Sunday, September 9, 2007

Writing the Resource Box so it Makes People click

The Internet is the information highway, this phrase has been used
so many times it should be nominated for the Internet Cliché Award.
People that go to the Internet are subdivided into groups, but
generally, they are out to search information. Whether for gaming,
business, fun or anything else the Internet has provided us with
information that has proved to be very beneficial.

Through the recent years many people have learned the secrets of
Search Engine Optimization. More and more sites have seen the effects
articles have done for the traffic of their sites. Some have even
created sites devoted entirely to providing articles that could be
read by their website visitors and have links that could lead to many
sites that are related to the topics and subjects of the articles.

For example, the sites may feature many articles about a whole lot
of topics. As a website visitor reads the articles they have searched
for, they can find at the end of the article a resource box that can
be clicked on to link them to the site that has submitted the
article. Of course the article would be in relation to the site. Lets
say if the article is about rotating the tires, the resource box may
lead to a link to a site that sells tires or car parts.

A resource box is what you usually find at the end of an article.
They will contain the name of the author, a brief description of the
author, a brief description of the sponsoring site and a link. If a
reader likes what they read, they would have the tendency to find out
where the article came from to read more. The resource bow will be
their link to the source of the article and this will entice them to
go to the site and do some more reading or research for the subject
or topic they are interested in.

But like the article itself, the resource box must also be eye-
catching to demand the attention and interest of the reader. While
the resource bow encompasses only a small space, providing the right
keywords and content for your resource box will provide more prodding
for the reader to go to your site.

Now we know what resource boxes are, what are the benefits of having
a good resource box? Mainly its driving traffic to your site. Many
sites would allow articles to be placed in their sites because they
can make use of the articles to fill their pages. They also get
affiliation with other sites that can be beneficial for them as well.
For the sponsoring site, when you get people to click on your
resource box, you generate traffic that can be counted upon as
potential customers.

So what would be a good content for your resource box? Basically it
is keywords, learning about the proper keywords that people are
mainly searching for. There are many tools you can find in the
Internet that can help you in determining what keywords to use.

Resource boxes can also make use of all the creativity it can get.
You only get a small space for your resource box so you better make
the most of it. Try to catch the attention of your reader with
resource box content that can make them give a second look. Unlike TV
ads, you don’t have visual aids to drive your point in. But you do
have the power of imagination of a reader. With the right content,
you can make them think and intrigued.

Another tip is to use keywords that should be related to your site.
Do not mislead your potential website visitors. Build your
credibility so that more people would get enticed to visit your site
and browse what you have to offer. Make the people click your
resource box by providing resource box content that makes a lasting
impression. You only get one chance to wow them and hundreds of
chances to repulse them.

Never underestimate the power of the resource box. It may be small
in size but they will provide a significant aid in driving traffic to
your site. A boring resource box will never get a job done. Be fun
and creative but at the same time show that you have a great deal to
offer, too much to ask for something that couldn’t fit a paragraph?
Yes and no, there are many tips and guides that can help you in doing
this, the first step is realizing how important a resource box could
be in making people click your link and be directed to your site.

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