We all wish we could effectively drive more traffic to our websites,
right? Not only do we want more traffic, but we want traffic that is
suited for the site, information, or product that we’re promoting. One
way to do this is by writing articles that you can post on your website,
blog, or in article directories.
Here are some steps to follow when writing your articles:
1. Write multiple articles for maximum exposure. The more articles
you write, the more content you will have on your website. If you are
publishing your articles to the directories, you will more likely than
not drive more traffic to your website. If you don’t have the time to
write your own content, consider hiring someone to do the work for you.
Whether you write the articles on your own or outsource the work, make
sure that the article is informative and of interest to your target
audience.
2. Find a new twist on your theme. Your reader will value what you
have to say if you can provide a new and fresh perspective on your
given topic. Stay on top of the latest news in your area of expertise,
and be the first to write about it if possible. This way, your readers
will view you as on the cutting edge and will be more likely to read
your future articles.
3. Give some thought to your writing style and wording. Use a
simple, easy to understand style of writing that holds the reader's
interest. Avoid long sentences and obscure words that may lose them and
cause them to stop reading. Also, remember to use your keywords within
the body of the article. A keyword rich article will be easier to find
in the search engines. You do not, however, want to saturate your
articles with keywords to the point that you are suspended for keyword
abuse. It is always best to follow the author guidelines when
submitting to the article directories.
5. Choose a topic that is relevent to your website. This will
ensure that the traffic that is generated by your articles will be more
qualified for the products or services that your website is offering.
If you are selling software, for example, you probably do not want to
write an article that compares various brands of disposable diapers.
The two just don't go together. Better to write an article comparing
various software products to effectively pre-qualify your website
visitors.
6. Use striking titles. This is the best way to increase the
chances of your articles being opened and read by online users. You can
make your titles striking by communicating the benefits in store for
your potential readers or by telling these people the gist of your
content. You may also opt to use powerful words that are proven to evoke
action.
7. Choose a title that is compelling to the reader. Try to come up
with a title that gives a general idea of the article’s content and
invites them to read more. Use words that speak to their emotion or
make them want to take action. A powerful title, along with quality
content, can be your best friend when writing an article.
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