Electronic Score Boards

Electronic Score Boards

by: Paula Jones

Wide range of electronic Key venues around the globe has turned to Electronic score boards that not only look breathtaking from every angle and distance, but provide consistently reliable performance year in and year out.

Different type of sports including athletics, track cycling, running events, street cycling and mountain bike, swimming, synchronized swimming, diving as well as inline skating, water polo, ball spots, motor sports, alpine skiing, cross country and biathlon are some of the areas where Electronic score boards perfect fits solutions for. Adopting the current technologies these boards provides high brightness flat panel screens and is an added advantage.

Electronics Scoreboards offers good sound and effective lights, which totally change the effect of the game. In football, basketball, hockey, volleyball where the time is so important and it is displayed continuously on the scoreboards reducing with every seconds. Then leave the game with the realistic sound of the buzzer as time ends!

Now let the board does the work for you. At the present, there is no time to keep counting everything in your head while you are playing. When you always keep counting the score in your mind then how can you concentrate your mind in the game? That is not your job. Let the board to do instead of you.

Some Electronic Scoreboards features a powerful horn system (in automatic mode), which is used to signal the start and end of a game, and the start and end of an intermission period. Such systems have manual ‘override’ facility, enabling the horn to be used at any time during a game for fouls, emergencies, etc.

Electronic Scoreboards use high brightness LEDs for maximum visibility and definition with a fullcolor spectrum, increased brightness and a great choice of designs.

In LED technology, display modules comprising red, green and blue LEDs make up each pixel. Each module can have between three or four LEDs in it (one red, one green and one blue) or dozens of them and typically range from 4mm to 4cm (about 0.2in to 1.5in). To build a scoreboard using LED technology, thousands of these LED modules are integrated in a rectangular grid. The size of the screen depends on the size of the LED modules.

Excellent technology, outstanding visual clarity, easy set up and use are the aspects which attracts most sports events to install which the event is being executed.

A pioneer in the world of Electronic signs, Jayex Technology specializes in developing customized visual display solutions for the sports along having scoreboards available in the store. Specializing in solution for all sports venues, Jayex Technology are suppliers of solutions for scoring, sports timing, message display information centres and clocks/time systems.

Electronic score boards display systems are housed in smart, lightweight, wallmounted enclosure built using polypropylene panels on an extruded aluminium frame.

About The Author

Paula Jones

Jayex Technology Limited, based in London specialise in advanced information display systems. Established in 1978 we have pioneered the development of the LED display market and now have over 18,000 customers worldwide. We offer, probably the largest range of models from small single line signs to big screen Megavision screens that can display live video and action replay in stadia.

jayex.co.uk

This article was posted on September 28, 2004

by Paula Jones

Interested In Free Targeted Traffic

Interested In Free Targeted Traffic

by: Jason Paris

How to Get Free Targeted Internet Traffic to Your Website

No matter what opportunity or product you promote via the internet you do not have a business unless you have customers. One way to increase sales is to increase your customer base, this means more visitor traffic. If you are not interested in free web traffic, congratulations, you must have deep pockets or all ready have more than you can handle. For those who are interested in free web traffic, read on.

Just getting large numbers of visitors to websites is not enough. These visits have to turn into sales. A chance or uninterested visitor is little better than no visitor. Every site needs targeted visitors. Your site needs people who have seen your message and have had their interest peeked. With a targeted market approximately 3 visitors for every 100 will make purchases. Without targeted visitors this conversion rate drops significantly.

Throughout this article you will encounter numerous ways to increase your web traffic. This traffic will be well targeted free leads, all through online marketing methods.

Do you like to be sold, or pushed into a sale? Like most the answer is a definitive NO. One of my mentors has instilled in me the importance of building relationships as apposed to selling someone. Once the person gets to know, like, and trust you they will be more willing to join you in your opportunity or buy product from you. Remember, know, like, trust, buy!

Free Traffic and Message Boards

Relating this principle to free internet marketing, I suggest you visit message boards. These boards are so effective that I still receive requests and referrals from posts made over a year ago. Visit various boards post messages, meet people, ask questions, share your wisdom, and words of encouragement.

