Entries in article writing (5)

Tuesday
Jan052010

7 proven tips for Blogging, Articles, and Videos

There are many strategies out there for creating good content. You can just write about what you know and are interested in. You can also follow proven methods that have been tested to get results.
Here are 7 proven tips for blogging, articles and video content:

1. How To articles - specifically use "How to ___ "in your title. This article should answer and reveal the title of the question. Have fun with it. Keep it simple, and use steps to outline the process.

2. Do demos and tutorials by SHOWING them how it is done. They want to see exactly how to do it. Again, have fun with it. They are reading or watching because they are interested in that topic. If they like what you have, they will want more.

3. Creating a "Step-by-step guide" for a topic that will allow the reader or viewer to walk through the process in confidence.

4. Write about case studies so they can see someone as an example. People love reading and hearing about others like themselves who have made it work.

5. Expert interviews are a great way highlight your connection with an industry giant as well as give the viewer an inside look at what the expert can offer. Standing on the shoulder of giants is a fantastic way to leverage other's success.

6. News about your current industry, or an event that took place. This can be written as a press release as well. Keeping up with this will show your reader that you keep up with the industry and know what is happening.

7. Using tips like "secrets", "top", "3 Ways" to show something revealed is a great way to sound like you have exclusive information that is sought after.

All of these methods work really well. Use them consistently and watch what happens.

Wednesday
Oct282009

Writing copy that keeps your viewer interested

It doesn't matter if you are writing a blog, an article, or press release. The number one thing you want to keep in mind is the viewer. What are they really interested in reading about? Ideally you have a specific audience that you can address - and speak their language. You also want to get to the point as quickly and clearly as possible. You don't want them saying "is this what I was looking for, or is it somethinge else?". Or even worse they have no idea what your point is, and what you have to offer. I've seen auto responders that I have opted into - offer something specific before I sign up, and then I am unclear in the first email message if I got what I was looking for. The basic rule of thumb is to write about: here is what I have, here is what it can do for you, and here is where you can get it for yourself. With that in mind, speak in their language, and if they opted into your website, let them know in the first email what they opted into, what they will be recieving from you, and what to do next.

Monday
Oct192009

Ideas for Article Marketing & Video Marketing 

Since it is always best to write or do videos about the very things that your customers are looking for, it is best to learn more about them to get ideas. One method that can work really well is to start a forum or get on a forum appropriate to your industry. People will post concerns and reply back with information that can help you discover a host of topics that are important to them. Once you get a better idea about these topics - you can write articles, and pursue article marketing or do video marketing. Again, the goal is to provide value to people. Give them something they are wanting to know more about.

Monday
Aug242009

Why is article marketing so important?

Article marketing is extremely important. There are several reasons you want to master this technique. Not only are you providing great content to the users on the net, you or your business grow a solid reputation. Your customers will search for you on the net, and your articles will rank high within the search engines. You will show up as the expert for your industry, service, or product. Our training provides the templates to write them and who you want to distribute them with to get the best results.

Tuesday
Aug112009

Press Releases and Article Marketing

There is an area of marketing that most people don't know about. The net loves article marketing and press releases. In this training you will learn how write them, how to publish them, and more importantly how you can drive traffic to your website. The section alone is worth the energy!