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Are Your Articles Dead On Arrival - DOA?Are your articles dead on arrival or do they have what it takes to attract readers and get the click? Whats 1 part of your article that can literally make your entire article worthless? That's right - worthless You do your keyword research, find just the right niche, and then write an article that really works. You're careful to make sure that your article is easy to read, has a great conclusion and a call to action that will "get the click." But your article isn't being read Your article isn't driving any traffic to your website or getting the click on your affiliate link. Your article is dead on arrival. The 3 Second ChallengeWhen someone goes online looking for information, they type a word or phrase into the search engine - and up pops 10 entries to choose from. Articles, websites and blogs that include the word or phrase they're looking for. That someone is going to take just 3 seconds to choose which link to click on - and then they're going to give that link 1 to 3 seconds before they decide to start reading - or move on. What's the first thing that gets their attention - or not? Your headline And your headline has to grab your potential readers interest - and quickly - or they'll click on a headline that does grab them - and they'll leave your article in cyber dust. Your headline can literally make your entire article worthless in 3 seconds or less - because no one will read past your weak, big snore headline. What Makes A Great HeadlineLook around What headlines grab your attention? Headlines that ask a question - like Are Your Articles Dead On Arrival? That's a scary thought for an online writer. How about articles that give you "7 ways" to do something, or "3 things that you must know about-" or headlines that make you wonder like "How Long Is A Year?" Your article must deliver what your headline promises or asks - and your headlines should never be fantastic. How do you learn how to write grabber headlines that turn visitors into readers? By writing headlines - writing them again, and again. Writers write Writers practice writing and hone their craft. Coming up with great headlines takes practice, but when you master the art, your rewards will be great. You'll have readers, and then you'll have readers that come back for more. What's 1 part of your article that can literally make your entire article worthless? Poorly written, lazy, boring headlines. Take the 3 second challenge and dare to write a grabber headline that's worthy of your potential reader's time. What are you waiting for? Start practicing. Yes! You Can Make Money Online Free eCourse - Make Money Writing Articles OnlineYou'll jump-start your online article writing income stream with this fun, 4 part email ecourse. To get started, just fill out the easy form below. Return to the home page from
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