Suggested tips to keep in mind when posting to message boards. Remember you are there to build relationships, you want people to know, like and trust you.

Do not spam: do not post the same thing over and over

post something meaningful and relevant to the conversation

do not advertise unless otherwise specified

do not participate in negative postings about others (criticize or flame)

To make the most of message boards and insure highly targeted traffic to your website:

select boards that pertain to your product or opportunity

get your name out and popularity up, post a response to a question or simply post a question yourself

include a signature file with your name and URL, no email. This can be placed in the profile page. It is a good idea to setup a second email because, you will get spam

spend one or two evenings a week posting on several different message boards

be genuine, helpful, and try to learn a few things

HAVE FUN and MAKE FRIENDS

Free Traffic and Traffic Generation Sites

Traffic generation sites can be good and bad. Most are not worth your time, however, there are a few good ones, so choose with care. I recommend Traffic Swarm. This site is better than most because people select a site from a list in topics they have selected to view ads from. An ad is then chosen based on a tag line and a short description you have written. If the visitor wants credit for their selection you have their attention for a minimum of 20 seconds. After that they may click another site without penalty. Again this is that target traffic so necessary to success.

To read about Traffic Swarm and sign up for your free stream of free targeted traffic, click here.

http://www.trafficswarm.com/go.cgi?190318

Free Traffic and Viral Marketing

Let others help with your marketing efforts. You can have strangers pass your site to others and span the globe with viral marketing. Create viral marketing with a free ebook or inviting email, it is powerful and free. To start a viral marketing campaign that grows exponentially and without effort send a witty or clever joke, picture, or poem to people in your address book. If enjoyed the recipient will pass it on to those in their list and so on. You may have received the Bill Gates free offer in your own box. This email has been circulated around the world for over three years and seen by countless. Be sure to include your url with a heading, either near the bottom or in a signature file. Do this once a month and watch your web traffic grow.

Pass on a free ebook with you contact details inside. Encourage others to add it to their websites and offer your branded ebook to everyone. As part of your introduction include your website and a message stating that the ebook is free and is to be passed along, so long as nothing is changed or altered. This includes your bio, contact information and links to your site. Cannot write? No problem. There are thousands of books available for you to cobrand and start your viral trail.

Free Traffic and Joint Ventures

Setting up joint ventures may be the most powerful free method available to increase targeted traffic. Joint ventures are simply colorations or partnerships between two or more people or businesses. It is not essential that the partnerships even be in related businesses, though helpful. Just about any combination will work. Obviously competing businesses are not a wise or practical option for a joint venture. That still leaves plenty of other partners. There is no limit to what can be done with this marketing technique. The venture can be as simple as trading client databases, or it can be an elaborate cross promotions with contests and giveaway. A joint venture is only limited by the creativity of the parties involved. If you have the right partner this will do wonders for your credibility and, the know, like, trust, buy formula for success.

Free Traffic and Meta Tags

Meta tags are very important. I am not an expert on tags so I highly suggest you research Meta tags optimization techniques. To have a Google spider find you and have you listed will do wonders for your traffic. Never pay to have your site listed, there are too many ways to have it listed. Too often these pay sites will not do what is promised or what you could do with a little effort.

Free Traffic and Offline Marketing Techniques

To maximize your online presence you have to go offline and bring foot traffic to the web as targeted web traffic. Here are a few low cost offline marketing techniques that will give you added visibility and translate to a more powerful web presence. Turn your automobile into a mini billboard. Place bumper stickers and magnet signs on your vehicle. Leave a business card wherever possible. One suggestion is to leave it with your tip at a restaurant. Hang flyers on high traffic bulletin boards, be sure to leave a pull tab. Change your body into a walking billboard for your opportunity and products instead of someone else’s. How often do you promote Nike, Polo, Guess, or a professional sports team? Start promoting yourself and get your clothes embroidered. It does not have to be anything fancy, a good descriptive url will work.

