I actually think forums is the best way to promote businesses because in forums you can have long conversations with people and find out about them. I made a forum for that reason (the below blue link) but it seems that people are registering and visiting everyday but they are not posting. I wonder if exposing yourself as a business owner is a bit embarrasing or something. Anyway, I think internet marketing should be more through chatting or writing between customers and businesses, not through ads! What do you think?
I see that you are trying to advertise your forum below. Forums are good but depending on the traffic.
forums can be a great way of advertising your websites and services i have done very well using this method mainly here on DP