Section 02: Generating Ideas and Research
So, you know what "topic" to write about, but how do
you come up with WHAT to write about that topic? You
may have identified "making money" as your topic, but
what will you write about "making money"? Will it be
Internet related? Stocks and bonds? Direct mail? Home-
based business? Fundraising?
And when you narrow it down to the actual subject, what
kind of information will you share in the eBook?
That's what this section will hopefully help you to
decide by exploring some ways to generate ideas and to
do some research.
6. Brainstorm To Get Other Folks' Ideas. Whether you
get family members, a group of friends, or other
writers together, brainstorming is a wonderful way to
beat Writer’s Block. When you are stuck, make
brainstorming fun. You can sit and just start throwing
ideas out or make a game by putting ideas in a hat and
then passing it around to read or act out.
We call this a "mastermind" session. And you'd be
absolutely amazed at how productive it can be. Folks
throw out ideas that you never even thought of. They
offer opinions that you weren't even close to
considering. Why? Because they think differently than
you do. And that can be a good thing.
Are you having trouble generating ideas for your eBook,
or expanding upon what you are already writing about?
Get a group of folks together (or even ONE person is a
start) and ask questions. Explain what you are writing
about and ask for suggestions, ideas and opinions.
Voila -- with the wave of a magic wand, you've got more
ideas and a fresh perspective to write from.
I know. I know. When I say "research" you envision some
guy up late at night with fifteen books open, 5 empty
Coca Cola cans (he needs the caffeine to stay awake!)
and an anxious look on his face.
Research scares the heck out of most folks. It sounds
too much like doing a term paper for a trigger happy
high school English teacher with a red pen in her hand!
But, it doesn't have to be that way. Let's look at some
(slightly less painful) ways of getting ideas for your
eBook.
7. Use Childhood Memories. Here's a great exercise. Sit
down with a pad and paper and start writing down
childhood experiences. Start with a specific age and
think about the school attended at that time, the
friends you hung around, the style of the clothes you
wore, a favorite pet, anything you can. You will be
amazed at how many ideas you can develop that can be
useful to you in writing, or that spawn other ideas for
your eBook.
Just as you revisited your own childhood, talk to other
family members or friends and ask them to share stories
about their upbringing. For example, one writer asked a
close friend from Israel about her experiences as a
child during World War II. What unfolded was a
wonderful story of determination, as the friend shared
how her family had withstood persecution and survived
horrible ordeals. Just like that a new chapter to an
eBook was added, "How to Overcome Opposition: 7 Secrets
From A Survivor."
Wow -- it's amazing how looking at childhood memories
(and ALL past experiences) can be used to develop ideas
for use in your eBook content.
8. Listen. Listen to people. Whether you're shopping,
at the job, or in the gym, listen to what people are
saying. What subjects are being discussed? What seems
to be important to other people? Many times, you will
get ideas based on everyday discussions. Having good
listening skills is a huge benefit to writers.
Don't forget the kids. Kids are innocent and provide a
sincerity that is often missed with adults. If you have
children of your own, nieces or nephews, or friends
with smaller children, sit down and just talk to them.
Believe me -you will hear all kinds of things that will
soon get you out of Writer’s Block. They possess such
great imaginations that they will actually help yours
kick into high gear.
Attend a workshop. Listen to a teleseminar or
conference call. Sit in on a class. Do an interview.
Absorb information that other people are sharing and
extract IDEAS that you can use yourself.
9. Analyze Data. Conduct some analysis with people who
can contribute to the topic you are writing about. Do a
survey. Take a poll. Ask questions. Have them ASK YOU
questions. Compile all of the information and you've
got even more ideas for writing your content.
For example: I know of a marketer online who wanted to
put together an eBook for newcomers to the web to help
them learn how to do business online. He had a half
dozen or so ideas about what to share, but that was
all. He knew that "newbies" have a lot more questions
than that! But, he didn't know what they were -- being
an EXPERIENCED web marketer, he took a lot of "basic"
things for granted.
So, what did he do? He sent a SURVEY out to people on
his newsletter list and the lists of his online
marketing friends. The result: Over 200 questions that
newbies wanted answered! That's around 195 more "ideas"
than he started out with. And that's also a GREAT way
to come up with new ideas...ask questions and have
folks ask you questions.
10. Watch TV or Movies. TV is another source for ideas.
As you know, television covers anything and everything
and if you're struggling with Writer’s Block, there
will be something that will help spur your mind into
action. With 598,000,281 different stations to watch,
you're bound to find something helpful! :o)
If you want to write an eBook on snakes, sit down and
watch the Discovery Channel. You will gain a ton of
important information and once again, you can determine
what wasn't covered. If the show covers the detailed
information on the top 10 venomous snakes in the United
States, why not do research on the next five. Ideas are
often found by using the ol' remote control!
11. Play The Alphabet Game. Here's another great idea
generator exercise. Starting with the letter “A” in the
alphabet, literally start thinking of events, places,
people, items, verbs, etc., that start with that
letter, which are related to your eBook topic. The goal
is to go all the way to “Z.” This is a great way to
shake loose Writer’s Block.
For example: if you are writing an eBook on internet
marketing, here are some ideas...
A = affiliates
B = build a list
C = conversion
D = digital products
e = ezine
f = follow-up
g = google.com
And you would complete that all the way through Z. Do
you think any new ideas could be generated from such a
list? Of course! Try it -- you can thank me later.
12. Conduct Interviews. Find some interesting people in
your church, school, work, or even family and friends
who have had a unique experience in life and conduct an
interview with them. Sometimes we think we know someone
well until we take time to talk to him or her – really
talk. For example, one young woman interviewed her own
mother. She thought she knew everything about her and
her life but during the course of the interview, she
discovered cherished pieces of her life that she didn't
even know existed.
Her own mother had her ears pierced at age eight, in
1935, by Chief White Feather, the grandson of Chief
Sitting Bull. He lived in Indiana down the street from
her and took a real liking to her. The daughter had no
idea! Interviews will unearth all types of buried
treasures. And look for EXPERTS in your field of
interest. Ask them a handful of questions and then use
the entire interview as an actual part of your eBook.
That's what I did with Eye-Popping Popups.
I asked a half-dozen prominent web marketers how they
were using popup windows to make sales. I gave them 10
questions and then published their exact responses in
the eBook. It ended up giving me about 20 pages of FREE
content, and free publicity for them.
Until the next post.....
Brian Ankner (non-guru)
Monday, October 26, 2009
Monday, October 19, 2009
30 Tips For Article Writing And Writing Ebooks
Writing Isn't Nearly As Hard As You Think.....
If You Know A Few "Tricks of the Trade" People write
for a variety of reasons. Some because it’s a deep,
heartfelt passion and others because they enjoy the
challenge. Still others write because they want to make
a name for themselves.
And then, there are folks that write......to make some
money! Like me. :o)
No matter what the reason, writing is a talent, whether
blessed with natural ability or developed through
writing courses and workshops. Looking back in history
at some of the greatest writers known to man such as
Shakespeare or Edgar Allan Poe, or to the novice writer
just starting to put pen to paper, all writers
experience the same things:
• Every writer struggles at one time or another with
writer’s block.
• Every writer longs to find what to write about in
order to be successful as an author.
• Every writer must learn to be organized and take
action to complete their assignment.
• Every writer needs to be motivated, inspired, and use
unique methods for developing new ideas.
• Every writer wants their creativity to be tapped into
and released for their readers to enjoy and learn from.
• Every writer has a goal of providing some kind of
useful information for others to benefit from.
And the list could go on.
There are a LOT of eBooks available that explain "how
to write an information product." Here is one, Turn
Words Into Traffic (OH, my God, yes that is an
affiliate link please don't fine me internet police!)
But, there are few that cover WRITING TIPS that
actually aid eBook authors in WRITING THEIR MATERIALS
and helping them through the common struggles and needs
that all writers experience.
That's why I wrote this report. And that's why you are
here. I want to provide writers, from all levels and
writing styles, with some unique and traditional
methods to become the best writer possible.
And you want to BECOME the best writer possible. It's a
journey we'll take together.
I'm about to share with you 30 Writing Tips for eBook
Authors. Regardless of what your goals are for writing
an eBook, these ideas are guaranteed to make the
WRITING of your eBook easier and better.
Let's begin by looking at WHAT to write about...
Section 01: Hot Topics To Write About
Everybody wants to know WHAT to write about. What is it
that people want to read? What are the "hot topics"
that you know will generate some interest if you write
about them.
Even though the Internet has changed the face of the
world -- how we shop, communicate, do business,
research and just about everything else -- it hasn't
changed what we WANT. There are classic (and absolutely
TIMELESS) topics that are always going to be hot
topics.
Here are five of them. If you want to know WHAT people
want and WHAT you should write about, then find
something related to these topics...
1. Making Money. This one ain't ever gonna go away.
You can just go ahead and etch it in stone, it's here
for the long haul. We all want to make money (if for no
other reason than to be charitable and give it away to
someone else) and some of us (I won't mention any names
:o) are half-crazed for information on how to make
money.
If you can show people how to make money (in a legal,
moral way, of course) I can assure you, they will buy
it. I guarantee it. Internet marketing / doing business
online eBooks are some of the hottest information
products available anywhere in the world. And for good
reason. People want to make more money. So, show 'em
how to do it.
2. Dating / Relationships.
What a great topic for an eBook. There are dozens of
ideas you could use for this one that could each become
best-sellers... How to avoid divorce court. How to make
your marriage last forever. How to be more romantic.
How to pick the perfect mate. How to get people to
notice you. How to use online match making services.
How to be a great father / mother. How to be a great
husband / wife. How to raise great kids. I mean, we
could go on and on and on here. Play the energizer
bunny if we want to. There are dozens of ideas for this
topic and the information sells like crazy. Why?
Because if we have positive, enriching, growing
relationships, we are HAPPIER. And since we can't buy
happiness in a bottle......we buy your eBook instead!
3. Hobbies and Crafts.
Hot selling items in any bookstore or online as e-
books, are information products about hobbies or
crafts. People love making things themselves and
getting the self-gratification of a job well done. You
could do some quick research on the Internet to see
what some of the most common hobbies and crafts are and
come up with some unique ideas.
Some might include woodworking, door wreaths, stained
glass and any type of do-it yourself information.
Things like improving your golf game, a guide to stamp
collecting, antiques and so forth.
Recreation is a huge part of our lives. We all like to
spend time enjoying a hobby. And, we spend a lot of
money supporting those hobbies as a society (My wife is
a major contributor :o) Hobby related information
products are most always a big hit and certainly
warrant consideration when choosing a topic to write
about.
4. Online Shopping.
What tools are available? Where can you find price
comparisons? Are there free trials available? Demos?
Where are the best deals? Are there any meeting places
for like-minded shoppers? Can I browse? Shopping is
becoming a larger and larger industry online (It
already is HUGE) as more and more people are buying
online, and as people buy more and more.
Some kind of resource directory for shoppers would be a
great eBook, I believe. How to find trustworthy
merchants online. How to find the best prices. How to
get special deals and discounts. Etc. Etc. Tips and
resources and webpage links -- HOW TO SHOP
ONLINE...great idea for an eBook.
You could even get "nichey" and create an eBook on how
to shop for "golf accessories" or "fitness stuff" or
"Christian materials." Or, if you're really smart,
you'll create an entire series of eBooks on how to shop
for just about anything. One eBook at a time, for
dozens of different categories.
5. Technology.
I bought a digital video camcorder. I brought it home.
I looked at the 300 page manual. I had no idea how to
use it. If you had an eBook available summarizing in
simple details how to use the various features of the
camcorder, I'd have paid you $100.00 for it! And I'm
sure I'm not the only one.
Technology is great -- but it can be a bit
overwhelming. And, who the heck has 3 days to read
through a manual to figure out how to use the darn
thing you bought, even if it isn't overwhelming to you?
I don't. I'd rather pay someone to show me how.
And that's a market you should consider going after.
There are hundreds of software programs, video games,
computers, electronics, etc. that folks would love to
be able to figure out how to use QUICKLY AND EASILY.
So, you write tutorials and show us how it's done. And
we pay you. And we're all happy. :o) Seriously, I think
this is one of the biggest industries for information
products that is currently untapped. A sharp writer
could make a fortune here.
The next post will continue from here.............until then,
"Keep typin' till your fingers blister!"
Brian Ankner (semi-guru)
Article Writing
If You Know A Few "Tricks of the Trade" People write
for a variety of reasons. Some because it’s a deep,
heartfelt passion and others because they enjoy the
challenge. Still others write because they want to make
a name for themselves.
