The Comment Rules and Getting Massive Traffic Through Value Added Commenting

The Rules

Diamond Members:
1) Up to 2 off site links
2) One Banner 468 x 60 or less
3) Can openly promote your business or site

For Everyone Else:
1) No off site links except for a simple signature with your domain name
2) May link to or promote your own Sta.rtUp.biz blog and forum posts
3) You may link to or promote your Sta.rtUp.biz profile page or group
4) No banners, videos, nor images promoting your business

If you want to become a diamond member then go here:
http://upgrade.sup.biz

Otherwise, here are 3 samples used by existing members to use as templates that generate serious traffic:

1) Combination Example by Matt LaClear

How are things going with you these days? I bet it will go even better when you really start utilizing Sta.rtUp.biz into your daily routine! Thought I’d lay out some resources for you to check out if you haven’t already.

First of all if you happen to be a big fan of the “Big Idea” with Donny Deutsch you really need to check out all the videos that are posted here: Free Sta.rtUp.biz Video Archive. You won’t be sorry if you do!

Make sure to also check out the great Forum here as well. In particular this thread 5 Keys to Building a Huge Network on Sta.rtUp.biz and this one Common Social Networking Mistakes. The forum is one of the best sources of free marketing tips that I have ever come across on the Internet. So utilize it as the amazing resource it is!

As always if you would like a little help in getting started with your marketing here on Sta.rtUp.biz I suggest you check out the following two discussion threads How to Avoid Being Called A Spammer On A Social Network and 5 Cardinal Rules to Growing Your Business on Sta.rtUp.biz and follow the tips shared on it. Make sure to post any questions you may as well!

Don't forget to add me as your friend! If I am already one of your friends don’t be such a stranger! Geesh!!!

Good luck and happy selling!!

Best Regards,
Matt LaClear
http://www.mattlaclear.com/

2) Forum Discussion by Nathan Crane

Hey, how are ya?!
Isn't it a great day to be alive!?

Did you see the discussion that was featured on StartUp.biz today called, "The 5 Critical Elements that Every Successful Business Owner Needs"? Please check it out and add your knowledge and experience, your input will be very beneficial for the people reading it, and you will also have a chance to have your name, input and website included in the next discussion I will be posting!

Have a great day!
Wishing you peace, prosperity, harmony and happiness.
~Nate Crane

3) A Group and a Blog by Maureen Guest

Welcome to Startup Biz!

I highly recommend adding the Voice Commenter widget. You can see it in action on my profile. Let me know if you need any help adding this widget to your page. I’d be happy to help you.

Also, make sure to join groups that are relevant to your needs. The groups section is a great place to interact with like-minded, business related persons. If you’re interested or would like to learn more about non-profits, I’d love it if you’d join my group by clicking Non Profits and Social Networking. Make sure to check my post Help Prevent Obesity and Overweight by Physical Activities and add a comment to share your experience!

What's more, check out the Free Tools Section for effective marketing strategies and the Market Place for advertising! There are countless, remarkable features available for your business. You will not regret your membership here at Startup Biz!

It would be great if you would add me as a friend so that we may keep in touch! __________________________
Best Wishes,

Maureen Guest
Founder
info@mbodymentagainstobesity.org

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Blog Tip

You can also achieve extended success by posting comments utilizing a really good blog that you created. Try and creating a blog around social networking topics or marketing a website. These will get the most traffic. Use a similiar comment style of template with a link to your blog. If it is a featured blog, then be sure to mention that.

Groups Tip

This is another great way to market through comments. The key here is to create a group that is somehow related to your industry that will appeal to others. Then you can create a comment that asks other members to join your group.

Feel free to ask any questions here on how to tailor your comments. We want you to succeed.

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Replies to This Discussion

Permalink Reply by Gail White on November 19, 2008 at 6:02pm: As a new and total novice to this type of networking, I've found a wealth of very informative and helpful information about social networking I was never aware of before. I will be sure to try all the helpful tips and suggestions offered. I can see I still have a lot to learn about social networking and am looking forward to making many new friends through this site.

