[EzineArticles] Article Writing Tips to Retweet: December 2012

Article Writing Tips to Retweet: December 2012 Every month @EzineArticles provides well over 100 useful tidbits of information and training - We've gathered some of the best ones from December right here. Retweet any of them for motivation or to share with your Twitter followers. Just CLICK on  to auto-populate your Twitter status field. Quotes and Ideas "The desire to write grows with writing." - Erasmus. Create good habits & grow your audience! pic.twitter.com/uVyiRpXu   "No man was ever wise by chance." - Seneca. Discover. Become the expert your readers turn to. pic.twitter.com/3dzge9jY   "Writing is the most fun you can have by yourself." - Terry Pratchett. Write solo or collaborate? pic.twitter.com/vc1o5kEv   "By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail." - B. Franklin. Prepare to succeed with an article writing strategy.   "Good writing is like a windowpane." - George Orwell. Be transparent with your audience to gain trust and credibility. Article Writing and Grammar "On the first day of submission, my article came back to me ..." Watch this video to sing along! bit.ly/ZolYiO   One word can make all the difference in your writing: Lightning vs. Lightning bug. pic.twitter.com/hWDxdwIa   Wld u trusts a mssge spellm lik dis? Always proofread your article for grammar AND spelling to maintain trust.   Skip the lists. Get the Top 25 Spelling Blunders infographic at ow.ly/gnDmP   Spelling Tip: What's the temperature outside? 32 degrees Fahrenheit (not Farenheit) or 0 degrees Celsius (not Celcius).   EzineArticles Tips and Training Snippets Practice makes perfect. Rome wasn't built in a day, so practice, practice, practice your article writing!   You don't improve by merely showing up; you improve with practice, having the right tools, & asking for help. We're here!   Find the meaning of your experiences & relate them to your niche to write engaging and personable articles.   You are confined only by the walls you build yourself. Think big! Push yourself and your articles beyond the norm!   A keyphrase is a natural sequence of words that a user enters into a search query. The KEY word is NATURAL.   EzineArticles Inside Information Rejection isn't easy. Add these 10 quality measures to increase article success ow.ly/g11df   Do you use an Editorial Calendar to plan your writing efforts? We'd love to hear from you at ow.ly/g9Xqa   Is your content worth sharing? Find out: ow.ly/fMXOD   The debate on article length rages on: 400-700 words vs. 1,000 words. What's your answer? ow.ly/fPp0H   Top 7 tips to identifying unoriginal content. How important is originality to you? Let us know at ow.ly/fTav6   Motivational Moments Are you a top author? To get somewhere other than where you are, you have to do something different. Change to grow.   We're staying warm, cozy, and editing articles. What fuels your article writing fire? pic.twitter.com/sMhnfCGo   15 minutes? You can do anything in 15 minutes ... including brainstorming 15 new article ideas. Go ahead, do it now!   Ideas are like holiday decorations: The more you have, the better it is! pic.twitter.com/I6feCog8   Oh the weather outside is frightful, but the ideas are so delightful ... let em' flow, let em' flow, let em' flow! pic.twitter.com/vmUdfq3F   What's your favorite Tweet from December? Let us know in the comments section below! Don't forget to follow our Twitter page for the latest and greatest EzineArticles tips, tricks, and tools! To Your Article Writing Success & Passion! Penny, Managing Editor http://Blog.EzineArticles.com/ http://EzineArticles.com/ EzineArticles Member Endorsement "The benefits will be dramatic" EzineArticles has been one of the best Internet marketing decisions I've made over the years. One thing that is important with Internet marketing is to produce content consistently, not once a month. The benefits ... will be dramatic in that regard. The whole process is a marathon, not a sprint! David Greene PreferredPainCenter.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-8322254-5233187.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.