And then, there are folks that write......to make some
money! Like me. :o)
No matter what the reason, writing is a talent, whether
blessed with natural ability or developed through
writing courses and workshops. Looking back in history
at some of the greatest writers known to man such as
Shakespeare or Edgar Allan Poe, or to the novice writer
just starting to put pen to paper, all writers
experience the same things:
• Every writer struggles at one time or another with
writer’s block.
• Every writer longs to find what to write about in
order to be successful as an author.
• Every writer must learn to be organized and take
action to complete their assignment.
• Every writer needs to be motivated, inspired, and use
unique methods for developing new ideas.
• Every writer wants their creativity to be tapped into
and released for their readers to enjoy and learn from.
• Every writer has a goal of providing some kind of
useful information for others to benefit from.
And the list could go on.
There are a LOT of eBooks available that explain "how
to write an information product." Here is one, Turn
Words Into Traffic (OH, my God, yes that is an
affiliate link please don't fine me internet police!)
But, there are few that cover WRITING TIPS that
actually aid eBook authors in WRITING THEIR MATERIALS
and helping them through the common struggles and needs
that all writers experience.
That's why I wrote this report. And that's why you are
here. I want to provide writers, from all levels and
writing styles, with some unique and traditional
methods to become the best writer possible.
And you want to BECOME the best writer possible. It's a
journey we'll take together.
I'm about to share with you 30 Writing Tips for eBook
Authors. Regardless of what your goals are for writing
an eBook, these ideas are guaranteed to make the
WRITING of your eBook easier and better.
Let's begin by looking at WHAT to write about...
Section 01: Hot Topics To Write About
Everybody wants to know WHAT to write about. What is it
that people want to read? What are the "hot topics"
that you know will generate some interest if you write
about them.
Even though the Internet has changed the face of the
world -- how we shop, communicate, do business,
research and just about everything else -- it hasn't
changed what we WANT. There are classic (and absolutely
TIMELESS) topics that are always going to be hot
topics.
Here are five of them. If you want to know WHAT people
want and WHAT you should write about, then find
something related to these topics...
1. Making Money. This one ain't ever gonna go away.
You can just go ahead and etch it in stone, it's here
for the long haul. We all want to make money (if for no
other reason than to be charitable and give it away to
someone else) and some of us (I won't mention any names
:o) are half-crazed for information on how to make
money.
If you can show people how to make money (in a legal,
moral way, of course) I can assure you, they will buy
it. I guarantee it. Internet marketing / doing business
online eBooks are some of the hottest information
products available anywhere in the world. And for good
reason. People want to make more money. So, show 'em
how to do it.
2. Dating / Relationships.
What a great topic for an eBook. There are dozens of
ideas you could use for this one that could each become
best-sellers... How to avoid divorce court. How to make
your marriage last forever. How to be more romantic.
How to pick the perfect mate. How to get people to
notice you. How to use online match making services.
How to be a great father / mother. How to be a great
husband / wife. How to raise great kids. I mean, we
could go on and on and on here. Play the energizer
bunny if we want to. There are dozens of ideas for this
topic and the information sells like crazy. Why?
Because if we have positive, enriching, growing
relationships, we are HAPPIER. And since we can't buy
happiness in a bottle......we buy your eBook instead!
3. Hobbies and Crafts.
Hot selling items in any bookstore or online as e-
books, are information products about hobbies or
crafts. People love making things themselves and
getting the self-gratification of a job well done. You
could do some quick research on the Internet to see
what some of the most common hobbies and crafts are and
come up with some unique ideas.
Some might include woodworking, door wreaths, stained
glass and any type of do-it yourself information.
Things like improving your golf game, a guide to stamp
collecting, antiques and so forth.
Recreation is a huge part of our lives. We all like to
spend time enjoying a hobby. And, we spend a lot of
money supporting those hobbies as a society (My wife is
a major contributor :o) Hobby related information
products are most always a big hit and certainly
warrant consideration when choosing a topic to write
about.
4. Online Shopping.
What tools are available? Where can you find price
comparisons? Are there free trials available? Demos?
Where are the best deals? Are there any meeting places
for like-minded shoppers? Can I browse? Shopping is
becoming a larger and larger industry online (It
already is HUGE) as more and more people are buying
online, and as people buy more and more.
Some kind of resource directory for shoppers would be a
great eBook, I believe. How to find trustworthy
merchants online. How to find the best prices. How to
get special deals and discounts. Etc. Etc. Tips and
resources and webpage links -- HOW TO SHOP
ONLINE...great idea for an eBook.
You could even get "nichey" and create an eBook on how
to shop for "golf accessories" or "fitness stuff" or
"Christian materials." Or, if you're really smart,
you'll create an entire series of eBooks on how to shop
for just about anything. One eBook at a time, for
dozens of different categories.
5. Technology.
I bought a digital video camcorder. I brought it home.
I looked at the 300 page manual. I had no idea how to
use it. If you had an eBook available summarizing in
simple details how to use the various features of the
camcorder, I'd have paid you $100.00 for it! And I'm
sure I'm not the only one.
Technology is great -- but it can be a bit
overwhelming. And, who the heck has 3 days to read
through a manual to figure out how to use the darn
thing you bought, even if it isn't overwhelming to you?
I don't. I'd rather pay someone to show me how.
And that's a market you should consider going after.
There are hundreds of software programs, video games,
computers, electronics, etc. that folks would love to
be able to figure out how to use QUICKLY AND EASILY.
So, you write tutorials and show us how it's done. And
we pay you. And we're all happy. :o) Seriously, I think
this is one of the biggest industries for information
products that is currently untapped. A sharp writer
could make a fortune here.
The next post will continue from here.............until then,
"Keep typin' till your fingers blister!"
Brian Ankner (semi-guru)
Article Writing
Monday, January 28, 2008
A Review Of A Product Called EWriterPro
Hi everyone, I just wanted to make sure everyone was able
to grab this life saving software.
As you know if you have been reading very long, I
do not promote all the "big new things" like all the
other IM sluts do. I refuse to bombard you with the
same old crappy form letters they provide for
affiliates
to use for making A QUICK BU*CK !
Do I make as many affiliate slaes as those sluts do?
No.
Do I have better list retention than those sluts do?
Yes.
Which one makes more sense to you, a quick buck or a
long lasting successful business?
Tough choice....pick one!
Well folks, today I have to tell you about a
software I picked up last week and have been using
since. It is a PDF writer, not just a converter like
pdf995 (which I have used until now).
This is an actual writer similar to Adobe Acrobat but
without the monster price tag.
You can write in it, add links, make changes, and add
images just like using Word only this is a pdf!
No more making your ebook or report in word, converting
it with a conversion software, reading through it and
finding something you want to add or change, going back
to the original Word doc. and making the changes,
converting the changed document again to pdf, and
again, and again, and again.
See, if you haven't produced a product or report yet
then you haven't had the pleasure of trying to work
with a locked document! I have yet to make anything
that I didn't have to make at least one change in!
So follow the link below and grab this fantastic peice
of software, it's only 10 bucks whereas Adobe is 300.
Even if you may not be ready for it yet, it would be
good to have in your arsenal when you need it.
(although you should need it by now if you read my
report.....you did read it didn't you?)
==> http://www.topshelfarticles.com/ewriterpro.html
That's all for this today, I just wanted you to be
able to access this product so you can start on the
product I sugested in the report.
Brian Ankner (non-guru)
to grab this life saving software.
As you know if you have been reading very long, I
do not promote all the "big new things" like all the
other IM sluts do. I refuse to bombard you with the
same old crappy form letters they provide for
affiliates
to use for making A QUICK BU*CK !
Do I make as many affiliate slaes as those sluts do?
No.
Do I have better list retention than those sluts do?
Yes.
Which one makes more sense to you, a quick buck or a
long lasting successful business?
Tough choice....pick one!
Well folks, today I have to tell you about a
software I picked up last week and have been using
since. It is a PDF writer, not just a converter like
pdf995 (which I have used until now).
This is an actual writer similar to Adobe Acrobat but
without the monster price tag.
You can write in it, add links, make changes, and add
images just like using Word only this is a pdf!
No more making your ebook or report in word, converting
it with a conversion software, reading through it and
finding something you want to add or change, going back
to the original Word doc. and making the changes,
converting the changed document again to pdf, and
again, and again, and again.
See, if you haven't produced a product or report yet
then you haven't had the pleasure of trying to work
with a locked document! I have yet to make anything
that I didn't have to make at least one change in!
So follow the link below and grab this fantastic peice
of software, it's only 10 bucks whereas Adobe is 300.
Even if you may not be ready for it yet, it would be
good to have in your arsenal when you need it.
(although you should need it by now if you read my
report.....you did read it didn't you?)
==> http://www.topshelfarticles.com/ewriterpro.html
That's all for this today, I just wanted you to be
able to access this product so you can start on the
product I sugested in the report.
Brian Ankner (non-guru)
Saturday, December 15, 2007
Writing Articles For SEO Purposes
The main reason for writing articles is for the
backlinks and secondary reason of presenting yourself
as an authority on the subject.
When they read your article and like the way you
present the information they will trust that you know
what you are talking about and go through the link in
the resource box to your site.
Articles equal traffic in 3 ways. First by the link in
the article to your site. I receive about 6-10% of my
traffic from the link in the articles I have written
and submitted to various high traffic directories
(ezinearticles, goarticles, etc.).
Second is from various sites that have published your
article because of its relevancy to their site subject.
*tip* go to Google and type in the title of your
article in quotations to see how many sites have
published it. Oh yea, make the titles of your articles
unique enough not to be mistaken for other results. For
instance one article I wrote has the title...
"Professional Article Writing, From Hobby To Income",
when entered into Google it shows 243 results. As I
scroll through the results I can find all the different
sites that published my article.
Traffic from published articles does not amount to a
whole lot but you do get the backlink from "related"
sites, a very good thing.
Third is search engine traffic. After you have
submitted a few articles and they get picked up by
dozens of sites, your backlinks will start to grow.
Backlinks are what will get you in the first page of
the S.E.s results for the keywords in the title of the
articles.
*tip* obviously, put relevant keywords in the title of
your articles.
The more backlinks, the more traffic. Simple.
Google ranks you according to your backlinks. Yahoo
ranks you according to your unique content. MSN ranks
you with a combination
In order to get your site ranked highly in all three
you must have unique content and many backlinks.
For writing articles about subjects that I know very
little I use Instant Article Wizzard
Within a few minutes you can create great articles for
your niche sites without all the time consuming
research needed normally.
I use it regularly and have gained "Expert Writer
Status" at the directories with it. Obviously it
produces good articles. Yes you will need to add some
of your own flare to the articles so they sound like
you wrote them but that part is a peice of cake!
Thanks for reading, untill the next post
Brian Ankner (non-guru)
Article Writing
backlinks and secondary reason of presenting yourself
as an authority on the subject.
When they read your article and like the way you
present the information they will trust that you know
what you are talking about and go through the link in
the resource box to your site.
Articles equal traffic in 3 ways. First by the link in
the article to your site. I receive about 6-10% of my
traffic from the link in the articles I have written
and submitted to various high traffic directories
(ezinearticles, goarticles, etc.).
Second is from various sites that have published your
article because of its relevancy to their site subject.
*tip* go to Google and type in the title of your
article in quotations to see how many sites have
published it. Oh yea, make the titles of your articles
unique enough not to be mistaken for other results. For
instance one article I wrote has the title...
"Professional Article Writing, From Hobby To Income",
when entered into Google it shows 243 results. As I
scroll through the results I can find all the different
sites that published my article.
Traffic from published articles does not amount to a
whole lot but you do get the backlink from "related"
sites, a very good thing.
Third is search engine traffic. After you have
submitted a few articles and they get picked up by
dozens of sites, your backlinks will start to grow.
Backlinks are what will get you in the first page of
the S.E.s results for the keywords in the title of the
articles.
*tip* obviously, put relevant keywords in the title of
your articles.
The more backlinks, the more traffic. Simple.
Google ranks you according to your backlinks. Yahoo
ranks you according to your unique content. MSN ranks
you with a combination
In order to get your site ranked highly in all three
you must have unique content and many backlinks.
For writing articles about subjects that I know very
little I use Instant Article Wizzard
Within a few minutes you can create great articles for
your niche sites without all the time consuming
research needed normally.
I use it regularly and have gained "Expert Writer
Status" at the directories with it. Obviously it
produces good articles. Yes you will need to add some
of your own flare to the articles so they sound like
you wrote them but that part is a peice of cake!
