[EzineArticles] 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: Getting started isn't just about knowing the good, the bad, and the ugly! It is simply taking that first step by becoming an Expert Author, building your credibility, and ultimately driving highly-targeted traffic to your site. Learn more in our post Anyone Can Be an Expert Author to get started! 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 EzineArticles Newsletter Information Join EzineArticles | Manage Your Subscription | EzineArticles RSS Feed | List Support Create Free Membership Account | Login For Members Only To Leave The EzineArticles Newsletter: leave-6397016-4808663.96e7539f4efc3caa2be540d837cfd625@lists.ezinearticles.com ISSN: 1525-7126 - Library Of Congress, Washington D.C. Postal address: EzineArticles.com, PO Box 12740 Green Bay WI 54307 USA © Copyright 1999-2011 EzineArticles.com. All Rights Reserved.