[EzineArticles] 2012 EzineArticles Video Roundup

2012 EzineArticles Video Roundup The Top Ten EzineArticles Videos of 2012 In case you missed the video releases on the Blog, on our YouTube Channel, or in the Newsletter, here are the Top Ten EzineArticles Videos of 2012 with a short recap of each video's message. 1. The Power of Social Networking Between Twitter and Facebook alone, there are over 800 million users tweeting, sharing, posting, reposting, and more. For Expert Authors, this exchange of information makes article writing and social networking a perfect match. Watch this video and discover strategies and tips to harness The Power of Social Networking! 2. 2 Minute Approval Tips: #20 Reaching the Word Count Avoid the fluff in your next quality, original article and reach the minimum word count the right way. Watch this video to discover how you can reach the minimum word count the right way to increase your credibility and build your readership. 3. Common Article Writing Roadblocks - Promotional Content By acknowledging there may be potential roadblocks ahead and knowing how to steer clear of these would-be hazards, you can ensure your article journey goes smoothly for you and your readers. Watch this video to discover the first roadblock many new and experienced Expert Authors encounter: Product Sales/Promotional Content. 4. Article Content vs. Real Life – Location Stuffing 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. Discover how Late Night Article Writing host Lenny Wordsmith learns to provide value without location stuffing. 5. Late Night Article Writing: 4th Edition Catch up with your favorite Late Night Article Writing host and his special guest, Calvin Grammar as they count down the Top Ten Ways to Generate Article Ideas. 6. Common Article Writing Roadblocks - Keyword Abuse There are many quick and easy methods that will sabotage your efforts. One such method: Throwing keywords aimlessly at content. Discover the top 5 roadblocks associated with poor keyword usage and keyword abuse in the second edition of our Common Article Writing Roadblocks video series. 7. Increase Your Visibility to Get Results Do you find yourself staring at your analytics and continually asking yourself: "Why is no one visiting my site?" Rather than getting frustrated with your traffic results, consider the root of the issue: your visibility. Watch this video to discover how you can wash away your frustrations to increase your visibility and become a leader in your niche! 8. Article Content vs. Real Life – Quality Linking Visitors expect fast-loading and easily-navigable pages that are bursting with rich, relevant content. Discover how a search for a stapler is similar to a visitor clicking through to a blog or website in 5 discouraging (and even scary) scenarios. 9. EzineArticles Presents: The Haunted Typewriter Dared to enter the condemned schoolhouse by friends, Johnny pushed through cobwebs and found it: the haunted typewriter. Legend dictates the typewriter, possessed by Miss Darkwright, types a message back, but those who have discovered its secrets have never returned. Discover what happens to Johnny ... 10. Celebrating EzineArticles' 13th Anniversary Every single article submitted to EzineArticles.com is reviewed by an Associate Editor and a Quality Control Editor, which ensures your articles will provide value for readers as well as publishers and ultimately help you achieve your goals. Watch our tribute to the 450,000+ Expert Authors who submit original, quality articles! Bonus: The Twelve Days of Poor Grammar Celebrate the true spirit of article writing, language, and good grammar by watching "The Twelve Days of Poor Grammar." Sing along and don't forget to share! Subscribe to the EzineArticles YouTube Channel to find even more EzineArticles videos. What's your favorite video? We'd love to hear your feedback and suggestions in the comments section of this post online. To Your Article Writing Success & Passion! Penny, Managing Editor http://Blog.EzineArticles.com/ http://EzineArticles.com/ PS: Click here to check out this year's holiday card featuring the EzineArticles team in festive attire! EzineArticles Member Endorsement "You guys are simply the BEST!" EzineArticles.com is truly a reputable directory article site that gives so many writers an opportunity to publish their work and have it exposed to a huge global audience. You guys are simply the BEST! 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[EzineArticles] The Twelve Days of Poor Grammar

The Twelve Days of Poor Grammar Starring the EzineArticles Carolers! Celebrate the true spirit of article writing, language, and good grammar by checking out the "The Twelve Days of Poor Grammar" lyrics below the video and sing along! Downloadable Versions:                 The Twelve Days of Poor Grammar On the first day of submission, my article came back to me with one spelling error, oh gee! On the second day of submission, my article came back to me with two misused words, and one spelling error, oh gee! On the third day of submission, my article came back to me with three texting texts, two misused words, and one spelling error, oh gee! On the fourth day of submission, my article came back to me with four poorly possessive apostrophes, three texting texts, two misused words, and one spelling error, oh gee! On the fifth day of submission, my article came back to me with five run-on sentences, four poorly possessive apostrophes, three texting texts, two misused words, and one spelling error, oh gee! On the sixth day of submission, my article came back to me with six confusing contractions, five run-on sentences, four poorly possessive apostrophes, three texting texts, two misused words, and one spelling error, oh gee! On the seventh day of submission, my article came back to me with seven comma splices, six confusing contractions, five run-on sentences, four poorly possessive apostrophes, three texting texts, two misused words, and one spelling error, oh gee! On the eighth day of submission, my article came back to me with eight double negatives, seven comma splices, six confusing contractions, five run-on sentences, four poorly possessive apostrophes, three texting texts, two misused words, and another spelling error, oh gee! On the ninth day of submission, my article came back to me with nine malfunctioned conjunctions, eight double negatives, seven comma splices, six confusing contractions, five run-on sentences, four poorly possessive apostrophes, three texting texts, two misused words, and one spelling error, oh gee! On the tenth day of submission, my article came back to me with ten incomplete sentences, nine malfunctioned conjunctions, eight double negatives, seven comma splices, six confusing contractions, five run-on sentences, four poorly possessive apostrophes, three texting texts, two misused words, and one spelling error, oh gee! On the eleventh day of submission, my article came back to me with eleven split infinitives, ten incomplete sentences, nine malfunctioned conjunctions, eight double negatives, seven comma splices, six confusing contractions, five run-on sentences, four poorly possessive apostrophes, three texting texts, two misused words, and one spelling error, oh gee! On the twelfth day of submission, my article came back to me with twelve dangling modifiers, eleven split infinitives, ten incomplete sentences, nine malfunctioned conjunctions, eight double negatives, seven comma splices, six confusing contractions, five run-on sentences, four poorly possessive apostrophes, three texting texts, two misused words, and one spelling error, oh gee! *** Give your readers the gift of good grammar! Celebrate the true spirit of article writing, language, and good grammar by watching "The Twelve Days of Poor Grammar." Simply click here, sing along, and don't forget to share. To Your Article Writing Success & Passion! Penny, Managing Editor http://Blog.EzineArticles.com/ http://EzineArticles.com/ PS: The end of the year is almost here! Plan next year's Editorial Calendar to get ready with these great tips: click here. EzineArticles Member Endorsement "EzineArticles.com has worked out extremely well ..." The relationship with EzineArticles.com has worked out extremely well. As a consequence of publishing articles on EzineArticles.com, I have built a huge body of material that enhances my credibility and search engine optimization. However, and most importantly, I have been able to use EzineArticles.com as a way of helping others. Nigel Brooks NigelAlBrooks.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-8305108-5233187.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.

