Help With Forum Commenting Strategy

11 years ago

I think it depends on the authority rankings of the forums you're on. I have a client who focuses on guest posting but does allow some forum posting in between; but he requires the forum relationships to be well-established before his site is linked to or even mentioned in any other post. It's always relevant - the forum, the niche, the post. We add value to every community we participate in. It does take a long time, but it's ethical and can have long-term value.

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Matt31 11 years ago

Thanks Deborah. That helps. Hopefully more people reply, too.

Is it average for one person to have that much responsibility in marketing on a daily basis?
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JohnMcCabe

11 years ago

Instead of a "forum commenting" strategy, I'd look more to a "forum community participation" strategy. Find 1-5 forums which your ideal customers frequent and simply participate. Don't hide who you are or who you work for, but don't even borderline spam the forum.

Use a link to an opt-in freebie if allowed - one custom tailored to that forum.

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Matt31 11 years ago

Can you explain what a 'link to opt-in freebie' is, please?
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Matt31

11 years ago

As well, thanks for the help John.

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JamesBorg

11 years ago

Originally Posted by Matt31

This is the problem. My boss would like me to keep trying forum posting. After trying it before, I was banned from most of them (live and learn). If I do this again, I'll have to spend a considerable amount of time posting without links, build authority and then start to post links where it's relevant.

It sounds as if you were posting links in your replies themselves. The idea is to use signatures.

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Matt31

11 years ago

That... makes some good sense. Thanks James. Maybe I can revamp my strategy a little.

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salegurus

11 years ago

Originally Posted by Matt31

Can anyone set me straight on this? I really have no formal training on marketing, so any help would be appreciated!

What you are describing is not "marketing", you are talking about spamming...
That is not a good long term strategy.

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sbucciarel

Banned 11 years ago

As an example, posting links to your sites is not allowed here, so I imagine that there are plenty of forums that consider it spam also. Participate in the community and use a signature link, but do not refer to it ... like ... please check out my signature. That's the same kind of spam as dropping the link in the post to start with.

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Matt31

11 years ago

Originally Posted by salegurus

What you are describing is not "marketing", you are talking about spamming...
That is not a good long term strategy.

Saleguru, yeah, I completely agree with you. I would rather not implement it as part of the strategy, because I really don't think it's the most honest way to go, but my boss is my boss. I have to follow his rule unless I can give him a good enough reason not to.

Originally Posted by sbucciarel

As an example, posting links to your sites is not allowed here, so I imagine that there are plenty of forums that consider it spam also. Participate in the community and use a signature link, but do not refer to it ... like ... please check out my signature. That's the same kind of spam as dropping the link in the post to start with.

Sbucciarel, I think I will try that out, while simply adding some value to conversations in a forum and see how it goes.

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Joe Mobley 11 years ago

In June of 2012, I started this thread,

14 Free Traffic Strategies for 2012 that DON'T Depend on Google

The author mentioned in the thread did a write-up that may help you.

How I Generated 1,861 Visitors from a Single Forum Post [Traffic and Conversion #10]

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gordonlds

11 years ago

Blog hopping can be a good strategy for driving traffic. Choose a blog that gets a decent amount of comments on each post and try to comment early when a new post is published; that way more people will read your post and if you are using "comment luv" or an avatar they can link back to your blog.

Most importantly make sure that your comment adds value to the post or nobody will feel inclined to link back to your post. It's crucial that you can interest others enough that they would like to visit your site. Look at it from their point of view why should they visit your site?

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Matt31

11 years ago

Originally Posted by gordonlds

Blog hopping can be a good strategy for driving traffic. Choose a blog that gets a decent amount of comments on each post and try to comment early when a new post is published; that way more people will read your post and if you are using "comment luv" or an avatar they can link back to your blog.

Most importantly make sure that your comment adds value to the post or nobody will feel inclined to link back to your post. It's crucial that you can interest others enough that they would like to visit your site. Look at it from their point of view why should they visit your site?

Thanks Gordon, yeah, this is part of the strategy already. I'm always on the lookout for new posts with Comment Luv

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Ghoster

11 years ago

If you can become a trusted member in the community you can drive a lot of traffic to your links. The key is being smart and patient. It does take a lot of work. You have to give a lot before you get.

The reason to do this is that forums tend to be very focused on a particular topic. You can funnel a lot of qualified traffic to your links.

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Matt31

11 years ago

Originally Posted by Joe Mobley

In June of 2012, I started this thread,

14 Free Traffic Strategies for 2012 that DON'T Depend on Google

The author mentioned in the thread did a write-up that may help you.

How I Generated 1,861 Visitors from a Single Forum Post [Traffic and Conversion #10]

Thanks Joe! I'll read through these.

Originally Posted by Ghoster

If you can become a trust member in the community you can drive a lot of traffic to your links. The key is being smart and patient. It does take a lot of work. You have to give a lot before you get.

The reason to do this is that forums tend to be very focused on a particular topic. You can funnel a lot of qualified traffic to your links.

Thanks Ghoster This is really what I think will be of the most benefit. My intentions are to simply increase our authority, and give people an impression that we are helpful, not just when it turns into a sale for us. It seems to be the new marketing strategy for many, but some are still stuck in their old ways.

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JohnMcCabe 11 years ago

Originally Posted by Matt31

Can you explain what a 'link to opt-in freebie' is, please?

Let's say your outfit sells fishing boats.

In your signature, you would offer a free report or white paper on "How to pick the right boat for your family", and link to a landing page where they could join your list to get the report and boating news, tips and special deals.

That would appeal to someone looking for a boat, but not to the general freebie-hunter.
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Fazal Mayar

11 years ago

Why dont you outsource a bit? I suggest quicksporut and v7n as forums. You have to know the traffic level of the forums too and you know on WF is the biggest forum

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