Your 4 Sources of Article Traffic
Article Marketing allows you to create 4 different types of traffic when you submit your articles to Article Directories like EzineArticles.
1. Immediate Traffic
Every time you submit a new article to EzineArticles, you get the benefit of immediate traffic. It’s a fresh article and people are jumping all over it.
What you have at your fingertips with putting out an article is a powerful traffic generation tool. That’s where you get your immediate boost, with new articles, especially once you’ve developed a following. If people want to hear more from you, they’re going to be looking for your articles.
2. Regular, consistent traffic
Think of it this way. Each article – even if you’ve got an article that maybe only gets five new viewers per day, and then you stack another article on top of it that gets five new viewers a day, and then another article and then another article and then another article – and let’s say you’ve got 50 of those articles out there getting five new visitors a day.
That’s 250 new visitors a day, so it stacks upon stacks upon stacks upon. It’s a beautiful thing, folks.
3. Long term traffic
Once you put an article out there, it becomes evergreen. It’s there on the article directories like Ezine Articles to be used by people over and over again.
I have one article that was published in August of 2005 that still gets an average of 1500 unique views a month.
So you can use your articles as evergreen article agents to send people to teleseminars, and long-term evergreen article agents that are out there working for you. They don’t go away, so it just stacks and stacks and stacks.
4. OPT – Other People’s Traffic
The original intention behind having article directories was so people with blogs, websites, or newsletters could come and get that article and go use it on their website, blog, or newsletter, and that still happens. EzineArticles has gotten so big that people use it simply for research.
However, they still use it to go get content for their websites, blogs or newsletters. Most folks don’t have the ease of creating content like article marketers do, so they’re looking for content.
That’s benefiting from other people’s traffic.
Bottom Line? Get your articles out there to take advantage of these 4 types of traffic. And to help you get started, you can now claim your FREE Instant Access to two of my Instant Article Writing Templates when you visit http://www.TheArticleGuyBonus.com
From Jeff Herring – The Article Marketing Guy & The Great Article Marketing Network.
Tags: article marketing, jeff herring, online marketing, repurposing
There is a Basic Internet Tenet that goes something like this:
“Don’t chase traffic – find out where the traffic is going and get in front of it.”
With EzineArticles.com consistently receiving over 15 million (and growing) unique visitors a month, this is traffic you want to get in front of with your original, high content articles…
G*U*T*S
Go Use This Stuff!
Jeff Herring
Thanks for the education Jeff. You have certainly pointed out the short and long term benefits of writing articles online.
It’s now up to me to learn more of the how-to side so I can get articles out there for consumption. I want to create those constant streams of traffic that could benefit my business as I help others.
I certainly look forward to learning more from you and appreciate the way you share insightful thoughts.
Best Regards,
Terry Allison
“The TeleWebcast Guy”
http://www.TeleWebcastMarketing.com
Hi Jeff and Alex,
I did not think that article marketing really worked… (sorry Jeff!)
I’ve tried lots of different ways and spent a good amount of $$ trying to get traffic to my site after taking one of your classes Jeff, I posted my first good quality article, I got something over 100 views in less than 48 hours and even better, lots of people went on to my site from there and subscribed to get my free offer!
I took your class because Ezine Articles was rejecting my articles left and right, and your templates make it super easy too!
Bottom Line: Article Marketing works. I’ve been converted.
Thanks,
Maritza
Ps and your twitter guerilla tactics are scary effective!
Hi Jeff,
Thank you so much for how clearly you laid this out.
In the past two years I’ve published over 100 articles through a couple of well respected directories.
While it’s been great being an ‘expert author’ – frankly the traffic they created was negligible.
I’ve had a 750 word narrative style with client case studies and so on. I kept justifying sticking with that style because friends and colleagues would say how much they enjoyed them.
I’ve been converted. I’m inspired by the results your approach is going to create so I’m going to take a fresh look at those articles and start using your templates to redesign them and repost them. I know the quality is going to be vastly improved, and the value to the readers!
I can’t wait to update you on the results!
Thanks,
Linda
Ps and I love learning from your twitter tactics too!
I just joined Jeff’s AMC club (Article Marketing Club). What I know is:
* The web loves content.
