Friday, June 21, 2013

[EzineArticles] The Anatomy of the Perfect Article

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... And Tips to Write It

Comprised of 6 sections (Title, Category, Summary, Body, Keywords, and Resource Box), the perfect article targets readers with quality, original, and relevant content that meets their needs and provides a great user experience.

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The Anatomy of the Perfect Article
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Title

Write eye-popping, compelling titles:

  • Target humans, not search engines
  • Be descriptive, yet brief (under 60 characters)
  • Use good grammar, capitalization, and spelling
  • Write with power words in active voice

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Category

Help new and loyal readers find you by matching your article topic to the most relevant category.

Visit EzineArticles Category Guidelines to select the perfect category for your articles!

Summary

Write a gripping article summary to give readers a taste:

  • Get straight to the point and identify the reader's benefit
  • Use present and active language
  • Be brief in 2-5 sentences (200 words max.)
  • Use good grammar, capitalization, and spelling
  • Provide a compelling call to action

Body

Organize your article body into three sections:

  1. Introduction
    Your introduction should:

    • Compel readers using direct, active language
    • Engage by providing a relevant compelling analogy or fact
    • Focus on your main idea and its benefits to the reader
  2. Main text
    Format original, quality content according to the topic:

    • Unordered lists when providing an overview of options
    • Ordered lists when providing a step-by-step process or ranking of importance
    • Bolded headers to compartmentalize sections of text
  3. Conclusion
    Write a motivating conclusion:

    • Recap your main point
    • Provide a thought-provoking piece of information
    • Create a bridge connecting readers to their next step

Keywords

Enter up to 100 characters worth of keywords to help interested parties find your articles.

Resource Box

Advocate your authority in your Resource Box:

  • Add your name and (optional) business title
  • List your website address in valid URL form. Example: http://your-company-name.com/
  • Include your unique value proposition pitch in 1 to 3 sentences
  • Provide one final call to action that directs readers to your website or blog

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