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Author: Jeremy Hershberger Article source: http://freezinesite.com/. Used with author's permission.
One of the most effective (and free!) ways to get noticed
on the web is to write articles. Even if you have no
writing experience, it is easier than you may think, even
fun. You can write an article on just about anything you
want and choose how you want to publish it.
The best way to start is to write about a subject you
understand thoroughly, such as the subject of your ezine
if you have one.
Use a search engine to research what you want to write
about, and browse some online discussion forums which
relate to your subject to gain additional knowledge.
There are article-writing ebooks and other literature
available on the web that can provide you with useful
advice if you are intimidated to write your first article.
Just do some web searches to see what you can find. Some
of the literature is free, some isn't.
As you conduct your research, begin writing a rough draft
immediately while ideas are still fresh in your mind. You
can revise, edit and rearrange later. Your article
doesn't have to be perfect, as long as it is presentable
and easily readable.
Keep your lines formatted to about 60 characters. The
'Lucida Console' font uses the same amount of space for
each character, so you could use it then set your margins
accordingly in your word processor program.
I use Notepad which uses Lucida Console by default. I
turn off word-wrap and set the window size to where I want
it and hit 'enter' as my text fills a line. You may come
up with a method that works better for you.
When your article is finished, you'll need to add what is
called a "resource box" at the end. This is where you
place a few lines which include your name, as well as
anything you'd like to offer your readers.
You should make your resource box stand out by placing a
line of asterisks or hyphens above and below it, for
example:
*********************************************************
Copyright © 2005 [your name]
[email address if you wish]
[several lines to advertise your website, ezine, offer
freebies, etc]
*********************************************************
When you feel comfortable with your article and ready to
publish, you can choose from several different options
available to you. You can use all if you so choose:
* Article Directories
* Ezines
* Article Announcement Lists
Article directories are websites that you can submit your
article to. They will review it then publish it on their
site, making your name and links in your resource box
available to all who are interested in the information you
provide.
You get an added benefit of having your website's search
engine ranking increase as your link is placed in more and
more article directories! It all depends on how much time
you want to spend submitting to the hundreds of available
directories on the web.
You can also browse ezine directories, searching for
ezines relating to your article's subject. Look for those
which indicate they accept article submissions.
Send a polite email to the publisher asking to submit your
article, and include the article. If you prefer, send it
as an attachment.
There are also article announcement lists which you can
submit your article to. These can be found by doing a web
search for 'article announcement lists'. You have to
subscribe to the list before you can post to it.
When posting to an announcement list, include in your
email your rules for reprinting your article, such as
allowing it to only be reprinted if no changes are made
and only as long as your resource box is included. These
rules are up to you, ultimately.
You can also use submission websites or software such as
EzineAnnouncer which are designed to submit your article
to a large number of places, cutting down on time you have
to spend doing it manually. These programs come with a
price, so look them up and decide for yourself if they are
worth it to you.
Read this article again, and formulate a plan based on the
advice given. The methods outlined above will get you
well on your way to boosting your online presence, and you
will be surprised by how effective they are.
Copyright 2005 Jeremy Hershberger Jeremy Hershberger is a computer specialist, Internet marketer, and webmaster of his "Plug-In Profit Site". For free training and essential advice on building and enhancing an online business, subscribe to his Internet marketing newsletter here: http://www.online-income-solutions.com
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