The Internet is a writer’s paradise. Not only does it make it so easy to get published, it also lets you reach readers from all over the world. But with so many other writers competing for attention, how can you make people read the articles YOU write? What are the secrets to writing great articles online?
Here are a few tips I hope will help:
Choose An Intriguing But Informative Title
People usually find articles from search engines that show little more than the title of your article. Your title needs to tell them exactly what they will find in your article. If they have to guess, they won’t click on it.
Also, make your titles intriguing. Make them want to see what’s inside. The best example I’ve seen so far goes “The Best School You Hope Your Kids Will Never Attend.” “How to” and “Secrets of” are other tried and tested formula.
Make Your Keywords Work
What words should a person type in the search bar to find your article? These words should appear at least once in your title and again on your first paragraph, to lead the search engine to your article. Remember, if your readers can’t find your article, they won’t read it.
Use Headers
Online readers are lazy. They like to see what’s in your article in just a glance. Headers give them a quick summary and, at the same time, encourage them to read more thoroughly.
Keep Sentences And Paragraphs Short
Long sentences and paragraphs are intimidating. When people don’t see many periods and open spaces in your article, they might just stop reading altogether.
Use Simple English
Remember that many of your readers are not native English speakers. Avoid hard words, figures of speech and slang to avoid being misunderstood.
These tips may not immediately increase your readership by 100%, but they will keep you from driving away the readers you already have. I can’t say either that I always obey the rules mentioned above, but I try.
At the very least, I hope this article was easy and fun for you to read. Good luck with your writing!
informative reaing goes a long way. Im doing ok and
put links to my articles on my site along with funny
pics of animals-entertainment content site.
check these pics out though, hilarious.
freewebs dot com/skilled-writer for a laugh.
replace dot with .
thanks