Thanks so much to all who have welcomed me.

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Permalink Reply by Mary on November 19, 2008 at 6:49pm: All the comments and articles are very informative and enlightening. I am here to market my business and make lasting friends. I am not a success coach or a specialist in marketing a social site. Just small potatoes in this internet marketing world.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Tash77 on November 24, 2008 at 9:29am: Exellant advice that I will put into practice immediately. What a way to get started quickly.

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Permalink Reply by Mark on November 26, 2008 at 10:35am: I am going to start using these tips to get traffic to my website. I think these are great ideas.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by STRAIGHTALK --> www.151years.com on December 2, 2008 at 1:05am: Cool article keep up the Motivation.. I read it just few minutes ago and I re up from it.. and I know You did too. This is why you read it Silly. So now go ahead, and try leave this page with out posting a comment!
come write some thing! You are The Only one who lost time reading, if You don't comment!
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Permalink Reply by Carlos Cadiz on December 2, 2008 at 6:19pm: Hi as a new member it is refreshing to see other businesss associates sharing ideas and concerns as opposed to being selfish.

I do look forward to sharing my experiences and services with you all as I do believe our service is required by all.

Otmar you are right the only way to profitable business is honesty it may take longer to get rich but you'll get there.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Stewart Kelly on December 6, 2008 at 5:20am: Hey Matt,
You're so right about the value thing. People are tuning out and not even reading most of the stuff coming out these days because of the constant bombardment of marketing hype. The shame is something of value could be there, but the "same old same old" copy writing does them in.
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Permalink Reply by Allen Edge on December 6, 2008 at 4:35pm: Please help me create a way of communicating my "Product" that doesn't violate site rules. The mission statement for Transitions Edge Productions, Inc. is "We are dedicated to the communication of Christ Jesus through the performing arts." Both the uninitiated and Christians alike are taken aback by the mention of product and spiritual matters in the same breath. However, I took and completed a Small Business course at Chicago State University and I have a business plan. Initially the instructor did not see how business rudiments applied until I explained to her that we had to do the same things any other business must do to flourish. We must develop a quality product and get it to market.

I don't sell preaching. I sell clean uplifting entertainment and training in the performing arts. Churches and corporate events is a multi-million dollar market. However, Churches and corporate entities are hesitant to hire you if they are not absolutely sure that you are not going to be inappropriate. So I post blogs that speak to my beliefs and my seasoning in those areas. I perform in professional comedy clubs and churches alike. I'm a professional. I am not naive. I know that there are people who are against religious stuff and that's cool. If they're not interested they can just ignore me the way I would ignore any other business that I was not interested in. I am not interested in trying to make anybody join anything. I just want people to know who I am and what I have to offer. They can take it or leave it.

Please check out my site and please tell me what you think. I appreciate your candor.

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Permalink Reply by Nancy Adler on December 8, 2008 at 8:41am: Thank you for the great article. As we add valuable information that can be applied in our respective businesses in our blogs and articles, we naturally promote our products and services. Education, branding and quality service (value added) have been instrument to the growth of my business and brings traffic.

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Permalink Reply by Don Egnor on December 11, 2008 at 4:43pm: Thanks for the info, I really appreciate it! I really don't want to be critical but the link I put im my comments on other peoples site is simply a link to my blog...which sells nothing nor even trys to sell anything. I can understand this if it directs someone to a sales page or a pitch.

I only offer information and some advice on my blog which anyone can use in any business they may be involved in. Please give me your thoughts as to why this is wrong.

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Permalink Reply by Anna D. Banks on December 13, 2008 at 4:16pm: Thanks. I did not realize that I was violating any rules. I will refrain from adding links with the exception of my signature, until I become a Diamond member.

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Permalink Reply by Kathie M. Thomas on December 17, 2008 at 3:15pm: I'm glad I'm not the only one. I was just doing what I saw others do when I first joined. It's very overwhelming and you don't find these forum messages till sometime later. Perhaps some kind of welcome message needs to be sent to all new members - not a long one, but sufficient to give some ground rules at the start.; ▶ Reply to This