[EzineArticles] Article Writing Tips to Retweet: January 2012

Article Writing Tips to Retweet: January 2012 Every month @EzineArticles provides well over 100 useful tidbits of information, and training - We've gathered some of the best ones from January right here. Retweet any of them to enhance your article writing efforts. Just CLICK on  to auto-populate your Twitter status field.   EzineArticles Tips and Training Snippets Psst! Want to know the secret to success? Stop beating your head on your desk and start writing! Persistence is the key!   How do you deliver quality 100% of the time? Be prepared BEFORE you write: brainstorm, outline, and focus!   Looking for success? Commit to a writing schedule to successfully increase your overall article production & quality.   "I can't get no satisfaction!" If you are not 100% satisfied w/ your article, your reader won't be. Submit when satisfied!   Save time: A little planning will help you write a quality article in less time & it will help you achieve your goal!   Each article you produce represents you and your business. Create a good impression with GREAT quality!   Save Writing Time: Generate ideas, scope out your niche, schedule your writing time, and prepare a focused environment!   Article writing is not Press writing. The difference is in persona - news is fleeting and articles have presence.   Lure in your audience, but do NOT mislead them. Articles fall short when they fail to meet the reader's expectations.   Don't be mysterious with your title and summary - tell your reader right away what they will expect to get attention!   Article Writing and Ideas Using resources can strengthen your article's point. Be sure you're enhancing YOUR point & not the other way around.   Write full circle to build momentum: Readers should understand your message from Introduction to Conclusion, to Link.   Practice writing concisely by printing out your draft & then crossing out superfluous info to keep audience needs & wants!   Get intimate, share a secret! Give your readers specific details & they will return to you for more advice later.   The Power of Lists: Pick a topic and create a list of all the attributes of that topic. Share your results in an article!   EzineArticles Inside Information Discover how it's easy to incorporate relevant and quality content to articles less than 400 words - http://t.co/bwN2WJE7   Grab a pen and paper to get ready for 5 easy steps to finding the perfect niche for you - http://t.co/CKtLfoqX   Easily build confidence in your writing skill set and increase your credibility simultaneously! http://t.co/omi8iRXD   Q: What do payed, withing, reoccurrence, doesnt, and definately have in common? A: Author Blunders - http://t.co/RI6ClVpT   Easily jot down your ideas, webinar notes, customer feedback, and more using the new Scratch Pad - http://t.co/WLRgbeSe   Motivational Moments Sage Advice--> RT @musa23: As much as my article is done & a polished gem, I give it a day & proof read it again before submission.   Article Affirmation: Write an article about the best things in your niche. Your readers will be compelled by your passion!   RT @thesmidgens: We are excited to be promoted as BasicPLUS authors @EzineArticles ; a great site! [Congrats on your upgrade!]   Don't settle! Greatness comes from persistence. Always look to create greater results tomorrow & be phenomenal!   Think BIG with your articles! Not only do your articles attract traffic, they build YOUR credibility platform.   What's your favorite Tweet from January? Let us know in the Comments section here! To Your Article Writing Success & Passion! Penny, Managing Editor http://Blog.EzineArticles.com/ http://EzineArticles.com/ PS: "Like" us on Facebook, where we share updates on anything new happening at EzineArticles as well as hot article writing tips and Expert Author discussions! EzineArticles Member Endorsement "I have grown my monthly newsletter to over 14,000 subscribers." EzineArticles.com kept being discussed by the internet marketing leaders I listened to. I investigated it and found it to be very easy to learn and very effective... I started article writing when I started my newsletter in late 2006. At that time, I had about 25 subscribers - mostly friends and family. Since then I have grown my monthly newsletter to over 14,000 subscribers. Lee Binz TheHomeScholar.com EzineArticles Newsletter Information Join EzineArticles | Manage Your Subscription | EzineArticles RSS Feed | List Support Create Free Membership Account | Login For Members Only To Leave The EzineArticles Newsletter: leave-7031103-5233187.e085d87993250aab11f3e0c15f1c2785@lists.ezinearticles.com ISSN: 1525-7126 - Library Of Congress, Washington D.C. Postal address: EzineArticles.com, PO Box 12740 Green Bay WI 54307 USA © Copyright 1999-2012 EzineArticles.com. All Rights Reserved.

