I’m sure most people who are reading this article have run across a messageboard or two on the internet. There are several that I frequent and they are a very valuable resource for information on a chosen topic.
Marketing Via Messageboards & E-mail Discussion Lists – An Alternative View
One of the most suggested means of getting traffic to a site in the early stages is to get involved in messageboard and e-mail discussions on your topic of choice. The idea is that you can show your expertise and therefore get traffic to your site via your signature file (most discussion lists allow you to include your signature file with your post – a few lines with your name, site address and maybe a very brief description). Whilst this is a valid tip, I don’t believe that the real reason for why you should do this has been investigated far enough previously.