March 25, 2008
Online Forums Being Used In Legitimate Research Work
There has been a long standing computer rule when it comes to the information you read in an online forum, be very wary of it because anyone can say whatever they want… true or not. Here is an example of a major financial news article that cites customers reactions in online forums while analyzing the current financial markets. If a company/organization like this can use that info, why can’t you?
There is a lot that can be learned by reading through posts at quality online forums. Don’t get me wrong, there is still a bunch of junk that you have to wade through, but solid information is there. Apply it to marketing trends, use it to determine if a business opportunity has any legs, see a downturn in popularity in an issue or market before it hits the mainstream. Use forum discussion info to your advantage.
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