Lately, there seems to be some confusion between Article Marketing and regular article writing. People wonder why I would write articles when I'm not getting paid for them. Paid, of course being the traditional way where money is exchanged for labor.
Article Marketing is not "article writing" as you may know it if you're a writer or reader of magazines, journals and such.
Article Marketing is a new concept that's being used by web experts to help spread the word about their businesses. It's a tool that's meant to increase your website's visibility.
If you're familiar with link exchanging and link distribution, you know that the more websites who include a link to your own website, the more exposure you get and the more chance you have for making a sale.
Of course, the drawback to Link Distribution is that there's nothing about your link that stands out in a crowd. But what if I told you that you'd be able to include information along with your link? And that information could be written in the form of a short article?
That's it, that's Article Marketing. It's not *really* about fantastic writers creating amazing and life-changing articles that took months of research and development.
It's about marketers and savvy web entrepreneurs who want to increase their popularity on the web while at the same time using a personal touch - an article - to draw in a loyal following who will be interested in purchasing their products.
Imagine what you could do with a little space to add some words and warmth and compelling copy to that website link of yours! Imagine no longer. Kids, the dream is here and it's Article Marketing.
Article Marketing Explained in 4 Points
1. Article Marketing starts with an article syndication site.
2. The site collects articles written by marketers and writers.
3. The article authors are asked to include a personal bio and link to their website.
4. The articles are then picked up by other websites who want to showcase fresh, relevant content in a specific niche.
As I mentioned in the first paragraph, I don't get paid cold hard cash to write articles for my own company (although you're welcome to pay me cash to write yours!). My payment for article marketing is exposure.
Exposure comes in the form of your articles that make front page search engine headlines. What do I mean by that? Well, let's say you're in the car wash business. If you write several articles about breakthrough conveyor belt technology, those articles will come up in the search engines when web surfers go hunting for that information. The more articles you write, the more frequently your website link and your name will come up... and then, the more interested prospects will come to your website. You want to sell that technology, right? Then start writing those articles.
So: who should think about using Article Marketing as a way to become well-known, respected, and potentially rich on the internet?
Anyone who wants to create a product.
Anyone who has a website.
Anyone who wants to build a brand.
Anyone who wants to start a web-based business that will be profitable for the long term.
Characteristics of Web Articles:
- Short and to the point
- Broken up into easily digestible sections of text
- Helpful, informative copy
- Light promotional tone
- Should always, always point to your URL
You can hire someone who works relatively cheap to write your articles. But a better strategy, if you really want to be a big brand name, would be to find someone who is willing to "concept out" your articles.
Get a real copywriter to streamline an aggressive marketing campaign to pitch a product that you will sell by way of that "gateway" - the link at the end of your article.
Article Marketing is Link Distribution plus Useful Information to lure in your reader. It is not meant to bring you the Nobel Peace Prize for your writing achievements. It's good old web marketing with a creative writing twist.
Want to join the article marketing craze and get your website noticed? Well then, go warm up with a few web articles! They're quick, painless and even fun to write.
What are you waiting for? It's time to write that article.
Copyright 2005 Dina Giolitto. All rights reserved.
Dina Giolitto is the author of article power: create dynamite web articles and watch your sales explode... a 49-page manual covering every aspect of article marketing on the web. Learn about article marketing, copywriting and more at article power: create dynamite web articles and watch your sales explode
quick home cleaning Glenview ..Anyone who's been in the business for 2 or 3... Read More
I've noticed a disturbing trend recently of articles suggesting that... Read More
Find definitions from Q to Z... ~~~~~~~~~~~ Q ~~~~~~~~~~~ Query... Read More
It's no secret that writing and publishing helpful articles is... Read More
Whether you own your own affiliate website, or subscription website,... Read More
I get asked all the time, "Lorrie, how can I... Read More
1. Write to one person.When you're writing your article picture... Read More
If you want to increase the amount of visitors to... Read More
Online writing is really self-publishing made easier and potentially much... Read More
Don't let overwhelm hold you back- follow this expert advice... Read More
I get tons of emails from people who want to... Read More
If you have an entertainment website then you're always looking... Read More
Here's a really simple way... to promote your online business... Read More
Ok, today we are going to talk about one of... Read More
Have you ever wondered why Ezine Articles have become one... Read More
Are you short of ideas? There are times when we... Read More
Writing and submitting articles to article banks is a well-known... Read More
I am sure that there would have been a moment... Read More
Writing articles is possibly the best way to generated free... Read More
All writers aspire to recognition, but are we dedicated? Ambition... Read More
Part 1 of a 2-part series To read Part 2... Read More
The ezine article is of major importance to the world... Read More
Okay, I admit it: I'm a keen people-watcher. (Most writers... Read More
Many online marketers have crowed about the value of writing... Read More
Want your articles to get picked up and reprinted by... Read More
scheduled maid service Winnetka ..This is a perennial question among writers and wannabe's. Many... Read More
Often all the Web Surfer will see is your title,... Read More
The Whole reason you write those articles is so you... Read More
Now that you know the secrets to writing great articles,... Read More
Writing articles for your site and for the use of... Read More
Not doing what, you ask.Writing and submitting articles.Writing articles is... Read More
Online readers love information, but be sure your information is... Read More
Get the Facts you need to start promoting you free... Read More
The first step to getting published is to find your... Read More
All writers aspire to recognition, but are we dedicated? Ambition... Read More
Have you been writing and submitting your free reprint articles... Read More
Proven and Exceptional Click-Through ResultsTesting has proven again and again... Read More
I am often approached and asked, how do I write... Read More
The first twenty-five words of your article are the most... Read More
I get asked all the time, "Lorrie, how can I... Read More
How to write an informative article?The following tips can help... Read More
These 7 Important Elements are your Blueprint to Article Writing... Read More
To be successful at any affiliate marketing program, you not... Read More
Publishing content on the internet is not a hard task.... Read More
The goal of free publicity is to get your name... Read More
You've already agreed that putting some of your best articles... Read More
By default, Microsoft Word automatically changes straight quotation marks (... Read More
There are many schools of thought on how to build... Read More
As of July 1st, the year was half over! July... Read More
There are two primary factors in creating a successful reference... Read More
Article Writing |