Thanks for reading, untill the next post
Brian Ankner (non-guru)
Article Writing
Thursday, November 29, 2007
Writing Articles as an Affordable Internet Marketing Method
Writing Articles as an Affordable Internet Marketing Method
From freekeywords.wordtracker.com, a keyword suggestion tool, you will see the millions of searches done to a certain keyword. When these keywords are typed on search boxes of search engines, indexed websites containing articles with those keywords will be displayed. And this is what leads traffic to websites with keyword-rich articles. Yes, the magic word is articles.
Content is king. You can say that again. That is why writing articles is one of the most utilized Internet marketing media today. Internet surfers just can't get enough of information on various fields. Providing information through these articles is a sure fire way to drive hot traffic to your web site.
Why is this so? Here are the benefits that writing articles can give your Internet business.
1. It's absolutely free.
Too good to be true? Not. Okay, you have to pay for your Internet Service Provider. That's it. All you need is your thoughts, your computer, and your hands. If you have those, nothing will stop you from typing words that will make you complete that article for your website. On which aspect of that process did you really shell out any cent? Maybe later when your electric bills come.
2. Your website will be noticed in a short period of time.
Submit that article of yours to article directories that get the most web traffic and in no time your web site will be crawled. That is if you don't forget including your resource box or byline.
3. Obtain back links automatically.
When you submit your articles to directories, surely, other websites will make use of your article too. With the copyright terms of your articles, the URL of your website will still be intact and will subsequently direct more traffic to your website.
4. Improve your reputation.
As an Internet marketer, if you plainly display your products on your website, you will not gain much conversion rate. Conversion is when your traffic converts to sales. You have to show that you are knowledgeable on your field. And what better way to show that than by writing articles that will allow you some bragging rights, right?
Just make your creative juices flow and jot down or key in those ideas quickly to jump start your article writing momentum. With those benefits listed above, a writer's block is the last problem you will ever be able to surmount.
Go to Top Shelf Articles for more helpful hints and article writing tips
Thanks for reading,
Brian Ankner
From freekeywords.wordtracker.com, a keyword suggestion tool, you will see the millions of searches done to a certain keyword. When these keywords are typed on search boxes of search engines, indexed websites containing articles with those keywords will be displayed. And this is what leads traffic to websites with keyword-rich articles. Yes, the magic word is articles.
Content is king. You can say that again. That is why writing articles is one of the most utilized Internet marketing media today. Internet surfers just can't get enough of information on various fields. Providing information through these articles is a sure fire way to drive hot traffic to your web site.
Why is this so? Here are the benefits that writing articles can give your Internet business.
1. It's absolutely free.
Too good to be true? Not. Okay, you have to pay for your Internet Service Provider. That's it. All you need is your thoughts, your computer, and your hands. If you have those, nothing will stop you from typing words that will make you complete that article for your website. On which aspect of that process did you really shell out any cent? Maybe later when your electric bills come.
2. Your website will be noticed in a short period of time.
Submit that article of yours to article directories that get the most web traffic and in no time your web site will be crawled. That is if you don't forget including your resource box or byline.
3. Obtain back links automatically.
When you submit your articles to directories, surely, other websites will make use of your article too. With the copyright terms of your articles, the URL of your website will still be intact and will subsequently direct more traffic to your website.
4. Improve your reputation.
As an Internet marketer, if you plainly display your products on your website, you will not gain much conversion rate. Conversion is when your traffic converts to sales. You have to show that you are knowledgeable on your field. And what better way to show that than by writing articles that will allow you some bragging rights, right?
Just make your creative juices flow and jot down or key in those ideas quickly to jump start your article writing momentum. With those benefits listed above, a writer's block is the last problem you will ever be able to surmount.
Go to Top Shelf Articles for more helpful hints and article writing tips
Thanks for reading,
Brian Ankner
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Outsourcing Your Content Creation
The content of your site tells a whole lot about yourwebsite. They will basically describe what your site is about and also tell people what your site has to offer. Articles and website content makes a whole lot of difference in your site because they can catch the attention of your website visitors and keep them in there.
With good website content you get the benefit of clearly depicting what it is you want to share with people. Also, good content and articles can lead people to your site. With more traffic, you get to earn more from your site making it profitable. A sites success, be it for profit or not, is the number of the flow of traffic in your site.
So how does good content and great articles get you traffic? Well, many search engines rely on the keyword and keyword phrases of a site to put it in their results list. If your content contains a good number of keywords and keywords phrases, it may be chosen to be a part of the top listed sites in the search resultpages.
But before you think of just plastering your site with all the keywords and keyword phrases it could hold, search engines also filter out that abuse. You must have good well written articles that incorporate the keywords and keyword phrases properly in their content and articles.
There are many of those who cannot afford the time to write their own website contents and articles. While writing content and articles specifically designed for the internet may take some getting used to and some researching and learning, there are many writers that can be found all over the world who could do it for you.
Many of us do not have the time to learn web content writing and article writing designed for the internet. There are writers who have great experience in doing this and charge only a minimal fee for such work. Writers like this can be regarded as experts in this style of writing and can greatly help your website to get that coveted spot in the search engine rankings.
Other than getting your site in the web results page of search engines, they can also provide your site with meaningful articles and content that can impress your website visitors and entice others to view yoursite.
Every website could use the extra traffic website visitors could invite.
Then there are those who need papers to be done either for their school or office work. Top writers around the world are very knowledgeable and do extreme researching to get a job done right. They are also very adept in many writing styles that are needed to best suit the client’s need.
Many writers around the world charge a minimal fee depending on the type of writing job needed and the number of words needed in the content. Usually, a two hundred fifty worded article would cost from 4 to 8dollars depending on the writers experience and ability. This is a small price to pay for having acontent rich site or for a well researched and written paper.
There are also many sites that can offer you these services with their team of well trained and experienced writers. They offer many writing services to cover any writing needs. A writer can be based anywhere in the world and are guaranteed to offer good contents and articles. Each one are doubly checked, edited and proofread so that you would get your money’s worth.
Finding a good writer or a site that offers these kinds of services is simply done by searching for them in search engines. Type down your keyword or keywordphrase (e.g. Content Writers, Article Writers) and you will see a long list of sites that offer these services.
The top sites would probably be the best since they have done a good job of keeping their content at a high quality to get them high rankings. But you may also want to shop around and read some of their sample work to get an idea of how much it will cost you.
For more help with content creation go to my Article Writing site where you can get some freebies to get you started in the writing process!
With good website content you get the benefit of clearly depicting what it is you want to share with people. Also, good content and articles can lead people to your site. With more traffic, you get to earn more from your site making it profitable. A sites success, be it for profit or not, is the number of the flow of traffic in your site.
So how does good content and great articles get you traffic? Well, many search engines rely on the keyword and keyword phrases of a site to put it in their results list. If your content contains a good number of keywords and keywords phrases, it may be chosen to be a part of the top listed sites in the search resultpages.
But before you think of just plastering your site with all the keywords and keyword phrases it could hold, search engines also filter out that abuse. You must have good well written articles that incorporate the keywords and keyword phrases properly in their content and articles.
There are many of those who cannot afford the time to write their own website contents and articles. While writing content and articles specifically designed for the internet may take some getting used to and some researching and learning, there are many writers that can be found all over the world who could do it for you.
Many of us do not have the time to learn web content writing and article writing designed for the internet. There are writers who have great experience in doing this and charge only a minimal fee for such work. Writers like this can be regarded as experts in this style of writing and can greatly help your website to get that coveted spot in the search engine rankings.
Other than getting your site in the web results page of search engines, they can also provide your site with meaningful articles and content that can impress your website visitors and entice others to view yoursite.
Every website could use the extra traffic website visitors could invite.
Then there are those who need papers to be done either for their school or office work. Top writers around the world are very knowledgeable and do extreme researching to get a job done right. They are also very adept in many writing styles that are needed to best suit the client’s need.
Many writers around the world charge a minimal fee depending on the type of writing job needed and the number of words needed in the content. Usually, a two hundred fifty worded article would cost from 4 to 8dollars depending on the writers experience and ability. This is a small price to pay for having acontent rich site or for a well researched and written paper.
There are also many sites that can offer you these services with their team of well trained and experienced writers. They offer many writing services to cover any writing needs. A writer can be based anywhere in the world and are guaranteed to offer good contents and articles. Each one are doubly checked, edited and proofread so that you would get your money’s worth.
Finding a good writer or a site that offers these kinds of services is simply done by searching for them in search engines. Type down your keyword or keywordphrase (e.g. Content Writers, Article Writers) and you will see a long list of sites that offer these services.
The top sites would probably be the best since they have done a good job of keeping their content at a high quality to get them high rankings. But you may also want to shop around and read some of their sample work to get an idea of how much it will cost you.
For more help with content creation go to my Article Writing site where you can get some freebies to get you started in the writing process!
Sunday, October 14, 2007
Basic Concepts to Help You Improve Your Writing Skills
This article is by Mike Lawson, a great writer and a published author. Just thought I'd throw in a different writer's point of view once in a while.
This article is directed at writers seeking publication in magazines, e-zines, newsletters and various other forums. Topics such as vocabulary, grammar and style as well as content, research and editing will be discussed. But before we get that far along, we want to touch on some of the basic skills and characteristics that good writers have and editors seek.
Writers can be classified into four basic categories:
1. Bad writers
2. Competent writers
3. Good writers
4. Great writers
Bad writers: These are the hacks that either can not or will not use the fundamental skills of the written language. Their misspelled efforts are grammatically inconsistent, eaten alive with adverbs and lack continuity in content. Albeit poor examples to emulate, they too have a purpose we will discuss later.
Competent writers: These are writers that possess the fundamental skills of language, can put together a cohesive work and convey the intended message. But their abilities end there. They simply lack luster. If they do get published, it will probably be in the middle of mediocrity.
Good writers: This is the kill zone! This is where you desire to position yourself as a writer. These writers produce excellent content that is fundamentally sound, stylish, entertaining and informational. They have mastered fundamental skills and have a collection of specialized skills that allow them to tweak every word and phase to their advantage. These are writers that readers hate to put down as opposed to pick up. While it is impossible to turn a bad writer into a competent one, it is possible with hard work, for a competent writer to become a good one.
Great writers: The Grand Masters, the literary legends: Shakespeare, Hugo, Steinbeck, etc. The rules here are simple enough. You either are one or you are not. It is not a learned skill or acquired trait. You cannot make a master out of a really good writer any more than you can make a bass fiddle out of a drum.
Keep this hierarchy in mind. Do an honest assessment of yourself. Where are you on the writer's scale?
If you are a bad writer, then I am sorry. There is not much help to offer that will bring you along. Are you a competent writer? Are you content with that? If you are, then you may as well go on your way, too. You will be able to find a niche writing somewhere that will afford you a level of mediocre success.
Are you a competent writer that is motivated to put forth the effort to become a good writer? Or the good writer that has a desire to be even better? Good then! You are the target audience of this series of articles.
Writing is a complex system comprised of many simple parts. The stronger the foundation of the fundamental elements, the more stability in the structure that rests on it. The cornerstone to success in anything that you do is to have a set of obtainable goals laid out before you with an end in sight; a road map, if you will. If you don't know where you are going, how will you know when you get there?
You have already assessed where you are now and where you want be. Once you know this, you can make a plan that takes you there. Develop a mission statement of what kind of writer you will be.
A mission statement forms the constitution that governs the implementation of your plan. Shy away from weak words and phrases: "I will try to, as best I can," etc. They predict failure. Instead use powerful words and phrases! Your mission statement should be full of will statements. "I will master the grammatical aspect of the craft," or "I will continuously improve my editing skills." Make these commitments to yourself and stick to them!
Before you ever pick up a pen or type the first word of a project, you should have a mission statement committed to making you a better writer. It doesn't have to be a long, drawn out, complicated matter. Maybe just a paragraph or so that lays out your personal creed as a writer.
Mike Lawson is a freelance writer and entrepreneur running many Internet ventures. Learn more about writing successful content for your articles or website at Appalachian Writer's Forum or contact Mike at Bluegrass Solutions.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Mike_Lawson
This article is directed at writers seeking publication in magazines, e-zines, newsletters and various other forums. Topics such as vocabulary, grammar and style as well as content, research and editing will be discussed. But before we get that far along, we want to touch on some of the basic skills and characteristics that good writers have and editors seek.
Writers can be classified into four basic categories:
1. Bad writers
2. Competent writers
3. Good writers
4. Great writers
Bad writers: These are the hacks that either can not or will not use the fundamental skills of the written language. Their misspelled efforts are grammatically inconsistent, eaten alive with adverbs and lack continuity in content. Albeit poor examples to emulate, they too have a purpose we will discuss later.
