How NOT to SUCK at Writing Acceptable Social Media Marketing Articles – Get your MLM Marketing Articles Accepted the First Time

By Clint Maki

As Bloggers, Marketers, Network Marketing Professionals and sales people, we will see the public demand that our standards be raised over the next few years. The  public is crowding to the Internet for its main sources of information. As they do this, they will increasingly demand higher quality when they make their buying decisions.

As our Readership inclines itself to reading short and impactful, meaningful Blogs as their source of information, they will gravitate to the more professional looking and relevant content.

If you want to attract the right people to your business or cause, then we all need to raise our standards accordingly. Your credibility lies in your ability to convey your message correctly.

To help you get your article approved, here are the current general Guidelines that will raise your likelihood of getting published in Article Marketing sites the first time you submit.

For additional information, watch the YouTube video at my YouTube channel: Clint Maki. Here is the link:

1. Your Title MUST Be In Upper and Lower Case Letters

With The First Letter of Each Major Word Capitalized.

2. The article title must not be in all CAPS.

3. One (1) word as the article TITLE is not generally acceptable

a MINIMUM of two unique words is required

4. It is not required that you capitalize common words

such as “a” – “the” – “to” – “for” etc, Most Article sites accept these

either way.

5. Most sites do not accept QUOTES around your entire TITLE.

6. Do NOT end your TITLE with a period.

7. Most sites do not submit Microsoft Word smart quotes in

your TITLE. This includes quotes, apostrophes, double

dashes, and 3 dots in a row. Replace smart quotes with

standard quotes (“x”), apostrophes, double–dashes/or

three periods (…) in a row.  It will not translate well ,

Copy your content and paste it to notepad instead. It removes

all Word Document punctuation codes. It is easier to paste your

notepad text to the article site.

8. Refrain from excessive repetitive punctuation in your

TITLE. One exclamation (!) or question mark (?) is enough

to make a point.

9. Use no HTML tags or hyper links of any kind in your TITLE.

10. Some do not allow your AUTHOR NAME or any WEBSITE

URL to be in your TITLE.

11. Your TITLE must begin with the first word flush to the

LEFT of the TITLE submission box. No extra spaces or punctuations.

12. Your TITLE must not be keyword stuffed (too many

redundant keywords used over and over again), but

rather, should read as a natural language TITLE that

any human could easily appreciate. Do not over-

optimize your TITLE .It needs to make sense and flow

with the content of the Article.

13. Most do not allow Prescription Drug names in the title

of your article. You will be treated like a spammer if you do.

14. Do not  use slang terms or profanity in the TITLE. Think child-safe or “G” rated

article titles. Spam bots will filter you out and you will waste time and effort.

Keep it clean, Keep it professional. Be relevant to your key demographic. Your efforts will be rewarded with people who will follow you and learn from your content.

Clint Maki is a Social Media Marketing Professional

Specializing in promoting YOUR business to the planet.

Comments

Oliver Smith, September 18, 2011, 08:00

Clint, your guidelines for writing acceptable social media marketing articles are very helpful. It’s great to have a clear set of rules to follow. I especially appreciate the tips on how to structure titles and avoid keyword stuffing. Thanks for sharing your expertise!

Emma Johnson, September 18, 2011, 09:15

Great post, Clint! Your detailed list of dos and don’ts for article titles is something every marketer should keep in mind. It’s amazing how small changes can make a big difference in getting articles accepted. I’ll definitely be applying these tips to my own writing. Thanks!

William Brown, September 18, 2011, 10:30

Thank you for the practical advice on article writing, Clint. The emphasis on proper title formatting and avoiding smart quotes is very useful. Your insights into what article sites look for can save a lot of time and frustration. Keep up the great work!

Ava Williams, September 18, 2011, 11:45

Clint, your article on writing acceptable social media marketing content is spot on. The guidelines you provided are clear and easy to follow. I found the section on avoiding repetitive punctuation particularly helpful. This is a must-read for anyone in the field!

James Davis, September 18, 2011, 13:00

Wow, Clint! Your comprehensive guide to writing acceptable social media marketing articles is fantastic. The focus on title structure and avoiding keyword stuffing is something I hadn’t fully considered. Your practical tips are exactly what I needed. Thanks for sharing your expertise!

Isabella Martinez, September 18, 2011, 14:15

Clint, your detailed post on article writing guidelines is incredibly helpful. I love your straightforward advice on what works and what doesn’t. Your tips on title formatting and punctuation are invaluable. Thank you for the comprehensive guide!

Henry Taylor, September 18, 2011, 15:30

Your article on writing acceptable social media marketing content is a goldmine of information, Clint. The emphasis on proper title structure and avoiding keyword stuffing resonates with me. Your experience and strategies provide a clear path to getting articles accepted. Thanks for the detailed breakdown!

Sophia Garcia, September 18, 2011, 16:45

Clint, your comprehensive guide to writing acceptable social media marketing articles is inspiring. The practical steps and strategies you shared, especially about title formatting and avoiding smart quotes, are something I’ll definitely be implementing. Thank you for the valuable insights!