* It will reward those who know how to take advantage of this.
* The more content you create, the more it will reward you.
* You need a SYSTEM to do it well.
* Jeff HAS the system.
‘nuf said. Jeff Rocks!
-Doug Greene-
Hello Jeff,
I have implemented a few of the strategies that you
have suggested regarding article marketing and
the response has been good so far.
It is a one-time
effort to write an article that gets viewed multiple
times and increases the traffic to my site. Though
I did write a few articles before, I now write
a few articles regularly to get my traffic going.
I think it is way better than paid advertising whose
traffic goes away when the advertising stops.
I am glad I ran into you…
Thanks for teaching your techniques…
Vaishali
Thanks for the push to get more articles out there. No excuses.
MaryJo
Jeff,
Before listening to and implementing your ideas,I hated the whole idea of taking up my precious time selling myself, when what I really wanted was to do what I do. “Marketing” was a bad word.
Well, guess what? Through ezinearticles.com, Facebook and Twitter, I get to share my expertise and ideas with a whole lot of people and, in the process, increase my client base. In just a few, short weeks, I’ve doubled my mailing list, and it doesn’t even feel like “marketing.”
This stuff works. I’ve joined the Article Marketing Teleseminar Club and am learning more each day.
Thanks, Jeff!
Jeff,
I am so glad I found you. What seemed like a daunting task – growing my business using article marketing – has now been simplified. Thank you for your inspiration, templates, and especially your club.
I’ll keep you posted on my results,
Blessings and Possibilities,
Maiya
Jeff,
I’m still amazed at how you continue to take this sliver of a niche – article marketing – and go a mile deep with it!
And, how you tirelessly produce content for your trainings is worthy of emulation.
You’ve certainly helped kick my butt and get in action.
Today, I had my first two articles already accepted.
More yet to come!!!
And, thanks Jeff for your contributions to me.
George
Jeff’s teaching is GREAT! A little effort & you win at the bank.
Jeff always says “GUTS” — “Go Use This Stuff”.
Why?
Simple: because “TSW” –
“This Stuff Works!”
Hi Jeff,
Thanks for your wisdom and guidance as well as your endless stream of ideas. I have learned so much from you in such a short time and am working on implementing the action items you give each week. I love having articles on ezinearticles.com and thank you for helping me get there.
With you in the journey,
Donna
Jeff,
Another great article! I really have learned a lot about the power of article marketing from you in a very short time.
Great Stuff To Go Use!
Carlton
Great info Jeff! As always you cut to the chase. Love the idea of leveraging OPT.
Jeff –
Thanks for this post. As a new online entrepreneur, I’d never heard of article marketing until someone suggest I look you up. It totally clicked and now articles are flowing! EzineArticles.com makes it so simple to do and fun! Thanks for all your support and encouragement in article writing!
Rebekah
Jeff, you put so much juice into all your material I work hard to keep learning & starting to write articles finally! I haven’t found any other “guru” who compares to you, & thank you for the ride so far!
Thanks for even more great content. You’re an inspiration!
Jeff Schultz
Jeff explains it all beautifully!
Ward
Hi Jeff,
I have built my business model around your principles and I check my website stats after an article goes live. It is amazing how my traffic goes up around that time!
I recommend Article Marketing to all my clients who are looking to build their list.
Thanks for all your help.
Lauren
http://www.timefinder4you.com
Hi Jeff,
Your post is a lot like your teleclasses–clear, well-organized, and easy to take action on.
Thanks for sweeping away all the mystery about article marketing and making it so do-able!
Dan
Outstanding Jeff,
This concept of having articles being “evergreen” makes perfect sense a source of always fresh content forever blooming.
As an article newbie I struggled for so long as to how to get the wording and phraseology from inside my head onto the site. Even though I am still new at it I have begun to write with ever more frequency and the topics are just opening up.
I am *HATS* Harvesting All This Stuff!!
Thanks Jeff and Alex.
Claude
Hi Jeff,
Your advice is clearly stated and easy to use. You hit all the key points that make the difference.