Free Traffic and Your URL

One last tip. As I mentioned before, I get traffic from posts that are over a year old. Once something is on the internet it is there for good. The url you promote should be permanent. This is important because anything could happen. What if you are no longer with the same company? All previous links to that business are now useless. If you have one url and it either links or redirects to you business opportunity and products you simply have to change the link or redirect page. You will always get a hit when someone clicks on your link.

I hope you enjoyed the article and wish you all the best with you business venture. I am sure you are well on you way to becoming a successful internet marketing professional.

About The Author

Jason Paris is an internet entrepreneur using the Robert G Allen Mentors to Wealth Team marketing model to build a USANA home business. He is also a Mastermind group participant with mentoring for free. http://www.mentoringforfree.com/3867

http://www.freewebs.com/robertallenworkfromhome

http://www.mlmwealth.blogspot.com

Feel free to distribute article as long as it is not change or altered in any way.

This article was posted on August 11, 2005

by Jason Paris

Moving Message Board

Moving Message Board

by: Paula Jones

Moving message boards are used in the areas where continuous announcements, or other information are need to be displayed in to either indoor or outdoor. Used most widely in churches, schools, airports, other transport stations, banks, production and administration department of organization as marquee information billboards.

Moving message boards uses the technology of LED which stands for light emitting diode. With the power of LEDกs, you can have a renewable advertisement that is not limited to a single declaration. Boards are easily programmable, meaning you can display anything you want at any time you wish with different scrolling options.

One need not to have high knowledge to operate these electronic boards. As they are accepted with high demand all over the world, the manufacturers are being pushed to created signs that are more user friendly.

Moving message boards can be controlled remotely via usual methods when connected to personal computers or to any other source. In addition it is also possible to use an infra red keyboard to control the boards, which gives immediate results.

New technology allows these electronic signs to be operated from an almost every sources. Fibre optic networks and tcp/ip , private newswires, radio, pagers and some cellular phones can all be used to operate electronic displays.

Most importantly, these boards are used as ขsilent sales manข. They can be programmed to automatically be switched on and off given a time frame. Thus they become easy to use and with no maintenance cost.

About The Author

Paula Jones

Jayex Technology Limited, based in London specialise in advanced information display systems. Established in 1978 we have pioneered the development of the LED display market and now have over 18,000 customers worldwide. We offer, probably the largest range of models from small single line signs to big screen Megavision screens that can display live video and action replay in stadia.

jayex.co.uk

This article was posted on September 28, 2004

by Paula Jones

Iกm Out of Ideas, Now What?

Iกm Out of Ideas, Now What?

by: Terri Seymour

I am actually out of ideas for an article this week, so I guess I will make that into an article. Do you have a similar problem? You write article after article and finally you just seem to draw a blank for ideas for another article! I am sure this happens to all of us at some point or other.

Well, when it happens to me there are a few things that I do to try to find some fresh ideas. Maybe some of these ideas will give you an idea or two. 😉

* Check the message boards Message boards are a great place to see what kind of information people are looking for. Follow the discussions and see what things people are interested in and need to know more about. I have found many an article idea reading the boards.

Try these boards to get started:

http://homebizlink.com/wwwboard/

http://www.internetmarketingforum.com/forum/index.php

http://www.friendsinbusiness.com/board1/

* Catch up on your email discussion groups Another great place to find out what info people are looking for is email discussion groups. Not only can you get ideas for your articles, but you can learn a lot as well. If you are not subscribed to any of these groups, here are a few I recommend:

mailto:[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

* Visit a few Internet news sites These sites can keep you informed of current events, happenings and online news. Research and write your own news articles to keep your readers informed.

These sites might be of help:

http://www.internet.com/homed.html

http://www.internetnewsbureau.com/

http://www.newslinx.com/

* Read through your emails Take note of what people are asking you about and what they are most concerned with. Keep a file on hand and record all questions and email that can be turned into articles.

* Read through some ezines Ezines are a goldmine of information and ideas. They allow you to keep abreast of the latest products, programs, home biz opps, etc.

