Finding A Pot Of Gold In Article Writing
July 4, 2008
Finding A Pot Of Gold In Article Writing
by: Katie Smith
If you have a website, then you have probably been bombarded by people telling you that writing articles is the key to successful marketing. However, unless you are a professional writer, article writing probably seems as unachievable as obtaining that pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
Well, you may not be able to find the end of the rainbow, but you can achieve the task of writing an article. Just follow these simple tips, and you will be well on your way to success!
First, choose a topic and stick with it. Whether you decide to write on marketing, business tips, or fashion advice, make sure that you know your topic well. Research your subject often so you are up-to-date on the most recent advice being given. After all, you do not want to appear unprofessional by being out of the loop!
Second, make a list. Many successful articles are Top 10, 5, 3 lists. Others, such as the one you are reading, are lists of successful tips. Most readers look at articles to increase their knowledge of the subject in a timely manner. Don’t drag on and on over your topic.
Sledgehammer — Medical Fiction Thriller at Its Best
July 3, 2008
Sledgehammer — Medical Fiction Thriller at Its Best
by: Dr. Paulo Reyes
Looking for a good fiction book to read? Look no further. This medical thriller will have you glued to every page as the drama unfolds and an ER doctor must stop a biochemical nightmare from happening.
6 days 6 days to stop an epidemic and convince the government that terrorists have indeed used smallpox as a weapon against us. When one of the terrorists shows up in the ER with symptoms, time is of the essence to convince higher ups and the government that indeed this is the dreaded once thought eradicated disease smallpox. If not for the quick action and prior medical expertise of the main character, Dr. Max Kroose, fatalities could be in the millions.
What makes the book even more interesting is that the events unfolding in the ER symbolize real events that occur in emergency rooms daily. The author, Dr. Paulo J. Reyes, is a practicing Emergency Room Doctor and First Responder to disasters in Los Angeles, California with a medical career spanning 25 years. His medical expertise helped to create a medical environment that medical personnel, fans of medical TV dramas, as well as all science fiction fans will enjoy. Added to that, the characters are well developed and passionate in their quest for answers. Although the book is fictional, it’s based on extensive research and leaves you questioning-could it happen today?
Article Writing
July 2, 2008
Article Writing
by: Kim Beck
Writing for the simple enjoyment of writing is something
I throughly enjoy. If I have something to say and I want
someone else read it or know about it then I put the pen
to the paper or in this case keyboard to the notepad.
One place that I have found to be a great source for not
only getting my writing out there so everyone can read
them,but also a wonderful place to get lost for awhile
just reading… article directories.
You can find just about any information you want about
anything you want to know about in an article directory.
These sites are gold minds for anyone either looking
for a place to submit their article to or someone
looking for specific information about something.
Simply do a search for article directories in your
browser and you will be overwhelmed with choices. Some
directories offer information for specific subjects,
while the most of them open their directories to a wide
variety of subjects.
If you publish an online newsletter or ezine then an
What is Private Label Content? - Part 1
July 1, 2008
What is Private Label Content? - Part 1
by: Robert Rogers
Private Label Content is a great inexpensive way to fill up your website with unique high-quality information. We’ll show you how to differentiate your site from the thousands of drones out there who are pumping out millions of pages of duplicate content. If you haven’t heard, search engines are now penalizing sites with duplicate content by dropping them in rank or banning them altogether!
Private Label Content, or PLC for short, can come in many forms. The most common of which is information in a text format. They can be articles, ebooks, manuals, or even graphics. Freelance writers who are experts in their field write them. Just about every topic is covered, from love and romance to Internet marketing and business.
Subscribers are allowed the use this content and put their name on it as the author. How they use the material is only limited by their imagination.
Common uses include:
-Ebooks
-Print Books
-Presentations
-Membership Sites
-Face to face courses
-Mini courses
-Teleclass content
-Webcast content
-Podcast content
-Blog content
-Content for your Autoresponder
How To Guarantee Your Article Gets Published
June 30, 2008
How To Guarantee Your Article Gets Published
by: Kim Haas
There are literally thousands of article submission sites on the net today. Merely submitting your article to article directories does not guarantee that it will be accepted. Many article sites have publishing guidelines that are fairly general in nature. Most of the larger, more popular sites, are strict about what gets published and what gets rejected.
If you want ensure that more of your articles are accepted by online directories you need to make sure your article meets the publisher’s guidelines. As a owner and publisher of online article sites for many years, I am amazed at how many authors don’t take the time to read through submission guidelines.
Many sites will accept any article submitted, especially if it is a new article directory, as a means to build up their article count. However, sites that are more established with high Alexa and Google rankings, tend to be more selective in what is posted in their directory.