Competent writers: These are writers that possess the fundamental skills of language, can put together a cohesive work and convey the intended message. But their abilities end there. They simply lack luster. If they do get published, it will probably be in the middle of mediocrity.
Good writers: This is the kill zone! This is where you desire to position yourself as a writer. These writers produce excellent content that is fundamentally sound, stylish, entertaining and informational. They have mastered fundamental skills and have a collection of specialized skills that allow them to tweak every word and phase to their advantage. These are writers that readers hate to put down as opposed to pick up. While it is impossible to turn a bad writer into a competent one, it is possible with hard work, for a competent writer to become a good one.
Great writers: The Grand Masters, the literary legends: Shakespeare, Hugo, Steinbeck, etc. The rules here are simple enough. You either are one or you are not. It is not a learned skill or acquired trait. You cannot make a master out of a really good writer any more than you can make a bass fiddle out of a drum.
Keep this hierarchy in mind. Do an honest assessment of yourself. Where are you on the writer's scale?
If you are a bad writer, then I am sorry. There is not much help to offer that will bring you along. Are you a competent writer? Are you content with that? If you are, then you may as well go on your way, too. You will be able to find a niche writing somewhere that will afford you a level of mediocre success.
Are you a competent writer that is motivated to put forth the effort to become a good writer? Or the good writer that has a desire to be even better? Good then! You are the target audience of this series of articles.
Writing is a complex system comprised of many simple parts. The stronger the foundation of the fundamental elements, the more stability in the structure that rests on it. The cornerstone to success in anything that you do is to have a set of obtainable goals laid out before you with an end in sight; a road map, if you will. If you don't know where you are going, how will you know when you get there?
You have already assessed where you are now and where you want be. Once you know this, you can make a plan that takes you there. Develop a mission statement of what kind of writer you will be.
A mission statement forms the constitution that governs the implementation of your plan. Shy away from weak words and phrases: "I will try to, as best I can," etc. They predict failure. Instead use powerful words and phrases! Your mission statement should be full of will statements. "I will master the grammatical aspect of the craft," or "I will continuously improve my editing skills." Make these commitments to yourself and stick to them!
Before you ever pick up a pen or type the first word of a project, you should have a mission statement committed to making you a better writer. It doesn't have to be a long, drawn out, complicated matter. Maybe just a paragraph or so that lays out your personal creed as a writer.
Mike Lawson is a freelance writer and entrepreneur running many Internet ventures. Learn more about writing successful content for your articles or website at Appalachian Writer's Forum or contact Mike at Bluegrass Solutions.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Mike_Lawson
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
5 Easy Ways To Get Your Creative Juices Going
Writing an article doesn’t just mean putting down thoughts into
words then typing and writing it. You have to capture the
interest of your readers and get them to keep on reading. To send
your message across you have to get the attention of the reader
and have a firm grasp of their interest and pique their
curiosity.
The main ingredient in baking up an article is a large dose of
creativity. While creativity may come natural to many people,
some just gets into a block or something to that effect that can
drive someone crazy. Many writers have literally torn their hair
out when they get writers block and just can’t seem to get their
creative juices flowing.
Putting words into images in the readers mind is an art. A clear
and crisp depiction requires a certain flair that only creativity
can provide. Similes and metaphors help a lot, but the way an
article gets entwined word for word, sentence by sentence then
paragraph by paragraph into a whole article develops the essence
of the article.
So just what do you have to do when nothing comes to mind? There
is no surefire ways to get the perfect ideas but there are easy
ways to get your creative juices flowing. No one can guarantee
you of having the perfect mindset but many methods may aid you in
achieving that state of mind. Here are five easy ways for that.
1) Keep a diary or a journal with you always. Ideas can be
triggered by anything you may hear, see, or smell. Your senses
are your radar in finding great ideas. Write all of them into a
journal and keep it with you for future reference. You may also
write down anything that you have read or heard, someone’s ideas
could be used to develop your own ideas and this is not stealing.
Remember that ideas and creativity can come from anywhere; it’s
the development of the idea that makes it unique.
2) Relax and take time to sort things out. A jumbled mind cannot
create any space for new ideas. Everyone must have a clear mind
if one wishes to have their creativity in full speed. Get rid of
all obstacles that can be a hindrance to your creativity. If you
are bothered by something, you cannot force your mind to stay
focused.
Try to relax every time that you can and think about your
experiences and interactions with others. Your experiences are
what shape your mindset and your opinions which could be
reflected on your writings. Try to discover yourself, find out
what triggers your emotions. Discover what inspires you and what
ticks you off. You can use these emotions to help you in
expressing yourself and your ideas, with this you can grow
creatively.
3) Create a working place that can inspire your creativeness.
Your working place can be quite a hindrance if it doesn’t make
you feel happy or relaxed. Creativity comes from being in a good
state of mind and a messed up workplace that causes distraction
won’t be conducive in firing up your creative flow.
Surround your working place with objects that makes you happy and
relaxed. You may put up pictures, or scents, objects that
inspire, or anything that can get your creativeness cranking. A
clean and well organized workplace also rids of distractions and
unwanted hindrances. With a good working place, you can work in
peace and never notice the time pass by.
4) Set the mood. Setting the mood requires you to just go with
the moment or to induce your self to feeling what makes your mind
works best. Finding out what makes you tick could help you find
ways to get your creative juices flowing. Set the pace and tempo
for your mood and everything else will follow.
There are many ways to set the mood. Some writers have been known
to use alcohol, a little sip of wine to stir up the imagination.
Some would like some mood music while others let the lighting of
the environment create the mood.
5) Go on a getaway and just do something unlike crazy. Letting
yourself go and have fun produces adrenaline that can make your
imagination go wild. Take an adventure or a solemn hike. Whatever
it is that is unusual from your daily routine can take the rut
out of your schedule. In no time at all, your creativeness will
make use of that experience and get your imagination to go on
overdrive.
words then typing and writing it. You have to capture the
interest of your readers and get them to keep on reading. To send
your message across you have to get the attention of the reader
and have a firm grasp of their interest and pique their
curiosity.
The main ingredient in baking up an article is a large dose of
creativity. While creativity may come natural to many people,
some just gets into a block or something to that effect that can
drive someone crazy. Many writers have literally torn their hair
out when they get writers block and just can’t seem to get their
creative juices flowing.
Putting words into images in the readers mind is an art. A clear
and crisp depiction requires a certain flair that only creativity
can provide. Similes and metaphors help a lot, but the way an
article gets entwined word for word, sentence by sentence then
paragraph by paragraph into a whole article develops the essence
of the article.
So just what do you have to do when nothing comes to mind? There
is no surefire ways to get the perfect ideas but there are easy
ways to get your creative juices flowing. No one can guarantee
you of having the perfect mindset but many methods may aid you in
achieving that state of mind. Here are five easy ways for that.
1) Keep a diary or a journal with you always. Ideas can be
triggered by anything you may hear, see, or smell. Your senses
are your radar in finding great ideas. Write all of them into a
journal and keep it with you for future reference. You may also
write down anything that you have read or heard, someone’s ideas
could be used to develop your own ideas and this is not stealing.
Remember that ideas and creativity can come from anywhere; it’s
the development of the idea that makes it unique.
2) Relax and take time to sort things out. A jumbled mind cannot
create any space for new ideas. Everyone must have a clear mind
if one wishes to have their creativity in full speed. Get rid of
all obstacles that can be a hindrance to your creativity. If you
are bothered by something, you cannot force your mind to stay
focused.
Try to relax every time that you can and think about your
experiences and interactions with others. Your experiences are
what shape your mindset and your opinions which could be
reflected on your writings. Try to discover yourself, find out
what triggers your emotions. Discover what inspires you and what
ticks you off. You can use these emotions to help you in
expressing yourself and your ideas, with this you can grow
creatively.
3) Create a working place that can inspire your creativeness.
Your working place can be quite a hindrance if it doesn’t make
you feel happy or relaxed. Creativity comes from being in a good
state of mind and a messed up workplace that causes distraction
won’t be conducive in firing up your creative flow.
Surround your working place with objects that makes you happy and
relaxed. You may put up pictures, or scents, objects that
inspire, or anything that can get your creativeness cranking. A
clean and well organized workplace also rids of distractions and
unwanted hindrances. With a good working place, you can work in
peace and never notice the time pass by.
4) Set the mood. Setting the mood requires you to just go with
the moment or to induce your self to feeling what makes your mind
works best. Finding out what makes you tick could help you find
ways to get your creative juices flowing. Set the pace and tempo
for your mood and everything else will follow.
There are many ways to set the mood. Some writers have been known
to use alcohol, a little sip of wine to stir up the imagination.
Some would like some mood music while others let the lighting of
the environment create the mood.
5) Go on a getaway and just do something unlike crazy. Letting
yourself go and have fun produces adrenaline that can make your
imagination go wild. Take an adventure or a solemn hike. Whatever
it is that is unusual from your daily routine can take the rut
out of your schedule. In no time at all, your creativeness will
make use of that experience and get your imagination to go on
overdrive.
Saturday, September 15, 2007
BlogRush Traffic Exchange
If anyone reading this blog has a blog of their own, you need to check out the new tool by John Reese. Look down the sidebar a little ways and you will see the Blogrush box. It’s a new blog traffic exchange system.
Place the Blogrush box on your blog and when a reader clicks on one of the RSS feeds being presented a new window will open with the blog providing the feed.
Each time a reader clicks on an RSS feed in the box you get one credit for the click and your new blogpost will be served up on countless Blogrush boxes untill it gets a click to equal the visitor you sent.
Leave it to John Reese to come up with a brilliant way to exchange blog traffic! Click Here to get your own Blogrush box for your blog and start exchanging traffic today!
Place the Blogrush box on your blog and when a reader clicks on one of the RSS feeds being presented a new window will open with the blog providing the feed.
Each time a reader clicks on an RSS feed in the box you get one credit for the click and your new blogpost will be served up on countless Blogrush boxes untill it gets a click to equal the visitor you sent.
Leave it to John Reese to come up with a brilliant way to exchange blog traffic! Click Here to get your own Blogrush box for your blog and start exchanging traffic today!
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.
To learn more Article Writing Tips click on the link and explore the
site of mine called Top Shelf Articles. Don't forget to sign up for
the newsletter and get the freebies!
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.
To learn more Article Writing Tips click on the link and explore the
site of mine called Top Shelf Articles. Don't forget to sign up for
the newsletter and get the freebies!
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
Review Of The Software Called DupeFreePro
Article Writing Tips Review Of The Software Called DupeFreePro.
DupeFreePro is a simple software that is a breeze to use, just enter an article in it on both sides and start to rewrite the new one.
After you have re-written 20% of the article by changing a few words in each sentence and maybe adding a few thoughts of your own, click the "compare" button and the software compares the new one and old one for duplicate content with a selection of down to 3 word phrases.
I usually do 5 word phrases as 3 word phrases is too small, too hard to re-write that far. The software will show you with highlighting the similarity between the two.
Just look for easy words to replace in the 5 word phrase and you are set to go. DupeFreePro is not a spinner, spinners change the nouns, pronouns, verbs and adverbs to a similar word but no matter what, the article will read poorly.
With DupeFreePro you are the one changing the words so that not a single sentence is duplicate and by doing it yourself it will also READ very well!
Using the feature where it will check the top 3 search engines with the text you highlight and come back with any duplicate results is a guarantee that your article will be an original. Google has said they will check for duplicate content down to the sentence.
There are many more features with this software, it's hard to beleive these guys are GIVING IT AWAY!!! Well not that hard to beleive, Micheal And Steven are a couple straight up guys. I have received many tips for my business through their newsletters
With DupeFreePro you will have unique articles with little time wrapped up. BTW, I will give a link here for DupeFreePro and it's a straight link, no affiliate link or anything, I'll not make a dime if you click the link and go to DupeFreePro!!!!(mostly because the software is FREE !!!)
Untill the next post,
Keep typin'
Brian Ankner
DupeFreePro is a simple software that is a breeze to use, just enter an article in it on both sides and start to rewrite the new one.
After you have re-written 20% of the article by changing a few words in each sentence and maybe adding a few thoughts of your own, click the "compare" button and the software compares the new one and old one for duplicate content with a selection of down to 3 word phrases.
I usually do 5 word phrases as 3 word phrases is too small, too hard to re-write that far. The software will show you with highlighting the similarity between the two.
Just look for easy words to replace in the 5 word phrase and you are set to go. DupeFreePro is not a spinner, spinners change the nouns, pronouns, verbs and adverbs to a similar word but no matter what, the article will read poorly.
With DupeFreePro you are the one changing the words so that not a single sentence is duplicate and by doing it yourself it will also READ very well!
