|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Why Submitting Articles Gnaws at You Like an Unsent Thank-You Note
Writing and Submitting Articles is More about Psychology than Writing Skill
I've discovered that even when a person understands the benefits from writing and submitting articles, there's seldom a snowball's chance in h*ll that they'll do it. Psychologists have a word for it - it's called resistance.
The mind may know, even agree. But for most people a negative mental loop gets in the way of actually writing. People have long-practiced justifications why they can't write. Writing seems to be filed in the same part of the brain as high school term papers or things you'd rather avoid. So there's a major disconnect with article marketing. "I know I should, but..."
It's like back when you were a kid, and never got around to writing Aunt Sylvia to thank her for the ugly sweater. Thoughts about the sweater or Aunt Sylvia brought a flicker of guilt - which faded in time. But without creating the urge to write the long-avoided note. That mentality is alive and well.
Recognize Your Mental Resistance as Self-Defeating
Though I spend more time writing and submitting articles than most, some days it's a struggle. And numerous conversations with business owners who want to build site traffic show they don't comprehend the value of article marketing either. But acting like the issue is writing skill ignores the mind games going on.
Even though I've written books and articles for pay, the first articles I wrote for the Internet were horror stories. I'd "sweat bullets" and fiddle with them for weeks.
Finally my son, the journalist, said. "Mom, you're trying to pack everything you know into one article. Stop it! Just give them a sample of what you know that's helpful and new. Then write another one." Let me offer you the same advice. Just start.
Favorite Excuses - Any of them Yours?
1. I'm too busy and don't have the time
Which really means its not a priority. Everyone's too busy, doing what they consider most important. Writing almost never passes that test - even if you're good at it. Instead of making a big deal of it, make a very small deal of it. Write down something; anything. Don't criticize your efforts. The challenge isn't about what's written, but about not being buffaloed by the undertaking. Set your standard low - a paragraph or two. And keep at it - a crumb at a time. Learn to make it shine in the re-write.
2. I'm not a writer - I can't write
What special skills do you have that people want to know? If you've mastered your field or deal with customers, you've gained specific expertise. You help people make decisions. Answer their concerns. Certain problems come up time and again. And you know how to handle them-can explain them in your sleep. That makes you a natural to write how-to articles. Or checklists. Or tell a success story readers can learn from. In-depth "here's what to do" articles are always in demand. Don't be afraid of being too specific. Just steer clear of jargon.
3. Assorted Objections
- It takes too long, too much work
- I wouldn't know what to do with them, once they're written
- I can't face another learning curve
- I only have local clients, or no website
- I'm not sure it works
Solutions for such objections can be easily found - if you want to move past excuses. Hundreds of in-depth articles are yours for the reading at Article Marketing Academy, http://www.promotewitharticles.com You'll find that once you've started it gets easier. And your articles get better. Best of all you're not fooling yourself about whether you could.
Do Not Write Articles for the Wrong Reason
Steer clear of these motivations. Too many articles are simply recycled information, served up without much food value. Those aren't worth reading - or writing. No one is fooled when the article is a thinly-disguised promo piece that wastes the reader's time. Equally bad are keyword packed articles written only for search-engine ratings.
To quote Christopher Knight's ezinearticles.com blog (the 800# gorilla of article sites), "One class lower than SEO Authors, in terms of sophistication, is the new breed of what I call: "PR Article Authors". These are PR (Public Relations) drones who think they can just submit a press release as if it were an educational and informative article."
There's an etiquette of what's proper as well as a learning curve. But the rewards are worth the effort. And you're building a new mental muscle. Just write a few articles and see what happens. You've got nothing to lose but your excuses.
Copyright 2005 Off the Page
--Dr. Lynella Grant Consultant and Author - Promote yourself, business, website, or book with online articles http://www.promotewitharticles.com Free how-to. Or let me write and submit your articles online for you. No learning curves (719)395-9450
Advertisement: Honest Riches - Click Here!
