This is article marketing. This article that you are reading right now. I write a 350 to 500 word article, post it in free article directories and content-starved webmasters come along and add this article to their website.
It's pretty simple really. You need to have something useful to say, some place to send the reader when they like what you have written, and a relevant list of article directories that will post your articles.
Why do it? Using the resource box at the bottom of each article I am able to send you, the reader, to someplace that should be of interest to you. This creates a link back to my website or webpage. It's a great thing for increasing popularity. Also, I get in front of more people than ever.
It turns out that a 350 word article is about the length of an informative email. There are a few tricks to writing the articles. And it's best to study those "tricks" so you can make the most of your article writing.
We now live in a time where we can write for the reader and still satisfy the search engine spiders (pieces of software sent by the search engines) who seek to understand just what the article is about. By understanding how the search engines look at articles we can write effectively and get noticed.
Look at the above title. Notice I put "article marketing" right at the beginning of the title. I am actually telling the search engine spiders what this article is all about. And its easy for you, the reader, to know what its about. See what I mean? Simple.
By taking the time to study Article Marketing and learning a few tricks of the trade, you can easily reach out and increase your popularity with the search engines, increase your visibility within your market and increase your credibility with the people who are getting to know you.
Article marketing is what I call one of "The Big Four of Internet Marketing." You have got to have it. And it's so simple to do. And it drives traffic to your website which increases your sales. It's a win on every front.
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If you write online articles to market, then perhaps you need to consider the ramifications of your actions. You see, it is my contention that folks should use their real name. Especially considering that most articles are used as article marketing, and if you do not use your real name and send someone to a website that sells something, then that is fraudulent "shrill" type activity. By using a fake name and supposedly trying to promote a real product, this is complete hypocrisy.
Additionally, if someone uses a fake name, they are Hiding Something, every time. Someone here mentioned that they were protecting themselves from the Internet? Interesting, well then that is an admission that they are hiding. I ask who is protecting the reader from the trickery?
One of the problems on the Internet is that people use false identity and post bogus information, without taking responsibility. Using a fake name, they assume gives them security to spout off without recourse. I have a problem with fake "pen" names, and if you are promoting a product or service or even just AdSense Ad website doing this, it is borderline illegal.
Personally, I see it as a criminal act, I am not impressed with the excuses people use. The idea that everyone else does it, is not good enough, because many people do it, and use multiple identities and if you do it, you are in the same boat with liars, cheaters and terrorists. That is what I think. I am not impressed with liars, nor should you be. If you are using a fake name, then how are you justifying your integrity level to your mirror, please do tell. *the truth.
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When people visit your site, read your content, and leave without making a purchase, they are considered lost opportunities unless you have a strong tool that you can use to capture their email addresses. When you have their contact information, you can easily establish a way to get in touch with them so you can build rapport and eventually earn their trust. When they already do, pitching your products becomes easier because you're most likely to convince them to take advantage of your offering. This is the idea behind list building. It allows you to convert potential clients to buying customers to augment your sales revenue.
1. Improve your website content and put up your sign-up forms. The first step that you need to take to persuade people to join your subscriber's list is to establish your expertise. You can do so by filling your website with valuable and useful information. Then, post your sign-up forms on every page of your website to make it easier for your potential clients to subscribe.
2. Offer freebies or discounts. Encourage more people to sign up by giving them something in exchange of their subscriptions. Throw away free ebooks, tutorials, vouchers, and discounts. As people love getting something for free, this can definitely boost your sign-up rate.
3. Drive more people to your subscription page through article marketing. Write quality articles and post them on publishing sites. Don't forget to include the URL of your subscription page on your resource box.
4. Post testimonials on your sign-up page. Hearing other people talk about the benefits they can get from subscribing with you can potentially persuade more people to sign up.
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Sean Mize is an internet marketing mentor who teaches people to generate over $15,000 per month online via automated systems and product funnels.