How many Forums do you advertise... - Page 2

Equinox · Post #16 (**permalink**) 03-05-2005, 01:34 AM

I have a very harsh attitude towards advertising on these forums. I think I've posted one advert for my business and a few in the employment section for myself, but as far as I'm concerned, if you are here just to advertise, you're in twouble

If there is a thread open with an advert from someone who has 1 post, no points and somehow managed to gain access to post in the Marketplace I am already very suspicious, whereas if an active member (Exon/ANM) for example posted an offer I am definitely going to go and have a look, even if the service doesn't suit me at all!

Thats just my opinion, but credibility is the key here and established members definitely have alot of it in my books!
~Equinox

server38 · Post #17 (**permalink**) 03-05-2005, 02:15 PM

I agree. If your sole purpose is to come on and avertise your service(s), then you're in for a treat when people catch on... especially when you advertise within the same genre of forums. Since many forums, such as HD and WHT, contain many of the same users, it's hard to get away with things such as "hit-and-run" advertising. You will get shunned, and recieve bad reviews. It will also be difficult for people to trust you.

ANMMark · Post #18 (**permalink**) 03-05-2005, 03:42 PM

exactly.

BTW, welcome to HD Randy. It's good to see you here.

ThinkSupport · Post #19 (**permalink**) 03-06-2005, 02:52 AM

I personnally feel its more of knowing peoples some or other way related to your business dusicuss some problem learn or help them out .. so its no point in just considering it as an advertiment place but more like a newspaper to know updated learn more everyday best part is you can even add your comment

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sirjonathan · Post #20 (**permalink**) 03-08-2005, 06:33 PM

I echo Mark on this one.. I don't become a member of a community with the thought of advertising my product or service. If I join a community its to get to know the members and to provide, in anyway I can, some value back to the community. People recognize and appreciate that and though you may not see short term results all the time, it can pay off well in the end as you build a solid reputation.

-Jonathan