July, 2010

  • 10 Instant Blog Post Templates to Help You Write Articles in 30 Minutes or Less

    Posted Jul 29th, 2010 By in Article Marketing, Blogging, Viral Marketing With | 9 Comments

    I am a natural born writer, so writing has always come easy to me. But, when I had to start writing articles everyday for my blog, for my newsletter and for article submission – I quickly ran out of article topics.

    Then one day as I was reviewing all of my articles, I realized that there was a structure and a formula behind each article I wrote. By recognizing these formulas I’m able to write an unlimited amount of articles – and write them in record time. And, If you want to overcome writer’s block and start writing articles faster, then you want to model proven article writing formats.

    Here Are 10 Different Blog Post Templates That Will Help You Overcome Writer’s Block So You Can Write Articles Faster…

    1. Myth Buster Article Template — With this template, you crush your prospects’ preconceived thoughts and notions about a subject. Take 3 myths people have about your industry. Explain to people why it’s a myth. And, then show them what can happen if they clear this myth from their mind.

    2. Top 10 Article Template – Have you ever seen a Jay Leno, David Letterman or any other late night television show that doesn’t have a “Top 10″ segment? Well, neither have I! It’s because people love top 10 lists. So give readers and prospects what they want.

    3. How-To Article Template – It’s no secret that “how-to” articles and blog posts are some of the most sought after, linked to and bookmarked content online. People want useful information and they’ll reward you by promoting it to others when you provide it. It’s also one of the easiest articles to write.

    4. Step-by-Step Article Template – If you think writing a how-to article is easy especially if you’re using article templates, then you’ll think the step-by-step article template is a cinch. In how-to articles I start off with the problem or pain that my prospects are experiencing. Then I give them a solution and end with the results. In a step-by-step article, I like to sell the dream. I want to instantly connect with my prospects’ desires, wishes and needs. So, I explain the results up front that can happen if you follow my advice that I give in the article.

    5. Quiz Article Template – Why do you think magazines publish quizzes all the time? Why do you think the quizzes you find on Facebook are so popular? It’s because people love taking quizzes, unless it’s a pop quiz in school. So, why not use a quiz format for your articles that will enable you to do a soft, pre-sell for your products and services. When readers answer “NO” to your questions, you’re implanting thoughts of “Maybe, we should be doing this.”

    6. 3 Mistakes Article Template – When you mention mistakes within your title and throughout your article, you will automatically grab attention. People will think in their minds, “Am I doing this right? I better find out!”

    7. The Why Article Template – How-to articles are great. And, as I said before, it’s the most popular article template. But sometimes, when you give too much of the “HOW,” you give prospects no reason to go to your website for more information. So, why not write an article that focuses on the “WHY” and give prospects a reason to visit your website and join your list.

    8. Differentiate Yourself Article Template – I created an article entitled “How to Choose an Article Submission Service.” Within this article, I created 10 questions that prospects should ask. Now these questions were designed to show everything that my service includes that no one else offers. It educated prospects and at the same time, it pre-sold my article submission services.

    9. Failure to Success Article Template – Did you ever notice how speakers (especially those who sell from the stage) would always tell you about their hardships? Why do speakers do this? Because we want you to connect with us. We want to show you that if we can achieve success, so can you. By opening up and revealing your failures or your scars, you add realness to your written words. People will look up to you and they will want your guidance.

    10. What I Learned From Article Template — Through my years as the article marketing expert, I’ve learned that I can connect almost anything – no matter how unrelated it may seem – to various secrets that I teach my clients, subscribers and readers. For example, I’ve written articles such as “7 Article Marketing Lessons I Learned From Being a Martial Arts Champion,” 3 Lessons I Learned From the Mother of a Fearless PR LEADER,” and “5 Relationship Building Lessons I Learned From My Parents.”

    Guest Author: Article Marketing Expert Eric Gruber uses the power of articles to create online opportunities for Internet marketers, small business owners, authors, entrepreneurs and speakers who want more publicity, prospects and profits. Now, you can get 3 of his favorite his instant article writing templates that will help you overcome writer’s block and write your articles in 30 minutes or less. Get your free article templates now: http://www.TryMyFreeArticleTemplates.com

  • Case Study: Mompreneur Grows Business by Using Twitter to Build Relationships

    Posted Jul 22nd, 2010 By in Business, Case Studies, Social Networking, Twitter With | 6 Comments

    “Social networking is still a luxury, and I don’t have time to use it for my business.” Does this sound familiar? This is the most common excuse I receive from entrepreneurs and clients. So, since we all have the same amount of hours in a day, how does Dawn Papandrea-Khan, a mompreneur of four kids under the age of six manage to run three businesses and make time to use social networking to grow her business?