Thanks,
Columbia
Jeff,
I think that most of us really misunderstand what drives traffic. In the short time I’ve been a member of the Article Marketing Club teleseminars, I’ve really gained an understanding of how traffic is driven by content.
The mistake I realize I have made is that it’s not only my blog posts and web pages that I’ve been focused on that can bring viral traffic to me. Now I understand yet four more ways that my article wrting can help me.
The other thing I’ve learned is that my articles can really be the source of all the other traffic generators I was focused on.
It’s in the TEMPLATE, Baby!
It’s in the REPURPOSING, Baby!
My newe mantras. ;>)
Jerry Nielsen – http://www.internetincome advisors.com
I remember how scared I felt about submitting my first article. Now I submit 3 at a time and think, “Boy, my readers are sure going to find this interesting.”
It feels like a whole new world out there.
Thanks for great teaching style and grace!
Martha Rather TheHolisticCookie.com
When I got 30 views in 5 minutes on my NAMS workshop article, I was a Believer! Turn off the PPC drain and start writing.
I love reading your articles and blog posts, Jeff. As I read it’s as if I’m hearing you speak in that sincere, deliberate tone while you provide ‘real’ information that can be implemented immediately. I’m working on being just like you when I grow up – article-wise. Thanks.
Once again, you give great information Jeff. You have been one of the most helpful people I’ve worked with.
Hi Jeff,
I posted my first articles at ezinearticles.com following your article templates and traffic suggestions. As a virtual unknown on the internet, I was very surprised when my first 2 articles got over 60 views together in the first 24 hours!! Amazing!!
Through some additional traffic suggestions I received through your Article Marketing Teleseminar Club, the views on those articles have continued to climb bit by bit.
Your advice is very down-to-earth and practical, and your templates have made the process of creating the articles so easy! I get that you know what you are talking about, and that you walk your talk!!
While my blog is a work in process, I can see how my articles at ezinearticles.com, and my blog can together be part of a very effective traffic strategy that will build over time! Thanks for doing what you do!!
Nancy
Another terrific article loaded with value content and proven facts about internet article success!
Way to go Jeff,
Melissa
http://www.todaybydesign.com
Great article!
This gives a great overview as to why article marketing is the way to go to get free traffic & to build your internet presence.
It is the one year anniversary today of my signing onto your list after a call I heard of yours with Alex. It is only fitting that I come back here on this day to find you boys together once more… helping us all learn how to share our expertise.
In the last year, Article Marketing has become the corner stone of my online media efforts. My website has gone from invisible to #1 on Google, MSN and Yahoo for my primary keywords. I now field calls from journalist, customers, vendors – all who have found me online. I even got a call from ABC’s 20-20 for a potential segment! If that’s not being put on the map, I don’t know what is!!!
I wholly endorse Article Marketing. I live it and re-purpose each piece into blog posts, tweets, lenses, teleseminars, booklets, plus! Leftwards and rightwards, I’m the living proof this stuff works!!
Cheers!
Juliet
Jeff -
My head is still reeling from the information you poured on us at the Niche Affiliate Marketing System workshop. I am so impressed with your ability to deliver clear, consistent and concise actionable content.
Your single tip about how to create a resource box that drives massive conversions was worth the price of your templates!
Thanks again!
And looking forward to the #NAMS2…
David
I just started using Ezine and I am really surprised at how much traffic comes from the five articles that I have written.
I have been building links that point to them to try and keep them in top positions.
I am convinced that article marketing works.
Hi Jeff,
Great insight, as always. When it comes to really understanding the power of article marketing “you’re the man”!
Every time I hear you I am amazed at how many large and small ideas you have that are simply magnificent. Why? Because they work!
Thanks for being so generous with your information.
Linda
Hi Jeff,
As usual, your writing is clear, simple, and to the point. I always enjoy reading and listening to you.
Liam
The tips and words of wisdom just keep on a comin’.
Thanks
I’ve joined the Article Marketing Teleseminar Club and every teleseminar is packed with good ideas, useful tips and tricks. I have started to finally write articles. I feel much more confident in actually putting the articles out for the world to see. I also like the forum. I really like the fact that we have the recordings to review over and over and since I am not able to listen to the calls during the day I don’t feel like I missed out on any of the classes.