Find lots of ezines here:

http://www.myfavoriteezines.com

http://www.ezinesearch.com

http://www.directoryofezines.com

http://www.EzineLocater.com/

* Do a quick survey Write a two or three question survey and send it out to associates or discussion group members. You will find people are usually eager and willing to help in cases such as this.

For example: What concerns do you have for the Internet marketing world? What resources do you need but have trouble finding?

These types of questions might give you some fresh ideas to expand on with an article.

* Read other articles By reading other articles, you might possibly come up with an unusual twist or angle for an overused idea. It sometimes helps to get different views and insights on the same old ideas.

You can find all kinds of articles here:

mailto:[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.MakingProfit.com

http://www.ideamarketers.com

Always have an open mind for article ideas. After awhile you will begin to see ideas all over the Net. Keep a notebook handy and when you think of an idea, no matter where you are, you can write it down and use it. I get a lot of my ideas in the middle of the night when I cannot sleep. I have learned to write them down so they do not go into oblivion! 😉

And remember, people want and need basic, straight forward, helpful information. They do not need college words, fancy storylines or overdramatized articles.

Also, do not be afraid to give your articles a little personality and/or humor. Just write from the heart and do your best to provide real usable resources and information. Write as if you were talking to the person, not at the person.

About The Author

Terri Seymour owns and operates MyOwnEzine.com.

Learn to publish and promote your own ezine.

mailto:[email protected]

Signup for the FR~E MOE Ezine Publishing Ecourse

mailto:[email protected]

You can contact Terri at mailto:[email protected]

This article was posted on May 07, 2003

by Terri Seymour

Exchange Rate Board

Exchange Rate Board

by: Paula Jones

The foreign exchange rate board is an icon that identifies foreign exchange outlets all over the world. You will find then sited in airports, banks, travel centres and high streets oultets. The boards are the best and accepted method to convey daily exchange rates to the public.

The boards utilize digits made of 7 segment LED (light emitting diode) or back lit LCD (liquid crystal display. They are now fully programmable replacing old designs using stick on lettering, which were both time consuming, and irritating to update. The new sleek, slimline attractive designs make them appear at home in any corporate establishment.

These Exchange Rate Boards are remarkably easy to use and can either be updated through data entered via an infrared remote keypad or through a computer. The computer of course can also be set to receive the rates live as they change and automatically update the board.

The frequency with which the rates are updated is up to the individual bureau. Most banks and travel centres may wish to update the board only once a day, while businesses trading large sums of money may wish to display the latest live rates.

Exchange Rate Boards are connected to a local power supply and can switch on and off automatically at preprogrammed times. The specially used ขantireflective acrylicข allows the displays to be read clearly by passersby, even through a shop window on a sunny day. The Exchange Rate Boards, can be placed anywhere. Mounting is normally on the wall or suspension in a window. Optional stands are often available for floor standing.

Most Exchange Rate Boards can display the rates of up to 24 currencies, though these boards can be custommade, and the number of columns and rows can be tailored to suit the customer’s needs. The advent of the Euro though, has reduced the number of rates needing to be displayed. One leading manufacturer of Exchange Rate Boards, Jayex Technology Limited (www.jayex.com) even offers an additional feature of a single line moving message display on which additional financial or promotional information can be streamed in.

Most importantly, these Exchange Rate Boards are so easy to set up, they allow the outlet to simply and clearly present the latest exchange rates to potential customers.

The boards are usually priced in the range of £5002000 depending on the number of currencies, columns and personalized corporate artwork required.

About The Author

Paula Jones

Jayex Technology Limited, based in London specialise in advanced information display systems. Established in 1978 we have pioneered the development of the LED display market and now have over 18,000 customers worldwide. We offer, probably the largest range of models from small single line signs to big screen Megavision screens that can display live video and action replay in stadia.

jayex.co.uk

This article was posted on September 28, 2004

by Paula Jones

Using Forums to Promote Your Business

Using Forums to Promote Your Business

by: Megan Corwin

When is work not really work? When itกs fun!

Using online forums, also called message boards, can be a fun way to promote your business in a low key way.

