An Ignoble Experiment: [EzineArticles] Article Writing and Marketing Tips to Retweet

2011/03/11

[EzineArticles] Article Writing and Marketing Tips to Retweet

Article Writing and Marketing
Tips to Retweet

Every month @EzineArticles provides well over 100 useful tidbits of information, fun facts and training - We've gathered some of the best ones from February right here. Retweet any (or all!) of them to enhance your article writing and marketing efforts.

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EzineArticles Tips and Training Snippets:

If your article has an expiration date, readers will avoid it like curdled milk. Evergreen Content = Endless Traffic.
Start with accuracy + clarity as the base of articles. From there, entertain + captivate your readers for more conversions!
You should know your target audience so well that you can ID their needs, wants and barriers. Write for THEM.
Make bold steps to meeting your goals and build off that momentum. Try, fail, get back up - push forward. Trying is doing.
Readers skim articles for < 30 seconds to determine if it's what they want. Be sure your article delivers on your title.
Tip: Don't use a journalistic approach to titles by limiting word play. Simple titles are universal to the reader.
CONVINCE your readers you're a great information source by providing classy, quality material. Credibility = followers.
Hold the attention of your readers longer w/ a little humor. Laughter is an easy way to connect w/ audience AND gain trust.
Stay on the right side of the line between great content and promo hype with tips from this Blog: http://is.gd/eQZ5Uo
Focus on the user's ability to navigate easily & the article content to link relevancy. Make your purpose transparent.
Need article ideas? Think of a problem in your niche that readers face. Come up with a solution. Turn it into an article!
Titles should be a complete thought with a solid promise that you intend to deliver on. Be clear and thought provoking.
Satisfied with your CTR? Try these 7 tips to increase your CTR with each new article you write: http://is.gd/gZhG3j
Write every day. Incorporate article writing into your daily life to give your article marketing campaign legs.
Step 1: Write. Step 2: Proofread. Don't combine these steps. Isolate them to speed up and lessen backtracking.

EzineArticles Inside Information:

Who are the top authors in your niche? Check out the 'Top Authors in ...' link in each category homepage to identify them.
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Motivational Moments:

Thank you @LoveRockstar for the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbn9BX3ypMs and congrats on your #HAHD 5 success!
Meet an author who's closing in on 1/2 million article views and discover how you can get there too: http://is.gd/uZgq7U

Misc. Words of Wisdom:

One article = a fish in the ocean. A "school" of articles ensures your articles ride the wave of article marketing success.
If you want readers to love your articles, be UNIQUE. Give them info they couldn't find elsewhere + a dash of personality!
Consistency is key in article marketing - consistently promote articles, examine results and most of all write!
Grocers don't put pizza in the pet food isle because customers won't look there. Match your content to the right category.
Readers aren't drawn to weak articles. If you lack knowledge on the info you're presenting, RESEARCH is the key to success.