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1. Link Exchanges

Link Exchanges are when you exchange your links with someone. It is where you put a link to someone's site on your site and they do the same for you. It is best to exchange links with websites that have a similar theme as your site.

Places to request link exchanges: http://sitepoint.com/forums http://namepros.com

2. Pay to post

Paying people to post on your forum is an effective way to bring activity on your forum. Many people love to get money to post on your forum. The current rate is $.10 per post.

Places to request for posts: http://sitepoint.com/forums http://namepros.com

If you need money to fund this then go to SoRedtheRose and click the links they send you. Get people you know to join under you.

3. Post Exchanges

Post Exachanges are trading posts with people. You post a certain amount on someone's forum and they do the same for you.

Places to request post exchanges: http://sitepoint.com/forums http://namepros.com

4. Link in Sig

If you are an active poster at forums, then it is wise to put a link to your forum in your sig. Make the link stand out with colors, if you are allowed to.

5. Multiple Personalities

This is a method where you join your own forum with different names and chat to yourself. This gives the illusion that your forum is actived.

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About the author: A college student that wants to make a living off the internet.