In your eyes, what are the best ways to advertise your forum?

[Xyphien]

When you go to advertise your forum, what do you find being the best ways to promote/advertise your forum? Do you do paid advertising, signature links, etc.?

 

[FreeHost]

Asking someone to recommend it to their relatives.

 

[Michael]

Buy advertisement on websites. It works.

 

[brucekenway]

I dont think you should quit advertising, cause it's really effective.