Everyone knows.. free stuff is always a great way to win someone over. But how can you use free stuff to build relationships at your community?

Everyone wants to see a benefit.. feel they are getting something out of the time they spend on a community web site. In the beginning it is unlikely many of their friends have already joined - so what can bring them back?

In future posts we'll explore the various ways of using free stuff to build repeat-traffic to your online community.

Looking forward to your questions, comments and what you found that works in your niche.. and what doesn't.