Making the Most of your VAF Membership: Keep your audience in mind

Forums and online communities are the original social networks - participating in the conversation and making the most of all that your free membership at Virtual Assistant Forums has to offer is an important part of your internet marketing plan - IF you take advantage of the opportunity. Here’s how!

Keep your audience in mind:
You might think the only people reading your posts at VAF are your fellow Virtual Assistants - but your potential clients are eavesdropping too! VAF member Kena Roth of Virtually Assisting You is just one example of a VA who was contacted (and contracted!) by a client who found her upbeat personality and informative responses at VAF to be just what he was looking for. Kena says, "A recent client found me while searching for the perfect VA. After reading my posts at VAF he followed a link to my website, and contacted me!"

- Post helpful, well-articulated replies that show your expertise and skill set.
- Be friendly and outgoing when participating in conversations and events.
- Set yourself apart and shine as a leader.

Everyone, even aspiring Virtual Assistants, can contribute to the conversation at VAF. Even if you don't know the answer to a question, utilize those impressive research skills and ‘Google it’ to see if you can shed some light on the topic. You'll be helping out a fellow member, shining a spotlight on yourself for potential clients, and you'll learn something new in the process too