Benefits:

You cultivate relationships with others

You learn about all kinds of topics

Your marketing message is presented without screaming advertisement

By answering questions related to your topic, you are positioned as an expert in your field

How to Use a Forum for Promotion:

First, find a forum that is of interest to you and frequented by people in your target market. A great place to start is to go to ezboard.com and search for forums by keywords that reflect your target market.

Next, I suggest you กlurkก or just watch the activity for a few days to get a feel for the tone of the forum. When you feel confident this is an appropriate place to represent your business, introduce yourself. Often message boards have a กNew Membersก type place to post your first message.

After you have been welcomed, scan through the topics and post answers to questions others may have about your area of expertise. Repeat daily or weekly.

Tips:

Of utmost importance is to have a signature line that is added to the end of each message you post. This is like your calling card, and is what makes this method so subtle. You may be posting a famous recipe, but everyone who checks it out will see your business name. Most forums have an account setting or options area where you can set up an automatic signature or you can cut and paste your signature each time, but this is much more cumbersome.

Don’t spam boards by visiting once and posting an advert everywhere. It will give you a bad reputation not what you need to increase sales.

Check the regulations of the board to be sure signature lines are allowed. Some forums strictly prohibit marketing of any type.

Revisit your posting frequently to address any replies. Also, add new postings of interest every few days to keep your business in the message boardกs eye.

Message boards and forums can be a very valuable marketing tool. While you’re at it, be sure to check out the fun topics, too!

About The Author

Megan Corwin is a personal coach who enjoys helping work at home professionals grow their businesses while maintaining an organized household. Download Megan’s free ebook กHow to Market Your Small Business Online for FREEก: http://marketonlinefree.wahwoman.com

This article was posted on December 10, 2003

by Megan Corwin

Electronic Reader Board

Electronic Reader Board

by: Paula Jones

Electronic reader boards are the most efficient way to convey the information. Therefore these nowadays are widely accepted all over the world. These have found admirers in all sorts of places, and continuous in serving in unlikely areas too. in the world of finance, sports, research, and many others, electronic reader boards are sovereign.

Electronic reader boards are used as indoor and outdoor boards. Larger reader boards do not only advertises the dealerships, but also all of the many community activities that take place. They prove to be one that meets the auto mall requirements while not being offensive to the city council.

These electronic reader boards are used for financial trading. They give financial professionals the power to access unlimited financial data instantly. This quick service can speed up the task and is the only was these professionals can remain updated of market flux.

Behind the popularity of these Electronic reader boards, the technology is the main point of consideration which makes them speeder and effective.

Electronic reader board can be connected to local power supply and have the ability to receive information from virtually any source. The information can be broadcasted and viewed by customer, employees and the world with no halt.

Moreover the clarity and brightness are the features which makes readers more attractive and eyecatching.

Electronic reader board comes in many size and height according to the manufacturers limit. One of the leading manufacturer Jayex Technology gives full option in size, height and color of the text. not even with predefined models, but they with custom needs also.

About The Author

Paula Jones

Jayex Technology Limited, based in London specialise in advanced information display systems. Established in 1978 we have pioneered the development of the LED display market and now have over 18,000 customers worldwide. We offer, probably the largest range of models from small single line signs to big screen Megavision screens that can display live video and action replay in stadia.

jayex.co.uk

This article was posted on September 28, 2004

by Paula Jones

Out door Sign

Out door Sign

by: Paula Jones

Many business organizations that needs to disseminate latebreaking information to a large number of people. Out door sign boards are the perfect solution for them that command the attention of all who pass underneath.

Out door sign boards utilize LED lights, which is immensely more efficient and brighter than standard incandescent lighting. Fluorescent lamps give off heat as a waster byproduct, while out door sign boards do not. In fact, they are considered a ขcold lightข technology, which means that all of the energy going to the lamp is directed to making light, without any wasted heat. Out door sign boards are thus very energy efficient as well as very bright.

Traffic management system, passenger information system, advertising, public notices, health and safety, time and temperature displays, company promotion are some the areas where outdoor sign boards are used most efficiently.