[EzineArticles] Are Your Resource Box Links Transparent and Relevant?

Are Your Resource Box Links Transparent and Relevant? Increasing Your Success We recently discussed 7 tips to increase your click rate and how several elements of your article and Resource Box play an enormous role in satisfying your reader's needs. In return, satisfied readers will give you power to build a solid platform of success. Let's take a closer look into a healthy Resource Box and how you can naturally encourage your readers to visit your blog or website with clear, relevant, and concise language in concert with your links. 4 Key Elements to Bear in Mind When you write, you not only write to inform in your article, but you also provide further value and relevance within your Resource Box and on your links to your blog or website. Be sure to blend these four key ingredients well and you'll have a recipe for article success. Brand: The topic you write about and how you showcase your expertise is a direct reflection on you as an Expert Author and your personal or professional brand. You're the expert, so give your readers the information they want and need by providing your original insights. Be transparent in your Resource Box and website by ensuring your brand carries through your submission to your website. Keywords: You want to sound authoritative, but not spammy - only use keywords naturally and maintain quality. It's possible to highlight key ideas and thoughts without using specific keyword phrases dotted throughout. The language in your article should be natural, purposeful, and create a bridge of trust between you and your reader. This bridge provides a clear path to your Resource Box without the keyword "clutter." Anchor text: A good way to think about anchor text is as a gateway or "window" to more relevant content. What's your company name? What's your URL? The text used here needs to be transparent and relevant, thereby "anchoring" your brand and furthering the information you've provided within your article. Avoid using keyword phrases in anchor text that don't read naturally to highlight your most important asset: your brand. Links: How much trust you've built in your relationship with your audience will be tested in your Resource Box and on your links. Without relevance, your links won't be strong enough to pull your audience in for more juicy content. Provide a common thread by carrying your article topic through your entire submission to your website: your article > Resource Box > website. Introducing Co-Occurrence in Your Resource Box So how does combining all of these elements serve to enhance your anchor text? Each of these things work together to reinforce transparency and relevance, and your Resource Box is ultimately where the two come together to work their magic. This can be done optimally by practicing "co-occurrence." Co-occurrence is based on brand association and is often used by search engines to determine quality and relevance for its users. For example, if you think of a word like "chips," "cola," "shoes," etc., no doubt a particular product or brand came to mind. Using co-occurrence, you can use keywords associated with your brand in your Resource Box to reinforce your transparency, relevance, rank, and click rate. For example, let's say you're an expert on fish and aquariums and your company is "Joe's Fish and Aquariums." Rather than repeating keywords in your Resource Box or in your anchor text, pair your brand with your URL and use this to formulate your call-to-action: "Joe Smith has been an aquatic expert for over 30 years. Joe's Fish and Aquariums is your number one source for aquarium fish and supplies. To order, go to http://example.com" By doing this, you've increased your transparency by making it clear who you are, you've shown that your anchor text is indeed relevant to your article topic, and increased the likelihood readers will want to connect with you on your website or blog. What do you do to increase transparency and trust with your readers? Let us know in the comments section here! To Your Article Writing Success & Passion! Vanessa, Editorial Manager http://Blog.EzineArticles.com/ http://EzineArticles.com/ PS: Want a tremendously successful method to plan your writing efforts? Click here to discover how you can create an annual Editorial Calendar with these easy tips. EzineArticles Member Endorsement "... build an expert reputation ..." After submitting articles to EzineArticles.com, I experienced a dramatic improvement in my website's search engine rankings -- and the increases in traffic and sales that come with top rankings. I recommend EzineArticles.com to anyone who wants to increase their web visibility and build an expert reputation. Cathy Stucker IdeaLady.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-8296889-5233187.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.