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SelfGrowth.com Money and Business Newsletter: 8 Steps to Close Sales Quickly

Money and Business Newsletter Grow your business, improve your finances   2/1/12 issue:   8 Steps to Close Sales Quickly Money and Business Newsletter for thomas Publisher: David Riklan - http://www.SelfGrowth.com --------------------------------------------------- ** Money and Business Tip of the Week ** --------------------------------------------------- Are you looking for a job but still not getting noticed? Then it's time to check your message. Remember that it should NOT be all about you - hiring companies want to know what you'll do for them. Just like a salesman that delivers solutions to help customers overcome their problems, you need to sell to their expressed needs and be better at matching your life experiences to the challenges they are facing. Remember you can't close the deal unless you can get them to listen. The best way to get them to listen is to make your presentation about something they are interested in-"them", you do this by answering the question, "What's in it for them?" Find out what they are being held accountable for and let them know you can help them succeed. Given that message, they will likely notice you faster. -------------------------------------------------- ** Article: 8 Steps to Close Sales Quickly - By Sam Manfer ** --------------------------------------------------- "Start with the end in mind," as Steven Covey of 7 Habits of Highly Effective People says. So let's start with booking the order and work towards where the selling process starts. 1. How Do You Get the Order? Get all the powerful people - especially the most powerful person - to commit to your offering. This is the person with the ability to say yes and it happens. Don't be fooled by those who can say no. Anyone can get you eliminated. a. If it is a business sale, there may be lots of people involved. The ultimate decision-maker is usually in the executive suite and listens to associates and subordinates. b. If it is a consumer sale (car, house, personal item), determine who has the power - husband, wife? Children can be significant influencers. Emotional buys happen, but will be returned unless the power and influences are synchronized. 2. How Do You Get Powerful People To Commit? Ask for the commitment. i.e.: "Since you're feeling good about what we've just discussed, can I have your commitment that you will support me/my company? a. If s/he says "yes", you've won a vote - not the sale - unless it's the person with the power to say yes and it happens. b. If s/he says "no", ask "How come?" i.e. "Seems like you have some concerns. Please explain." 3. How Do You Know What S/He Is Feeling? Ask the magic question - "How do you feel about what I've just presented?" a. If s/he feels good - that great - go for commitment. See 2 above. b. If s/he doesn't feel good or shows signs of hesitation/objections, ask, "What's the issue?" See 2b above. 4. How Do You Know What To Present To Make Her/Him Feel Good? Ask questions about what s/he wants/expects. "What would the perfect solution look like to you?" "What will it take to get your vote?" Stop talking and listen. Then base your presentation on what s/he has said. a. Be sure the answer comes from this person. The biggest mistake is to ask others what someone else wants/expects. b. If s/he doesn't say the things you think s/he should be concerned about, expose and entice, i.e. "Are you aware ..." "Others have used ... and found that..." Don't push. Sense if there is any interest only. Otherwise let it go. 5. How Do You Get To Ask Questions? Make it a condition before you do any presentations (i.e. "I know you're expecting me to tell you about our stuff, but before I do, can I ask you a few questions about your wants and expectations so I don't bore you with information that is of no interest to you.") a. Ask questions when alone with her/him. People reveal more one-on-one. Remember you have to appeal to this person to win his/her vote. It's not about the company or the other people. b. If you give the presentation before the interview, you lose. They get to know all about you and you learn little. The rescue strategy, when you can't resist the urge to present, is to ask each person the magic, feeling question. See 3 above. 6. Who Are The People To Be Questioning? All the people who touch or who are impacted by your product, especially those in high places, are the people you should interview. Win each of these people's votes. Ask to meet their boss so you can ask questions and win his/her vote. The powerful will make the final decision. Don't argue. It is what it is. Besides, what would happen if your competition gets to the bosses? 7. When Do You Start Going After All These Administrators, Decision People And Senior Execs? This is a lot of work. Go after then after you qualify that this is a good company and a good opportunity for you to pursue. Use history to determine the types of companies/opportunities that have gone well for you and those that haven't. Seek only those that fit this profile. These are the plums and should close at a 70% rate if you do 1 through 6 above. Leave the rhubarbs for your competitors. They will die slowly while you use the time to find more plums. 8. How Do You Find Enough Prospects To Be Choosey? Have a systematic prospecting program. Fortunately there are many levels and types of prospecting. Your easiest prospects are those who you currently do business with. Develop high level relationships, (How? Read my book - TAKE ME TO YOUR LEADER$), and you will get 100% of the business from 100% of your clients. Your toughest prospects are new accounts, cold calls, and greenfield prospects. a. Prospect for those that fit your profile. b. The more organized your approach, the better you changes of finding quality leads that are interested in doing something. Then do 7 through 1 above in that order only. c. If you don't prospect enough, you won't have enough plums and you will gravitate to the rhubarbs. See, selling is very systematic and can be easy. People make it tough by pushing products, going after everything, and trying to beat the competition. Best case these people close 30%. Do the above and you'll soon be closing 70% of the opportunities you choose to pursue. ** To comment on this article or to read comments about this article, go here. About the Author: Sam Manfer, the SelfGrowth.com Official Guide to Business Coach and Business Coaching, makes it easy for any sales person to be effective and feel comfortable connecting with and relationship selling C-Level leaders. Get his free E-Book: "Getting Past Gatekeepers and Handling Blockers". Just click this C-Level Relationship Selling Link.

