Late Night Article Writing: 2nd Edition‏

Late Night Article Writing: 2nd Edition The Top Ten Reasons To Write Effective Article Titles Once again, the newest sensation to hit late night entertainment - Late Night Article Writing - with your host, Lenny Wordsmith! Watch tonight's episode to see The Top Ten Reasons To Write Effective Article Titles! Downloadable Versions: Here's Our Top Ten List - The Top Ten Reasons To Write Effective Article Titles: #10. Titles that are keyword-rich and relevant to your potential audience are the ones that are going to draw-in the most readers. #9. Despite what Charlie Sheen says, "Winning!" is not a benefit oriented article title. #8. Include benefits in the article title so your readers immediately know why they should read your article. #7. Use the long-tail concept to position your article titles so they can find traffic across the entire keyword distribution curve. #6. An effective title should be as attention-getting as Brad Pitt walking across this stage. #5. The title is the window to the content. If your reader likes what they see, they'll stop by, if they don't, they'll continue on their way. #4. Avoid using special characters in the article title because it can look like a #@S%& swear word and it confuses search engines. #3. Don't write the article title; let EzineArticles do it for you by using the "Title Suggestion Tool." #2. The keywords in your article title should be words and phrases that both match the content in your article and include terms that people are actually searching for in search engines. ... And, the #1 reason to write effective article titles: Your article title can determine as much as 95% of the overall success of the article. And that is your Top Ten Reasons to Write Effective Article Titles! Remember to write effective article titles when submitting your next set of quality articles to EzineArticles.com. It will help more reader attention and drive more traffic back to your website or blog. So what are you waiting for?! Go now and write titles that will grab a reader's attention faster than they can say: "Winning, duh!" We'll be back on the Article Writing and Insights Blog with more tips for you, so come back soon! To Your Article Writing Success & Passion! Penny, Managing Editor http://Blog.EzineArticles.com/ http://EzineArticles.com/ PS: Did you know an article's title determines up to 95% of the overall success of the article? Check out Getting the Best Out of a Title Writing Power Hour to turn your titles into a powerhouse of success. EzineArticles Member Endorsement "Thanks to EzineArticles.com, I have helped 600 more job hunters get hired this year." I became an EzineArticles.com expert author back in 2008. I was skeptical about this marketing strategy as a resume writer since my business is in a narrow niche. So, my approach was to write higher quality info articles that would truly benefit my readers. It worked well. Here is a no hype summary of my five star results versus the previous year: 608% increase in web traffic. 200% increase in website visit time. 258% increase in return website traffic. 100% increase in conversion rate. 170 info articles posted again on websites. Many new clients from the U.S. and Canada. Thanks to EzineArticles.com, I have helped 600 more job hunters get hired this year. God bless you all. Darrell DiZoglio righteousresumes.com

Keyword Research Tips For Expert Authors‏

Keyword Research Tips For Expert Authors Unlock the Door to Readers With Keyword Research We know there are a few experts who cringe at the word research. Here's the scoop: Experienced Expert Authors know with a little organization, planning, and research - you can vault your articles clear over the competition to the traffic of your dreams by focusing content on quality information and targeting readers with the proper keywords. One of the best ways to get your articles on the reader-targeted traffic fast track is keyword research. Here are some tips that are SO easy, you'll forget it's research: So what's the first thing you should start with? Your EXPERTISE. In 5 minutes, jot down 1-3 phrases that are related to your niche. For example, let's say I'm a Dietician who specializes in heart disease. My keyword phrases might include: low sodium, low cholesterol, bad cholesterol, etc. Once you've compiled a list of keywords, take the keywords out for a spin: Enter a keyword into a search engine. For instance, as I begin typing "low cholesterol" into Google, 4 autocomplete results begin to appear: low cholesterol diet, low cholesterol foods, and low cholesterol recipes. These autocomplete results will show some of the most highly searched phrases in your niche. Examine the results: Are the sites relevant, what sort of products/services do they provide, and what type of site is it? This will help you measure the saturation of your niche, the quality of the keywords and which keywords other experts in your niche are using. This is a fairly easy way to check for quality keywords, but an even EASIER way is checking out keyword tracking sites like Wordtracker, Good Keywords, and Google's Keyword Tool. You can build a list of the keywords that are currently popular which you can use to write your title, article, and build your Call-to-Action in the resource box. And you thought that was easy? The EASIEST way to get laser-targeted keywords with little time and effort is: EzineArticles Title Suggestions Tool! We do ALL the work for you by collecting the keyword data in your niche, incorporating the keywords in an attention-grabbing, relevant, and benefit-oriented title. Now that you have a list of keywords or titles ready to rock and roll, it's time to write quality articles! Use the following tips to ensure quality is your focus: Titles and Keywords Tips: Be Relevant: Use keywords that are relevant to the topic of the article. Attention Grabbing: Titles should grab the reader’s attention with active and persuasive language. Benefit-Oriented: The title should clearly answer the reader’s ultimate question - WIIFM (What’s In It For Me?). Search Engine Friendly: Use your keywords in the first 3-5 words of the title. Long-Tail to the Rescue: Long-Tail titles have less competition and have a higher conversion rate than short-tail. Article Body and Resource Box Keywords Tips: Don’t Overdo It: Even with keywords, there is “too much of a good thing.” Stuffing keywords looks spammy and reads poorly. Bold Section Headers: Similar to titles, optimize headings in your article with keywords to keep the reader engaged in your article (the further the reader gets, the closer they are to your Resource Box and Call-to-Action). Correct Spelling and Grammar: Forcing keywords often results in poor grammar. Let your content naturally flow and the keywords will incorporate themselves. Also, don’t use a keyword or phrase that is spelled incorrectly - it is a huge turn-off and drops your credibility. Call-to-Action: In your Resource Box, incorporate your relevant keywords into your Call-to-Action to assist readers in finding more information or services on your website! For more information on incorporating keywords into your articles the RIGHT way, check out these posts for a few tips to ensure you have the right balance and get the traffic you deserve: Balancing SEO with Readability Demystifying the Long Tail See! Researching keywords is EASY. Once done, your articles will practically write themselves and open the door to targeted readers. What keyword research methods work for you? How do you implement keyword research into your article writing? Let us know in the Comments section here! To Your Article Writing Success & Passion! Penny, Managing Editor http://Blog.EzineArticles.com/ http://EzineArticles.com/ PS: Zero-in on your Keyword Referral Stats by checking out EzineArticles' performance tools. Learn more at Leveraging Your Article Analytics. EzineArticles Member Endorsement "...the tangible benefit has been extraordinary." Although I cannot measure or ascertain the economical benefit, the tangible benefit has been extraordinary. Many of your visitors have contacted me and communicated that they saw my articles at EzineArticles.com. For this, I am tremendously grateful. Fran Briggs franbriggs.com

From My Desk To Yours: 35th Edition

From My Desk To Yours: 35th Edition To Quote, or Not to Quote? That Is the Question. By: Penny, EzineArticles Managing Editor Our answer? Be the Source. Maintaining originality is the most important key to building your brand, credibility, sales, referrals, and ultimately viral distribution of your articles. Your view matters. It is your vision that keeps articles desirable to readers and as long as you are wanted by readers - publishers will want to use your articles in their newsletter (which means more traffic back to your site). Prove your status as an expert in your niche by not using more than 3-5 lines of sourced material in your article. Here's why: Articles Are Evergreen Evergreen articles have no expiration date; they are timeless. Timeless articles remain beneficial to readers and publishers because the content and information stays accurate and valuable. They will out-perform articles that discuss fads or topics that will no longer be a main head-liner a month or even a year from now. Articles Are Not Dissertations Readers and publishers want quick, easy, original, and informative content. This ideally is in the form of articles between 400-700 words. It's easier to republish an article of this size than a research report topping around 5,000 words. Also, our data shows the average article reader's attention span wanes after 2 minutes. And if that wasn't enough, it has been found that the average reader reads text roughly between 250 - 300 words per minute. That means after 2 minutes of reading (about 500-600 words), your reader is ready to call it quits on your article! Hence our recommendation: 400-700 words. Protect Your Credibility Plagiarism IS a serious matter. If you find yourself absolutely itching to quote another author, ALWAYS attribute the quoted content to the original author. You can find more information in our Editorial Guidelines: Article Content (Section 1.b.). We want to solidify your credibility, not the person you are quoting. Supplement quotes with plenty of your own commentary: 1) quote and cite the original source, 2) reflect how the quoted author's topic may have influenced your niche, 3) whether you agree or disagree, and 4) provide unique content the quoted author may have overlooked or neglected to provide! Bottom-line: Be The Source. If you want your articles to spread over the Internet like wildfire, provide YOUR own unique insight. Be the author that inspires readers, be the author that hooks publishers, and be the original source. Before you panic about providing content that is both unique and from your own view point, check out this video to help you get started and consider the 5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Write Your Article. Then follow-up with these brainstorming techniques to stir up some hot new ideas for your niche. Share with fellow Expert Authors how you build your credibility by being the source. Please post comments, questions, or view what the Experts have to say here. To Your Article Writing Success & Passion! Penny, Managing Editor http://Blog.EzineArticles.com/ http://EzineArticles.com/ PS: Missed Penny's last From My Desk To Yours edition? Learn how to ensure your links provide the best possible user experience for your audience with Credible Linking DOs and DON’Ts. EzineArticles Member Endorsement "EzineArticles is an excellent place to get your message across to your targeted audience." I cannot thank the editors enough for helping me. EzineArticles is an excellent place to get your message across to your targeted audience. I will continue my journey and always do my best to offer great information to my readers. Joseph Vann Hamby Sr. jvhenterprises.org

