Here's how to contribute to this forum -- even if you're brand spanking new
But this post isn't for the complainers. It's for the people who want to participate on the forum and become a member of this community.
You're new. Not only are you new to the Warrior Forum, you're new to online marketing. And while you want to become a member of this awesome community, you can't figure out what on earth you could possibly contribute to the Warrior Forum.
As it turns out, plenty. And you can do it without posting one-liners. Here are ten ways to start participating...
1. Ask a question.
Look around, this forum would hardly exist if people weren't asking questions. So go ahead and ask yours!
One note, however -- it's helpful to run a search first to see if your question has been addressed. You can even mention your research in your post, which shows others that you're self-motivated.
For example: "I've been reading the past posts about how to do [topic]. Most people suggest you do X, Y and Z. There are plenty of instructions for X and Y. However, there are at least three approaches for Z... so I'm confused about how to approach Z. Should I do [describe method 1] or would it be better for me to do [method 2]?"
Another example: "Can someone help me with HTML? I inserted a table that's not centered, and I don't know how to fix it."
2. Offer an opinion.
OK, so maybe you're not yet ready to help someone else develop a business plan or write a sales letter or do market research, since you're still learning those things yourself. However, there are plenty of opportunities for you to offer an opinion -- no experience required!
For example, look for:
Posts asking for opinions on web design.
Posts asking for opinions on a graphic or logo.
Posts asking for opinions on what kind of laptop or computer the poster should buy.
Posts asking for opinions about how to find time to work on one's business.
Posts asking for opinions about how to talk to a skeptical spouse.
And so on. I bet you can find plenty of these sorts of questions to answer on any given day. TIP: Be sure to look beyond the main forum.
3. Answer beginner marketing/business/technical questions.
Even if you're brand spanking new today, within a few weeks you're going to know some stuff that someone who's even newer than you doesn't know.
For example, someone is going to come on the forum and say something like, what does SEO stand for? If you've spent a few weeks here, you might just know the answer.
Or someone else might ask how to activate a WordPress theme. If you just completed that same task yourself the other day, then by golly that's something you can tell them how to do.
4. Answer questions related to your expertise and skillset.
Not every discussion here is 100% marketing. And depending on your past experiences, expertise and skillset, you may be able to participate in these other discussions.
For example:
-- You're a fitness trainer offline. Someone is setting up a blog about fitness and asks for critiques of the content. You can certainly offer a critique from your qualified point of view.
-- You're a lawyer. Someone is wondering about how to trademark something. I bet you can answer that question.
-- You homeschool. Someone is wondering about what homeschooling parents REALLY want. You might be able to provide some valuable insight since you're a part of the target market.
-- You're a security tech for your company. Someone's computer is flooded with viruses. I bet you can help them clean it up and protect themselves.
-- You're good with graphics or design. You can help people get their graphics and websites in good order.
And so on.
5. Share your beginning marketer insights / results.
The best teacher is experience. As you start applying what you've learned, you're going to discover tips, tricks, shortcuts and other helpful tidbits that people just like you would love to know. Go ahead and share them!
(And if you're worried about a veteran marketer being snide and saying, "yeah, that's common knowledge -- duh," then just make it clear in your post that you're talking to other beginners who might be struggling with the same thing.)
6. Share resources.
You're probably reading a lot, right? Then you're likely to uncover useful books, software, etc. You can share these resources and your reviews of them in the ratings/reviews forum. You can also mention them (preferably without an affiliate link) when people post a related question.
7. Answer questions about this forum.
People are going to ask things like "What's a WSO?" and "How do I contact the mods/staff with a question?" Once you've spent a while on this forum, you'll know the answers to these questions.
8. Help someone out by finding their answer elsewhere on the forum.
You'll see some people asking questions that were recently or frequently asked. You can help them out by pointing to the other threads.
For example, someone might ask -- what's the best blog platform? You can point them to the various discussions on WP vs. Blogger vs. others. (And if you've used any of them, you can sure add in your opinion, too.)
9. Help someone by finding answers off the forum.
If you can use Google, you can help someone else out. (Who knows why the other person didn't use Google, but that's a discussion for another day.)
For example, someone might ask "how do I change my NameCheap name servers to point to HostGator?" You can use Google to find the answer. Or you can go to NameCheap and find the answer in their support files. Either way, you can give the poster a link to the info they're seeking.
10. Motivate others.
There's a "mind forum" here on the WF, which focuses on getting the right mindset, motivation, etc. Some people feel down, frustrated, etc and post about it on that forum (as well as on the main forum). You can offer them support and encouragement.
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Bottom line: I don't care how new you are to IM or to this forum -- you too can contribute and become a respected member!
Cheers,
Becky
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