    I met Dawn on Twitter last year and hired her for a few graphic design projects. Not only was I tremendously impressed by her work, but also by her dedication to make social networking work for her business. A couple of months ago, Dawn mentioned to me that 90 percent of her clients come from Twitter. So, I invited Dawn to share her story with my blog readers.

    Let’s listen to what she has to say in this 20-minute interview:

    To view Dawn’s work, you can visit her websites below:

    DPK Graphic Design – http://DPK-GraphicDesign.com

    DPK Virtual Assistant Services – http://DPK-VirtualAssistant.com

    Surfaces with Paint (NY Based Decorative Painting Biz) – http://SurfaceswithPaint.com

    Painter Mommy (My Everything Blog) – http://PainterMommy.com

    Here is also my blog post that Dawn mentions:  Top 50 Social Media Mistakes Made by Small Businesses

    I will be posting more case study interviews like this on a regular basis. If you are using social media successfully in your business and would like to be interviewed, please reach out to me. I love hearing social media success stories!

    Did this help you to see how entrepreneurs are using social networking to grow their business?  What was your takeaway from the interview?

  • 3 Valuable Tips for the Yahoo! and Bing Search Transition

    Posted Jul 22nd, 2010 By in Bing, Internet Marketing, Search Engine Marketing, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Yahoo With | 2 Comments

    After a partnership agreement was signed exactly one year ago, Yahoo! has finally started testing organic and paid listings from Microsoft Bing this week. Yahoo! states if all goes as planned, users should expect Yahoo!’s organic search results to be powered by Bing around August/September.

    The organic search transition will happen automatically. However, if you perform SEO on your site and ranking high in these search engines is important to you, I recommend keeping a close eye on any updates and tips from both Yahoo! and Microsoft.

    Yahoo has already provided its users with three valuable tips:

    1. Compare your organic search rankings on Yahoo! Search and Bing for the keywords that work best for you.
    2. Decide if you’d like to modify your paid search campaigns to compensate for any changes in organic referrals that you anticipate.
    3. Review the Bing webmaster tools and optimize your website for the Microsoft platform crawler, as Bing listings will be displayed for approximately 30% of search queries after this change, according to comScore.

    I also found the Yahoo! FAQ page to be extremely helpful in answering some the questions I had.

    Here’s to a smooth transition!

  • An Infograph – 20 Fascinating Facts About YouTube

    Posted Jul 19th, 2010 By in Social Media, Video Marketing, Viral Marketing, YouTube With | 1 Comment

    Infograph by GO-Gulf.com – Dubai Web Design Company

    20 Interesting Facts about Youtube

  • Why Audience Engagement Matters with Social Media

    Posted Jul 15th, 2010 By in Social Media, Social Networking With | 6 Comments

    Whether you’re just starting out or a seasoned social media pro, it’s important to stay connected to your audience. It’s easy to forget the purpose of being social if you’re too consumed with promoting yourself. Every now and then, we all need a reminder about how important it is to provide value and to be genuine in our attempts at audience engagement. Don’t forget that social media is here to stay!

    Studies on Social Media Usage

    A recent study shows that Generation Y, or Millennials, will continue to use social networking as they age. Contrary to what few believe, social media and sharing is not just a fad – it’s here to stay. 67% of technology experts questioned in the study agree that Millennials will not grow out of sharing information about themselves on social networks. This should come as no surprise as social media is increasingly become an important part of our lives. Many people are already willing to admit the check Twitter or Facebook before their email and there are studies to show that. If you’re an internet marketer, there is no way to success if you ignore these social media channels.

    Storytelling and Engagement

    In order to engage your customers, sharing on social media sites should consist of more than just linking to pieces of information about yourself. Nowadays, it’s even easier for people to ignore a sales pitch. They want to see your real personality and understand how you can help them. Storytelling as it relates to social media means relating a topic, story, or opinion to your customers. If you’re blogging about a topic, relate it to yourself or the average person. This makes it more personable and easier to relate to. You want to give them a reason to care or form an opinion. Telling an interesting story will encourage your audience to post question, comments and even look to you as a resource.

    Share Your Voice

    Establishing an online presence for your business means more than just setting up the accounts. Consistency counts! This can be the hardest aspects for most businesses and individuals. Being online means that you are connected 24/7 and you may feel that you’re running out of things to say. The worst thing you could do is broadcast yourself continuously. Instead, opt for variety of topics to share. Look for what your customers are interested in and if you’re not sure, research or ask. Social networks are a place where you can make a difference by providing value. Offering free resources and expert advice is always useful. As you’re active, remember to also be genuine. Show your personality and put effort into your audience outreach. They’ll appreciate a genuine source of information.

    Is there anything you would like to share about your own personal experiences with audience engagement through social media?

    Guest Author: Lynna Pham is project coordinator at Emarketed, a Los Angeles web design and web copywriting firm.

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