Yet others who have tried this have approached it from the stand point of using it as a sales letter and have failed miserably. These marketers have failed to understand that to use this method, they need to learn the language of article marketing.
When articles are written, the authors need to keep their readers in mind. There has been a suggestion made that readers only skim article for the information they need or want. What this means is that article need to be written in such a way as that they appear to be broken up into subtitles and bullets. This makes the information easier to find.
The suggestion further goes on to say that readers who prefer this also enjoy sites in the similar "broken up", but easier to read formats. This encourages repeat visits.
When writing in this way, it is important that the writer does not try to sell the readers something (I.E. the article cannot be a sales letter). It is also important to keep the article's readers at ease. The writer uses a good title, interest catching subtitles and bullets to capture and hold the reader's interest. Furthermore, the information presented must be of high quality and of value to the readers.
The information can cover a specific issue, a concern, a how-to, tips, etc. in the particular niche being written about. It can also be entertaining. As long as it is not a blatant sales letter. In this particular arena, sales letters are ignored.
When addressing this issue of the language of an article, the best approach is what I refer to as the "coffee table" approach. What is meant, is to approach a specific subject or issue, introduce it, explain your points regarding it (be it how-to, tips, etc.), include a situation that happened to you (if you have one), and conclude it (hit the highlights of your article and include a call to action, don't ramble).
Using this approach, you have conveyed to your readers ideas and useful information without selling them a thing.
Organization In Your Articles
Another key to successful article writing is keeping your information organized and easy to follow. Simply jumping from topic to topic is a bad idea in that the readers could get lost. They may simply lose track of what the writer is trying to tell them and stop reading the article altogether.
The organization should be simple and to the point. Title, introduction, body, and conclusion. This should be further organized so that the information is easily read and understood.
To avoid confusing or losing his readers, the writer must transition to the next topic by introducing it at the end of the current subject being written about. In this manner, the reader can still follow the flow of information without getting confused about what is being discussed.
Writing articles to promote a website is not hard. It takes understanding that the articles are not sales letters, but are sources of information to the readers. This information is presented in an easily followed, organized, and useful format. These are the keys to writing profitable articles.
Easy To Read Version
You must create an outline to structure your chapters and then fill in the blanks as you work on your book. The best non-fiction books have a set structure to house each chapter. Use repeating elements in each chapter. Your readers will love knowing generally what to expect in each chapter and reward you by reading your book from start to finish. Your consistency, your focused, themed copy will keep your reader reading to the end because it's easy to read.
You should organize your chapters before writing with a table of contents, chapter title, brief quote, introduction, list of supporting points, and a brief summary.
Selecting Your Saleable Topic
Choose a topic that people are hungry for information and you have a passion for. Either you already know a wealth of information about this topic or its one you want to find out more about.
Interested in helping people get financially fit? You could research the latest financial plans, get out of debt plans and/or budgeting plans to see if they work.
Develop at least 8-10 questions people want the answer to in getting financially fit.
Interview 10-15 people and you will have an interesting survey, interviews and testimonials to put into your solutions oriented eBook. Post it on the internet and put it in front of the stream of people looking for financial solutions each month.
Develop Your Table of Contents
Begin by developing topic areas for your table of contents. For example, the 8-10 major areas listed in my Creating a Website with Marketing WOW eBook began with this list of topics:
• Giving Your Site a Purpose
• Design Rules to Define Your Website
• Website Dos & Don'ts
• 7 Keys to Winning Website Sales Copy
• Search Engine Optimization Made Easy
• Free to Profit Marketing Strategy TM
• Correct These Website Mistakes and Prosper
The list of topics will become your chapters list or table of contents.
Divide each Chapter Topic into Questions list
the easiest method is to take each chapter topic and list questions your audience needs an answer to. Or if you have a wealth of information, you would simply list 5-8 points to support your chapter topic. A good organization tips is to include these as chapter notes right before the introduction.
That way your audience will have a preview of what's covered in each chapter. Also, when you are writing you will have a clear guideline as what you need to write next. The Chapter Outlines for the Creating a Website with Marketing WOW eBook developed like so:
Chapter Three
Stellar Web Copy Sells
Sizzle Your Web Copy to Sell Your Service/Product
Wow Website Notes:
• Give Your Copy a Theme
• Capture Interest with Headlines
• Identify and Personalize Benefits
• Help Visitors Visualize
• Power Punch Your Words
• Add Engagement tools
• Make it Web Ready
• Help Your Site Pass Inspection With Your Visitors
If you have any problems coming up with questions to support your chapter topics, visit the discussion forums and support groups in your targeted market.
Commit to a Regular Writing Schedule
you have gotten started. That's great. Now commit to a regular writing schedule of 30 minutes to one hour. To gain momentum, set a goal to answer at least 3 questions each day from your book.
You might be surprised to discover how fast you can accomplish your book and put it on the market for profit.
Avoid This Speed-Breaker
many writers and business professionals are perfectionist, including me. But to maintain momentum and complete your book fast, you must avoid premature editing and over-editing. After getting the book out of your head to paper, use one of your regular writing sessions to self-edit your book. Your copy will be compelling and without doubt, if you don't use the stop and start method of editing.
Don't wait any longer. Get your e-book done and whiz past all the people that wonder if it can be done and the dream-killers that tell you it can't be done. Implement the above principles, organize your book and get it written faster than you ever dreamed.
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