The most common mistakes authors make in submitting their articles include:
1. Not following the formatting requirements.
Building Relationships Through Your Sales Copy
June 29, 2008
Building Relationships Through Your Sales Copy
by: Cathy Qazalbash
Whenever you try to sell anything you need to build a relationship with your reader. Few people will buy without this vital connection between you and those reading your sales copy. It doesn’t matter what sort of sales copy you are using. It can be a small classified ad or a full-blown Sales page. Unless you can build up this vital relationship with your reader you will make little or no sales.
How do you define a relationship built on merely reading your sales copy? It is the feeling a reader will have about you when reading your ad or sales letter. Your aim with any of your sales copy is to build a good rapport with your reader.
What sort of feelings do you want to create in your reader?
1. Empathy
2. Your product/service can help them resolve their problem
3. Trust
4. Need to buy
A feeling of empathy: Your reader wants to feel that you understand their needs and wants. When you sympathize with your readers’ needs they will be able to form a bond, they will be able to say, “yes this person understands what I want and understands the problems I am facing.”
Tips To Help You To Write With Success
June 28, 2008
Tips To Help You To Write With Success
by: Dana Goldberg
Writing is something that everyone can enjoy! Writing is freeing and fun and exciting, if you really let your imagination go writing can take you to places that you have never been before. The world would be a sad and empty place without good writer to cheer it up!
If you are having trouble starting to write all you need to do is sit down and do it. Do not worry about writing well, just write anything that comes to mind. This kind of free flowing thinking is a great way to get the old writing muscles working. You can always go over things and edit later, or just throw out that bit of writing but it will get your imagination flowing like it needs to in order to be a successful writer.
It is also a good idea to forgo the idea of using a computer or typewriter. Try writing by hand at first. Things tend to flow out much better when you are writing by hand. This is the perfect way to deal with any blocks that you are running into when you are writing.
The Simple Truth About Optimized Web Content
June 27, 2008
The Simple Truth About Optimized Web Content
by: Trish Andrews
With all the roar about SEO web content, there is really just a simple truth we need to focus on. The benefits then become clear and profitable!
To rank well in any search engine, the words you write should never be a second thought. They must be your absolute first thought. Give careful attention to the words on your web pages right from the very beginning of planning and designing your website.
Content development experts know the one thing that causes websites to win or lose in the search engines is Words. The words you use and how you use them to create your content is your best asset is to naturally market your website in the search engines.
Why is that?
Website content that is “optimized” for the search engines deliberately aims right at the very words and phrases people are typing as search terms as they hunt for information or products.
IT ALL MAKES SENSE
There is nothing mystical about it… it’s as black-and-white and sensible as it gets! Readers of web pages need to be immediately assured that the page they land on is what they’re after. The page needs to be clear and on point.
3 Little Pigs Went to Market But One Went Faster
June 26, 2008
3 Little Pigs Went to Market But One Went Faster
by: Earma Brown
I like pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.” - Winston Churchill
No, I’m not calling you a pig. Now that I have your attention, I want to talk with you about finishing your book fast and getting it to market faster. Did you start on your book and lose focus? You would love the rewards of a completed book but wonder where you could fit writing into your schedule.
Don’t be discouraged; let me share some tips that will jumpstart your writing again. Trust me, if it feels like you’ve been stuck in the mud, these tips will pull you out. I call them the habits of highly effective authors. Successful writers set up a system of writing using steps that become habits. Practice the habits below and write your best book now:
1. Do a reality check.
Do you have a plan in place? Don’t set yourself up for failure by not planning. Even if it’s a simple intention goal like “I complete my book (title of book) this year by (date and year.) I educate myself and do what it takes to complete it.” Set one and write it down so you can hit the target.
Nine Good Irish Quotes and Proverbs
June 24, 2008
Nine Good Irish Quotes and Proverbs
by: Niall Cinneide
The Irish, those who hail the country of Ireland, both by birth and those who simply claim it, are a God-fearing and unique group of people. It is said that everybody has been an Irish Catholic at least once in their lives. Who won’t join in the festivities of St. Patrick’s Day celebrations? Attributed to the Irish are hundreds of thousands of quotes over the centuries, and here are a few of their best. Enjoy, and feel free to use for yourself as often as you like.
1. “There is no language like the Irish for soothing and quieting.”~~ By John Millington Synge~~
2. “St. Patrick’s Day is an enchanted time — a day to begin transforming winter’s dreams into summer’s magic.”~~ By Adrienne Cook.~~
3. “Ireland is rich in literature that understands a soul’s yearnings, and dancing that understands a happy heart.”~~ By Margaret Jackson.~~
4. “Only Irish coffee provides in a single glass all four essential food groups: alcohol, caffeine, sugar, and fat.”~~ By Alex Levine.~~
5. “Maybe it’s bred in the bone, but the sound of pipes is a little bit of heaven to some of us.” ~~ By Nancy O’Keeefe.~~