Overcoming Objections Article Template‏

Overcoming Objections Article Template How do you demystify your reader's objections and uncover the real truth in your niche? With so much information out there, it is easy to be lured down the wrong informational path. Even the savviest Internet readers have been led astray all too often. If you are seeing confusion within your niche, why not address it head on? As an expert in your niche, you are in a position to share your expertise and help people overcome obstacles to reach the real truth. Your shared knowledge will leverage your credibility and bring targeted traffic back to your site. In this article template, your ability to paint a picture of a topic accurately and then cut through the objections to deliver a slice of reality builds momentum for the reader, as well as trust! Can't think of an objection? You can gather this information by checking out discussion pages, forums, FAQs, or even collaborating with other experts. Let's unveil the truth with this Overcoming Objections article template: The Title: Many People Believe That (Objection Goes Here) Introduction: Describe what people believe about the industry and why folks believe it. This helps build a foundation of trust and they'll want to read what you have to say to contradict that view. Which brings us to the... Body: Kick off with a contradictory word such as; Ironically, However, Actually, And then write a paragraph of why this is NOT the case, and what the reality actually is. This helps leverage your expertise in your niche by highlighting the truth against the objection. You are now the source by providing your unique perspective and backing it up with your experience and knowledge as you share it with the reader. Next, you need a couple of paragraphs to "boomerang" your article back to the original objection, stating why the objection is false and why the exact opposite is true. Provide details and back it up with the evidence: your experience and knowledge. Conclusion: Lastly, follow-up by reminding people that it's okay to have believed the falsehood, as many people do, but now they know the truth and should now act on that knowledge. Walking through these steps will make it infinitely easier to write a high-quality article in no time and help ease readers away from false notions of your niche! For your next article, consider writing an Overcoming Objections article. Once you've completed at least one, let us know about your experience or if you have any questions by commenting here! To Your Article Writing Success & Passion! Christopher M. Knight, Publisher http://Blog.EzineArticles.com/ http://EzineArticles.com/ PS: Check out the Article Templates category of the EzineArticles Article Writing and Insights Blog for more FREE Article Templates! EzineArticles Member Endorsement "EzineArticles.com should be at the center of any good editorial social media strategy!" As the top expert in using teleseminars to grow your business and profits, I recommend and teach to my students that EzineArticles.com should be at the center of any good editorial social media strategy to build long-term traffic and credibility for your business. Alex Mandossian AlexMandossianToday.com

Article Writing Tips to Retweet: September 2011‏

Article Writing Tips to Retweet: September 2011 Every month @EzineArticles provides well over 100 useful tidbits of information, and training - We've gathered some of the best ones from September right here. Retweet any of them to enhance your article writing efforts. Just CLICK on to auto-populate your Twitter status field. EzineArticles Tips and Training Snippets: Your resource box is the 'nutritional information' of your article; give readers a breakdown of how you are beneficial to their daily lives! What's better than spell check? A friend willing to read your article. Human eyes catch things like "to" vs "too" better than software. Keep the ball rollin'! Use your unique content & style in your articles to build credibility & continue w/ relevant linking. Think of your article as a journey for the reader. Leading them to a link rich with content will inspire them to make a return trip! What the link?! Picture ergonomic chairs, then picture cat food. What's in common? Nothing! Uphold credibility w/ relevant linking. Resource Box Looting: Stuffing keywords into a resource box robs the reader of an awesome experience and loyalty to you. Titles are like champagne corks! They need to be well-made & a good fit to the article to keep the contents fresh! Adding a location to your title is like sending a spouse to the store - if you're not specific, you might not get what you wanted! Stay dry in your niche by fending off over-saturation with an umbrella of quality information & unique perspective. EzineArticles Inside Information: Is your workspace cramping your article writing style? Check out these tips to foster article growth: http://t.co/ErFowfcN Learn how you can save time & build a massive library of quality, original articles fast at http://t.co/62kUFu5D Don't throw your readers in a loop! Visit User Experience Land to see how links can ensure a great user experience: http://t.co/lONpKZM3 Having trouble finding the right article? Learn how to effectively perform an Advanced Search on EzineArticles here: http://t.co/uou5GVa Avoid pesky roadblocks! Here are tips on how to edit your article before resubmitting it: http://t.co/2xhVf3e Motivational Moments Thx @MarvinTheMuscle for your "I Love @EzineArticles" video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TcxO2eXGJ-o :) And we love our expert authors! Thx for your kind comments ^CK RT @IngridGeronimo @EzineArticles I love you for your wisdom and sage advice. Glad to be of service! :) RT @CoachLorraine: @EzineArticles Love the exposure this resource gives! RT @Marcie_Hill Submitted a story to @EzineArticles yesterday that was approved within a hour. Ah, the joys of being a Diamond member. #writinglife See how one expert early bird is motivated by quality articles at: http://t.co/wHHdsdms What's your favorite Tweet from September? Let us know here! To Your Article Writing Success & Passion! Penny, Managing Editor http://Blog.EzineArticles.com/ http://EzineArticles.com/ PS: Check out @EzineArticles on Twitter to follow us and get every single one of these tips, quips and fun facts delivered right to you daily in your feed. EzineArticles Member Endorsement "It's all about sharing!" As we go through life, we become more experienced in the profession we work in. It makes sense to pass on this knowledge to those who are following behind us on the path of life. Having written commercial marketing plans, course notes, university lectures, etc. for nearly 50 years, it is nice to have an avenue that allows the freedom of expression that EzineArticles offer. Thank you, also, for giving me Expert Author status in so short a time. Hundreds more articles yet to be written - God willing. Glyn Phillips breakfreenz.com

Editorial Guidelines Revamped For Your Success!‏

Editorial Guidelines Revamped For Your Success! In order to provide additional clarity to help your article writing efforts flourish, we have revamped the Editorial Guidelines! Chock-full of resources, details, and step-by-step instructions, the revised Editorial Guidelines is a shared effort between Expert Authors and our Editorial Team. You, the Expert Author, raise the bar daily with quality, informative, and original content. We analyze the data produced by your article writing efforts to supply our 400,000+ Expert Authors with Editorial Guidelines. So, you might be thinking: Has EzineArticles suddenly changed everything in the Editorial Guidelines? The revised Editorial Guidelines use the time-tested guidelines of old, but are described in greater detail to ensure your full comprehension. Check out the following video for a guided tour of the revamped Editorial Guidelines! Downloadable Versions: Here's the new Editorial Guidelines breakdown: Content Qualifications - As an introduction to the Editorial Guidelines, the Content Qualifications sections discusses how to keep your articles unique and informative, which in turn builds your credibility and a loyal audience. Article Content - This section provides all the do's and don'ts while writing the content of your articles. Author Name - Your author name is an essential extension of your brand. These guidelines will help you in branding as well as choosing pen names and managing ghostwriters. Format - Providing do's and don'ts of article titles, optimizing your article body, how to use keywords naturally, tips for your resource box, as well as link strategies, the Format guidelines ensure you don't let one bit of your article go to waste. The Editorial Guidelines are constantly updated to increase your credibility, to ensure a positive user-experience, expand your exposure, assists in faster article reviews, and ultimately helps you write quality original articles to increase traffic back to your website or blog. Go to our Editorial Guidelines page to check them out! We would like to invite you to join in on the discussion! Let us know what you think by commenting here. To Your Article Writing Success & Passion! Penny, Managing Editor http://Blog.EzineArticles.com/ http://EzineArticles.com/ PS: Got questions? Well, we've got answers! Check out our EzineArticles FAQ page! EzineArticles Member Endorsement "Can't recommend it highly enough!" I was introduced to EzineArticles over a year ago. If I had got myself in gear and stopped panicking, I would have realised what a simple place this is to publish articles. I'm also reassured that this is a quality site, so there is a distinct lack of duplication and also a simple way for my clients to navigate and have a browse. Can't recommend it highly enough! Amie Crews will2succeed.co.uk

User Experience Land: The Funfair‏

User Experience Land: The Funfair Sales Pitches Are All Bark And No Bite Welcome back to User Experience Land! On our second tour of the internet amusement park, we will be visiting the Funfair where promises of allurement and quality excitement are made! Will these promises be delivered? Let's find out! Fortune Teller Meets Misfortune Tour Guide: For the low price of just 20 Funfair tokens, our Fortune Teller will predict your future! You won't get this kind of fortune telling anywhere! Just step right into this tent and for an additional 10 tokens, gaze into the crystal ball and see your future for yourself! Not convinced? Famous celebrities have had their fortune told by the Fortune Teller! Wait where are you going? Trust us! User Experience: Sound a bit salesy? Implicitly demanding trust by pitching sales-copy in your articles repels readers. Focus on building credibility and trust through invaluable content that's packed with useful information and gets right to the point. Trust builds loyalty, which in turn gets the sales bite. Teased At the Sideshow Tour Guide: See the Amazing Strong Man and see him lift 2 tons of heavy steel! Thank you for your 10 tokens, step right in this tent to see the Amazing Strong Man! ... Now that you've paid your tokens, here is what was promised… a picture of a strong man lifting weights… If you would like to see the Amazing Strong Man in person, go to the address shown in the picture. Sorry! No Refunds! User Experience: What a tease! Your article should ALWAYS deliver on its promise, without promotional content and not contain a teaser link or phrase that requires a reader to click away or reference another source in order to receive the full benefit of the article. Build up YOUR credibility by being the original source! Big Prize Darts and Hitting the Bullseye! Tour Guide: Step right up, step right up! Try your hand at target shooting to hit the bullseye to win the prize: the giant panda! We have a shooter! Now, what you want to do is make sure you have the dart between your thumb and forefinger, loosen up your wrist and get a good look at your target. Next, make sure your arm is not too tight against your body and in a nice smooth arc, let your eyes do the work and throw that dart where your eyes lead you. Ready? Go! Great job - you got the biggest prize of all! Make sure you come back again! User Experience: This is the ultimate user experience! Offering a solution in an informative manner, this expert dart thrower provided informative tips to hit the bullseye dead-on! No sales-pitch, no teasing, just straightforward information and delivered exactly what was promised! Informative Content Builds Trust Always concentrate on your reader. In article writing, this entails providing informative and relevant value to your targeted audience. Meeting your audience's needs builds trust, which in turn builds loyalty. Did you miss the first trip to User Experience Land? Click here to learn how to rock n' roll with quality linking! Visit this post online and share how you deliver informative content with your readers in the Comments section! To Your Article Writing Success & Passion! Penny, Managing Editor http://Blog.EzineArticles.com/ http://EzineArticles.com/ PS: Want more information on how you can avoid article writing misfortune? Check out How to Avoid Sounding Like a Salesperson for 7 tips to avoid being overly promotional in your articles! EzineArticles Member Endorsement "Can't recommend it highly enough!" I was introduced to EzineArticles over a year ago. If I had got myself in gear and stopped panicking, I would have realised what a simple place this is to publish articles. I'm also reassured that this is a quality site, so there is a distinct lack of duplication and also a simple way for my clients to navigate and have a browse. Can't recommend it highly enough! Amie Crews