Using the feature where it will check the top 3 search engines with the text you highlight and come back with any duplicate results is a guarantee that your article will be an original. Google has said they will check for duplicate content down to the sentence.
There are many more features with this software, it's hard to beleive these guys are GIVING IT AWAY!!! Well not that hard to beleive, Micheal And Steven are a couple straight up guys. I have received many tips for my business through their newsletters
With DupeFreePro you will have unique articles with little time wrapped up. BTW, I will give a link here for DupeFreePro and it's a straight link, no affiliate link or anything, I'll not make a dime if you click the link and go to DupeFreePro!!!!(mostly because the software is FREE !!!)
Untill the next post,
Keep typin'
Brian Ankner
Thursday, August 16, 2007
Articles are a quick way to your customers wallet
One way of promoting your website and product can be
achieved for free. As an additional bonus, this “free”
method can boost your sites and sales, doubling and
even tripling your income.
Articles. One of the easiest ways to promote your
website in order to generate traffic and increase your
earnings.
How does this work?
Write articles relating to your website and submit
them to “free content” submission sites. Easy to do,
takes little time and can increase your website
traffic, sales and of course, your income.
How can article writing boost traffic and income?
The article on the free content site contains a link
to your own website. Readers, after reading your
articles, may choose to click on the link and pay you
an unexpected visit. Having them on the free content
sites is also making these articles available to other
webmasters who may wish to publish that article on
their site.
If they do, your article will include a link back to
your site. And anyone who reads the article on that
site can still click on the link to visit your site.
As the list of your published articles grow larger,
and more and more of them are appearing on different
websites, the total number of links to your site
increases also. Major search engines are placing a lot
of significance on incoming links to websites so they
can determine the importance of a certain site.
The more incoming links the website has, the more
importance search engines attaches to it. This will
then increase your website’s placement in the search
results.
If you site is into promoting a product or service,
the links that your articles have achieved will mean
more potential customers for you. Even if visitors
only browse through, you never know if they might be
in need of what you are offering in the future.
There are also those who already have specific things
they need on their mind but cannot decide yet between
the many choices online. Chances are, they may stumble
upon one of your articles, gets interested by the
contents you wrote, go to your site and became enticed
by your promotions. See how easy that is?
Search engines do not just index the websites, they
also index published articles. They also index any
article that is written about your own website’s
topic. So once someone searches for that same topic,
the list of results will have your site or may even
show the articles that you have written.
And to think, no effort on your part was used to
bring them to your site. Just your published articles
and the search engines.
It is no wonder why many webmasters are suddenly
reviving their old writing styles and taking time to
write more articles about their site than doing other
means of promotion.
Getting their site known is easier if they have
articles increasing their links and traffic and making
it accessible for visitors searching the internet.
Since many people are now taking their buying needs
online, having your site on the search engines through
your articles is one way of letting them know about
you and your business.
The good thing with articles is that you can write
about things that people would want to know about.
This can be achieved in the lightest mood but
professional manner, with a little not-so-obvious
sales pitch added.
If you think about it, only a few minutes of your
time is spent on writing one article and submitting to
free content site. In the shortest span of time also,
those are distributed to more sites than you can think
of. Even before you know what is happening, you are
getting more visitors than you previously had.
If you think you are wasting your time writing these
articles, fast forward to the time when you will see
them printed and wide-spread on the internet. Not to
mention the sudden attention and interest that people
are giving your website and your products or services.
Try writing some articles and you will be assured of
the sudden surge in site traffic, link popularity and
interest. Before you know it, you will be doubling and
even tripling your earnings.
Nothing like getting benefits for something you got
for free.
For the resources that professional writers use,
Go To ==> Article Writing Tips <==
achieved for free. As an additional bonus, this “free”
method can boost your sites and sales, doubling and
even tripling your income.
Articles. One of the easiest ways to promote your
website in order to generate traffic and increase your
earnings.
How does this work?
Write articles relating to your website and submit
them to “free content” submission sites. Easy to do,
takes little time and can increase your website
traffic, sales and of course, your income.
How can article writing boost traffic and income?
The article on the free content site contains a link
to your own website. Readers, after reading your
articles, may choose to click on the link and pay you
an unexpected visit. Having them on the free content
sites is also making these articles available to other
webmasters who may wish to publish that article on
their site.
If they do, your article will include a link back to
your site. And anyone who reads the article on that
site can still click on the link to visit your site.
As the list of your published articles grow larger,
and more and more of them are appearing on different
websites, the total number of links to your site
increases also. Major search engines are placing a lot
of significance on incoming links to websites so they
can determine the importance of a certain site.
The more incoming links the website has, the more
importance search engines attaches to it. This will
then increase your website’s placement in the search
results.
If you site is into promoting a product or service,
the links that your articles have achieved will mean
more potential customers for you. Even if visitors
only browse through, you never know if they might be
in need of what you are offering in the future.
There are also those who already have specific things
they need on their mind but cannot decide yet between
the many choices online. Chances are, they may stumble
upon one of your articles, gets interested by the
contents you wrote, go to your site and became enticed
by your promotions. See how easy that is?
Search engines do not just index the websites, they
also index published articles. They also index any
article that is written about your own website’s
topic. So once someone searches for that same topic,
the list of results will have your site or may even
show the articles that you have written.
And to think, no effort on your part was used to
bring them to your site. Just your published articles
and the search engines.
It is no wonder why many webmasters are suddenly
reviving their old writing styles and taking time to
write more articles about their site than doing other
means of promotion.
Getting their site known is easier if they have
articles increasing their links and traffic and making
it accessible for visitors searching the internet.
Since many people are now taking their buying needs
online, having your site on the search engines through
your articles is one way of letting them know about
you and your business.
The good thing with articles is that you can write
about things that people would want to know about.
This can be achieved in the lightest mood but
professional manner, with a little not-so-obvious
sales pitch added.
If you think about it, only a few minutes of your
time is spent on writing one article and submitting to
free content site. In the shortest span of time also,
those are distributed to more sites than you can think
of. Even before you know what is happening, you are
getting more visitors than you previously had.
If you think you are wasting your time writing these
articles, fast forward to the time when you will see
them printed and wide-spread on the internet. Not to
mention the sudden attention and interest that people
are giving your website and your products or services.
Try writing some articles and you will be assured of
the sudden surge in site traffic, link popularity and
interest. Before you know it, you will be doubling and
even tripling your earnings.
Nothing like getting benefits for something you got
for free.
For the resources that professional writers use,
Go To ==> Article Writing Tips <==
Sunday, August 12, 2007
6 Red Hot Tips To Get Your Articles Read
There are many people who dread having to write
papers or articles. Many just feel like it seems to be
too much work and it all just goes to waste when no
one reads the. To some people, reading articles seems
like work to, especially if the article is boring and
very bland. Well, articles are supposed to be read,
that’s their purpose to impart your message and
information. If it is not read then it is a waste of
time and effort.
But all the same, articles have to be written to be
read. It’s just a matter of making them good. Making a
good article doesn’t have to be strenuous and
straining. There are just some points needed to be
reminded of, and some guides to follow. Once you get
the hang of it, writing articles could be fun, as well
as profitable for you and your site.
Of course, writing articles must be about something
you know about, that’s why if you own a site, you
probably are knowledgeable about that certain topic and
theme. When you write about it, you won’t have a hard
time because you already know what it is and what it’s
about. It’s just a matter of making your articles
creative and interesting.
To make sure that your articles get read and enjoyed,
here are six red hot tips to get your articles read.
These tips will make your articles readable and
interesting.
1) Use short paragraphs. When the paragraph are very
long, the words get jumbled in the mind of the reader
just looking at it It can get quite confusing and too
much of a hard work to read. The reader will just
quickly disregard the paragraph and move on to much
easier reading articles that are good to look at as
well as read. Paragraphs can be a single sentence,
sometimes even a single word!
2) Make use of numbers or bullets. As each point is
stressed out, numbers and bullets can quickly make the
point easy to remember and digest. As
each point, tip, guide or method is started with a
bullet or point, readers will know that this is where
the tips start and getting stressed. Format you
bullets and numbers with indentations so that your
article won’t look like a single block of square
paragraphs. Add a little bit of flair and pizzazz to
your articles shape.
3) Use Sub-headings to sub-divide your paragraphs in
the page. Doing this will break each point into
sections but still would be incorporated into one
whole article. It would also be easy for the reader to
move on from one point to another; the transition
would be smooth and easy. You will never lose your
readers attention as well as the point and direction
to where the article is pointing.
4) Provide a good attention-grabbing title or header.
If your title can entice a person’s curiosity you’re
already halfway in getting a person to read your
article. Use statements and questions that utilize
keywords that people are looking for. Provide titles
or headers that describe your articles content but
should also be short and concise.
Use titles like, “Tips on making her want you more”,
or “How to make her swoon and blush”. You could also
use titles that can command people, for example, “Make
her yours in six easy Ways”. These types of titles
reach out to a persons’ emotions and makes them
interested.
5) Keep them interested from the start to the finish.
From your opening paragraph, use real life situations
that can be adopted by the reader. Use good
descriptions and metaphors to drive in your point,
just don’t over do it. Driving your examples with
graphic metaphors and similes would make it easy for
them to imagine what you are talking about. Making the
experience pleasurable and enjoyable for them.
6) Utilize figures when necessary and not just
ordinary and insipid statements. Using specific facts
and figures can heighten your article because it makes
it authoritative. But do not make it too formal, it
should be light and easy in them and flow. Like a
friendly teacher having a little chat with an eager
student.
Brian Ankner has been writing articles and website
content for quite some time now and has created a site
dedicated to helping aspiring artists blossom into
great writiers. For the resources that he uses,
go to => Professional Article Writing <= and pick up
the tools to start your publishing career.
papers or articles. Many just feel like it seems to be
too much work and it all just goes to waste when no
one reads the. To some people, reading articles seems
like work to, especially if the article is boring and
very bland. Well, articles are supposed to be read,
that’s their purpose to impart your message and
information. If it is not read then it is a waste of
time and effort.
But all the same, articles have to be written to be
read. It’s just a matter of making them good. Making a
good article doesn’t have to be strenuous and
straining. There are just some points needed to be
reminded of, and some guides to follow. Once you get
the hang of it, writing articles could be fun, as well
as profitable for you and your site.
Of course, writing articles must be about something
you know about, that’s why if you own a site, you
probably are knowledgeable about that certain topic and
theme. When you write about it, you won’t have a hard
time because you already know what it is and what it’s
about. It’s just a matter of making your articles
creative and interesting.
To make sure that your articles get read and enjoyed,
here are six red hot tips to get your articles read.
These tips will make your articles readable and
interesting.
1) Use short paragraphs. When the paragraph are very
long, the words get jumbled in the mind of the reader
just looking at it It can get quite confusing and too
much of a hard work to read. The reader will just
quickly disregard the paragraph and move on to much
easier reading articles that are good to look at as
well as read. Paragraphs can be a single sentence,
sometimes even a single word!
2) Make use of numbers or bullets. As each point is
stressed out, numbers and bullets can quickly make the
point easy to remember and digest. As
each point, tip, guide or method is started with a
bullet or point, readers will know that this is where
the tips start and getting stressed. Format you
bullets and numbers with indentations so that your
article won’t look like a single block of square
paragraphs. Add a little bit of flair and pizzazz to
your articles shape.
3) Use Sub-headings to sub-divide your paragraphs in
the page. Doing this will break each point into
sections but still would be incorporated into one
whole article. It would also be easy for the reader to
move on from one point to another; the transition
would be smooth and easy. You will never lose your
readers attention as well as the point and direction
to where the article is pointing.
4) Provide a good attention-grabbing title or header.
If your title can entice a person’s curiosity you’re
already halfway in getting a person to read your
article. Use statements and questions that utilize
keywords that people are looking for. Provide titles
or headers that describe your articles content but
should also be short and concise.
Use titles like, “Tips on making her want you more”,
or “How to make her swoon and blush”. You could also
use titles that can command people, for example, “Make
her yours in six easy Ways”. These types of titles
reach out to a persons’ emotions and makes them
interested.
5) Keep them interested from the start to the finish.
From your opening paragraph, use real life situations
that can be adopted by the reader. Use good
descriptions and metaphors to drive in your point,
just don’t over do it. Driving your examples with
graphic metaphors and similes would make it easy for
them to imagine what you are talking about. Making the
experience pleasurable and enjoyable for them.
6) Utilize figures when necessary and not just
ordinary and insipid statements. Using specific facts
and figures can heighten your article because it makes
it authoritative. But do not make it too formal, it
should be light and easy in them and flow. Like a
friendly teacher having a little chat with an eager
student.
