[Disclosure: I went into EzineArticles.com very innocently. I knew that I had 10 free submissions, and my personal time was very limited. Therefore, my goal was to submit as many articles as possible at one time. When I had nine articles, I knew it was time to logon. I really didn’t think about being “judged” by these nine articles.
Now that I know what an honor it is to be a Platinum member with unlimited submissions, priority publishing, specialized client services, etc., I do not want any aspiring website, blog, or ezine publisher to take their submissions to ezinearticles.com lightly. Please note that I may have experienced some luck, as Chris and I were working at the same exact time. I also have a prolific freelance writing career for over 10 years. Therefore, I do not guarantee similar results. Ultimately, it is your content that will sell.]
Okay, so here it goes: How I Became An EzineArticles.com Platinum Member in One-Hour Flat & How You Can Too.
- Research where you want to be.
I looked at other Platinum members and noticed that their articles ranged between 600-800 words. Phew…all of mine where right in that range.
While you’re allowed to submit articles between 200-4000 words, I may push the limits now, but for my first 10–no way.
- Give credit where it’s due.
In the submission form you’re asked who referred you. So, don’t leave it blank. My answer was EzineQueen.
- Read The Editorial Guideline clearfully, and edit accordingly.
Your article’s format is like your clothes, it’s the first thing Chris will see. Impress him.
Use white space, and keep your words clean, tight and neat. [ See ]
- Make your 10 free submission your best articles.
Quality content means: Originality, timeliness, resourcefulness, inspirational, fun, punchy, snappy, personable, and with your own “Sabra Spunk”. Personality counts.
For example, I sent my timely
, original
, resourceful
, and inspirational
. Catch my drift?
Read the “Articles Should/Should Not” lists. Don’t upset or offend the busy guy (I’ve been an editor before, and with the number of articles Chris gets I don’t know how he does it. I’d delete a submission if these basic rules were violated).
- Find a happy medium.
In your resource box you get 1-5 lines. I notice some authors with nothing (dum-dums…lost opporunities) and others stuff their 5 sentences (show-offs…who cares!?)
I picked a happy 3. Here’s mine:
Who am I?
Ponn M. Sabra, MPH is the Author of