Article Marketing Tips

Monday, June 14th, 2010 at 4:13 pm

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Article marketing is an internet business practice that is used mostly by marketers, but is also used by online businesses to promote all kinds of products.

Article marketing as a concept is quite simple:

1. You write articles. Your articles include a link to your website or to an affiliate page

2. You submit articles to free online article directories

3. People read your articles online and click the link to visit your website

4. Once at your website (or affiliate page) your readers purchase the item you are promoting and you earn commission.

I never would have believed how writing some simple little articles would put my website marketing into overdrive until I tried it. These techniques worked for me and I can’t imagine what they will do for someone who can actually write!

If you haven’t tried it, give it a go and see exactly what article writing can do for your marketing efforts; you may be pleasantly surprised.

Here are 5 powerful article marketing tips you should apply to all the articles you write. These ideas will help you discover the real power behind article marketing.

1. Information, Information, Information Don’t ever forget, the major reason anyone is reading your article is for the information. Make sure your articles have at least some! The more timely, the better.

2. Keep It Short And Simple Writing for the web and ezines is different than writing for off-line publications. Keep your writing brief and write in short paragraphs. Be concise. Be precise. Talk directly to your reader and trim any unnecessary fat. Be lean and meaningful.

3. Put Your Reader’s Major Benefit In The Title Always put your readers first, give them the main reason they should read your article in big bold letters at the top of the page, i.e. in the title.

4. Cross Reference Your Articles Get more bang for your links. Place links to your other articles in the article you’re writing. If you’re offering helpful advice, most ezine editors and webmasters will let you do this. Self-promote. Self-pollinate..

5. Take Full Advantage Of Article Directories Kick-start your articles by submitting them to popular online article directories. These already have a large clientele looking for your articles.

Here’s my top four sites for article submission:

http://www.ezinearticles.com
http://www.goarticles.com
http://www.articlealley.com
http://www.buzzle.com

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Linnea

Hi Clint,

Thanks for these great tips for article marketing. I have it on my list to try but haven't quite ventured there yet. I will certainly keep these tips and sites in mind. Thanks!
Curt Bizelli

Hey Clint, even though I don't really think network marketing can be "too" easy, I really do like your blog. You have some really great content and I appreciate the tips on article marketing. You're not a bad writer. Keep up what you're doing and you can only get better.
I like the way you say, "Self Promote, Self Pollinate", that's a cool way of putting it. I'm also going to check out a couple of these other article directories I didn't know about :-) appreciate it, feel free to hit me up on skype at the1cbiz (from TSA).
God's Blessings,
Curt
ClintWhite

Thanks Curt for the cool comments. For me, the "easy" part comes educating ourselves so that the marketing comes "easily".. It's the learning that is sometimes difficult. I really do appreciate your stopping by!!
Let's give God the glory!!
Clint
Christine Casey

Hi Clint, I have a good friend who writes articles as well and is always telling me about doing the same, yet I haven't really understood how this valuable sounding tool can be used directly until reading your post. You explained details wonderfully, and have piqued my curiousity ~ Great info to know! Thanks! ;-) Christine
ClintWhite

Thank You so very much Christine for your kind words. I really appreciate you!
rebeccahappy

Just trying to get a handle on this fas I learn affiliate marketing. Love the list. I am amazed at how many tools are out there to help marketers be found and help customers find what they are looking for. It is incredibly vast.
ClintWhite

Thanks for your comment Rebecca...I too am amazed at the vast amount of information that is out there...all we have to do is ask (google it). lol
Nicole Rushin

You make it sound too easy. I will have to try it. I took note of the list you left at the bottom. Thanks for sharing this.
ClintWhite

Thanks Nicole for your comments, it really isn't that difficult. If you would like some more of my little tricks I use to make it even easier, just skype me; clintbiz. Thanks again
rebeccahappy

I totally want you little tricks so will skype you too if that is ok
ClintWhite

Absolutely Rebecca...I'm more than willing to share.
Lani

Aloha Clint, I think this maybe one of the biggest challenges people run into is articles writing and submitting. Grasping valuable ideas and formatting it to work for submission, but I do agree practice makes perfect. Thanks for sharing! Lani

PS...come visit me sometime and leave me a sweet note or tweet. Mahalo :)
ClintWhite

Thanks for your kind words Lani. I actually keep a pen and pad by my computer to jot down article ideas as they come to me.

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