Advertisement: Lost AdWords - Click Here!
Advertisement: Get $1 Million A Month In Google Pay-Per-Click Ads Free! - Click Here!
Advertisement: Who Loves Money? - Click Here!
Advertisement: SEO Elite, the GrandDaddy of SEO Software - Click Here!
BigNews.biz (press release), MA - 3 minutes ago
Their web programming services are wide ranging; A-1 Internet Design professional expertise also extends to providing Internet marketing and search engine ...
CNNMoney.com - 14 hours ago
Omniture Genesis integrates complementary third-party online marketing technologies with Omniture products. Omniture Genesis gives online marketers the ...
Norwegian Cruise Line Selects Omniture to Provide a More ... International Business Times
all 10 news articles
Hospitality Net (press release) - Jan 6, 2009
Here at HeBS we firmly believe that a comprehensive, ROI-centric Internet marketing strategy is the hotelier's perfect "survival tool" in the current ...
Hotel Revenue Management Meets the Recession | By Neil Salerno ... Hospitality Net
all 3 news articles
Best Syndication
Search Engine Watch - Jan 6, 2009
E-mail marketing isn't necessarily a function of search. Online marketing is about making money any way you can. Any well-rounded Internet marketing ...
Internet Marketing Tips and Predictions for 2009 Promotion World (press release)
all 3 news articles
A Pakistan News, Pakistan - 2 hours ago
Justin Harrison is a leading Internet Marketing consultant responsible for the Internet Marketing strategies behind some of the biggest online brands ...
MSNBC - 3 hours ago
These findings are based on data from Coremetrics Benchmark(TM), the industry's only peer-level benchmarking solution that measures online marketing results ...
USPRwire (press release), UK - 4 hours ago
Internet Music Marketing ebooks and videos for the 2009 and beyond music artist. Trent Partridge author of the new book "Internet Marketing for Music Artist ...
PowerHomeBiz.com (press release) - 12 hours ago
January 7, 2009 ( PowerHomeBiz ) - India -- India SEO a Professional Internet marketing Firm located in Chandigarh, northern part of India, since 1999 has ...
The Desert Sun, CA - Jan 6, 2009
An Internet marketing expert is scheduled to speak at this month's Women Leaders Forum of the Coachella Valley Desert Women Entrepreneurs Mixer. ...
PitchEngine (press release), WY - 7 hours ago
As the President of the Internet marketing and strategy firm, Vision Business Concepts Inc, Lori has created successful techniques that help her clients ...
Getting A Solid Internet Marketing Foundation
As we look at building our online businesses, many of us acknowledge, early-on, that we don't know it all. Those who don't, are almost certain to fail... Read More
Multiple Internet Profit Streams
Have you been searching without success for a way to make money on the internet? Maybe you've been going from one idea to another ? wasting more... Read More
How to Turn Freebies in to Sales
You can increase sales and profits by offering freebies to people who buy your main product or service. They increase the over all value of your main... Read More
9 Great Reasons To Help An Internet Marketing Newbie
Zig Ziglar the famous self help guru was once quoted as saying "You can get everything you want in life if you help enough people get everything... Read More
Alexa Toolbar - The Ultimate Internet Tool
There are numerous tools available on the Internet to assist online businesses. A valuable tool that you should use is the Alexa Toolbar. Even better, this tool... Read More
Just Ask! Using Surveys to Improve Your Business
Just ask!You can learn useful information about your business, customers, and potential customers by conducting a survey. If you have a list of e-mail addresses of your... Read More
Top Ten Ways to Attract Targeted Local Customers With Online Marketing
Does your business have a Web site? Have you missed the idea that it can be your 24/7 virtual marketing machine? Do you wonder how it could... Read More
How To Be An Internet Marketing Champion
How bad do you want to make money on the internet? You know thousands of people are doing it and maybe you've had a little success. But... Read More
Why the Internet is an Entrepreneurs Dream
Not long ago, a vacation that entailed travelling across much of the U.S. helped me reflect a bit about my Internet business, and reminded me of the... Read More
The 3 Secrets of High Traffic Sites
It seems to be in vogue these days to downplay the importance of web traffic. It's popular (and perfectly valid) to say things like: "Traffic is worthless... Read More
Shopping Search Engines, The Benefits and Explanations
The Shopping Search Engines are a new breed on the Internet market, they are a research tool for both consumers and retailers. Using a shopping search engine... Read More
Catapult Your Marketing Success With Joint Ventures
There are many ways to make money on the internet. All methods however, come with a price-tag. For starters, you will probably need to purchase basic business... Read More
Big Advertising Mistake - Dont Do This and It Will Save Your Advertising Budget!