User Experience Land: Rollercoaster Rides!‏

User Experience Land: Rollercoaster Rides! The Ups and Downs of User Experience Welcome to User Experience Land where internet users flock to the attractions your articles offer! As your tour guide today, I will be taking you to our first stop in this internet amusement park: the rollercoasters. Our park has 3 fabulous rollercoaster rides for you to choose from! Excited Right? Heartbreaker! Tour Guide: Step right up, step right up! The Heartbreaker is a fantastic coaster! There's five loops and two giant drops; everybody who's been on this ride has loved it! Unfortunately it appears this coaster is still under construction... Hmm, you're a tad disappointed. Moving on, then! User Experience: Links that are broken or down for maintenance stop users in their tracks and force them to leave disappointed. Ensure your links work so readers can enjoy all the content on your site! Check your links using multiple browsers and then test them at least twice. Choppy Loop! Tour Guide: The Choppy Loop coaster takes you on the ride of your life! Just look at how much fun these riders are having. Oh! It seems that the coaster has stopped in the middle of a loop for the riders to view a message from our sponsors. Not to worry... These ads are quick. I'm sure they'll be down sometime... Well, on to the next coaster as we won't wait. User Experience: Links that break up a user's experience with excessive ads or exit pop-ups distract readers and leave them frustrated. Make quality content the focus of your link's landing page to encourage readers to stick around. Rock n' Roller! Tour Guide: Here we have the Rock n' Roller! This coaster's sign says it has two loops and a corkscrew. Look, you can see them right over there! The Rock n' Roller has 5 stars in safety and is not under construction! In fact, navigation is smooth and you're able to experience everything you were promised PLUS more! This coaster is what every rider is talking about! User Experience: Links that deliver on the promise and have great content provide users with a good experience. These links keep readers coming back for more, build reader loyalty, and boost your credibility as an expert in your niche. As a user, which rollercoaster would you choose? Make sure your links provide users a rock 'n roll experience by double-checking that they work and contain all the great content you promise. It's the best way to get readers to visit again and again! How do you deliver a great user experience to your readers? Visit this post online and share your comments! To Your Article Writing Success & Passion! Penny, Managing Editor http://Blog.EzineArticles.com/ http://EzineArticles.com/ PS: Want more information on making your links rock n' roll? Check out Credible Linking DOs and DON’Ts to provide the best possible user experience! EzineArticles Member Endorsement "Thank you EzineArticles for your support!" Being a self-taught artist I was always skeptical about starting to paint and designing my own website. I always felt that way about writing articles, too. Once I joined EzineArticles and began to submit articles, I gained the self-confidence I didn't have before. It has also added traffic to my website. I hope to continue to write articles of interest and look forward to my increase in sales. Thank you EzineArticles for your support! Jacqueline Coote impressionsbyjackie.com

Good Articles vs. Ugly Articles‏

Good Articles vs. Ugly Articles How to Avoid Poor Writing Habits and Keep Your Articles Lookin' Good While beauty may be in the eye of the beholder, there are just some things that we all can agree are undesirable. For instance, imagine you are looking to buy a new home. You walk in the house for the first time with your real estate agent and you see light fixtures hanging, windows broken, holes in the roof, and leaky faucets. This house isn't just a fixer upper... it's UGLY! The same thing can be said about articles. While it's fine to have some rough patches in your first draft, an article that is submitted for review with thin, spammy, keyword stuffed, promotional content is just plain ugly! Watch this video to learn the difference between good and ugly articles to keep your articles lookin' good! Downloadable Versions: Write Show-Stopping Articles There are several things you can do to make sure your articles are "ready for their close-up." 1. Make sure that your articles are one of a kind. Your article should be offering a new piece of information to the market each time. If you're not doing this, your audience will begin to look elsewhere for their information. 2. Make sure your articles are easy to read. This includes using proper grammar, and balancing keywords. Read the article out loud to yourself before you submit it to make sure it reads naturally. 3. Make sure your articles are not self-serving. Remember, the article body is where you GIVE information to your reader. The resource box is the appropriate place to TAKE your reader to your link, or give them more information about your business. Each "good" article you write will help you to attract readers and build credibility. Don't let an ugly duckling get in your way to success! Use quality checks to ensure your articles provide quality information, read naturally, and give. What quality measures do you take to ensure your articles are show-stopping? Visit this post online and share your comments! To Your Article Writing Success & Passion! Penny, Managing Editor http://Blog.EzineArticles.com/ http://EzineArticles.com/ PS: Want more EzineArticles videos on how to avoid poor writing habits and keep your articles lookin' good? Head on over to our YouTube channel to view more videos and subscribe to receive updates when our new videos come out! EzineArticles Member Endorsement "...writing for EzineArticles.com keeps me doing what I love so much - writing." Writing for EzineArticles keeps me involved in life and learning. I've written articles on topics I never thought I would write about and enjoyed the challenge. My articles have been published thousands of times and translated into Spanish, Japanese, Arabic, and many other languages. EzineArticles keeps my name on the Internet and this helps me market my books. Most of all, writing for EzineArticles.com keeps me doing what I love so much - writing. Harriet Hodgson harriethodgson.com

Creating a Healthy Article Writing Environment‏

Creating a Healthy Article Writing Environment Want to get your article writing organized, but don't know where to begin? Your article writing environment can help or hamper your productivity. A cramped and cluttered article writing space leaves little room for idea growth and adds to procrastination. A public space may be distracting and a bare space can be uninspiring! Toss out the stress of writer's block and distraction by making your workspace fun and engaging with these great workspace tips! Necessities for Your Drawer Writing Tablets - ...or anything to quickly jot down your ideas! Compile ideas in a journal, brainstorm by drawing a mind-map or creating lists, and use color-coded sticky notes for title ideas! This will help pull you away and think "off-the-page" to get your ideas organized. Healthy Snacks - Nothing is more distracting than hunger. Keep a healthy snack stashed away to keep your energy up so you don't wander from your article writing in search of food. Pinned to Your Bulletin Board Calendar - Plan ahead by jotting down ideas on a calendar. Scheduling helps you visualize and track a plan that may be based on themes, seasonal trends and more. Inspiration - Everyone needs a little element of inspiration to realign their focus. This could include pictures of family, an inspirational quote, or a list of your goals to inspire article ideas! Books for Your Shelf Dictionary and Thesaurus - Whether you stumble across a word you are not quite familiar with or are looking to spice up the language of your article, a dictionary and a thesaurus are excellent reference tools. English Grammar Guide - Can't remember the proper usage of a comma? A grammar guide can answer all of your grammar questions and help you convey your expertise to readers. It is important to note that any of the mediums above may be supplemented; a digital counterpart could be used, such as software, apps, etc. or something as simple as the type of folder you use. The key is to experiment and find the tools that work for you! Getting organized and creating an environment that works for you will increase your productivity, help you manage your time, plan ahead, and foster new ideas! It's never to late to get your article writing efforts organized, so start today! Do you have a great tip to increase productivity and spark inspiration? Visit this post online and share your comments! To Your Article Writing Success & Passion! Penny, Managing Editor http://Blog.EzineArticles.com/ http://EzineArticles.com/ PS: Stay tuned to our Blog tomorrow for an update on a great tool to add inspiration to your article writing environment: The Deck of Cards With Article Templates! Learn how this intuitive package will save you time and build a massive library of quality, original articles fast! EzineArticles Member Endorsement "Within less than two months, I've doubled the number of sites that feature my URL link and increased my Alexa ranking significantly." I can't tell you enough about how pleased I am with this website! Within less than two months, I've doubled the number of sites that feature my URL link and increased my Alexa ranking significantly. I've been receiving positive email feedback for my articles as well as new opportunities for strategic partnerships. And establishing credibility with potential clients is easier than ever, thanks to instant access to my writing via your website. Additionally, I've been able to quickly put together an informative company newsletter that not only showcases my own work, but features quality content from other expert authors I've found on EzineArticles.com. Thanks again for this wonderful opportunity and fantastic resource. Dina Giolitto wordfeeder.com

Identifying the Needs of Your Audience

Identifying the Needs of Your Audience 5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Write Your Article "If you give an audience a chance they will do half your acting for you." - Katharine Hepburn Katharine Hepburn, the great American actress, knew a thing or two about utilizing an audience. When you set out to write an article, it is important to know how to use your audience. This will help you create something that is in demand and that is well received. When your audience feels their needs are being met by your articles, they will consider you a reliable authority and keep coming back for more! Watch this video to learn how to ask yourself the right questions about your audience to jumpstart your article writing process! Downloadable Versions: Five Important Questions You Should Ask Yourself: 1. Who is my audience for this article? It is important to know who you are writing for. This will help you develop an appropriate tone and style for your article. It will also help you present the information you want to present in the most effective way. For example, using jargon or complicated concepts in an article would not be appropriate for a reader who is new to the niche. 2. Why am I writing this article? Are you writing to introduce people to your niche? Are you writing to raise awareness for an issue? Are you writing to inform someone who is already an expert of a new product or technique you discovered? Each of these scenarios would require a different article. 3. What information does my audience crave? Knowing what your audience wants to learn is a very important piece of information to have. This ensures you are delivering the type of content that is in demand. 4. Why does my audience need this information? This ties into the previous questions: if someone reading your article wants to learn everything there is to know about golf because they want to become an instructor, they would want a vastly different article than someone who is just looking for a few beginner tips to improve their weekend game. 5. How can I deliver even more to my audience? Making sure your links are optimized to deliver the best content is very important. If you are sending readers to your link for more information, make sure it's easy to find and plentiful. This will build trust and keep your readers coming back to you again and again. Channel your audience with these questions and let them help you in your future article writing! Revisit this post online to share your experiences and let us know what you do to keep your audience in mind! To Your Article Writing Success & Passion! Penny, Managing Editor http://Blog.EzineArticles.com/ http://EzineArticles.com/ PS: Want more EzineArticles videos? Head on over to our YouTube channel to view more videos and subscribe to receive updates when our new videos come out! EzineArticles Member Endorsement "EzineArticles is an excellent place to get your message across to your targeted audience." I cannot thank the editors enough for helping me. EzineArticles is an excellent place to get your message across to your targeted audience. I will continue my journey and always do my best to offer great information to my readers. Thanks EzineArticles! Joseph Vann Hamby Sr. jvhenterprises.org