The out door sign boards come in multilingual and in one line, biline or multiline versions up to around 40 characters per line, which one colour, two colours or multi colours options and full colours in addition.

Out door sign boards are connected to local power supply and can switch on and off automatically at preprogrammed times. The specially used ขantireflective acrylicข allows the displays to be read clearly by passersby, even through a shop window on a sunny day. These sign boards can be mounted anywhere and manufacturing department of Jayex Technology also takes very much attention on the buyers need for mounting the sign board and its related accessories.

These out door sign boards are easy to set up and operate as they can be operated remotely, they allow the outlet to simply and clearly present the content; these contents are changeable and/or updateable.

Dynamic presentation of information, effective public communications, rapid and easy updating of information, enhancing company image, low maintenance are the features provided by the leading manufacturer of Outdoor sign boards – Jayex Technology, a pioneer company in manufacturing LED signs even offers customized options all along having large range of out door signs.

About The Author

Paula Jones

Jayex Technology Limited, based in London specialise in advanced information display systems. Established in 1978 we have pioneered the development of the LED display market and now have over 18,000 customers worldwide. We offer, probably the largest range of models from small single line signs to big screen Megavision screens that can display live video and action replay in stadia.

jayex.co.uk

This article was posted on September 28, 2004

by Paula Jones

Electronic Display Boards

Electronic Display Boards

by: Paula Jones

Electronic display boards signify high priority messaging, allowing you to communicate critical, and timesensitive information.

Electronic display boards are present at many fast food restaurants today, aiding, and restaurants to increase sales, publicity and improve their service to you. As a customer, Electronic display boards allow you to check your order and provide you the peace of mind that you are getting what you pay for.

At airports, electronic display boards assist airports in providing you a constant update on flight information. Many banks of today post outdoor electronic displays to provide friendly information to the community. From community reminders, to time and weather information, their outdoor electronic display board keeps you informed.

In theatres, electronic display boards can give you a preview of what you will see inside and once in the door, these boards can provide you with show start times, theatre numbers, and concession information.

Perhaps the biggest show of the products that is manufactured is sports venues. All around stadiums and coliseums are examples of Electronic Message Displays electronic signs, reader boards, LED video displays, and variable message boards. These products combined cover every angle of the game, from instant replays on giant LED video displays, to stats from other games in progress through electronic message centers.

Electronic displays use LED technology, which stands for light emitting diode. Stateoftheart LED technology not only enhances readability; it offers unsurpassed flexibility, reliability and cost effectiveness. L.E.D. signage not only offers the broadest range of products, but the highest level of support.

With Quality, support, and vision – electronic display boards provides superior and brighter result offering a selection from number of products and services that will give you well on the way to increasing your exposure and your profits.

About The Author

Paula Jones

Jayex Technology Limited, based in London specialise in advanced information display systems. Established in 1978 we have pioneered the development of the LED display market and now have over 18,000 customers worldwide. We offer, probably the largest range of models from small single line signs to big screen Megavision screens that can display live video and action replay in stadia.

jayex.co.uk

This article was posted on September 28, 2004

by Paula Jones

I Want to Do an Ezine! Part 5 More Promoting!!

I Want to Do an Ezine! Part 5 More Promoting!!

by: Terri Seymour

To continue on with the promotion part of this series of articles, I would like to discuss networking with discussion lists and message boards as a way of promoting your business/ezine.

Those of you who know me, know that I am a big believer in online networking as an effective method of promotion. I enjoy it for other reasons as well, such as meeting new people and making friends, but that is the icing on the cake! 😉

Participating in message boards and discussion lists gives you a chance to make yourself known as an expert in your field and also to build your reputation.

What you need to do is give advice, help, support and share your experiences whenever the opportunity arises. This will draw people to you and get them to check out your site and/or subscribe to you ezine.

There are a few things to remember when getting involved in boards and groups.

Always follow the rules and guidelines when posting.

Never insult people or put them down. This is flaming!

Do not spam.

Help others when you get the chance.

Make sure you have an effective sigtag. This is how you promote your ezine.

Give of yourself and get involved with the people.

