Well... first off, let's define exactly what a 'Forum' is
so that you'll be able to relate to what I'm about to
explain within this article.
The simple definition of a 'Forum' is... it's a online
community with a open discussion that allows you to 'Post'
questions or queries related to a specific topic.
You can find 'Forums' online related to any topic under the
sun, so it doesn't matter what the question is that you
might have because there's a 'Forum' out there with
hundreds, if not, thousands of members ready and willing
to give you helpful Tips and Advice to the questions you
have.
I can't stress this enough, especially if you're New to
Internet and Internet marketing.
Now, for the last segment of this article on want to focus
on WHY forums are essential for Anyone who is considering
starting an online business.
Well, the main reason is this... Forums are a great way to
research your market you are considering developing a
product or service for.
Why, you ask?
Simply because this is where people go to post there
questions about a certain problem they're dealing with and
the 'Rule Of Thumb' is... when creating a product or
service (no matter what kind of product or service it is)
make sure it solves a 'Problem'.
This is the KEY to the success of your product or service.
Seriously, take a look at all the 'Posts' from the members
and see which ones share common threads.
If you see alot of common treads, that means there's
potential for a product to be developed.
By doing this simple task it will save you Time and more
importantly... Money, because who would spend the Time and
Money developing a product or service if there was no
demand for it. Right?
You see how this works.
It Pays to do a little research.
And 'Research' is the KEY ingredient for a successful
product or service and Forums are simply a great place to
get started, especially for anyone considering starting an
online business.
Now, with that said, all you need to do know is figure out
what you would 'Enjoy' doing as a online business and start
a business plan from there.
Go to your favorate search engine and search out a few
forums within the area of business your interests lie and
become a member.
A great forum I recommend to get started at and be apart of
is... The Warriors Forum. http://compactURL.com/zrgt
Here you'll find some of the greatest minds on the Net to
help you on your way with ANY business you might be
considering.
You can also go to the all famous Google and join the Googe
Groups community at http://groups-beta.google.com/ and find
almost any topic you might be looking for.
I truly hope this article opened up your mind to the endless
possibilities that await you, no matter what business your
considering. We all need answers and Forums are simply the
best place to get them answered.
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Cory Threlfall is the Editor and Publisher of a Internet
marketing newsletter called the 'Internet Wonders eZine': http://www.internetwondersezine.com
He also recommends
Russell Brunson's 'Forum Fortunes' software that allows you
to Surf and Post to multiple forums all from one browser.
http://www.internetwondersezine.com/forum_fortunes.html