Overcome Article Roadblocks Successfully‏

Overcome Article Roadblocks Successfully Tips to Resubmit Your Articles for Review and See Them Published! Whether you're a newbie or a practiced author, writing articles can sometimes be a challenge... but the results are well worth the effort it takes. We know you have worked hard on your articles and are improving your article writing efforts every day to ensure your brand and your credibility are not tainted by content that isn't of the highest quality. Still, it happens every once in a while… You have a well-meaning article that you've submitted and in our efforts to make sure you don't accidentally slip into the problematic end of the article pool with all your articles and lose your credibility, your article ends up in problem status. To help you along the path from problem status to published, here are three tips to editing and resubmitting your article: Tip #1: Look for patterns. Do you find that all your problematic articles have the same issues? Take note of these patterns. They'll show you areas where you most often slip up. Focus on those areas to improve your article's chances of being published. Tip #2: Know what needs editing before you start fixing. If you receive a message telling you your article has been placed in problem status, make sure you understand the issue prior to editing and resubmitting. If you're not sure what needs to be fixed, check the Editorial Guidelines or search our new FAQ page. If you still can't find the answer to your question, contact Member Support for clarification. Tip #3: Use all the resources available to you. Every author loves their work! That infectious pride can be a double-edged sword: your passion is channeled to readers, but you may overlook areas while editing and proofreading your articles. A great method to overcome oversight is relying on the resource of your senses! Proofreading by sense can include reading your article out loud or reading the article from the bottom to the top to change your perception! Another great resource: a friend! Rather than depending on your own eyes, ask a friend to review your article. They'll be able to tell you if it makes sense! The EzineArticles Article Writing & Insights blog is chucked full of information for article writers. Explore by category or simply browse recent entries. Either way, you'll find great advice and videos to help you along. Use these three tips as you edit each article before resubmitting it to increase your odds of success. You'll see your articles published before you know it! Want expert article writing advice that goes above and beyond what is contained in the blog? Consider the Article Approval Package. As part of The EzineArticles Formula, this package contains tips and techniques based on terabytes of data and years of experience. It walks you through the article approval process to help you get articles approved on the first try, saving you loads of time and helping you drive even more qualified traffic to your website! What measures do you take to edit your articles to ensure they are published? Check out this post online to get more information from fellow Expert Authors or leave a comment! To Your Article Writing Success & Passion! Rob, Director of Online Education http://EzineArticlesFormula.com/ http://EzineArticles.com/ PS: Have you set your article writing goals? Setting goals is a great way of organizing your thoughts, planning effective quality checks to get your article approved, and give you a burst of article writing energy! Check out Set Goals to Achieve Article Writing Success for some great goal tips! EzineArticles Member Endorsement "This course is so simple and easy to follow..." EzineArticles Team, I don't know how to express my gratitude to you for providing this course. This course is so simple and easy to follow, and makes me realize how much I overlooked things. Madhan Kumar madhanskumar.com

Set Goals to Achieve Article Writing Success‏

Set Goals to Achieve Article Writing Success Overcome writing blocks and writing anxieties by setting goals! If you find yourself wanting to become an Expert Author, but are anxious about your writing abilities, or feel you have exhausted every writing bone in your body, listen up: YOU CAN WRITE! EzineArticles delivers some of the best targeted traffic. To capitalize on this available traffic, create some article writing goals for yourself today! Goal setting, in article writing, in business, and even in one's personal life, helps you focus your efforts into a plan. Whenever you are stuck or feel anxiety looming, you can refer to this plan and stay on the road to success. Here are some tips on how you can effectively set goals and conquer any article writing anxieties once and for all. 1. Set a Goal Setting a goal can be as broad as "I want to write more articles," or something a little more focused as "I want to master 2 niches related to my expertise." Once you have set a goal, it will become your mission to achieve this goal. When you are in a tight spot, you can revert back to your original goal and consider the following: My Goal is… Will this help me achieve my goal? 2. Plan Strategically Now that you've set your goal, begin implementing measures to achieve it by breaking the goal down into manageable tasks over a period of time. This may include acquiring resources to develop your knowledge base, as well as breaking the goal down into steps. Challenge yourself by stepping a degree outside of your comfort zone. You'll surprise yourself with what you can do! For instance, if my goal is to write more articles, my plan might look like this: "I will write 5 articles this week." Once I've achieved that goal, I'll step it up and write 10 articles the next week. 3. Set Milestones with Quality Checks In order to stay the course and prevent yourself from goal derailment, ensure you've set milestones and quality checks. Milestones can be used to reward yourself and measure your progress. Quality checks can be used to ensure you don't derail completely and sacrifice your credibility and brand, as well as the traffic you are aiming to drive toward your site. For example, I will reward myself when my 5 articles are finished. To ensure I'm reaching my audience, providing informative content, and not submitting my articles with reckless abandon, I will track which articles were published and if there were any problems along the way. This will help me prevent any issues in my future articles so I can meet my goal efficiently, effectively and ultimately drive traffic to my site. To learn more, check out some of the topics covered inside The EzineArticles Starter Package! An Introduction to Article Writing and Marketing How to Generate Quick Article Ideas to Attract Your Ideal Customers The Basics to Build Your Article Body Tips to Getting Your Articles Approved on the First Try With EzineArticles Go to The EzineArticles Formula Experience Packages and invest in The EzineArticles Formula today to begin implementing your article writing goals and be on the path to success! Want to learn more about how to set goals to achieve article writing success from our Expert Authors or do you have a goal tactic you would like to share with the EzineArticles community? Learn more by clicking here. To Your Article Writing Success & Passion! Rob, Director of Online Education http://EzineArticlesFormula.com/ http://EzineArticles.com/ EzineArticles Member Endorsement "The EzineArticles Formula is an AWESOME training system." The EzineArticles Formula is an AWESOME training system. Has anybody told you guys lately that you're absolutely brilliant... well you are! Suzi Elton WOWFactorWriting.com

Grammar Gone Wild!!

Grammar Gone Wild!! Exposing Tips to Eliminate Confusion in Your Articles! Article writing doesn’t require a doctorate in English, just a basic understanding of how to use the English language to communicate your ideas clearly. Here are three common errors that cause confusion for readers. Common Error #1 – Using Understood Verbs Incorrectly The technical stuff: Understood verbs occur when you could use an additional verb (action word) at the close of a sentence, but you choose to not include it. This causes confusion because readers aren’t sure who’s doing what within the sentence. Give readers all the tools they need to understand exactly what you’re saying, even if it means using a few extra words. Don’t assume they’ll “get it.” For example: “I love writing articles more than Sally!” This sentence could mean one of two things: 1) You love writing articles more than you love Sally, or 2) You love writing articles more than Sally does. Be clear, otherwise you might find yourself in some hot water with Sally! Common Error #2 – Using Too Much Passive Voice The technical stuff: Passive voice occurs when the subject of a sentence indicates the recipient of the action. When readers don’t find out what’s happening until the very end of the sentence they become confused or bored. When writers use too much passive voice, their readers fall asleep! You want to engage your readers. If they’re bored or confused by your writing, they’ll leave. Active voice is the best way to grab your reader’s attention and hold it. The key to using active voice is making sure that the subject of the sentence is doing something, rather than something being done to it. Examples: Passive: Lots of information was learned by the readers. Active: The readers learned lots of information. Passive: The right words were used by the speaker and the audience’s attention was grabbed. Active: The speaker grabbed the audience’s attention by using the right words. Notice passive voice uses words like “was,” “were,” “been,” and “being.” Avoid using too many of these. Common Error #3 – Misusing Commas The technical stuff: The comma is used to indicate a slight pause in a sentence, to separate a nonrestrictive clause from a main clause, and/or to create distinct items in a list. Commas can create confusion and distraction; where you place this tiny punctuation mark can drastically change the meaning of a sentence. For example, compare the following two sentences: “Go, get him doctors!” – A command to go get medical help for someone. “Go get him, doctors!” – Urging doctors to go get someone. Entire books have been written about how, when, where and why to use them (or not). Keep it simple. Read your article out loud, and stick commas where you naturally pause. For example: “Her articles always grab my attention, and they deliver great content!” You can make your articles sound a lot better without struggling through language and syntax classes or wrestling with boring textbooks. Grammar is one of the most important tools in your communication belt. Don’t get too hung up on the ins and outs, just make sure that your readers can follow what you’re saying. They’re hungry for your knowledge, and a quick grammar check helps you deliver it clearly. Have you been confused by any grammar mishaps lately? Share your story about any grammar mishaps in the comments section of our blog, here! To Your Article Writing Success & Passion! Penny, Managing Editor http://Blog.EzineArticles.com/ http://EzineArticles.com/ EzineArticles Member Endorsement "I gained Expert Author status with the Badge to prove it! This helps establish my credibility with potential business associates." Before I was told about article marketing as part of the training I received for my home internet opportunity, I just blogged. Once I started to use EzineArticles, I realized what I was missing. I gained Expert Author status with the Badge to prove it! This helps establish my credibility with potential business associates. It's also a great platform to provide valuable content to my audience. I now have my weekly Ezine listed in BestEzine, the sister site of EzineArticles, and I use the free Press Release opportunity you get for being an expert author. This is an amazing marketing platform and resource for information I need. Andrew Peel apeel-solutionsblog.info

