-zines, e-mail owners of those you think have a good target audience for your products and services and ask if they would like to trade articles. 2.Directories are growing daily on Internet. You can submit your article to any of countless article, e-zine or subject directories. Google and Yahoo are best places to start to find these directories as well as these: ww.ideamarketers.com, www.ezinearticles.com, www.goarticles.com.

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