5 Essential Must Have Components For A Traffic Generating Article!

If you are new to Article Writing or “Suck” terribly at it like i did when i first attempted to submit my first e-zine article, then you absolutely need to read on to find out what are the 5 essential must have components that make up a “Traffic Generating Article”, one that can generate heaps of “Targeted Traffic” back to your site.

It’s a general fact that every article we write contains different components depending on the niche topic on hand.

While some components carry more weight than others, each component of your article must be crafted with great care and foresight.

Note that a well planned and structured article can significantly increase the amount of traffic back to your website.

Typically, the 5 major components of a “Traffic Generating Article” includes :

(1) Creation of a “Killer” Headline or Article Title :

Like i mentioned in my last blog post, a “Killer” Headline or article title must grab your eyes and capture your attention like steel to magnet.

Try to think of your article title as the “Headline” of a newspaper or any major publications.

Now imagine yourself strolling along the street and walking briefly pass a news vendor stand, and at the corner of your eye, you caught sight of a “Interesting” header that is so compelling that it stops you in your tracks and “Forces” you to take a closer look.

That is what i mean by a great article title or “Killer” Headline.

(2) Draw Readers Further In With A Stunning Opening Sentence or Paragraph.

The opening phrase or paragraph is the second most important part of your article as the reader will decide whether the article is worth their time to carry on reading.

In my view, it’s kind of like the “Add Fuel To The Spark” section, where we need to entice readers further by trying to get them more “Involved” in the article topic.

By getting readers “Involved”, i mean asking them questions, stating a “Fact” or tapping on the “Curiosity Kills The Cat” factor to set them thinking.

Typical examples of Opening Sentences or Paragraphs include :

- Do you know whether the “Pay Per Click” model or the “Article Marketing” model is more efficient for generating targeted traffic back to your website?”

- It’s a known fact that more than 95% of all internet marketers fail to make a single cent online.

- Find out how a 17 year old homeless kid managed to make $12,875 online using free public internet infrastructure.

(3) Create Clear & Concise Main Points In The Body Section.

You have probably heard of the phrase “KISS” many times, and when better to utilize this concept than in the body section of the article.

And for those who are not familiar with “KISS”, it generally represents “Keep It Simple Stupid” but i prefer to term it as “Keep It Short & Straight to the point” in the article writing context.

Always break down your article into short, easy to read and continual sequential sections, preferably in the format where each paragraph only focus on a single concept.

For example, the first paragraph may state & describe the “Problem” and the second paragraph the “Proposed Solution” and so on and so forth.

(4) Summarize & Conclude With A Call To Action.

Always conclude your article with a summary of all the major points highlighted in part (3) as well as a little “nudge” to push readers to take the necessary action in order to achieve the results you desire.

Here’s an example in the Weight Loss Niche i recently came across that clearly shows this concept beautifully.

“………. just by following these 3 simple steps that i just revealed, you can lose those unsightly “Love Handles” in one month’s time. All you need to do is to spend 10 minutes each day following my simple 3 step plan and say goodbye to your “Spare Tyre” forever. Take action now to see results in less than 30 days!”

(5) “Must Click” Article Resource Box.

The last step to creating a “Traffic Generating Article” lies in the creation of the Article Resource Box or commonly known as the Author’s Bio Box.

The contents of this box typically “Encourages” readers to find out more about the author, his/her website or the products they are trying to promote.

In my personal opinion, the word “Encourages” is actually too mild for this context as most writers have put in tons of effort in research, trying to provide “Relevant” information that will help their readers.

And all these efforts will be flushed down the drains if the Resource Box doesn’t contain the appropriate “Click Through” links that will generate traffic back to the author’s site.

As there is a word count limitation for the Article Resource Box, we should always structure the Resource Box description by writing it as some sort of a classified ad.

One that is short, sweet and hits the bulls eye every time, however, writing this form of classified ads is again another skill by its own.

In a nutshell, if you observe and follow these 5 essential components when writing your articles, sooner and not later, you will be certain to craft out a “Traffic Generating Article” in no time.

Remember to stay tuned for more Article Writing Tips in upcoming posts.

Discover Why An “Attention Grabbing” Headline Is the Most Important Component of Article Marketing!

You have probably heard of the phrase “Don’t Judge A Book By Its Cover” many times before, but if you are into article writing, then this phrase simply isn’t true at all.

We all know that in the field of article marketing, your so call “Cover” or “Headline” in this context determines whether anyone bothers to continue reading your article or toss it into the trash like yesterday’s news.

In traditional copy writing, statistics have shown that your headline usually determines as much as 90% to 95% of the success of the book or article.

