Webinar Replay: Interview with Dronepilots Network's Brendon and Cassidy Lackey - How to Use Online Forums for Exchanging Ideas, Problem Solving and Promotions
Originally Aired: Friday, March 08, 2019 at 7 pm EST
In this 03-08-19 webinar, Kara is joined by Brendon and Cassidy Lackey from DronePilots Network, the world's largest network of drone forums with more than a million users.
You will learn why the DronePilots Network is an excellent problem solving and promotions. What are the various Do's and Dont's that you need to observe on an online forum? How is an online forum any different from YouTube or Facebook? What are the various promotional features offered by the DronePilots Network? We also reveal some little-known and innovative uses of online forums that you might not be aware of. Tune in for some excellent insights!
Timestamps
[00:00] Kara welcomes Brendon and Casssidy from DronePilots forum network
[01:32] Brendon and Cassidy share their background information; what led them to founding DronePilots forum network?
[03:09] Brendon and Casssidy venture into the drone accessories business
[04:35] Cassidy reveals that new drone pilots form a large percentage of their total users
[06:31] Providing real value and and problem solving is the best way to grow your user base
[07:48] Cassidy shares some interesting details about the Commercial DronePilots forum which was launched last year
[08:46] Has word-of-mouth marketing helped grow DronePilots userbase?
[10:04] Can you get banned from online forums for being overly self-promotional?
[11:25] Are online platforms good platforms for influencers?
[12:24] Micro vs. macro influencers - understanding the difference
[13:44] How do you promote your drone business on an online forum?
[14:40] How to build up your credibility on an online forum
[15:35] Are foums good platforms to vet a drone pilot?
[16:15] Online forums vs. YouTube - understanding the difference
[18:50] Technology for online forums is old but not easily replaceable
[20:01] How are extremely useful and informative threads given greater visibility?
[20:29] Cassidy reveals that they might introduce social features shortly
[21:34] How can you get more visibility on online forums?
[22:45] How can you advertise on the Drone Pilot Forum Network? Cassidy shares details of the various promotional features?
[23:23] Learn how Epson is using online forums for customer support
[25:02] Online forms are excellent platforms for exchanging innovative ideas
[26:52] Are there any plans to start a legal forum?
[30:27] Steps that new users should take before using an online forum