Add Laser Focus to Your Article Writing Process‏

Add Laser Focus to Your Article Writing Process Brainstorming Techniques for Expert Authors Brainstorming is a technique many Expert Authors use to cultivate ideas and tap into creative sources to keep their articles informative and laser-focused. Try the following brainstorming techniques to unlock the power of your articles! Mind Mapping Mind maps help you organize your thoughts by being able to see them visually. This technique also taps into the creative and resourceful part of your mind. This in turn helps you write better and more engaging articles! Begin a topic, which we will refer to as "the root." Then start writing ideas that stem off from that root, and then write more ideas that stem off that root, and so on! For example: Let's say I'm dog groomer and I'm stumped for article ideas. So I focus on my root "dog grooming tips" to get started and I let everything naturally flow from this root idea as it comes to me. Mind Map - Dog Grooming Tips Involves: dog nutrition for a healthy coat, brushing, and bathing. (Bathing! This reminds me that flea season is upon us with all the wet weather we had...) Flea Season treatment indoor/outdoor prevention hiring a professional to get rid of fleas (Professionals! Groomers and exterminators…) How to Hire/Find a Professional dog groomers exterminators check credentials products professionals use (Products! Safe for home use and heavy duty…) ...and so on! The 5 Ws and the H Outlining the 5 Ws and the H (Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How) creates an intuitive checklist and background for you to reference while writing. This helps you target your audience's needs! Aiming your articles engages your audience, which builds loyalty to you and your site. Here's an example: Who is your Audience? What are their needs or wants? Where do they go to get it? When do they need it? Why do they need it? How can you over deliver on it? Pump Up Your Brainstorming Routine Grab a stopwatch and try these 15 minute brainstorming sessions: Stream of Conscious Writing: Begin by writing the first idea that pops into your head and keep writing wherever your mind takes you. It can completely change from the original topic, but keep writing! This technique helps unlock any article ideas you never knew you had! The Power of Lists: Pick a topic and begin creating a list of all the attributes of that topic. It could be a Pros or Cons list, best or worst, etc. Share your results in an article! Read Up: Pick an article and read it. After reading, set your stopwatch and begin writing everything you can remember about the article, any impressions, and how the article's topic impacts your niche. This technique helps build your repertoire by gathering new information and you can share your impressions and the impact the topic has on your niche with your audience! What methods or techniques do you use to brainstorm and stay motivated while writing articles? Share your story about how brainstorming has gotten you results in your article writing efforts in the comments section of our blog, here! To Your Article Writing Success & Passion! Penny, Managing Editor http://Blog.EzineArticles.com/ http://EzineArticles.com/ EzineArticles Member Endorsement "Thank you EzineArticles for your support!" Being a self-taught artist I was always skeptical about starting to paint and designing my own website. I always felt that way about writing articles, too. Once I joined EzineArticles and began to submit articles, I gained the self-confidence I didn't have before. It has also added traffic to my website. I hope to continue to write articles of interest and look forward to my increase in sales. Jacqueline Coote impressionsbyjackie.com

Simple Tips for Going from "Expert" to "Expert Author"‏

Simple Tips for Going from "Expert" to "Expert Author" You're an expert in your niche, and translating all that knowledge into articles doesn't have to be complicated, even if you're just starting out. Here are five simple tips to transform from an Expert into an Expert Author! Tip #1 - Establish Your Goal It may seem like common sense, but many authors forget to figure out what they're trying to say before they start writing. Outlines are useful tools for giving your article structure, but if you're not a big fan of outlining, answer the following questions before you start writing: Who am I writing for? What's my ideal audience? What do I want my readers to learn from this article? How will I explain/prove my point? Tip #2 - Be Informative Readers seek informative content, so provide the "give" in your article body and leave the "take" for your Resource Box or website. The quality of your information should make a good impression by providing value to the reader, not leaving them wanting more. Resist the temptation to sell in your articles. Tip #3 - Share Your Experience... You're an expert in your niche, but your readers are not. Don't worry about making your writing sound smart, just think of some questions your readers will have and answer them. You can also use article templates to help you structure the information in your article and generate new ideas. Tip #4 - ...But Not All At Once You have a lot of knowledge, and you're excited to share it. However, don't overwhelm your readers. Break up large topics into smaller components in separate articles. This gives you more articles to write and won't scare readers with extremely long articles. Tip #5 - Consider Hiring a Ghostwriter Weigh your options. Is your business better served if you outsource the article writing and focus on other aspects of your business instead? If so, you can find some hiring tips here! These five tips will help you convert your expertise into articles that will bring you readers and traffic. Keep the reader's needs in the front of your mind as you write and they'll thank you by coming back again and again. Try these tips out in your next article, then let us know how they work in the comments below! Head on over and comment on the blog with tips that helped you become an Expert Author! To Your Article Writing Success & Passion! Penny, Managing Editor http://Blog.EzineArticles.com/ http://EzineArticles.com/ EzineArticles Member Endorsement "EzineArticles.com should be at the center of any good editorial social media strategy!" As the top expert in using teleseminars to grow your business and profits, I recommend and teach to my students that EzineArticles.com should be at the center of any good editorial social media strategy to build long-term traffic and credibility for your business. Alex Mandossian AlexMandossianToday.com

Avoid Common Article Writing Roadblocks‏

Avoid Common Article Writing Roadblocks Map Your Route to Success Article writing is like taking a road trip - it requires thorough planning and flexibility if you don’t want to be caught without a toothbrush and gas. To maintain speed and enthusiasm, map out a route to ensure you do not meet any roadblocks along the way. This plan should include a little wiggle room for added flexibility so you do not trap your creativity, but you still can plan and set milestones to check your progress. To help you plan your route to success and bypass roadblocks, we’ve collected the most common article run-ins that halt traffic along the article review highway. Author Names Don’t Match – Your author name is your personal brand. Ensure your byline is spelled correctly and the Resource Box signature matches the byline to avoid confusion and make sure the reader can focus on the article instead of figuring out who wrote it. Teasers and the Article Series – Each article should always stand on its own, i.e. the reader should not have to click away to gain the full benefit of the article. Ensure the article body delivers on all aspects of the title. Gender and Author Name Confusion – Readers can become confused when a Resource Box signature reads “John Smith is an entrepreneur. Please visit her site…” Avoid reader confusion by ensuring the gender matches gender specific-names. Link is in a Foreign Language – Linking to a non-English site is confusing to the reader. Link to sites in English to avoid this confusion. Keyword Stuffing Your Resource Box – Keyword stuffing creates a poor user experience, violates author/reader trust, and diminishes your credibility as an Expert Author. Anchor Text Does Not Deliver – The context in or around your anchor text must deliver as promised. Misleading the reader by promising something and not delivering kills credibility and readership. Links, Links and More Links – Article submissions are allowed to have no more than 2 Self-Serving Links (links in which you have a vested interest), and 2 Non-Self Serving Links (links most commonly used for reference). Check them once, check ‘em twice – if the link doesn’t work, or if the link doesn’t fit the context – don’t use the link. Grammar is Critical – Ensure your articles are free of grammar errors. This includes sentence structure, proper punctuation, and proper spelling. If English is not your first language, have someone proofread it for you. You’re Not Exclusive With Your Rights – Do not submit an article that isn’t yours, i.e. you don’t own exclusive rights. Not Sure, But Submitted it Anyway – Submitting blindly throws in a speed bump – it slows your article down from getting approved. If you are not sure about one of our Editorial Guidelines, contact our Member Support Team. These common article run-ins will impede your article review momentum, so make sure you’ve removed these roadblocks for a speedy route to success. Do you have examples of road blocks that you've overcome that you'd like to share? How do you overcome roadblocks? Was it left off this list? Head on over to this post online and add your thoughts in the comments section. To Your Article Writing Success & Passion! Penny, Managing Editor http://Blog.EzineArticles.com/ http://EzineArticles.com/ EzineArticles Member Endorsement " am delighted with the success I am experiencing by contributing to EzineArticles. Being able to place the Expert Author icon on my blog has earned me priceless credibility, attracted thousands of article clicks and inquiries and promoted me prominently in the search engine lists. But that's not all. I believe I have become a better writer because of the high standards set by this service. In addition, I have learned so much from other EzineArticles Expert Authors. The valuable community that EzineArticles has built is an educational resource that no writer can do without." Sunny Nash sunnynash.blogspot.com

Formal vs. Informal Writing: Who's the Audience?

Formal vs. Informal Writing: Who's the Audience? Before you start writing an article, one of the first things you need to ask yourself is "Who's my audience?" Pinning down your target audience is a crucially-important step in your effort to communicate clearly. Miss the mark by not taking a topic seriously enough and you run the risk of alienating that core audience. On the other hand, take too formal of an approach to a lighthearted topic and you'll appear rigid and unemotional. So, you really have to know exactly what group of people you're writing the article for to ensure you communicate in the best possible way. Watch this video to discover the differences between formal and informal writing to help you gear your writing in the right direction. Downloadable Versions: Formal Writing Tends to be complex and thorough Takes on more serious topics in a very direct way Uses longer sentences and each of the main points are introduced, elaborated on and concluded Uses full words, not contractions or abbreviations States the main points objectively and confidently and also offers a full support of arguments Not a personal writing style, there are very few emotions included Informal Writing Tends to be more conversational Uses figures of speech and slang Keeps it short with contractions and abbreviations Conveys a more personal, emotional tone Speaks directly to the audience by using words like "you" and "your" Uses shorter sentences Think about your audience and the topic of your article. Adopt a formal style when you're taking on a more serious, objective topic. And write informally when you're comfortable and familiar with your readers. In the end, you have to make the decision of which style of writing is best for your articles. It's in your hands now, so go write and submit a brand new set of quality, original formal or informal articles. Then, revisit this post online to share your experiences. To Your Article Writing Success & Passion! Penny, Managing Editor http://Blog.EzineArticles.com/ http://EzineArticles.com/ PS: Never miss another EzineArticles video update! All you have to do is simply head on over to our YouTube channel and subscribe to receive updates when our new videos come out. You can also find a full archive of our previously-released videos there too. EzineArticles Member Endorsement "My website traffic continues to grow almost exponentially month to month." My website traffic continues to grow almost exponentially month to month, and my links are at about 7,000+. And the best of all - I am showing up on page one of most of the search engines now for many of my key search words. Even when I slow down with my writing the links just continue to grow, mainly because people are still reading the older articles even when I'm not writing new ones. Alan Boyer leaders-perspective.com

