The primary reason for writing SEO articles and advertising on the Internet is obvious, to make money! So, my ole grand pappy always said,”If you’re going to do something, do it right the first time.” Writing SEO articles is no different. In this article, I will outline four of the basic elements to writing a successful article that will drive traffic to your website and put money in your pocket.
If you’re going to write SEO articles, you have to understand that content rules. Content will drive traffic to your website. But, what good is content if no one ever reads it? Just keep these four things in mind as you write, and you’re sure to see positive results.
1. Choosing Keywords: Since keywords are the phrases typed into the search box by those searching the web, it’s very important to A- select keywords being used by searchers looking for what it is you are offering
B- the keywords are what your article is about
C- the keyword is placed in the topic as well as in the body of the article
D- keyword phrases should be two to three words long
It’s very important you use keyword research tools to help you find popular alternative word phrases and search the volume and competition of keywords used in writing your SEO articles. Wordtracker comes highly recommended and provides a free version that can get you started.
2. Keyword Density: This is the number of times a keyword is used in an SEO article divided by the total number of words in the article.A good rule of thumb for an article is have them 300-500 words long. They can be longer if you choose, but remember to stay focused. The point is to repeat the keyword enough so your content density is between 3-5%. Make sure not to overuse your keywords and run the risk of not making sense. Search engines can pick up on that and may drop your site from its results.
A good Keyword density/Text Analyzer can be found at Textalyzer.net. It will give you the density of your keywords, as well as the readability and average sentence length. But to get a more accurate analysis, you must first set the minimum characters per word to (1). This is the first line under Analysis options.
3. Create Structure: The text should be coherent. SEO articles should be easy to read by the search engines. Always use the proper HTML code when structuring your articles. Remember, there are three reasons for writing SEO articles: provide information, rank high when used on your site, and increase link popularity. The practice must follow the purpose, so always think of the reader first.
4. Keep the End Goal in Mind: The last element to writing a good SEO article is to keep in mind what it is you are wanting to accomplish. In most cases, the goal is to sell something, but are you after an immediate sale or a sale down the line. In each case, you will want to write differently. So, when you’re writing your article to drive traffic to your website, keep in mind what it is you want them to do when they get there.The article should coincide with your online business plan.
To sum things up, when writing SEO articles, choose good keywords, have a good keyword density, have the proper structure when writing, and keep your end goal in mind while you write. I also recommend reading as many articles you can on writing SEO articles. The more knowledge you can get on the subject the more proficient you can become.
