The first benefit is that article marketing creates links back to your website. When you submit your article to an article or ezine directory make sure your website link is present in the the "about the author" field. When published, your article will have a link back to your site. The more places your article is published, the more links that will point to your website. As we all know, back links to your site help your site rank more favorably with the search engines.
Another obvious benefit is that the article will encourage readers to visit your website. If your goal is to earn money on the internet, traffic is key to your success. So the more visitors to your site the better.
A less obvious benefit, is that articles enhances your reputation as an expert. If you write your articles with some quality content, your readers will appreciate the information and you will build creditability with them. They are more likely to trust your recommendations of products and sites.
Writing an article is not as difficult as you may think. Start writing and don't worry too much about the grammar and spelling. To be efficient and productive you'll need to develop speed in writing the words on the screen, regardless of their appearance. You will be surprised by how much you get done and how your momentum picks up as you write more. Then, once you have finished, go back and read and correct any spelling mistakes. A tip is to put it aside for 24 hours and then read it again. With a fresh perspective you will find additional errors and possibly awkward language that you can correct before publishing. Or if you are not confident in your writing, ask someone else to proof read for you. Try reading it out loud to see how easily it reads.
If you are promoting a product, keep the article relevant to the niche that the product is in. The goal should be to inform and educate the reader so that the benefits of the product are that much more obvious. Make sure you that you choose carefully the category you submit the article to. If you are promoting a website builder for affiliate internet marketers don't categorize your article under the "New to the Internet" category. This is where many writers can get it wrong and miss reaching their target audience. Take your time and search through the categories for the one most relevant for your article. If you are not sure, browse through some existing articles in a category you think might be appropriate.
Your article is available for other webmasters to publish. They are motivated to do this in order to add quality content to their site which may improve their search engine rankings. If this happens your article takes a life of it's own, further spreading backlinks. The webmaster that publishes your article is obligated to preserve your author credits and links.
In short, you will see an increase in traffic to your web site using the power of articles. Keep in mind the majority of people who go on-line are looking for information about products or services they are interested in. If you as an affiliate marketer can provide information that is useful, then will you have the prospects of visitors returning to your website often.
Masters Creative Writing Online
1. Laundry List:
Yes, complex beings we are, with wide and varied interests. But you don't need to put each and every one of them in your profile. Four to five activities that mean most to you and are integral to your life suffice.
2. Shopping List:
This is related to 1 above, only that you make a long list of demands that your prospect must have or meet. Some online dating profile lists of demands simply cannot be met by someone from planet earth. Be realistic.
3. Lies:
The biggest complaint about online dating is about all the liars out there. People lie about their marital status, age, profession, income and so on. These lies eventually catch up with them, inflicting deep wounds and even lifetime scars on either or both parties. Be honest.
2. TMI (Too Much Information):
Don't spill every little detail about yourself in your ad.
First, if you lay everything out on the table right away, you'll have a hard time finding things to talk about later.
Second, a little mystery in a relationship helps strengthen the interest in both parties. Take your time in finding out more about each other.
3. Bragging:
Nobody likes a show-off. But how, you might ask, do you write positively about yourself without sounding arrogant? Well, be objective as opposed to being subjective. Avoid self-aggrandizing commentaries like, "I look great", "I am successful", "I have a great sense of humor", and so on.
4. Cliches and Other Overused Phrases:
Guess what? Almost everyone enjoys "fine dining" and "long walks on a moonlit beach". You're not inviting a response when you list things like this. Using these phrases will make you seem unimaginative, if not outright boring. Put some thought into what you really enjoy doing and list things that make you stand out from the crowd.
5. Loser Words and Phrases:
Avoid using any of the following words or phrases in your personal profile:
a) "I'm tired of being alone" - This paints you as desperate and can set you up for responses by manipulative people.
b) "If you want more info, ask" - The whole response/reply process assumes this. Adding this line indicates laziness on your part to think about the content of your ad.
c) "I'm honest" - Even the most compulsive of liars won't admit to being one, so there's really no point in saying this.
d) "I'm no good at these things" - Few people consider themselves particularly gifted in writing personal ads. Like a) above, this reads like unmotivated filler text.
e) "I can't believe I'm doing this." Well, guess what, you are! Get real.
6. Shouting:
Typing in all capital letters is not only hard on the eyes, but also annoying to most readers. Also, on the Internet this is considered shouting. DON'T SHOUT! (See what I'm saying?).
7. Sexual Innuendo:
Save the sex talk for later communication, when you and your date become more comfortable with each other. What you intend as a cute remark may inadvertently be taken the wrong way.
8. Berating Former Relationships or Partners:
Almost everybody has gone through a relationship that just didn't work out (I doubt there's anybody who hasn't). Don't whine about what you didn't get out of your last relationship. This is not the time or place to vent.
9. Unfamiliar Words:
Don't try to show off vocabulary you do not have. The easier to read your personal profile is the better. Conversation-style writing that brings out your personality works best.
10. Negativity:
You want to come across positively. Talk about your positive aspects and traits. Leave the negative behind.
There you have ten common pitfalls to avoid when writing an online dating profile. And while you are at it, don't forget to check your spelling and grammar.
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