Relax, enjoy and have a good time!

Here are some lists and boards to get you started:

Message Boards

http://www.momtomomchat.com/boards.html

http://zineadz.com/forum/

http://www.internetbasedmoms.com/bb/index.php

http://www.ablake.net/forum/

http://www.friendsinbusiness.com/board1/

Discussion Groups

mailto:[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

Another effective way of promoting your ezine/business is by getting involved in joint ventures with other publishers. This would include things like: ad swapping discussed in last weekกs article group popup or group popunder windows sharing your subscriber thank you page promoting each other in your welcome letter

Things like this have proven to be very effective in gaining subscribers. I participate in each and everyone of these methods and am very satisfied with them. You can find an example of the sharing a thank you page at http://www.myownezine.com/subscribing.shtml You can also see a group popunder at MOE. This is just to give you an idea of all the different and varied ways you can promote your ezine by working with not against, your fellow publishers!

This is the last article in this series. I hope they have given you some useful information and have helped you. Please feel free to email if you have any questions about this or any other article.

Good luck and much success to you!

About The Author

Terri Seymour owns and operates MyOwnEzine.com

Learn to publish and promote your own ezine. mailto:[email protected]

For a complete list of my articles available for reprint please email: mailto:[email protected]

ATTN: Ezine Publishers, save hours of your valuable time! http://wetrack.it/eza/af.cgi?710

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This article was posted on November 6, 2002

by Terri Seymour

Get Traffic & Sales Using Discussion Forums

Get Traffic & Sales Using Discussion Forums

by: Jean Sutherland

Message boards, discussion forums and newsgroups can all produce very profitable results for you and your business. Most of us already participate in one or more of these and the more you participate the bigger the benefits to you and your website will be.

So letกs find out how to make this a profitable venture for you.

Posting on forums, newsgroups and boards is the start of a relationship between you and others who read these venues. Many message boards and forums also allow you to use a picture of yourself. This adds to making the whole experience much more personal between you and other readers. It allows for many friendships to be formed. I am constantly told by readers of my newsletter that they have often meet people they deal with online and many friendships have been developed.

With these venues you have the potential to reach thousands of people, all who can help you and your business and may form some lasting friendships in the process..

This is one of the most productive efforts that you can involve yourself in online. Time is money and a lot of you are also working full time jobs while trying to build an online business. Set aside time on a daily basis to participate in at least one of these ventures.

Join boards where your expertise can help relevant traffic and leads for your site.

Join areas where you have an opportunity to help others and others who may be able to help you.

Join areas where people are involved with the same interests that you have in websites you have developed.

I have an online newsletter (http://www.emailpromotions.net) that is aimed at people working on the internet. I offer free software that I have found online as well as marketing tips, traffic tips and computer tips. I also have a website that focuses on Resort Spas Worldwide (http://www.spasoftheworld.com). I participate in a great number of forums and newsgroups and it is a tremendous help in building my online businesses

1. Look for message boards that get a lot of traffic. The more traffic on the board the better your chances of getting more traffic to your site and making good connections with others. If the forums contain spam, avoid them like the plague. They are a waste of your time.

2. Let people know who you are. Use your real name and if possible post a picture of your self. Don’t be afraid to also use the logo from your site if you have one. You need people to trust you in order to build an online experience with them. You will be surprised at how well known you will become by using this simple method. Not only will people get to know and trust you but they will refer others to you. Word of mouth/email is a very powerful tool for you to use.

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 the top. People like to look at hot topics and busy threads.

5) When posting or responding to a topic, use keywords that people using the search engines would use to find that topic. Put those right in the subject line since the 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 the body of your message and also in the 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 the 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 the rules to a ‘tก 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 the 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 the end.

About The Author

Jean Sutherland has successfully run her own ezine for over 5 years and has a subscriber base of 35,000. Her ezine revolves around people doing business online and beside offering free software, it also provides traffic & marketing tips, informative business articles, free ebooks and computer tips for those trying to work online. http://www.emailpromotions.net

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This article was posted on December 05, 2004

by Jean Sutherland