Brian Ankner has been writing articles and website
content for quite some time now and has created a site
dedicated to helping aspiring artists blossom into
great writiers. For the resources that he uses,
go to => Professional Article Writing <= and pick up
the tools to start your publishing career.
Monday, August 6, 2007
How to Create an Outline For All of Your Articles
We’ve done it through junior high, it expanded longer
through high school, then on college it became
chapters. No matter how many times a person has done
it, writing articles has proven to be a task many have
continuously avoided. Now at a time when writing
articles could help your job or work, facing the job
at hand can be still faced with unfriendly behavior.
While there are a great number of people who do not
have the same attitude in article writing as others,
there are still those who would rather walk in piping
hot coals than do some article writing. What sets
people apart from others towards article writing is
that they are prepared and have some methods and
procedures in writing articles.
One of the methods you can use to prepare yourself
when tasked to write in article is creating an outline
first. Creating an outline for all your articles makes
you prepared. You have an idea of what to do first and
make a plan for your succeeding steps. Being prepared
makes the job easier and faster. Being organized will
allow for disorientation to be shunned away.
An outline can act as the design or blueprint for
your article. This will guide you in creating the
introduction, body and conclusion of your article.
Here in this point, you can write down some of the
ideas and sentences that you feel will look good in
your article. This could be some of the focal point
that could help make your article creative,
interesting and appealing to a reader.
A carefully planned and fully prepared project would
guarantee and ensure a problem and worry free
procedure that can virtually go without any hassles.
Creating an outline for all your articles will get you
ready and breeze through writing an article in no time
at all. Here I will provide you with some tips and
guidelines in how to create an outline for all of your
articles.
Do a couple of brainstormings and jot down your
brilliant ideas first. Think of some ways to attract
the interest of your reader. Designate a time frame
where you can write down all the ideas that you can
use for your articles. By this time you should have
done all your research and information searching.
Review and reread your ideas and notes, gain mastery
and sufficient familiarity with your topic so that
writing them down later on will be easy for you.
The next step is to discover your sub topic and sub
titles. As you would provide a first sentence for your
article, one that would immediately grab the attention
of your reader, you would need some as well for your
sub topics. To be concise, you would need to get all
the facts that will support your point.
These are the frames or skeleton of your article, now
its time to add the flesh and the meat of your
article. You will need to connect all your paragraphs
and sub topics. This will form the body of your
article. While the introduction will usher in the
ideas of your paragraph, you will need a conclusion.
The conclusion will wrap up your points and drive in
what you are saying in your article.
The outline for your article would also require you
to write a draft first. This may take more than one
attempt but remember that it is called a draft for a
reason. Your outline shall be perfected as each draft
is written and this draft is meant for your eyes only
so there’s no reason to feel ashamed. As you go on,
you will clearly see the bigger picture and write an
article that will perfectly suit what is demanded of
it.
Reread and reread what you have written down. Always
refer to your outline so that you wont drift away from
what you had first written down. Its not hard to be
caught in the moment and get lost in your writing
frenzy. Your outline will help you keep in track. All
those hours spent in outlining your article will not
go to waste. This will serve as your guide in writing
articles. Trust and rely on your outline because this
will prove to be a very helpful tool in writing all of
your articles.
While in the process of creating topic and sub topic
headlines you will sometimes come up with similar but
not tightly focused thoughts. Write these down on
another sheet as they will be the basis for your next
article to compliment the first one. When using this
method you will find it easy to come up with several
ideas for subsiquent articles all surrounding the
first. After all, who wants to write just one article?
Article writing can be a rotten chore or a simple
process when using a system. It's your choice!
(of course I often use an article writing software!)
Keep Typin'
Brian Ankner
through high school, then on college it became
chapters. No matter how many times a person has done
it, writing articles has proven to be a task many have
continuously avoided. Now at a time when writing
articles could help your job or work, facing the job
at hand can be still faced with unfriendly behavior.
While there are a great number of people who do not
have the same attitude in article writing as others,
there are still those who would rather walk in piping
hot coals than do some article writing. What sets
people apart from others towards article writing is
that they are prepared and have some methods and
procedures in writing articles.
One of the methods you can use to prepare yourself
when tasked to write in article is creating an outline
first. Creating an outline for all your articles makes
you prepared. You have an idea of what to do first and
make a plan for your succeeding steps. Being prepared
makes the job easier and faster. Being organized will
allow for disorientation to be shunned away.
An outline can act as the design or blueprint for
your article. This will guide you in creating the
introduction, body and conclusion of your article.
Here in this point, you can write down some of the
ideas and sentences that you feel will look good in
your article. This could be some of the focal point
that could help make your article creative,
interesting and appealing to a reader.
A carefully planned and fully prepared project would
guarantee and ensure a problem and worry free
procedure that can virtually go without any hassles.
Creating an outline for all your articles will get you
ready and breeze through writing an article in no time
at all. Here I will provide you with some tips and
guidelines in how to create an outline for all of your
articles.
Do a couple of brainstormings and jot down your
brilliant ideas first. Think of some ways to attract
the interest of your reader. Designate a time frame
where you can write down all the ideas that you can
use for your articles. By this time you should have
done all your research and information searching.
Review and reread your ideas and notes, gain mastery
and sufficient familiarity with your topic so that
writing them down later on will be easy for you.
The next step is to discover your sub topic and sub
titles. As you would provide a first sentence for your
article, one that would immediately grab the attention
of your reader, you would need some as well for your
sub topics. To be concise, you would need to get all
the facts that will support your point.
These are the frames or skeleton of your article, now
its time to add the flesh and the meat of your
article. You will need to connect all your paragraphs
and sub topics. This will form the body of your
article. While the introduction will usher in the
ideas of your paragraph, you will need a conclusion.
The conclusion will wrap up your points and drive in
what you are saying in your article.
The outline for your article would also require you
to write a draft first. This may take more than one
attempt but remember that it is called a draft for a
reason. Your outline shall be perfected as each draft
is written and this draft is meant for your eyes only
so there’s no reason to feel ashamed. As you go on,
you will clearly see the bigger picture and write an
article that will perfectly suit what is demanded of
it.
Reread and reread what you have written down. Always
refer to your outline so that you wont drift away from
what you had first written down. Its not hard to be
caught in the moment and get lost in your writing
frenzy. Your outline will help you keep in track. All
those hours spent in outlining your article will not
go to waste. This will serve as your guide in writing
articles. Trust and rely on your outline because this
will prove to be a very helpful tool in writing all of
your articles.
While in the process of creating topic and sub topic
headlines you will sometimes come up with similar but
not tightly focused thoughts. Write these down on
another sheet as they will be the basis for your next
article to compliment the first one. When using this
method you will find it easy to come up with several
ideas for subsiquent articles all surrounding the
first. After all, who wants to write just one article?
Article writing can be a rotten chore or a simple
process when using a system. It's your choice!
(of course I often use an article writing software!)
Keep Typin'
Brian Ankner
Sunday, July 29, 2007
The easiest Way to Create Articles – Public Domain!
There are many webmasters that find writing articles for their
site to be a very tedious task. Many people who needto write
articles also procrastinate as much as they can todelay the
amount of writing they need to do.
Many peopled read writing articles because they find researching
for the topic and writing down original materials will be too taxing
on them. You need to have your creative juices flowing and
simply downloading an article would be plagiarism or tantamount
to stealing, not exactly.
Have you ever heard about publicdomain?
These are articles written down by many authors that have
declared their works to be public domain, which means anybody
can use it for whatever purpose they want.
While most authors would prefer to copyright their work for
their rights, there are also a number who doesn’t mind sharing
their work. Public domain articles are not owned by anybody and
can be used and abused by anyone. The writers have waived
their rights to their works and it is out there for the public to
make use of.
You can use public domain articles in helping you write your
articles. With the public domain articles you can simply edit
them to your own style and rewrite them as you please to make
it suitable for your needs. All the ideas are there already and its
just a matter of finding the write article with the topic or subject
you need.
This is probably the easiest way to write articles. You don’t need
to scour around the library or the internet for hours for
information and start an article from scratch. For webmasters
who are looking for articles to fill their site and to generate a high
ranking for their website in search engine results, they can just
modify the article by infusing keywords and keyword phrases
related to their site.
A webmaster or website operator do not risk any chance of
getting sued for copyright infringement because they are public
domain, once again meaning that anybody can use it. Writing
articles by using public domain wont require as much work as
writing one from scratch would.
You save a lot of time also!
One good factor in using public domain articles for your site or
for any project is that you save a lot of money. You dismiss the
need to hire experienced and seasoned writers that some
website operators use to write their articles. While a single five
hundred worded article would only set you down 10 to 15 dollars,
this cost will drastically increase when you need hundreds of
articles to fill the needs of your site.
For those who needs articles to generate newsletters or an e-zine,
public domain articles will be very beneficial. You do not need to
count on your contributors or pay writers to write down articles
for your newsletter or e-zine. You can fill all the pages without any
cost or the worry of being sued and sought after by the writers.
You can simply copy the articles and place them on your
newsletter and e-zine.
Public domain articles are a virtual untapped resource that many
people fail to realize the true value. The power of articles,
keywords and keyword phrases have been deemed invaluable
these past few years for many internet based businesses and
sites that want to rank high in search engine results.
The number of article and content writers have grown
significantly due to the rise in the demand for articles. As newer
and newer topics and subjects have arisen, there are many
demands for new articles to be written. An industry has been
formed and this is a worldwide demand.
Public domain articles have given a great alternative for those
who are cash strapped as well as do not have the time nor the
skills to do their articles for themselves.
Searching for public domain articles is as easy as 1 – 2 –3. You
can search for them in search engines and do searches in many
directories for the topic or subject that you need. Read them and
simply copy paste them to a word processing program and simply
edit them to suit your needs.
Till the next post, keep typin'.
Brian Ankner, The Article Guy
For all the tools to become a Professional Article Writer go to Top
Shelf Articles and check out the many resources available for the
newbies to professional writers!
site to be a very tedious task. Many people who needto write
articles also procrastinate as much as they can todelay the
amount of writing they need to do.
Many peopled read writing articles because they find researching
for the topic and writing down original materials will be too taxing
on them. You need to have your creative juices flowing and
simply downloading an article would be plagiarism or tantamount
to stealing, not exactly.
Have you ever heard about publicdomain?
These are articles written down by many authors that have
declared their works to be public domain, which means anybody
can use it for whatever purpose they want.
While most authors would prefer to copyright their work for
their rights, there are also a number who doesn’t mind sharing
their work. Public domain articles are not owned by anybody and
can be used and abused by anyone. The writers have waived
their rights to their works and it is out there for the public to
make use of.
You can use public domain articles in helping you write your
articles. With the public domain articles you can simply edit
them to your own style and rewrite them as you please to make
it suitable for your needs. All the ideas are there already and its
just a matter of finding the write article with the topic or subject
you need.
This is probably the easiest way to write articles. You don’t need
to scour around the library or the internet for hours for
information and start an article from scratch. For webmasters
who are looking for articles to fill their site and to generate a high
ranking for their website in search engine results, they can just
modify the article by infusing keywords and keyword phrases
related to their site.
A webmaster or website operator do not risk any chance of
getting sued for copyright infringement because they are public
domain, once again meaning that anybody can use it. Writing
articles by using public domain wont require as much work as
writing one from scratch would.
You save a lot of time also!
One good factor in using public domain articles for your site or
for any project is that you save a lot of money. You dismiss the
need to hire experienced and seasoned writers that some
website operators use to write their articles. While a single five
hundred worded article would only set you down 10 to 15 dollars,
this cost will drastically increase when you need hundreds of
articles to fill the needs of your site.
For those who needs articles to generate newsletters or an e-zine,
public domain articles will be very beneficial. You do not need to
count on your contributors or pay writers to write down articles
for your newsletter or e-zine. You can fill all the pages without any
cost or the worry of being sued and sought after by the writers.
You can simply copy the articles and place them on your
newsletter and e-zine.
Public domain articles are a virtual untapped resource that many
people fail to realize the true value. The power of articles,
keywords and keyword phrases have been deemed invaluable
these past few years for many internet based businesses and
sites that want to rank high in search engine results.
The number of article and content writers have grown
significantly due to the rise in the demand for articles. As newer
and newer topics and subjects have arisen, there are many
demands for new articles to be written. An industry has been
formed and this is a worldwide demand.
Public domain articles have given a great alternative for those
who are cash strapped as well as do not have the time nor the
skills to do their articles for themselves.
Searching for public domain articles is as easy as 1 – 2 –3. You
can search for them in search engines and do searches in many
directories for the topic or subject that you need. Read them and
simply copy paste them to a word processing program and simply
edit them to suit your needs.