Creating Juicy Article Content‏

Creating Juicy Article Content What makes content juicy? Just like the appetite we hold for the most succulent food, we also have a craving for succulent article content. Of course, we all have slightly different tastes, but articles that hit "the spot" with ripe, juicy content usually have several things in common that hit the taste buds of the target audience you're reaching out to. Recognizing juicy content is a whole lot easier than writing it. To get you on your way to writing juicy content 100% of the time, here are some ways we recognize juicy content and then some tips on how to make it happen in your own articles. Content is juicy when ... It gives the feeling you're writing a top secret diary entry - In other words, you're giving stuff that you don't share with just any person. It's special information. It's also not dry or indigestible. You know you could be charging top dollar based on the quality of the information - At the market, the "Free, Take One" sign is rarely propped up next to the juiciest watermelons or oranges. Instead, they might put the sign up by their overripe produce. Surprise people with the quality of the article content you provide for free. They'll appreciate it and be way more likely to come back for more - whether it's free or not. There isn't anything out there like it on the web - The special angle you take into your writing will strongly dictate how unique it ends up. Yes, being a better-than-average writer helps, but you can also repeatedly generate juicy content if you're the first/best writer in your niche to ______________________. (e.g. compare your niche to everyday life, write articles that elicit a strong emotional response, etc.) You make it one-of-a-kind by injecting yourself into the writing. It modifies or shifts your worldview - There's a difference between providing interesting information and completely changing the way someone else approaches a topic. The article has to be insightful AND address possible counterarguments successfully. It's evident you "get" who the audience is and the position they're in - Knowing your audience is a big deal. Without a strong connection to the audience, you hardly stand a chance to present them with the juicy stuff they are looking for and present it in the way they are most likely to receive it. Now, an article doesn't have to have all of these things to be juicy. It's rare that an article will meet all of these points, but think about what each means and how to get your writing to that point. Then get back to writing and submitting your next article for more traffic back to your website or blog. To Your Article Writing Success & Passion! Penny, Managing Editor http://Blog.EzineArticles.com/ http://EzineArticles.com/ PS: What do you think makes article content juicy? Was it left off this list? Head on over to this post online and add your thoughts in the comments section. EzineArticles Member Endorsement "EzineArticles is the best site I've come across" EzineArticles was instrumental in getting my site listed on Google. Within a week of posting my first article, I could find my site and my content has been reprinted on several sites. Article marketing works really well and EzineArticles is the best site I've come across. Whenever I have a new product to promote, I change the links in my bio and watch the traffic grow. I've even reviewed the site on my blog. Thank you, EzineArticles. Sharon Hurley Hall

Save Time and Build Traffic with The EzineArticles Formula‏

Save Time and Build Traffic with The EzineArticles Formula The EzineArticles Formula is Now Available with a Great Deal of Added Flexibility - Each Module is Available Separately. The EzineArticles Formula covers a ton of valuable information across a wide range of topics... but what if you only need a portion of the training offered in this comprehensive A-Z article writing and marketing course? Now you have the flexibility to customize your own curriculum! Pick and choose only those modules that make sense for you, or select one of our packages that combine related modules to provide extra training in a specific area of your choice. You can also purchase the modules one by one and spread your payments over time for added financial flexibility. These modules will accelerate your learning curve and save you tons of time. You can use that time to concentrate on other facets of growing your core business. With these modules, you'll have EzineArticles right there with you as you ramp up your efforts. What Can The EzineArticles Formula Do For You? Give you a step-by-step road map to success with your article writing and marketing efforts. Give you successful strategies that allow you to discover how to drive a slew of traffic to your website or blog. Give you techniques to become a better writer and create articles your readers will look forward to reading. Give you search engine optimization (SEO) techniques to better position your articles to make sure they receive a high number of views. Give you tips and secrets based on terabytes of data that only the experts at EzineArticles could share. Here's a list of the 10 different modules you can purchase and what's included with each module: Module 1: An Introduction to Article Writing and Marketing 10 Informative Videos, Workbook Exercises (PDF), Checklist (PDF) - $39.97 Module 2: Building Credibility With Your Expert Author Bio 3 Informative Videos, Workbook Exercises (PDF), Checklist (PDF) - $29.97 Module 3: Generating Quick Article Ideas to Attract Your Ideal Customers 5 Informative Videos, Workbook Exercises (PDF), Checklist (PDF) - $39.97 Module 4: Creating Article Titles to Maximize Your Traffic Results 3 Informative Videos, Workbook Exercises (PDF), Checklist (PDF) - $29.97 Module 5: Build Your Article Body with These Basics 4 Informative Videos, Workbook Exercises (PDF), Checklist (PDF) - $29.97 Module 6: Search Engine Optimization for Article Marketers 2 Informative Videos, Workbook Exercises (PDF), Checklist (PDF) - $29.97 Module 7: Proven Ways to Increase My Resource Box Click-Through Rate 4 Informative Videos, Workbook Exercises (PDF), Checklist (PDF) - $29.97 Module 8: How to Maximize the Distribution of Your Articles 6 Informative Videos, Workbook Exercises (PDF), Checklist (PDF) - $39.97 Module 9: Time-Saving Techniques to Build Exposure with Social Media 5 Informative Videos, Workbook Exercises (PDF), Checklist (PDF) - $29.97 Module 10: Pain-Free Article Writing Rituals 7 Informative Videos, Workbook Exercises (PDF), Checklist (PDF) - $39.97 All of the modules are loaded with information to help turbo-charge your article writing efforts and are built to help you get up to speed quickly. We've also put together 10 packages for you based on your level of experience with article marketing. These power packs will allow you to gain laser-targeted expertise within a specific area of article writing and marketing. Click on The EzineArticles Formula logo to the right to check them out. The EzineArticles Formula is backed with our 100% satisfaction guarantee, so you have nothing to lose! If you're serious about utilizing article writing as a primary source of delivering traffic to your website, The EzineArticles Formula will hand-deliver you a recipe for success. Go here to make your investment today: http://Shop.EzineArticles.com/EzineArticlesFormula/modules/ To Your Article Writing Success & Passion! Rob, Director of Online Education http://EzineArticlesFormula.com/ http://EzineArticles.com/ EzineArticles Formula Member Endorsement "This course is so simple and easy to follow" "EzineArticles Team, I don't know how to express my gratitude to you for providing this course. This course is so simple and easy to follow, and makes me realize how much I overlooked things." Madhan Kumar clearyourclutters.com

New Frequently Asked Questions Page‏

New Frequently Asked Questions Page Have questions about article writing? Trying to get the most out of your EzineArticles Membership? Wondering how you can use HTML in your articles? Hoping to avoid the most common reasons for article rejection? You can now get answers to questions just like these by checking out the EzineArticles Frequently Asked Questions page. Organized by topic and easily searchable, the new FAQ page is your go-to place for quick questions about article writing. You can get to the page via a link located in the footer on almost every page on EzineArticles.com. Watch this video to discover more about this valuable resource. Downloadable Versions: Features of the new Frequently Asked Questions Page: Auto-Complete Search - By simply starting to type your question into the "Search FAQ" bar, you can narrow down your search. When you find your question in the search drop-down, just click on the question and you'll be directed to the answer. That answer is highlighted with a yellow box so you can quickly pick up the information you need. Multimedia Resources - The answer pages are all short and get right to the point so you can quickly get your information and then move on. Most of them also have links to blog posts, videos and more for further clarifications. This multi-faceted approach gets you the answers you're looking for and connects you to places to get additional information. Topic Sections - The FAQ page is broken up into sections for easy navigation. For example, if you're looking for information on the most common problems with articles, just scroll through the categories and you'll see the section labeled "Common Problems with Articles." You can sift through these questions and brush up on some common pitfalls to avoid. Helpful Resources - If you can't find answers in the FAQ page, you can browse through the "Helpful Resources" on the side of the page. From here you can find things like the EzineArticles Training series and the Video archive, as well as links to the Editorial Guidelines and the Author Terms of Service. Use these links and resources as additional training tools to help improve your article writing skills. Take a minute to check out the new and improved FAQ page here. Bookmark the questions and answers you find particularly helpful so you can go back to them whenever you need them. We'll continue to add new questions as they arise, so always remember to check back with your questions. To Your Article Writing Success & Passion! Penny, Managing Editor http://Blog.EzineArticles.com/ http://EzineArticles.com/ PS: If you can't find the answer you're looking for on the new FAQ page, or you have suggestions on how we can improve something, we encourage you to Contact Us and share your thoughts. Just fill out the form with as much accuracy as possible and someone on our staff will get back to you right away. EzineArticles Member Endorsement "In no time they wanted to interview me on local TV!" I've got to tell you this! Someone read my article entitled "Breaking the Real Estate Bubble Myth" published on EzineArticles ... and in no time they wanted to interview me on local TV! I mean, my face was splattered all over the TVs in the Province. Now, I don't know whether they put me on TV because I'm such an intelligent fellow, or because I'm so good-looking, or because I'm simply ... great. I'm thinking, it's probably a combination of all three - but it doesn't matter! What counts is that they picked the article here. Luigi Frascati www.luigifrascati.com

