To recap this week. We are flicking the switch from passive to active.

We are taking our first baby steps to becoming a market leader.

Today I want to give you some tips on how to approach forums:

http://www.challenge.co/training/2010/mod5/day3

I have some specific rules for how to conduct yourself on a forum.
There is etiquette, and too many times I see people turn up on a
forum and expect it to run as they wish it to.

Reality: it’s not all about you. It’s about respecting your
environment, and first step is to learn what that environment is
about. What are that forum’s rules for how you conduct yourself?

Then, I give you some ideas on what to put into your first forum post.
It’s really very simple, and no less effective within that simplicity.

I suggest how to make sure the forums don’t become a time suck for
you. As you are in the forums for market leadership purposes, not to
actually build up your forum post count.

I offer an idea of how to use the forum as inspiration for your
blog post on your WPD blog (your mothership site).

And I remind you about not engaging. Trolls are not worth your
energy.

It’s also not about you trying to sell yourself or products
on a forum. They offer so much more valuable information
for you to become a bona fide market leadership.

So remember, that greatest leaders are the greatest servants.
Look to help where you can. As opposed to see what you can get
from it. And remember, respect & manners.

Finally I close today with showing you how I navigate forums
on the go:

http://www.challenge.co/training/2010/mod5/day3

Ed Dale