Thanks Jeff
Jeff talks about an inch wide and a mile deep. Every time I hear or read him, another layer gets uncovered. He does what he says. I’ve now been writing for 9 months. Now my stats really are exponentially growing, although I’m trying not to look too hard at that and spend time learning the next step. write them. immediate. people check out articlesbyann.com constant and long term. and then i’m getting things republished. working even better. now i’m adjusting the platform so that i can takethe next steps. i’ll keep reading and listening! thanks jeff! and thanks to all of you for your insight and perseverence. it works so much better in a group!
Hi Jeff & Alex:
Jeff… I want to be like you when I grow up!
As a student of yours Jeff you have made me a believer.
Article Marketing seems to be a way to get yourself and your business noticed — under your own steam — with no favors.
As well, Article Marketing gives you your very own soap box and allows you to educate the public on subjects you know and love! Win/Win!
Thank You Jeff… for giving me my very own soapbox — and a voice! It means more than you can ever know!
Roz Fruchtman
There are at least twelve billion web pages out there. Twelve billion voices talking, but saying mostly nothing. If just 1% of those pages followed Jeff’s practical, clear advice, the world would be a better place. I must recommend that you read his every word so that you can find out why your customers won’t read very many words on your website — and what to do about it! http://budurl.com/c6h4
Hey Jeff!
About to use one of your 3 Mistakes Article templates and I know I’ll be done in about 30 minutes! Thanks for making this as easy as possible!
Maritza
http://ProductCreationBonus.com
your flashing add often causes me to abandon the site
it is the most annoying add I have ever seen
wes
Hi Jeff,
I’m currently listening to your call replay with Chris Knight at http://www.articlemarketingcafe.com
Great Teleseminar Week rocks!! Thanks for all you do :)
~ Gina
I’m down with “OPT”! (singing as she types) Other People’s Traffic that is! Thanks for the reminders Jeff and keeping it straight-forward. And thanks Alex for posting it.
Tara
http://www.artlicensinginfo.com
Jeff you rock.
Your training on article marketing traffic generation is fabulous. I’m pretty new to internet marketing. Most of the training and information I reviewed over the past few months was either too complicated or was simply over my head.
You not only showed me the way to drive traffic to my site and get sign ups. But I did it in a way that the only cost is a little of my time every day.
Thanks Jeff
http://www.keytostressfreeliving.com
Jeff-
Great article! Too bad it doesn’t tell the whole story. Thankfully, I joined your Article Marketing Teleseminar Club and have access to all your “Guerrilla Tactics” that not only explain how to drive traffic but also how to use articles to build your lists, position yourself as an expert, build your KLT Factor (know-like-trust factor),how to use articles and social media, etc.,etc!
Thanks for a great post and all the incredible stuff in your Club!
Tina
@bestreflections
@kltfactor
As usual, you are current and energizing for all of us. Love learning and being part of the AMTC.
Thanks, Jeff!
Meggin
Hi Jeff,
Your creativity is inspiring. You can take a topic and morph it into a thousand forms. Your approach to article writing and marketing is brilliant. Thanks for consistent and uplifting work. I like the way your boys call themselves “The Article Marketing Boys!” Now that’s a testimonial. You’ve made a real contribution to my work. Thanks again!
Hi Jeff,
Your creativity is inspiring. You can take a topic and morph it into a thousand forms. Your approach to article writing and marketing is brilliant. Thanks for consistent and uplifting work. I like the way your boys call themselves “The Article Marketing Boys!” Now that’s a testimonial. You’ve made a real contribution to my work. Thanks again!
Hi,
I do agree with you. There are a lot of different ways to drive traffic to your website and article writing is one of the most profitable and it’s totally free.
Thanks for this nugget of truth. I get so tired of the hucksters out their saying to use rebrandable content or to outsource articles that are going to have my name on them.
One more thing is that you can link to your ezine author profile and give that profile a PR boost. That should boost all your articles.
Thanks for this useful info, I’m new in this and I just started submitting article to ezine hopefully I’ll really get more traffic to my website. Time consuming yes, but it’s totally free and as you’ve said, it’s a long term traffic…
thanks again.