article marketing

[Lynn Terry]

It has less to do with being a newbie, and more to do with finding something you can really get into - and actually enjoy. For some reason, that's where the money always comes from. That said, those are both cut throat niches, and not something I would "dabble in" without experience.

Do you have any hobbies or interests, or knowledge/experience? Perhaps make a list and we can brainstorm together.

[jgbama]

Hi Lynn

Thanks so much for your help. I have worked in defense industries and aerospace also home remolding. I play the guitar but not great use to write songs, read a lot of self help books I guess you could call me a jack of all trades master of none.

I don't know if this gives enough information to help me?
I really don't know what to say with you trying to help me like this.
Thank you

[Lynn Terry]

Hey Jerry,

I'm not sure if you follow my blog, but I would suggest you start with this collection of tutorials on Niche Selection & keyword research: http://www.clicknewz.com/keyword-research.htm

Also read my latest post, which details out how I use the search engines to make sales as an affiliate marketer:
http://www.clicknewz.com/2077/seo-co...words-phrases/

Let me know if that helps, or raises any new questions for you.

[jgbama]

Thanks Lynn

I'll read them now.

[Chris Norman]

Just a post in defense of David here. He takes some getting used to. He is straight and to the point but only means well. He does want to help and is just giving his opinion. He is a good guy.

Just my 2 cents, Chris

[KathleenGageSpeaker]

Here is part of an article I wrote on the topic.

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Before you begin you need to consider the following:

Who are you writing for?
What do they want to know?
Why do they want to know this?
How will you help them solve their problem?
What makes your information different than anyone else who claims to be an expert on the topic?

By answering the above questions you are in more of a position to effectively reach those people who are interested in reading your information.

Here’s an example of a good answer for the first question. When I ask myself who I am writing for the answer is simple. Speakers, trainers, authors, consultants and entrepreneurs who want to gain visibility on the Internet by optimizing their marketing dollars.

From there, I must clearly answer the other four questions. By doing this I am more likely to write articles specific to my market; speakers, trainers, authors, consultants and entrepreneurs who want to gain visibility on the Internet by optimizing their marketing dollars.

Take time upfront to think through why you are writing articles, for whom you are writing and what problem you are helping them solve. You will gain a greater result in your online marketing efforts by doing so.

[jkgourmet]

Woah! David has been a valuable asset to the SSWT forums and I personally have never seen any posts you speak of. Sorry if you feel that way. If you don't understand something please do feel free to ask for an explanation but this is an open forum so anyone can reply to any post here to try to help. Maybe it was just a misunderstanding?

This has been bothering me for days. Let me state upfront that it is not my intention to start anything up, but I DO feel a need to say something to support David here, as Angie nad Chris already did (braver than me).

Jerry, I remember the thread that you were referring to when you asked David to not respond to your posts anymore. I belive that I know exactly what he said that made you feel that way - it was his reference to the common term "KISS". I can understand why this might have struck you as a personal insult, but I would point out that it is a well-used acronym.

Especially on the internet, things are often misinterpreted. The lack of eye contact, inability to read body language, and people have different writing styles and approaches to making suggestions.

No question, David can be direct. I personally appreciate that about him. But I am used to no-nonsense business people who get right to the point. I know that not everyone is comfortable with that approach.

He has a wealth of knowledge that is enormously valuable here. He charges people for that knowledge (quite a lot, I'm sure), yet spends his time here giving us his insight and knowledge for free. David answers our questions and gives us advice based on his expertise. I think it is important to keep in mind that you initiated questions and requests for advice and David responded to your requests.

Take his advice or leave it, that's your choice. But many of us reading this forum DO want to hear David's point of view. The voice of experience, somebody at his level of expertise, brings a value here that is immeasurable.

I sincerely hope that gives you another way of looking at this, without any insult intended.

[Steve]

I have the best luck with my own site on my own domain and add content regularly. I have some SEO but nothing to in depth and I broke a lot of the rules. I have sites that have keywords ranked in the 2nd - 3rd spot on google, yahoo, msn for a long time.
BTW.. these are static sites not blogs. With WordPress and various plug-ins the traffic might be even better.

But the BIG SECRET is... drum roll please... TIME.

It took time for the traffic to come and get back links, etc. There are people that throw up a site and it gets traffic quickly -allegedly- but 1 year average to get thing really rolling is what I find for a site. (Organic search traffic)

I have tried article marketing and have not had much success with it as far as visitors to my site, but I'm sure the links pointing back didn't hurt.

Good Luck..

Steve

[Lynn Terry]

Time requires patience, which stumps most people

I agree with you though. And while my new sites see search traffic and sales within 4-6 weeks, it's usually that one year mark when things really start to take off.

[jgbama]

Thanks for all the advice I've looking to see the things I'm doing wrong and seeing what direction I need go. Lynn I've read the post you suggested plus most that are on your blog they have been a great help to me. Kathleen I'm doing what you said about who I'm writing to. To each of you thanks for the help.
Jerry