Are you disappointed by lack of sales?
Here’s one way to change that … a Discussion Group.
I’ll show you right now, HOW to do it, and WHERE to go. It will cost you nothing but your time. And it can be very effective.
What is a Discussion Group?
Discussion groups are email or web-based forums where people openly discuss the subject that pertains to the group.
There are hundreds, possibly thousands of them around. At these sites people are talking on every subject you can imagine… from religion to pets to engineering, you name it.
Where can I go?
For starters, you can go to places like Egroups or Topica, and join in the discussion.
It is best to avoid sites that are not moderated, because they can degenerate into a mess of postings that have little value. A Discussion Board can be very effective, especially if it is inside a members only site.
It can be useful to post on a site that has a mix of newbie marketers and experienced marketers. Two great boards to post on are: http://www.netbreakthroughs.com
http://www.instantvisitors.com
How do I go about it?
You can choose to either post questions to the list, or answer questions that other people have posted.
The idea is not to spam the message board with your product – or with a subject not under discussion. That’s a fast wa considered spam.
Add content to the subject under discussion. Only answer questions you know something about. I wouldn’t dare write on servicing car engines if I know nothing about cars except driving them. That’s another fast way to damage your credibility.
Posting to Discussion Groups is an excellent way to get your message out to people who will listen to you. It gives you a chance to show you’re an expert.
You can answer the question and at the same time advertise your site without it looking like a blatent plug for your website.
Here’s a good example of how to do it:
Posted by Jeff Seymour on Fri, May 29, 2003, 11.42 am, in response to Free Mailing Software… Recommendations, please! Posted by Mary Boswell on Fri, May 29, 10.57 am. I have some free software at http://www.xxxxxx.com All you need do is download it. Otherwise you can check out the software list I have compiled. Thanks, Jeff
After you have written your post, you can add your short signature lines.
What about your own group?
As your list grows larger, you might want to have extra contact with them by starting your own discussion list – and suggesting to those on your list that they join it.
Here are some companies that provide the technology to host and control such a list. Some of them offer a free service. In return, they add advertisements to your message.
At the above sites, you can also search for Discussion Lists to join.
Best wishes
Jonathan Gray phone +647 868 2442
Jonathan Gray has been helping people succeed in small home businesses for over three years. To discover some powerful tips and strategies that can help you write high impact copy, go to http://www.businessrich.com