Advertising plays an important role in your business (every business, actually!). But, there is one BIG mistake advertisers frequently do and this mistake could cost you a... Read More
Discover How To Find The Gold Online
Finding the GOLD!!!G'Day from the kitchen table of Scott WilsonTime to deliver on our promise of hot and usable information to help you learn and grow an... Read More
The 10 Success Basics For Your Online Business
It's always a good time to review what's been working or not working for you in your marketing efforts. Take the time to be honest with yourself... Read More
Being Part Of Groups
There are many different ways to have fun and socialize on the internet. One of the most fulfilling things that you can do is join one of... Read More
5 Secrets to Building a Successful Internet Business
Everyday I talk with people who want to get started on the internet with their own business. But the whole process seems a mystery to them whether... Read More
Boost Your Business in 3 Simple Steps
For all those who still think internet marketing is rocket science, it isn't.Back in the middle of October in 2004 I decided to do these 3 things.... Read More
How To Cheaply and Powerfully Reposition Yourself On the Web
It goes without saying that all of us would like better response and conversion numbers from our websites. This is an ongoing dilemma which, unfortunately for many... Read More
Online Sales : 10 High Decibel Tricks To Magnify Your Sales
Online sales is like a fine art and you have to learn the ropes on how to convert traffics to buyers.Below are online sales secrets to help:1.... Read More
Excelling With Online Marketing
Do you want to build a successful online business?Then start using online math and use Microsoft Excel.I've written an e-book this year that sells at a profit.... Read More
Internet Consultants for Online Sales
Beware of Internet Consultants, as many of them have never been able to promote anything of their own, yet are in a haste to charge you for... Read More
Marketers: Are We Getting Dumb?
Good morning, you fellow marketers! Well, you do not have to give me that look, there is always a morning coming up somewhere (what a cheap cliche!)Have... Read More
Im Talking, But is Anyone Listening?
Internet marketing is a wonderful thing, but it has it's drawbacks. For instance, if you own a brick and mortar store you have a *physical* presence that... Read More
Some Practical Guidlines for Getting Involved with Internet Marketing
This article addresses the 'how' and 'when' of getting involved with internet marketing.In this country we have been saturated with myths of instant wealth and fortunes made... Read More
How You Can Make Your Ad Command Attention
There are lots of ads for lots of product out there , so it is very easy for your ad to get lost in the shuffle. To... Read More
Lead Me On - Learn About Internet Marketing Leads
Every business is engaged in selling something, whether a product, service, information, or something else. And sales usually begin with sales leads. As an offline example, new... Read More
Keys To Successful and Profitable Niche Marketing
The market world is increasingly becoming specialized. Instead of offering a wide variety of goods or services, businesses prefer to cater to a select few. Also known... Read More
Selling to Sellers - Utterly Stupid Idea or Not Quite?