Late Night Article Writing‏

Late Night Article Writing Top Ten Reasons to Submit Articles to EzineArticles.com You've stumbled upon the newest sensation to hit late night entertainment - Late Night Article Writing - with your host, Lenny Wordsmith! Watch tonight's episode to see the Top Ten Reasons to Submit Articles to EzineArticles.com! Downloadable Versions: Here's Our Top Ten List - The Top Ten Reasons to Submit Articles to EzineArticles: #10. It's a website that thrives on member feedback, listens to what users have to say and learns from it in order to adapt and become better. #9. Writing and submitting will position you as an Expert Author. And fellas, the ladies love Expert Authors. #8. It's one of the most budget-friendly ways to market your business, which in turn saves you and your organization plenty of money. #7. They provide users with a highly interactive Author's Area that comes complete with everything one needs to be successful in writing articles, including comprehensive article stats and laser-targeted title suggestions. #6. It's a website that only accepts original articles where the author has an exclusive right to the content and unethical authors who practice plagiarism may get booted from the platform. #5. Three words = Free. Coffee. Mug. #4. Traffic. Lots and lots of traffic. And not just any traffic, but pre-qualified traffic! #3. All articles are reviewed by two members of their skilled and proficient editorial staff ensuring that your article is the best it can be when it goes live. #2. Quality is objective number one. ... And, the #1 reason you should submit articles to EzineArticles: The website serves over one million visitors a day. And that's your Top Ten Reasons to Write and Submit Articles to EzineArticles.com! To Your Article Writing Success & Passion! Penny, Managing Editor http://Blog.EzineArticles.com/ http://EzineArticles.com/ PS: Have you written a "Top 10 List" or a "Top 7 List" recently? It's a great way to organize your thoughts and give them a new spin. Check out the "Top 7 Tips" Article Template for guidance on writing that type of article. EzineArticles Member Endorsement "My articles get great coverage ..." I find it interesting to read the diversity of the high quality articles that other authors leave here. My articles get great coverage from using this site and I have noticed an appreciable increase in traffic flow. I thoroughly recommend Ezinearticles.com to all aspiring writers. Gary Simpson www.motivationselfesteem.com

Tips to Retweet: July 2011‏

Personal Story Article Template‏

Personal Story Article Template A personal story or anecdote can be the perfect gateway to the hearts and minds of your audience. Not only does a personal story give you a chance to share your experiences, but you also get to build trust with your audience by showing what you know about your niche. After all, if you've gone through something yourself, even if it was just one time, you probably have an insight to share with other people who face similar circumstances. The key to writing an article based on a personal story is to tell it clearly and explain the moral of the story (i.e. what did you learn from it?). Without that, there's no point in telling the story at all. Sharing a story with a clear moral is a good way to share the experience AND build trust with your audience as an authoritative voice in your niche. Here's a general overview of how to do that: Pick Your Story - Every day we stumble across opportunities to share our stories, but we don't always think to write down what happened and save it for an article to be written later. Start writing down what happens when you're experiencing something new or something related to your expertise. Once you start doing that, you'll have some idea of the story you'd like to tell through your writing. You could be writing about something that just happened yesterday. Or, you could think about the past and flip open your journal to bring back older memories. Tell the Story - Set the scene for the story by providing the who, what, when, where, why and how of what happens. Leave out information if it seems trivial or unimportant to the story. Use chronological order as best you can. Explain the Moral of the Story - Feel free to combine the story and moral together. The more you go into detail on why you're telling the story and what you learned from the experience, the better. For example, you might be writing about a recent night out when you were trying to save some money. The moral of the story could be something like, "See it really is possible to find inexpensive food and entertainment in the heart of New York City. Dinner for two and a movie cost us less than $40. You, too, can save by following these tips …" followed by your own original tips. Give Further Advice - Add additional advice as you see fit. Also, think about whether you would have done things differently given the opportunity and share that. Your next original article is only a few short steps away and this article template makes it easy! Check out this post online to get more information or leave a comment. To Your Article Writing Success & Passion! Christopher M. Knight, Publisher http://Blog.EzineArticles.com/ http://EzineArticles.com/ PS: The Personal Story Article Template is a completely brand new template, not 1 of the 52 included in our recently released Article Template Playing Cards package. EzineArticles Member Endorsement "Thank you so much for this incredible service!" I have only been sending in my articles for a week. Since then, I have had my articles used in two online ezines, a blog, and a website. I have been asked to write articles for two other magazines as well. Angie Lewis www.heavenministries.com

2 Minute Approval Tips: Articles in a Series‏

2 Minute Approval Tips: Optimize Articles in a Series Episode 16 of the "2 Minute Approval Tips" Video Series Article writing by its very nature is geared toward sharing valuable content in short articles around 500 words long If your article is too long, your audience could get bored and click away before you get to deliver your message. If your article is too short, though, you risk under-delivering and not sharing enough information. Sometimes, the only way to convey a BIG idea is to write a longer article and then break it up into a series of articles. Unfortunately, this can cause confusion. If the reader arrives at "Part 1" first, at least they'll get an introduction to the series. But, if a reader starts with one of the other parts, they may miss something shared in an earlier part. Therefore, it's important to make sure that every article series is optimized and that each individual article stands alone, without being propped up by the other articles in the series. Watch this video to discover how to optimize those articles in a series. Downloadable Versions: A Quick Recap of the 16th "2 Minute Approval Tip" Accidental Article Set - We hear stories from authors all of the time that they sat down expecting to write a 500-word article, but ended up discovering they had a whole lot more to say than could fit in that many words. Because they had momentum on their side, they just kept writing and eventually they ended up with 1,200 words or more. To make the biggest impact with their writing, they made the decision to chop the long article up into 3 separate 400-word articles. Unfortunately, EzineArticles, by its very nature, is not conducive to a sequential series of articles. Readers tend to find articles as single links in the chain rather than the entire chain. Plus, there's no guarantee the reader (or ezine publisher) is willing to go searching for the rest of the series, so it's extremely important to make each article you write capable of standing alone. Questions to Ask Yourself - Once you have your set of articles in front of you, ask yourself these questions about each article: Does this article deliver on the promises made in the title? If you promise a certain number of tips in the title, have that number of tips in the article. Does the article stand alone? If the reader has to look at another article in the series to get the full benefit, then it doesn't stand alone. Is the article optimized for distribution? Articles in a series with something like "Part 1 of 3" in the title rarely get picked up and distributed on your behalf because it's just too much work to go searching for all the parts. If you can answer "Yes" to these questions for each article in the series, then your article set should be ready to go. If not, spend some writing time shaping and massaging the rough edges of each article so they deliver on the promise of the title, they stand alone and they are optimized for distribution. Then, and only then, will your article set be ready to generate traffic for you. Have any questions about writing articles in a series or delivering on the promise of your title? Take a minute to watch the video and leave a comment here. To Your Article Writing Success & Passion! Penny, Managing Editor http://Blog.EzineArticles.com/ http://EzineArticles.com/ PS: The 2 Minute Approval Tips series is designed to help you get your articles approved on the first submission. Check out the entire series here. EzineArticles Member Endorsement "And there it was on page one ..." I am astounded, I can't believe how quick my articles appear to be indexed by Google. I've just conducted a random keyword search for an article that's been live for 24 hours, and there it was on page one of Google for that particular search, selected from over 4,000,000 page searches. Colin Croucher www.myhomefoundry.com

A Recap of Recent Blog Posts‏

A Recap of Recent Blog Posts Whether you're looking to improve your writing, build your niche as an expert, find tools to help you grow or see what's going on in the EzineArticles Community, we have you covered on the EzineArticles Blog. Here's a quick summary of the blog posts you may have missed since June 1st at http://Blog.EzineArticles.com/ Improving Your Writing ... A Guide to Uninterrupted Writing - In general, distractions are a part of life. Sometimes they're good, but normally they're not. In an effort to increase your productivity and decrease your stress level, EzineArticles offers this: A Guide to Uninterrupted Writing. From My Desk To Yours: Putting Semicolons and Colons in Their Place - Ever get that feeling when you're writing that a sentence needs just a little something extra to make it cohesive and complete? You know it needs some kind of punctuation to bring home the point, but you can't decide between a comma, a semicolon, a colon or some other punctuation mark to get the job done. Well, then this post is for you. From My Desk To Yours: Reaching the Word Requirement Without the Fluff - If you’re one of those Expert Authors that finds themselves stretching for content by the end of each article, you could be at risk of having those articles rejected. Fear not, though, because in this post we offer a few tips to help you avoid the fluff. 2 Minute Approval Tips: Make Location-Based Articles Specific - Articles that target specific locations can be very successful in regards to SEO. However, you must ensure that your article delivers enough content on that specific location. Watch this video to discover more. Building Your Niche ... Article Content vs Real Life - Exceptional Work - Getting noticed is easier said than done, but the rewards are worth the effort. Watch this video to see what happens when exceptional work is discovered. Making Quality the Priority - When a comedian fails to present his best material for his primetime show, its only a matter of time until he'll be hearing crickets, or worse yet, get booed off the stage. Your audience has certain expectations, too, so deliver quality content in every article. Allure of Facebook for Article Writers - Follow these tips for creating a social networking account to extend the reach of your article writing. Like. Follow. Watch. Connect with EzineArticles - No time? Always on the move? Don't worry! EzineArticles will always have you covered with all the latest news and insights related to article writing through our social media channels. 5 Quick Tips to Attract New Readers - As an article writer, you want your articles to get as much exposure as possible. This will help the overall success of your article writing campaign. Watch this video to discover 5 quick tips to attract new readers. Tools to Help You Grow ... 4-Pack of EzineArticles Quick Tips - In this post, we share 4 quick how-to videos to answer some of the most frequently asked questions we receive on a regular basis. Niche Jargon Article Template - With a little thought on your part, this template produces an article that'll help bring people up to speed on the terms and expressions used in your niche. Play Your Favorite Games AND Get Article Ideas - Coming up with quality, original article ideas can be a huge barrier to get past whether you're a new author or you’ve been doing this for years. In an effort to help you jump over this barrier with ease, we developed the deck of cards article template package. Tools From EzineArticles Can Make Your Life Easier - The EzineArticles Shop is a very convenient spot to pick up valuable tools that will help you accelerate your article writing and marketing efforts AND help you drive a ton of traffic to your website or blog. Here's a list of what's available at Shop.EzineArticles.com ... The EzineArticles Community ... Using Draft Status to Save Articles on Your Account - Stockpile all of your ideas in one location by saving them as Draft Articles. Check out this post to discover how. Article Titles Made Just For You - Titles that are keyword-rich and relevant to your potential audience are the ones that are going to draw in the most readers. In light of that, we wanted to refresh your memory and make sure you know how to get access to your own titles from the Title Suggestions tool. Updated FAQ Page Makes Debut - What was before just a repository of frequently asked questions has turned into a comprehensive resource that not only gets you the answer you’re looking for, but also connects you to more in-depth videos, blog entries and additional resources for each topic. How to Use the EzineArticles WYSIWYG Editor - If you're looking to improve the overall look of your articles, but don't want to use HTML, you're not alone. The EzineArticles "What You See is What You Get" editor was designed just for you! Watch this video to discover all about this powerful tool. Expert Author Showcase ... Expert Author Showcase: Robert L. Bacon - This post highlights Expert Author Robert L. Bacon's introduction into article writing and takes a look at the details of some of the strategies he has adopted. Expert Author Showcase: Shirley Slick - The 11th edition in a series of posts showcasing quality-driven Diamond level Expert Authors and their article writing insights. Expert Author Showcase: Brooke Brimm - If you're looking for friendly, sensible advice from a confident author, Brooke Brimm should be at the top of your list. Check out this post to discover why. Expert Author Showcase: Phyllis Goldberg, Ph.D. - With over 25 years in private practice, Phyllis has guided clients through personal and family transitions. This post shares details about her article writing experiences. Expert Author Showcase: Sheryl Letzgus McGinnis - "Read, Read, Read!" It sounds like advice you'd hear from a passionate English teacher. You'd be surprised to find out that it actually comes from addiction specialist and Expert Author Sheryl Letzgus McGinnis, who is also the subject of this Expert Author Showcase. We'd love to hear your thoughts on any (or all) of these posts from recent weeks. Take a minute to check them out and add your comments, questions, suggestions or stories. :-) To Your Article Writing Success & Passion! Penny, Managing Editor http://Blog.EzineArticles.com/ http://EzineArticles.com/ PS: Sign up for EzineArticles Blog Alert Updates so you never miss another EzineArticles Blog update. Just enter your email address here and select the EzineArticles.com Blog option to subscribe. EzineArticles Member Endorsement "The tangible benefit has been extraordinary" Although I cannot measure or ascertain the economical benefit, the tangible benefit has been extraordinary. Many of your visitors have contacted me and communicated that they saw my articles at EzineArticles.com. For this, I am tremendously grateful. Fran Briggs franbriggs.com

