How to make an article from scratch in 5 easy steps (Part2)

Crafting an article from scratch is both a creative and an operational process. By following some basic steps, the writing of new posts can be optimized both in time and in the quality of the content.

I hope you get some ideas for your future articles. Let's start with the first step...

1. Write the key part :

This is where the “chicha” is. The main ideas at the "geographical" level are located more or less in the middle of the post. If this part is not quickly convincing, the chances of generating some type of interaction drop infinitely. Do not be afraid to risk defending difficult positions (as long as they are well-argued). Even if someone makes you give birth, it's a good sign. Without criticism, you are not relevant.

2. Include internal and external links :

Whenever it makes sense, it is good to include links within a post. There may even be cosmetic reasons for doing so. In most things, it shows 2 things. On the one hand, you have the opportunity to recommend third-party content that shows that you have a good command of your field of knowledge. You offer an additional reading that the visitor would never have discovered without having gone through your article. This person will remember the source and know how to value it positively. On the other hand, you can include internal links.

3. Write the final part of the post :

The final part of the post is used to generate a “conversion”. The idea is that the reader of that article returns. You are interested in generating some action such as subscribing to your blog or following you on Twitter so that in the future they also have access to your content. One way to do this is by announcing new related topics that could also be of interest to you. Another little trick is the creation of a series of articles where not everything is told at once but is separated into various topics to generate recurring visits to the blog.

4. Choose a question to generate conversation :

The last lines of your post should be dedicated to a question that you ask the reader. A blog lives from the interaction of readers with each other and/or with the blogger. Generating comments helps to generate more comments and with it, “fresh” content contributed by the people who visit your blog.

In the question at the end, you ask for the opinion of everyone who has read the article and wants to give it. One way to provoke comments is the publication of incomplete or participatory posts.

5. Include an Image –

The image is like an anchor or magnet that makes it difficult for the user to quickly escape. A professional and quality photo unconsciously reflects these attributes to the quality of the article without having previously read it. It helps build trust to give the main content a chance.

It is key to select appropriately when you want to generate a certain emotion on the part of the reader. Even more important is not to fall into a legal trap and “take Google photos”.

I estimate that more than 50% of bloggers think that the Internet is an anonymous space where you can make use of photos as you see fit.

You have to be very careful since large fines can be imposed through letters from lawyers. I recommend you to be very careful with this topic.