The list of promotional tools and resources available to online marketer today is very impressing, and new ones appear almost every day, each fancier and more sophisticated... Read More
Know The Fundamentals To Success
Internet Marketing is right for everyone. Unfortunately, not everyone is right for internet marketing. I have been involved in internet marketing now for over 4 years, I... Read More
Find Your Niche - the Internet Marketers Goldmine
If you haven't heard the word 'niche' being batted around by Internet Marketers then you haven't been listening. Finding a niche has become the antidote to competing... Read More
Online Advertising Mistakes ? 3 Donts For Newbies
Are you new to Network Marketing? If you are, then PLEASE avoid these mistakes when you promote your business opportunity!Mistake#1. SpammingSPAM: Sending People Annoying MessagesYes, you got... Read More
Experience the Benefits of an Internet Business
The Internet industry is booming and offers opportunities galore for internet businesses. Internet businesses are not just for computer whizzes anymore, not just for people with multiple... Read More
How to Leverage the Internet in MLM
Most people who try to leverage the Internet to build their MLM business wake up to the rude awakening that Network Marketing in the Internet age requires... Read More
How You Can Acquire Exclusive Rights To Products; Part 2 of 2
The steps to gaining exclusive rightsYou will need to give valid reasons to the manufacturer as to "why" you should have exclusive rights to his product for... Read More
20 Amazing Ways To Jump Start Your Sales
1. Find a strategic business partner. Look for ones that have the same objective. You can trade leads, share marketing info, sell package deals, etc.2. Brand your... Read More
How To Let Your Customers Search For YOU! ? Part 1
Actually I love the techniques I will explain below. These methods made me an authority in my market. A lot of people know me, personally or from... Read More
Why the Internet is an Entrepreneurs Dream
Not long ago, a vacation that entailed travelling across much of the U.S. helped me reflect a bit about my Internet business, and reminded me of the... Read More
5 Easy Ways to Establish Your Brand Online
The Internet is a practical and accessible tool to build your brand. Here, we list 5 of the easiest ways to leverage the Internet to your best... Read More
Manipulate Your Visitors With Reverse Psychology
Many people say that it is easy to write a sales copy and that there is really nothing to it. Well, all I can say is they... Read More
The Niche Website Naming Secret
Today I was optimizing a couple new websites for search engines. I went through my list of optimization techniques. Keywords in page title? Check. Keywords in page... Read More
An Introduction to Mortgage Marketing
The other day I had an appointment to meet with a client about a real estate classifieds website. We decided to meet at a local restaurant and... Read More
Online Marketing Success Formulas?
Quit your job, pack up and restart your life online. Create a website selling your talent and latest invention. To jumpstart the motor, spend a few hundred... Read More
Setting Your Online Business Up for Success!
There is a common misconception that an "online business" requires no investment...that you can make money online without spending any.When we hear this from people who are... Read More
The Truth About Info Business
Let me save you, at least, several hundreds of dollars you would have spent on different business guides and tutorials, claiming to bring you online wealth.We both... Read More
How A 7 Year Old Boy Discovered The Secret To Niche Marketing Success
Niche marketing enthusiast...I'm about to tell you a short story. If you believe me, you will be well rewarded. If you don't believe me; I will make... Read More
How To Identify Ideal Money Making Web Opportunities
I was winding my way up the levels of a very crowded parking garage the other day. The line of cars desperately seeking a spot ahead of... Read More
Don Quixotes Post Humous Virtual Expedition - Filling The Black Holes In Cyber Space
Perhaps the online community today is not so different from Don Quixote chasing after windmills, mistaking them for giants. Excessive web browsing might yield more or less... Read More
Hype! Has The Internet Gone Too Far?
I remember back in the 1980s (history for many of you reading this), I had a friend working at the University of California who had access to... Read More
Silver Surfers: Successful Online Marketing to Seniors
If you are marketing to an older audience, don't discount the value of a website. People over 50 account for more than 50% of discretionary spending in... Read More
Differentiate and Grow Rich: The Importance of a Strong USP
"With 50 other companies selling the same products and services, why should I do business with you rather than one of your competitors?"The number of competitors you... Read More
E-Psychology: Increasing Your Sales On-Line
As any successful entrepreneur knows, there's more to generating on-line sales than owning a web site. To produce sales, your web presence must be effective, easy to... Read More