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[EzineArticles] Article Content vs. Real Life: Location Stuffing

Article Content vs. Real Life: Location Stuffing Lenny Wordsmith Bungles Top Ten Location stuffing is like handing a tourist a blank map and then telling them to meet you on the corner of Broadway and Main. Not only will the tourist get lost, but they certainly will be wary of trusting you again. If you choose to target an audience or demographic based on a location (instead of a national or even global audience), ensure you are providing the reader with a detailed, unambiguous map that is relevant to your article's topic. In the 10th episode of the Article Content vs. Real Life series, discover how Late Night Article Writing host Lenny Wordsmith learns to provide value without location stuffing. Downloadable Versions:                 Be a World-Class Expert: Just Say No to Location Stuffing Think of it this way: Let's say you are lawyer in San Diego, California. You may feel like every single bit of information in your article is specific to San Diego - but is it really? Sad to say, but people from all over the country still need law advice about bankruptcy, DUI charges, divorce, etc., not just San Diego or California for that matter. So your information may be applied to audiences in other states, not just California. Lenny Wordsmith's mistake was that he was alienating the majority of his global audience by location stuffing "Canada" without context or reason. Let's take a closer look at what Lenny was saying before his Editor stepped in: "EzineArticles Blog Canada", "Video Channels Canada", and "your unresolved issues Canada". Not only is this information ambiguous, it's grammatically incorrect and makes absolutely no sense whatsoever. Focus on being grammatically correct and delivering value to your readers. Simply repeating the location doesn't add value to your article and your readers will see right through you. However, if your reader feels like they could walk right into the location with your article guiding them like a map - that is valuable information. A Good Writer in Hawaii Is a Good Writer in Italy Be knowledgeable, concentrate on the content you're delivering, and do not try to manipulate your audience subliminally. Location-specific articles can have some great benefits - if done correctly. Should you include a location in the title of your article and/or the article itself, always consider whether it adds value to your article by providing key insights that are truly unique to that location and that location only. For more information on how to write with a location in mind, check out our quick 2 Minute Approval Tip: Make Location-Based Articles Specific. Reactions? Laughs? Share your comments and suggestions about how to avoid location stuffing and write quality articles here! To Your Article Writing Success & Passion! Penny, Managing Editor http://Blog.EzineArticles.com/ http://EzineArticles.com/ PS: Want more Article Content vs. Real Life videos? Get more here! EzineArticles Member Endorsement "EzineArticles is a wonderful reservoir of good content on many topics." As little as 3 years ago I read several references to EzineArticles as the leading website for articles. The marketing principle of giving away of something of value for free in order to sell something else, resonated with me. It is also a way to establish your voice and brand in a more structured professional manner than typical social media i.e. Facebook, Twitter, et al. They have their place and are useful to an author/writer. However, the growth of the internet creates a huge demand for quality content.I still think the key is to write "quality content". If it is well written, accessible, and of timely interest to people it will get plenty of attention. EzineArticles is a wonderful reservoir of good content on many topics. Bruce Kaler M.D. SeattleDoc.com EzineArticles Newsletter Information Join EzineArticles | Manage Your Subscription | EzineArticles RSS Feed | List Support Create Free Membership Account | Login For Members Only To Leave The EzineArticles Newsletter: leave-6990838-5233187.e085d87993250aab11f3e0c15f1c2785@lists.ezinearticles.com ISSN: 1525-7126 - Library Of Congress, Washington D.C. Postal address: EzineArticles.com, PO Box 12740 Green Bay WI 54307 USA © Copyright 1999-2012 EzineArticles.com. All Rights Reserved.

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