ezine articles and "curly" quotes - apostrophe's

[jkgourmet]

Reassuring information about the red words in the preview. Thanks.

As I understand it, ezine allows TWO links for every article. I use one in the signature box to the main url of my blog. I try to use the other someplace in the body of the article to point to a specific page of my blog that directly relates to what I am writing about in the article. Is that close to correct?

Christine (and others) how much effort do you put into the summary? And how often do you change your signature box (assuming you are submitting articles that are all promoting the same site.)

[StephenT]

I try to give a down and dirty over-view of the article in the summary. I don't spend tons of time there, but I do try to use keywords and phrases to drive traffic.

I change the sig box nearly every time. I just mention, "if you would like more information on " " the visit mysite.com

[jkgourmet]

why do you change the signature box every time? And thanks for the quick replies, Steve. You're always SO helpful!

[StephenT]

I change it to link back to blogs I have posted on the same topic as the article.

[jkgourmet]

why not use a link within the article itself for that pointer, and use the same signature box as a general 'what my blog is about' elevator speech kind of thing?

Ezine allows two links. Do other article sites restrict you to only one?

[Kayla Fay]

I almost always use a custom signature - tailored to the article. For example, at the end of an article for fifth grade science projects, I would put something like this:

"For more great ideas for your fifth grade science project, get your free copy of "The Non-Scientific Parent's Guide to a Science Project" at www.24HourScienceProjects.com."

Sometimes I don't even put my name, come to think of it! BUT right below an article is this: Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Kayla_Fay

Every article I do I handle a little bit differently. And honestly, if your article is good enough and you give them incentive - they'll click through.

[FrankDickinson]

I write most of my articles in Google Docs and haven't had any problems.

[StephenT]

why not use a link within the article itself for that pointer, and use the same signature box as a general 'what my blog is about' elevator speech kind of thing?

Ezine allows two links. Do other article sites restrict you to only one?

You could do that too. I use the sig box as a sort of call to action. Nothing to strong yet, but I will when things start poppin'

[CG12]

Hi Jeanette,

I just got back to the forum and noticed your question; I've been writing articles myself today.

Stephen and Kayla have given you some good advice.

Ezine does allow 2 links and most of the others do too. Some even allow 3. (I'll have to check the list of other sites I use to be sure which ones or you can PM me if you would like)

What Ezine says about linking and the content of your articles is (I am paraphrasing not quoting) The body of your article is for givinggood relevant information to your readers on your topic at hand. The signature box is the time for takingif you will. In other words you can give your audience a call to action to visit your site.

My approach to the signature box is very similar as those mentioned.

The reason for changing the signature box is to make sure that my call to action is sent directly to the post on my site that I am promoting with each particular article. I also use a direct link to my site in my signature such as "visit www.yoursite" now to find out more information on whatever it is I am writing about in this particular article.

I hope this helps a little.

Christine

[jkgourmet]

It does. It reminds me that I just have to try different things and see what works. Or take my best guess and get on with it.

Thanks all for the help, suggestions and, well, everything.