The prevailing moniker in modern marketing is to provide value first and only sell later. We live in an over-marketed world and consumers have grown suspicious of clever advertising slogans and unrealistic product claims. It all looks like empty promises these days so businesses are forced to demonstrate their value directly before any revenue flows in.
This moniker works well with the process of becoming a recognized expert in your field. As I have discussed in previous articles, the fastest way to become a recognized expert in your field is to acquire expertise and then give it away for free. Of course, that cant go on forever but the early going is accelerated dramatically if you flood your field with genuine expertise.
One of the most effective ways to build a name for yourself is to publish on popular blogs and forums. This is precisely in line with what were talking about. Posting on blogs and forums gives you an opportunity to demonstrate your expertise directly to those who looking for it. But there are other ways of demonstrating your expertise and this article will detail three options.
The most obvious location for demonstrating your...