Like. Follow. Watch. Connect with EzineArticles‏

Like. Follow. Watch. Connect with EzineArticles No time? Always on the move? Don't worry! EzineArticles will always have you covered with all the latest news and insights related to article writing through our social media channels. We're dedicated to sharing our newest tips and insights and delivering them straight to you - how, when and where it's most convenient for you. Explore the social media channels listed below and connect with the ones you use to get the exclusive content shared on each. Plus, the bigger the community of Expert Authors becomes, the more valuable it becomes to everybody. Not only do we share our tips, we'd love to hear what you have to say about the hot topics of the day. Connect with us so you can ask a question, join a conversation, start a discussion or share a story about your experiences with article writing today. Oh, and while you're connecting to us, it's also a great time to consider how you're using social media in your overall promotional strategy. Social media sites are great channels to consider when you are trying to increase the reach of your article writing and spread your expertise. For more info on how to incorporate social media into your promotional strategy, check out this Blog post. Become a Fan on Facebook Become a fan of EzineArticles.com on Facebook, where we share updates on anything new happening at EzineArticles. Also included are regular polls and trivia where discussion is encouraged. Get involved by posting a photo of you using your favorite EzineArticles shwag or leave a comment or question of your own. Follow Us on Twitter Follow our tweets @EzineArticles to keep up with article writing tips, techniques and trends - and to stay current on what's happening inside the EzineArticles community. Subscribe on YouTube Subscribe to EzineArticles YouTube Channel, where you can check out the latest quick tips and training videos. Connect with us so you can ask a question, join a conversation, start a discussion or share a story about your experiences with article writing today. Check out this post online and take a minute to share what you like or what you'd like to see more of on out social media channels. To Your Article Writing Success & Passion! Marc, Communications Manager http://Blog.EzineArticles.com/ http://EzineArticles.com/ PS: While you're checking out our social media channels, it's also a great time to update the social media section of your Expert Author Bio on EzineArticles to share all of your social media profiles. This will give your fans a way to connect to you, and it'll give you a way to keep all of them up-to-date on your new articles. EzineArticles Member Endorsement "EzineArticles.com is the right place to start" EzineArticles.com is the right place to start if you want to build credibility. Not only has writing for EzineArticles.com been fun, they are a breeze to deal with. I recommend EzineArticles.com to all my clients who want to know how to gain exposure online. Jason Mann

Play Your Favorite Games AND Get Article Ideas‏

Play Your Favorite Games AND Get Article Ideas Generating Ideas For Articles Can Be Easy Here's something that might have scrolled through your head at one point or another, "I'd love to write more articles and take advantage of this free way to send traffic to my website. But, I don't have the time or experience to come up with the volume of articles necessary to do it." Coming up with quality, original article ideas can be a huge barrier to get past whether you’re a new author or you’ve been doing this for years. In an effort to help you jump over this barrier with ease, we developed the deck of cards article template package. Here's what this package can do for you: Hand-delivers you hundreds of article ideas, saving you time and energy Gives you the structure to 52 unique ways to construct your articles Gives you multiple road maps to creating quality, original articles Allows you to build a HUGE inventory of articles ... FAST! Puts the FUN back into article writing! Introductory Pricing For The Deck of Cards Article Templates Ends Soon You have one last chance to order the Article Template Playing Cards Package now for $30. At 2pm CST on Wednesday, July 6th, the price for this package will go up to $47. Just think about the value you're getting with this package. Any tool that allows you to be more productive and save you time while you're having fun doing it is priceless, and this package delivers on all 3. Here's what you get with this package: A special deck of cards that enables you to have loads of fun while you're coming up with fresh, new article ideas and sharpening your article writing skills ($20 value) 52 article templates on one PDF that will give you the inspiration to write hundreds of fresh articles ($47 value) A custom-made video that shows you how to best implement your newly acquired article template playing cards ($20 value) The first printing of these limited-edition EzineArticles Article Template playing cards is almost sold out. Also, thanks to Alicia in our Member Support team for modeling the playing cards on the order form. This package is loaded with value well beyond $47, but you can still purchase it for $30 until 2pm tomorrow (July 6th 2011). Don't miss out on this great opportunity. Go to http://Shop.EzineArticles.com/DeckOfCardTemplates/ and get your Limited Edition Article Template Playing Cards today. To Your Article Writing Success & Passion! Christopher M. Knight, Publisher http://Blog.EzineArticles.com/ http://EzineArticles.com/ PS: Here's a list of other training tools you can purchase at the EzineArticles Shop: The EzineArticles HomeStudy Course: This is a comprehensive A-Z article writing and marketing training course that will put you on the fast track to sending traffic to your website through article writing. Click here for more details or to order. The Article Writing Success Journal: This is a short course that will teach you about the power of journaling and comes complete with your very own limited edition EzineArticles journal and pen. Click here for more details or to order. EzineArticles Member Endorsement "A steady stream of traffic comes from your site." You are the real deal in terms of creating and publishing articles and getting traffic to sites. A steady stream of traffic comes from your site. That helps me to stay on the ball and write more and more articles (yes, one of my goals is to be at the top of your list of article publishers sometime). Marcus Hochstadt www.smart-travel-germany.com

Making Quality the Priority‏

Making Quality the Priority See What Happens When Quality Falls On the Priority List When a comedian fails to present his best material for his primetime show, its only a matter of time until he'll be hearing crickets, or worse yet, get booed off the stage. His audience paid good money to see him perform and if he doesn't live up to their expectations, they'll let him know. Your audience has certain expectations, too. High on that list is to be given quality information that's accurate and insightful. Regardless of the niche you write in, quality should always be your number one concern. If it's not, your audience may not "boo you off the stage," but they will click away from your article and go to someone else for the answers they're looking for. Watch this comedian FAIL to see what happens when quality is not the number one objective. Downloadable Versions: Questions to Ask Yourself Here are 10 questions to ask yourself about your articles to make sure quality is a high priority in your writing: Did I read the article out loud at least once to make sure it was error-free? Can my audience get this same exact information from another source? Is the point of this article to lead people to my links without giving any real, concrete advice? Am I answering a question or reservation I hear frequently from some of my everyday interactions? Did I stay on topic or get off track and write about things unrelated to the title of the article? What's this articles "punchline?" Did I place the most important pieces of information in the right spots? If I were in school, what type of grade would I give myself on this article? How much of the article comes from my own original thoughts compared to some research I just did? Is the link in my Resource Box relevant to the topic of the article, or does it lead the audience to something completely unrelated? Does the material I share go above and beyond the "general knowledge" level that everyone has? Am I proud to have my name connected to this content? Did I miss anything? Feel free to visit this post online and share any other questions you ask yourself to make sure quality is your highest priority. To Your Article Writing Success & Passion! Penny, Managing Editor http://Blog.EzineArticles.com/ http://EzineArticles.com/ PS: Have more questions about how to improve the quality of your articles? We have your answer: The EzineArticles Formula Home Study Course. This course shares tips, techniques and strategies straight from a team of expert instructors that includes the CEO of EzineArticles.com, Chris Knight. EzineArticles Member Endorsement "(EzineArticles.com) has helped to increase my exposure as an author who writes marketing articles." I really appreciate EzineArticles. It has helped to increase my exposure as an author who writes marketing articles. It has also increased traffic to my company website at www.kinesisinc.com, to my blog "Kinetic Ideas", and subscribers to the marketing e-newsletter I write: "Kinesis Quickies". I appreciate all of Christopher M. Knight's helpful tips and advice. His blog is useful. Thank you for such a wonderful service! Wendy Maynard www.kinesisinc.com