Till the next post, keep typin'.
Brian Ankner, The Article Guy
For all the tools to become a Professional Article Writer go to Top
Shelf Articles and check out the many resources available for the
newbies to professional writers!
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
3 Things You Must Do Before Submitting Your Articles
To all writers and non-writers out there, now is the time to start
digging up those creative writing skills back. With modern
communication technology comes the popularity of information-
based marketing, which is one of the oldest and most effective
techniques in getting targeted prospects to sites and converting
them into buyers.
This is why article writing, submissions and publications are also
getting popular. There are already many tools that people can
use to make the process of distributing their articles more easily.
Though this is invaluable in getting the contents more exposure,
which is only half of the story. Let us take a look first at the
common mistakes that some people make before submitting
their contents to article directories:
1. Confusing the reason to promote the articles with the reason
to write them. In article writing, there are three key benefits
why you are promoting them; branding, lead generation and
promotion, which are all part of your optimization efforts. But
there is only one reason why you write an article, and that is to
inform your audience.
If the article is not focused on this primary and most important
purpose, it will fail to achieve the three promotion benefits
because no one will be interested in reading them. You need to
figure out first how to get people to read what is in your article,
then make them click on your resource box.
You can achieve this by producing better contents.
2. Failing to maximize the promotional opportunities of article
marketing. You may know already that your articles can help
you generate additional links back to your site. But do you know
that you can get more visitors and better search engine results
from that same articles? Mention keywords at strategic places.
Just be sure not to over do them. Some are even using anchor
texts which is also an effective method. But it is important to
know that majority of the directories are not able to support this.
Remember that is not only about the links back to yoursite.
Part of doing well in your article marketing is getting picked up
by publishers with a large number of audiences and gaining the
ability of leveraging other brands because of the quality of your
work. Better search engine results also are great benefits. But
these things do not put much money in your pocket. There are
other factors that can turn your article marketing efforts into an
opportunity thatcan boost your earnings.
Not just increase the number ofvisitors to your site. Start out
with a plan and see to it that your article will serve the function
that you intended it to have.
3. Publishing content that does not help your readers. Maybe in
the process of writing articles, you are thinking that all that is you
wanted is links back to your site. And any visitors it can generate
are fine. Guess what? Not all article banks and directories are
going to accept your content automatically.
Oftentimes, they have some guidelines and specifications on the
articles that they are accepting. You can double the number of
sites you can submit to by writing articles that the directories
want to share with other people. All it takes is one publisher with
a hundred thousand readers to increase your potential audience
overnight.
Write the articles that publishers want in their publications if you
want your article marketing to work the most effective way
for you. This also means you have to obey the standard
guidelines, spell checks, researching on a good topic and even
hiring a writer to produce a good content on your behalf. In the
end, it is all really a matter of choice on your part.
You can start getting a little exposure from increased links back
but on a very basic level. Or enjoy massive exposure from a little
extra time making quality contents. It will be your choice. You
may not be aware of the fact that an article submitted on
directories is not meant to have the same level of exposure as
highly-targeted content ones geared on a narrow group of
people.
Learn the difference between these two and it will surely help
you know what kinds of articles to write and to submit.
Till the next post, keep on typin'
Brian Ankner
Professional Article Writing Tips
digging up those creative writing skills back. With modern
communication technology comes the popularity of information-
based marketing, which is one of the oldest and most effective
techniques in getting targeted prospects to sites and converting
them into buyers.
This is why article writing, submissions and publications are also
getting popular. There are already many tools that people can
use to make the process of distributing their articles more easily.
Though this is invaluable in getting the contents more exposure,
which is only half of the story. Let us take a look first at the
common mistakes that some people make before submitting
their contents to article directories:
1. Confusing the reason to promote the articles with the reason
to write them. In article writing, there are three key benefits
why you are promoting them; branding, lead generation and
promotion, which are all part of your optimization efforts. But
there is only one reason why you write an article, and that is to
inform your audience.
If the article is not focused on this primary and most important
purpose, it will fail to achieve the three promotion benefits
because no one will be interested in reading them. You need to
figure out first how to get people to read what is in your article,
then make them click on your resource box.
You can achieve this by producing better contents.
2. Failing to maximize the promotional opportunities of article
marketing. You may know already that your articles can help
you generate additional links back to your site. But do you know
that you can get more visitors and better search engine results
from that same articles? Mention keywords at strategic places.
Just be sure not to over do them. Some are even using anchor
texts which is also an effective method. But it is important to
know that majority of the directories are not able to support this.
Remember that is not only about the links back to yoursite.
Part of doing well in your article marketing is getting picked up
by publishers with a large number of audiences and gaining the
ability of leveraging other brands because of the quality of your
work. Better search engine results also are great benefits. But
these things do not put much money in your pocket. There are
other factors that can turn your article marketing efforts into an
opportunity thatcan boost your earnings.
Not just increase the number ofvisitors to your site. Start out
with a plan and see to it that your article will serve the function
that you intended it to have.
3. Publishing content that does not help your readers. Maybe in
the process of writing articles, you are thinking that all that is you
wanted is links back to your site. And any visitors it can generate
are fine. Guess what? Not all article banks and directories are
going to accept your content automatically.
Oftentimes, they have some guidelines and specifications on the
articles that they are accepting. You can double the number of
sites you can submit to by writing articles that the directories
want to share with other people. All it takes is one publisher with
a hundred thousand readers to increase your potential audience
overnight.
Write the articles that publishers want in their publications if you
want your article marketing to work the most effective way
for you. This also means you have to obey the standard
guidelines, spell checks, researching on a good topic and even
hiring a writer to produce a good content on your behalf. In the
end, it is all really a matter of choice on your part.
You can start getting a little exposure from increased links back
but on a very basic level. Or enjoy massive exposure from a little
extra time making quality contents. It will be your choice. You
may not be aware of the fact that an article submitted on
directories is not meant to have the same level of exposure as
highly-targeted content ones geared on a narrow group of
people.
Learn the difference between these two and it will surely help
you know what kinds of articles to write and to submit.
Till the next post, keep on typin'
Brian Ankner
Professional Article Writing Tips
4 Things Articles Must Have
The importance of articles in today’s websites and internet based
companies are immeasurable. They dictate a lot in the success and
the drive of traffic into one’s site.
It has become a key element in making a site work and earns a profit.
A website operator and owner must have the good sense to include
articles in his or her site that will work for them and earn them the
many benefits articles can giveto their site.
Articles have been known to be the driving force in driving traffic
to a website. Articles are a factor in giving site high rankings in
search result pages.
The higher a site ranks the bigger slice of the traffic flow pie he
gets. With a huge number in traffic flow, there are more profits
and more potential for other income generating schemes as well.
But, it is not just about stuffing your site with articles; they have
certain requirements as well. These requirements must be met
to obtain the maximum benefits an article will provide for your
site.
A well written article will catch the eyes and interest of your
customers and keep them coming back for more. They would
also be able to recommend your site to others.
Here are some tips to help you and assist you in making your
articles. Below you will read about four things all articles must
have to make it successful and helpful in making your site a
profit earning and traffic overflowing site.
• Keywords and Keyword Phrases.
An article must always be centered on the keywords and keyword
phrases. As each website visitor goes to a site, there are those who
are just merely browsing but actually looking for a specific
something.
When this happens, a searcher usually goes to a search engine and
types in the keywords they are looking for (e.g. Toyota Camry,
Meningitis, Tax Lawyer and Etcetera). It could be anything they
want.
The Important thing is that you have an article that has the
keywords that are related to your site. For example, if you
maintain an auto parts site, you must be able to have articles
about cars and their parts.
There are many tools in the internet that provides service in
helping a webmaster out in determining what keywords and
keyword phrases are mostly sought out. You can use this tool to
determine what keywords to use and write about.
• Keyword Density
Know that you have your keywords and keyword phrases, you
must use them fully. An article must have good keyword density
for a search engine to “feel” its presence. Articles should at least
have three to six percent of keyword density in their content for
search engines to rank a site high in their search results.
Getting a high rank is what articles do best for a site. Keyword
density is the number of times a keyword or keyword phrase is
used on an article. The number varies depending on the number
of words used in an article. An effective article must have a
keyword density that is not too high or too low. With a very high
density, the essence of the article is lost and may turn off a reader
as well as the search engines. It comes off as overeager. A low
number may be ignored by the search engines.
• Good Article Content
Like what is stated above, you cannot just riddle an article with
keywords. They must also be regarded as good reading materials.
Articles must be able to entertain people as well as provide good
information and help for their needs.
Articles should be written well with correct spelling and good
grammar. If you want people to trust you, make your work good
and well thought out.
People respond well to figures, facts and statistics. Try to get great
information and as many facts as you can. A good and well written
article will boost your reputation as an expert in your chosen field
or topic. As more people believe in you. They will be able to trust
you and your products.
• Linking Articles
And another important thing to remember. If you are going to
submit articles to ezines and/or contribute your articles to
newsletters and other sites, DON’T ever forget to include a link
to your site.
A little resource box with a brief description of your site and you
should always be placed right after your articles that you have
submitted. If people like your articles, they will most likely click
on the link directing them to your site.
Add a resource box like this........
Brian Ankner has been writing articles and website content for quite some time now and has created a site dedicated to helping aspiring artists blossom into great writiers. For the resources that he uses, go tohttp://www.topshelfarticles.com/Professional_Article_Writing.html and pick up the tools to start your publishing career.
companies are immeasurable. They dictate a lot in the success and
the drive of traffic into one’s site.
It has become a key element in making a site work and earns a profit.
A website operator and owner must have the good sense to include
articles in his or her site that will work for them and earn them the
many benefits articles can giveto their site.
Articles have been known to be the driving force in driving traffic
to a website. Articles are a factor in giving site high rankings in
search result pages.
The higher a site ranks the bigger slice of the traffic flow pie he
gets. With a huge number in traffic flow, there are more profits
and more potential for other income generating schemes as well.
But, it is not just about stuffing your site with articles; they have
certain requirements as well. These requirements must be met
to obtain the maximum benefits an article will provide for your
site.
A well written article will catch the eyes and interest of your
customers and keep them coming back for more. They would
also be able to recommend your site to others.
Here are some tips to help you and assist you in making your
articles. Below you will read about four things all articles must
have to make it successful and helpful in making your site a
profit earning and traffic overflowing site.
• Keywords and Keyword Phrases.
An article must always be centered on the keywords and keyword
phrases. As each website visitor goes to a site, there are those who
are just merely browsing but actually looking for a specific
something.
When this happens, a searcher usually goes to a search engine and
types in the keywords they are looking for (e.g. Toyota Camry,
Meningitis, Tax Lawyer and Etcetera). It could be anything they
want.
The Important thing is that you have an article that has the
keywords that are related to your site. For example, if you
maintain an auto parts site, you must be able to have articles
about cars and their parts.
There are many tools in the internet that provides service in
helping a webmaster out in determining what keywords and
keyword phrases are mostly sought out. You can use this tool to
determine what keywords to use and write about.
• Keyword Density
Know that you have your keywords and keyword phrases, you
must use them fully. An article must have good keyword density
for a search engine to “feel” its presence. Articles should at least
have three to six percent of keyword density in their content for
search engines to rank a site high in their search results.
Getting a high rank is what articles do best for a site. Keyword
density is the number of times a keyword or keyword phrase is
used on an article. The number varies depending on the number
of words used in an article. An effective article must have a
keyword density that is not too high or too low. With a very high
density, the essence of the article is lost and may turn off a reader
as well as the search engines. It comes off as overeager. A low
number may be ignored by the search engines.
• Good Article Content
Like what is stated above, you cannot just riddle an article with
keywords. They must also be regarded as good reading materials.
Articles must be able to entertain people as well as provide good
information and help for their needs.
Articles should be written well with correct spelling and good
grammar. If you want people to trust you, make your work good
and well thought out.
People respond well to figures, facts and statistics. Try to get great
information and as many facts as you can. A good and well written
article will boost your reputation as an expert in your chosen field
or topic. As more people believe in you. They will be able to trust
you and your products.
• Linking Articles
And another important thing to remember. If you are going to
submit articles to ezines and/or contribute your articles to
newsletters and other sites, DON’T ever forget to include a link
to your site.
A little resource box with a brief description of your site and you
should always be placed right after your articles that you have
submitted. If people like your articles, they will most likely click
on the link directing them to your site.
Add a resource box like this........
Brian Ankner has been writing articles and website content for quite some time now and has created a site dedicated to helping aspiring artists blossom into great writiers. For the resources that he uses, go tohttp://www.topshelfarticles.com/Professional_Article_Writing.html and pick up the tools to start your publishing career.
