Article writing can increase eBay traffic.
Article writing is a technique used by bloggers, website owners, and internet marketers to drive traffic to their websites. eBay sellers can also use this technique to get the same results. You can submit articles to sites like eZine Articles, eHow, or ArticlesBase for publication on their site. Some sites pay you to submit articles, others don't. This type of internet marketing doesn't cost you anything either - it is free advertising. The articles will, in time, indirectly contribute to your sales as you gain exposure on the internet and create a presence online. The dividends come back to you in traffic and sales, not in initial cash when writing the article.
For example, let's say that you are an expert coin collector. You can submit helpful, informative articles about coin collecting to these article sites. At the end of the article, leave the link to your eBay store or website. These article sites are indexed on Google and used on blogs, newsletters, and ezines. The point here is that you want others to use your articles, and spread your links around the internet. This is called viral marketing.
You want to establish yourself as an expert, gain the trust of your readers, establish a rapport with them, and direct them to a place where they can purchase a product from you, sign up for a mailing list, or join a group. You want to recruit readers so that you can market to them again later. If you appear knowledgeable, professional, and genuine, readers will come back for more information from you whether it is from the article site or your own website or blog.
I have been using article writing as a means to drive traffic to all of my websites and blogs for years. If you like writing, and are passionate about what you sell on eBay, article writing is a fantastic free way to promote yourself and your store on the internet. The only investment is your time. I often work on articles when my sales are slow or I am caught up on my store. The more times you put your eBay links out on the internet, the greater chance you have of someone clicking them.
You can even write for the Examiner, and the Examiner pays you for your work. If you have a unique or in-depth knowlege of a product, collectible, hobby, or industry, the Examiner can use your expertise. Click here to learn how to get paid for writing articles about what you love here at the Examiner.
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Thanks for your kind comment. An well as doing examiner.com, I've been an eBay seller for a looong time and have had thousands of good experiences...and a couple of bad ones. Most sellers are honest, friendly, and just trying to make a little extra money and keep customers always happy. If I can ever help you in any way, please let me know. (Columbia Thrifty Fashion examiner)
Hi Suzanne-
I have been following your advise for a while. Love all your articles. I started writing on eHow about a year ago, have been selling on eBay for 11 years and just started as an Examiner writer - SF Internet Business Examiner. I put you down as my reference so you should get a little $ for that! I'm just writing to say thanks and I hope to help others as you have done too!
Anne Z
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