I told you last week in my Blogging Basics that we would talk a bit more about Forums. I know you have all been waiting for it… so here we go. LOL!
What is the point of participating in forums?
- You get to list your link!
- You get to ask others to post your link!
- You get to meet other like-minded bloggers!
- You get to learn really neat stuff!
- You get to find others that want to read YOUR blog!
- You can increase your followers!
Those are just a few of the reasons why it is a good idea to spend some time finding some forums to join.
How much time should I spend in the forums?
Honestly, it is totally up to you and your schedule. I have signed up for the reminder emails for every forum I frequent. This way if something catches my attention, I can easily respond. With that said, I also try to visit each forum weekly (as per my Rule of Five from last week). There are things I don’t get message for and I like to get my name out in the internet world as much as possible. LOL!
Can you share with us the forums you frequent?
Certainly! Though, I am not sure these are all actual “forums” in the true meaning of the word… but these are places I have my blog listed and where I go visit. 
When you join, be VERY sure to fill out your profile as completely as possible!
- BlogHer
- BlogoMama
- Giveaway Bloggers Network
- Mom Bloggers Club
- Mom Fuse
- Mom Central
- Mothering Community
- The Mom Blogs
- The Product Review Place
- Twitter moms
Ha ha! That should keep you girls busy. When you start working your way down the list and set up your accounts, please be sure to send me a friend request!
Piece of advice, set a timer!! It is very easy to get sucked in!
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I have often read about the value of posting in forums but have never been real good about it. A few of these I know about, and a few I haven’t heard of. Do you find you get good results posting in any of the above>
BTW love your blog series
Stephanie, I do find that I get visitors when I post in the forums… especially because I try to answer questions with a link to a post in my blog.
If someone is looking for a recipe… boom link to my blog. Or, I just try to sound really intelligent. ROTFL!
Seriously, I find that people click through to my blog and that I click through to their blogs!
Thank you for this!! It is very helpful
I am a new fitness/weightloss blogger with 3 followers..lol
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Thank you for sharing! I am going to check these sites out now!
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