Monday, July 23, 2007
Making Money with Articles: Becoming an Affiliate
If you can either write articles or have the promotion and
marketing knowledge to publicize articles that others write,
becoming an affiliate for several companies may be a great way
for you to generate a good income right from your own home.
You can do this by receiving part of the revenue off of sales that
the company gets from people who “click through” from your
website via the company’s links that are placed on your pages.
Since you will be promoting a product or service, you will need
a killer sales pitch and website content to get your readers
interested in the product, convince them that they cannot live
without the product, and to keep them coming back to your
website time and time again for more recommendations and
your useful content, which will get them clicking on your links
once again.
Although many affiliate companies only give you money off of
the first sale you make from each customer, you have the option
of promoting a good range of companies so that you can still
make a profit off of your returning customers.
If you cannot write this kind of content of your own, there are
many ways to pick up free or paid content to place on your
affiliate website. There are many reasons why paying for such
articles would be to your advantage.
First, you will be able to tell the writer exactly what you want,
what product you are trying to sell, and what direction they can
go in to keep your readers interested and informed.
On the other hand, when you search for free content, you are
limited to what is already out there. Secondly, you will own the
copyright to this content.
That means that no one else can reuse it without your consent.
If you opt for free content, you will be sharing that content with
an unknown amount of other affiliate websites, plus the original
author will be able to place their byline at the bottom of the article
which could result in them stealing your traffic.
There are many products that have nice affiliate commission
rates for those who know how to pre-sale their product and
deliver click through customers who are ready to buy.
As long as you choose to promote a product or service that can be
very useful to a wide variety of people, then pre-selling your
chosen company may not be that hard at all.
The key in this situation may likely be getting those customers
to your website so that they have a chance to see your
recommendations and click on your affiliate links.
Brian Ankner has been writing articles and website content for
quite some time now and has created a site dedicated to helping
aspiring artists blossom into great writiers. For the resources
that he uses, go to Professional Article Writing and pick up the
tools to start your publishing career.
marketing knowledge to publicize articles that others write,
becoming an affiliate for several companies may be a great way
for you to generate a good income right from your own home.
You can do this by receiving part of the revenue off of sales that
the company gets from people who “click through” from your
website via the company’s links that are placed on your pages.
Since you will be promoting a product or service, you will need
a killer sales pitch and website content to get your readers
interested in the product, convince them that they cannot live
without the product, and to keep them coming back to your
website time and time again for more recommendations and
your useful content, which will get them clicking on your links
once again.
Although many affiliate companies only give you money off of
the first sale you make from each customer, you have the option
of promoting a good range of companies so that you can still
make a profit off of your returning customers.
If you cannot write this kind of content of your own, there are
many ways to pick up free or paid content to place on your
affiliate website. There are many reasons why paying for such
articles would be to your advantage.
First, you will be able to tell the writer exactly what you want,
what product you are trying to sell, and what direction they can
go in to keep your readers interested and informed.
On the other hand, when you search for free content, you are
limited to what is already out there. Secondly, you will own the
copyright to this content.
That means that no one else can reuse it without your consent.
If you opt for free content, you will be sharing that content with
an unknown amount of other affiliate websites, plus the original
author will be able to place their byline at the bottom of the article
which could result in them stealing your traffic.
There are many products that have nice affiliate commission
rates for those who know how to pre-sale their product and
deliver click through customers who are ready to buy.
As long as you choose to promote a product or service that can be
very useful to a wide variety of people, then pre-selling your
chosen company may not be that hard at all.
The key in this situation may likely be getting those customers
to your website so that they have a chance to see your
recommendations and click on your affiliate links.
Brian Ankner has been writing articles and website content for
quite some time now and has created a site dedicated to helping
aspiring artists blossom into great writiers. For the resources
that he uses, go to Professional Article Writing and pick up the
tools to start your publishing career.
Wednesday, July 18, 2007
Writing articles without a website
When you are trying to make money through promoting articles and affiliate links, you will need a good, simple, and easy to navigate website to put them on. There are two ways that you can accomplish this: you can try to do it yourself if you have any web design skills or you can hire someone.
Doing it yourself, unless you were a pro to begin with, can be difficult for some. You will need to read many tutorials and it may take some time to get going. You could also risk having a site that looks very badly made and thrown together. It is also important (for visitors and search engines) that your site is easy to navigate, which may be a problem if you do not know what you are doing.
Making a Do It Yourself website can be hard, but if you accomplish your goal, maybe you will learn so much that you can write a few articles on it to add to a new DIY niche site!
Another way to go about this task is to set up a blog. You can go to blogger.com and set up a blog in which to place your articles after written.
Most article directories want to know where you are using the article prior to posting, or submitting, the article.
Blogger.com blogs are free and there are MANY tutorials on how to set up a blogger blog.
If your writing articles for sending traffic to a salespage for a product you are selling this can be accomplished on a blog also. Just put the link for the salespage at the end of the post (the article) and maybe somewhere in the middle of the post also.
The advantage of sending the traffic for the article to your blog before the salespage is that they will get to know you more before you ask them to buy. At your blog they will read several other things that you have written proving that you know what you are talkin about!
Be sure to add your photo to your blog like I have here. If you are trying to sell something, people want to and like to SEE YOUR FACE!!!! People feel more comfortable buying from someone that they can associate a face with.
Keep typing,
Brian Ankner The Article Guy
(a new site I just put up!) Mesothelioma Information about Asbestos Cancer
Doing it yourself, unless you were a pro to begin with, can be difficult for some. You will need to read many tutorials and it may take some time to get going. You could also risk having a site that looks very badly made and thrown together. It is also important (for visitors and search engines) that your site is easy to navigate, which may be a problem if you do not know what you are doing.
Making a Do It Yourself website can be hard, but if you accomplish your goal, maybe you will learn so much that you can write a few articles on it to add to a new DIY niche site!
Another way to go about this task is to set up a blog. You can go to blogger.com and set up a blog in which to place your articles after written.
Most article directories want to know where you are using the article prior to posting, or submitting, the article.
Blogger.com blogs are free and there are MANY tutorials on how to set up a blogger blog.
If your writing articles for sending traffic to a salespage for a product you are selling this can be accomplished on a blog also. Just put the link for the salespage at the end of the post (the article) and maybe somewhere in the middle of the post also.
The advantage of sending the traffic for the article to your blog before the salespage is that they will get to know you more before you ask them to buy. At your blog they will read several other things that you have written proving that you know what you are talkin about!
Be sure to add your photo to your blog like I have here. If you are trying to sell something, people want to and like to SEE YOUR FACE!!!! People feel more comfortable buying from someone that they can associate a face with.
Keep typing,
Brian Ankner The Article Guy
(a new site I just put up!) Mesothelioma Information about Asbestos Cancer
Thursday, July 12, 2007
For faster traffic than articles, try banner advertising
When you are trying to make money off of the articles on your website, it isimportant to effectively promote your site so that you will attract customers and they can see just what a good, quality site you have.
There are severalways so market and promote your website, one of them being though banneradvertisements.
What Banner Ads Can Do For You
Banner ads can help bring visitors from others sites to your own. Although monthly fees can be expensive to advertise on high traffic sites, in the end it may be cheaper and/or a faster way to start seeing significant revenue from your website efforts, rather than waiting for SEO techniques to bring your ownsite to the top of search engine results.
Aside from paying to advertise on someone else’s site, there are also free banner exchanges to choose from. We will look at the pros and cons of each banner advertising method below.
Free Banner Exchanges
Free banner exchanges are when you and other sites exchange each others banners.
Their banner will go on your site and your banner will go on their site. Although this option is free, there are two main problems with it.
First, if you want your banner on a significant number of sites, it will mean cluttering your own site up with these banners. This could even shoot you in the foot if you run an affiliate website because, instead of clicking on your affiliate links, your visitors may be clicking on your banner exchange links.
Secondly, you have to be really careful about the types of sites that you exchange banners with. Some sites like to gather a lot of banners so that they can be a directory or portal site and not have to have any real content.
These“banner farms” or “link farms” will do nothing positive for your site and, inthe meantime, you will be bringing them potential traffic.
Paid Banner Ads
As we said above, paid banner ads cost money, but they will eventually pay offif you choose the right ones.
You need to ensure that the site produces the amount of traffic that they say and that they have your ad placed in a way that invites visitors to click without being too pushy. You also want to choose asite that does not house too many other banners on the same page as yours or that there are no competitor links on the same page.
TIP....when purchasing banners ads make sure that your placement is "above the fold" meaning veiwable upon landing without having to scroll down the page. When someone goes to that site,it counts as an impression. If your banner is below the fold and that person leaves the site without scrolling down the page, you have just paid for an impression but they never saw your banner!
TIP....when making your banner, keep in mind that you are trying for the click, not the sale. Design your banner in such a way that it simply entices the click.
Don't try to sell them your product with the banner just get them to click. Unlike PPC where you have to pay per click, banners are sold as CPM(cost per 1000 impressions).
The more clicks you get, the better the ratio. Standard is about 1/2 of 1 percent will click.So for 1000 impressions you should get about 5 clicks or visitors to your site.
The more clicks you get, the LESS each click costs. The usual going price is between $.50 - $1.00 per 1000 impressions equaling 10 - 20 cents per click.
WATCH OUT....somesites can receive 20,000 - 100,000 impressions in a day thus costing you upwards of $100.00a day for your traffic.
That being said, banners are also the only way to effectively get a few THOUSAND clicks a day! PPC just can't deliver that kind of traffic.
All in all, banner ads can end up being profitable for your site if you goabout it the right way. If you do decide to check out banner advertisement as amarketing avenue, be sure to keep the above tips in mind.
For more Article Writing Tips and info about the advertising of your sites!
Till the next post........
Brian Ankner, The Article Guy
There are severalways so market and promote your website, one of them being though banneradvertisements.
What Banner Ads Can Do For You
Banner ads can help bring visitors from others sites to your own. Although monthly fees can be expensive to advertise on high traffic sites, in the end it may be cheaper and/or a faster way to start seeing significant revenue from your website efforts, rather than waiting for SEO techniques to bring your ownsite to the top of search engine results.
Aside from paying to advertise on someone else’s site, there are also free banner exchanges to choose from. We will look at the pros and cons of each banner advertising method below.
Free Banner Exchanges
Free banner exchanges are when you and other sites exchange each others banners.
Their banner will go on your site and your banner will go on their site. Although this option is free, there are two main problems with it.
First, if you want your banner on a significant number of sites, it will mean cluttering your own site up with these banners. This could even shoot you in the foot if you run an affiliate website because, instead of clicking on your affiliate links, your visitors may be clicking on your banner exchange links.
Secondly, you have to be really careful about the types of sites that you exchange banners with. Some sites like to gather a lot of banners so that they can be a directory or portal site and not have to have any real content.
These“banner farms” or “link farms” will do nothing positive for your site and, inthe meantime, you will be bringing them potential traffic.
Paid Banner Ads
As we said above, paid banner ads cost money, but they will eventually pay offif you choose the right ones.
You need to ensure that the site produces the amount of traffic that they say and that they have your ad placed in a way that invites visitors to click without being too pushy. You also want to choose asite that does not house too many other banners on the same page as yours or that there are no competitor links on the same page.
TIP....when purchasing banners ads make sure that your placement is "above the fold" meaning veiwable upon landing without having to scroll down the page. When someone goes to that site,it counts as an impression. If your banner is below the fold and that person leaves the site without scrolling down the page, you have just paid for an impression but they never saw your banner!
TIP....when making your banner, keep in mind that you are trying for the click, not the sale. Design your banner in such a way that it simply entices the click.
Don't try to sell them your product with the banner just get them to click. Unlike PPC where you have to pay per click, banners are sold as CPM(cost per 1000 impressions).
The more clicks you get, the better the ratio. Standard is about 1/2 of 1 percent will click.So for 1000 impressions you should get about 5 clicks or visitors to your site.
The more clicks you get, the LESS each click costs. The usual going price is between $.50 - $1.00 per 1000 impressions equaling 10 - 20 cents per click.
WATCH OUT....somesites can receive 20,000 - 100,000 impressions in a day thus costing you upwards of $100.00a day for your traffic.
That being said, banners are also the only way to effectively get a few THOUSAND clicks a day! PPC just can't deliver that kind of traffic.
All in all, banner ads can end up being profitable for your site if you goabout it the right way. If you do decide to check out banner advertisement as amarketing avenue, be sure to keep the above tips in mind.
For more Article Writing Tips and info about the advertising of your sites!
Till the next post........
Brian Ankner, The Article Guy
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