Which Articles Get Read and Why
I have been writing for Triond now for about a year and would like to sum up some of the reasons why some articles are viewed more often than others.
Not only has writing for Triond helped me in a personal therapeutic way, because it allows you complete creative authority, but it has also opened my life to a world of supportive, talented writers with whom I am proud to be in a community with.
Throughout my experience with this site, I have also been trying to gauge what articles are read the most. As many of you know, it seems that some articles become popular overnight while others seem to rarely be viewed more than once or twice.
I have found that there are several factors as to why this occurs. Some of these factors follow:
Popular Writers
If your name falls under this category, your articles will be read more for the logical fact that your name is simply more highly visible than writers who are not listed as the most popular. It is much easier to click these names than it is to search and look for an author not listed. In addition, reading what popular writers write about can help give you ideas and help improve your writing skills along the way. To become a better writer you must not only write everyday, but you must read as much as possible.
Titles
Titles do matter. They grab the reader’s attention and make all the difference between whether they take the extra two seconds to click on your article. Try to see what is popular. Try to come up with unique titles. Bold, strong statements are striking. Inspirational and romantic titles are popular as well.
Pictures
Although I rarely use them myself, (I will start to use them more) I have found that many of the most viewed and popular articles have great, appropriate pictures that help keep you interested in the article. They also help to keep your reader’s attention and keep them coming back for more.
Subject
I have also noticed that some of my most popular articles are the ones that revolve around health, travel and inspiration. These are two of my most popular articles:
B12 Shots:The Newest Energy Booster
Cultural Differences: A Glimpse of South Korea
Reading other writer’s work:
One of the best ways to lift you up is to lift others up along the way. Again, we are all a common community of talented writers. When you help out your fellow writers they want to help lift you up as well. Be loyal to reading their work and they will return the gesture a hundredfold. Try to always be positive when you leave comments. We all are learning everyday how to be better writers. There is no need to tear another person’s work down. As the old saying says, “If you have nothing nice to say, do not say anything at all.”
Taking more time and attention with each article.
When more care and attention to detail is put into each article, I have found that these articles become very popular. You must be sure to write in a clear, unfettered fashion so that your message comes across easily to the reader.
Bullet points & Numbering
Sometimes it is easier to follow an article that is laid out in a bullet pointed or numbered structure because your eye can follow it more readily. It is like a guide to keep your eyes on track and interested in the information being provided. It is another tool like adding pictures that will help get your articles more views!
Specialty
I have also noticed that many popular writers tend to write about the same subjects. They are writing for clear cut audiences and this is a great way to develop a faithful reading audience. Much like how one looks forward to a favorite television program, looking forward to your favorite writer, who writes about your favorite subject is a wonderful addition and treat for a reader.
Respond to Comments
Many readers revisit articles that they have left comments on. They might have asked a question or simply want to know if you care about what they have said. Leave a comment letting them know how important their words are to you and any other thing you want to express. Without readers writers are nothing. We need our readers. Comments do make a world of a difference in lifting us up; they help us to not only continue forward with our passion, but to also improve our art form. They need to know how important they are to us.
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Talent
And, last but not least, of course, when you have great writing skills talent cannot be denied and you will start to develop a faithful audience who looks forward to your work and sharing your work.
These are just some of the things I have learned and noticed through my observations. I hope they are helpful to you and give you more food for thought on the next pieces you decide to write. Or maybe it will help you write your very first piece for Triond.
Best wishes to all.
Joie Schmidt © Copyright 2007 All Rights Reserved.
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November 20th, 2007 at 2:49 pm
Fab article, I noticed it on my ‘friends activities’, on ‘community’ (I think it went through the newly published list too rapidly for me to notice).
You are exactly right and I fully agree.
November 20th, 2007 at 6:34 pm
I think I’ll try some of these suggestions! Great article!!
Alexa
November 21st, 2007 at 5:39 pm
I think your observations are very helpful. Thankyou for the great suggestions.
November 22nd, 2007 at 8:38 am
Great article!!
November 23rd, 2007 at 5:55 pm
This was an excellent article that will help many of the new writers to Triond and some of the older writers too.
November 25th, 2007 at 7:32 am
This article is very well written, a truly great article
November 29th, 2007 at 8:09 pm
This article was very well written, composed and is also very articulate. Your points are very well conveyed. I thought of just copying what all your other readers(writers) said, but that’s cheating. You are truly not a beginner and this article sais you are in the teacher class. Thanks for it…
December 1st, 2007 at 2:49 pm
This was an inspiration and a great help for me, and I am sure for everyone who reads it. Thank you.
December 18th, 2007 at 2:24 pm
Hi I like that..good advice
December 19th, 2007 at 3:06 am
You married? if not would you marry me, please? Good Article
December 24th, 2007 at 11:56 am
Great article, many tips I have also learned in my 11 months here. All of those are factors I have found to be a very key factor in good articles.
January 9th, 2008 at 3:33 am
Being new to Triond I was drawn to the subjects you address concerning it.
Although some of your advice is logical, I enjoyed the encouraging and reassuring way in which you presented it.
January 9th, 2008 at 1:20 pm
Really great article about marketing, writing and Triond. Need I really write the last three marketing articles in my marketing series? No, just read this article, because it really sums things up and in a very professional way.
January 10th, 2008 at 10:36 pm
great article! Very useful info
January 12th, 2008 at 12:47 pm
Thank you for this info. It can be tough sometimes, and a lot of hard work. I have one popular article that stays popular. I am still trying to learn from what I did. Some topics and subjects everyone is interested in. Those kind of articles are not always easy no matter what. You have to know what info people really need.
April 7th, 2008 at 5:55 am
Thanks for the informative tips. All the best!
May 27th, 2008 at 4:16 pm
I like it a lot. Thanks so much, being new on here, this helps a lot. However your link on tips how to earn more money didn’t work for me…if you find it, please send it my way.
xoxo
JVB
June 14th, 2008 at 8:54 am
Thank you for your advice and for the positive outlook. I notice that your comments and articles are always so kind and helpful. Blessings to you!
July 23rd, 2008 at 11:57 pm
Great advice! I only write poems here and only have few which are published. And only few friends. I guess I need to have more friends and more articles. Thanks again!
July 27th, 2008 at 9:13 am
Thanks for the tips!!
August 13th, 2008 at 8:15 pm
Excelent work, very enlightening, my applauses for an amazing work and a great article, that shows your empathy.
Your soul shinnes as a splendid sun in an cleared, serene and unclouded sky.
November 7th, 2008 at 10:53 am
Thanks again for the helpful tips. Its great to see people who are not only talented in their gifting but are also willing to aid others who are trying to find their way as well.
November 12th, 2008 at 7:00 pm
good information
December 24th, 2008 at 12:06 am
thank you for the advice
March 11th, 2009 at 12:14 am
thanks for the encouragement and wonderful advice.
March 23rd, 2009 at 1:15 am
will try your suggestions thanks
May 15th, 2009 at 6:44 pm
This article is brilliantly written, exactly what I needed to see. This is my first day here and your articles are already helping me see what I need to do.
I just have one criticism. The link for ‘Increase Your Income’ does not appear to work.
Other than that, thank you for writing an article that can benefit everyone here. I’m off to read some more of your articles for inspiration.
June 7th, 2009 at 11:40 am
THis is damn good. I better go and practicalise it now
July 6th, 2009 at 2:12 am
This is very helpful. Thank you.