The function of the “Headline” used in article marketing is two folds, serving both as an “Attention Grabber” as well as an “Keyword Magnet“.

Just ask yourself this simple question, do you want to read an article who’s headline is so dull or normal, that you probably would miss it if you are not paying attention or do you want to investigate an article who’s headline is such a stunner that you can’t wait to sink your teeth into all the juicy information that are contained within?

You probably get the idea right?

First and foremost, an attention grabbing headline must immediately grab your eyes and capture attention like steel to magnet.

There are typically a few types of headline formats that are commonly used by writers, and here are my top 10 attention grabbing headline formats.

(1) The “How..” Type :

• Eg : How To Write Killer Headlines That Will Make You Richer Beyond Your Wildest Dreams.
• Eg : How You Can Create A Hot-Selling Information Product Of Any Niche In Less Than 24 Hours.
• Eg : How To Start With $10 And Create A Money Making Empire Using Adsense Pay Per Click.

(2) The “Who else…” Type :

• Eg : Who Else Wants To Make Money Working From The Comfort Of Your Home Wearing Only Your PJs?
• Eg : Who Else Wants To Make A Cake In Half The Time?
• Eg : Who Else Wants A “To Die For” Figure In Just 30 Days?

(3) The “The Secret…” Type :

• Eg : The Secret To Becoming A Millionaire Is Simply Using The Right Words!
• Eg : The Secret Of Having Good Luck Other Than Getting A Irish Four Leaf Clover.
• Eg : The Secret Of A Successful Marriage Lies In The Art Of Communication.

(4) The “Stop…” Type :

• Eg : Stop Dreaming And Start Making Money Today!
• Eg : Stop Smelly Feet & B.O Now!
• Eg : Stop Everything You Are Doing Now And Watch Out For This Incredible Product That Will Change Your Life Forever!

(5) The “If…” Type :

• Eg : If You Can Lick A Stamp You Can Lick Your Problem.
• Eg : If Your Bathroom Isn’t Ready In 3 Days I’ll Pay You $100 Cash For Each Day We Go Over.
• Eg : If A 3 Year Old Kid Can Do It So Can You.

(6) The “Free…” Type :

• Eg : Free E-Book Discloses The Secret To Making A Fortune Online.
• Eg : Free Kit Shows You How To Get Better Photos.
• Eg : Free 1 Month Gym Membership Worth $99 With Every Pair Of Nike Cross Trainer Shoes. Valid For This Weekend Only.

(7) The “Discover…” Type :

• Eg : Discover How To Turn What You Already Know About Your Work, Hobbies Or Personal Interests Into A Million Dollar Information Product.
• Eg : Discover How A High School Dropout Is Able To Make A 6 Figure Income Working From His Parent’s Basement.
• Eg : Discover What Homeowners Don’t Want You To Know About Their Mortgages That Could Make You A Fortune.

(8) The “Get…” Type :

• Eg : Get A Closer Shave Without Nicks Or Cuts.
• Eg : Get Out Of Debt Without Really Trying.
• Eg : Get Paid $100 For Every Book You Read.

(9) The “Real Life Experience” type” :

• Eg : Women Who Spent 5 Years In A Wheel Chair With MS Wins Aerobics Contest In Amazing Fashion.
• Eg : Wife Of Famous Movie Star Discovers Scent That Drives Men Wild.
• Eg : World Renowned Chef Reveals “Top Secret” Low Fat Ways To Cook Gourmet Cuisine Without The Use Of Oil Or Butter.

(10) The “At Last!…” Type :

• Eg : At Last… Scientists Finally Discover The Scientific Reason Dogs Are Man’s Best Friend.
• Eg : At Last! A Unique Japanese Made Car That Won’t Pollute The Environment & Is So Reliable, It’s Guaranteed For 10 Years.
• Eg : At Last…Love Guru Reveals 101 Ways To Getting People To Fall In Love With You.

 

Secondly, the keywords used in your headline usually plays a major part in the success of your article in terms of how much traffic your article will generate back to your website.

Therefore, in order for your “Headline” be effective, it is essential to contain popular keywords that match the most commonly searched keywords for your selected niche.

The key to benefiting most from your article marketing efforts is to first understand what Basic SEO & Keyword Research is all about.

And from there, research and create your own set of keyword rich article headlines that will attract hordes of traffic like ants to honey.

There are heaps of Free Keyword Softwares & Tools that can help you determine popular keywords and generate free traffic.

You can check out our “FREE RESOURCES” Section for a free download of our recommended SEO E-Books and Keyword Research software.

In a nutshell, an attention grabbing headline is the portal that draws readers in, enticing them to explore your articles and ultimately helping you generate free traffic back to your site.

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