I've been writing here for three years now and what I notice is the otherwise amazing writers, with the best of intentions, not getting it right. There is one basic reason so many writers won't enjoy their desired success. It’s a very easy problem to both identify and correct. Learn what major over sights many content writers make and how to turn it around moving toward an impressive reputation as an online writer who enjoys greater traffic, builds a loyal following and earns a steady stream of income.
The Biggest Mistake Wizzley Writers Make
by katiem2
Learn why you might not succeed at Wizzley sadly many won't make the cut in terms of landing on the list of top successful writers enjoying a good flow of traffic and money.
Good Online Content Methods
An Error isn't a Mistake Unless You Refuse to Correct it Once it's Identified.
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This collaboration will strengthen our community and help us all create high-quality content that attracts the attention we seek as a trusted source of information.
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Know Your Target Audience
The target audience is anyone seeking answers to their burning questions.
As a writer, you have the opportunity to create valuable articles that tackle these pressing questions—essentially, the information people are actively seeking.
Your articles should provide clear answers to questions, along with helpful tips and product recommendations. Regardless of your audience, they all share a desire for quick, easy-to-read information, often presented in a clear format like bullet points.
Vital Fact
Many internet users look for quick answers to the multitude of questions that randomly pop into their heads. Visual cues and bullet points draw them in. They appreciate straightforward information from someone knowledgeable without unnecessary jargon or lengthy text.
Extending Visitors Stay
How to Hook Visitors
Start your introduction with a summary of your answer to grab the reader's attention. Show them that you mean business and understand the information they are looking for. Once you provide valuable facts and demonstrate good intentions, they’ll want to read more.
People searching the web have developed a taste for quality content, often using top search engines like Google, Yahoo, Bing, and Ask.
The internet has made many of us visually driven, drawn to appealing content. Advanced tools available to writers have raised the standard for online material. Most people prefer concise, clear-cut facts over lengthy text.
Format Verse Content
Can good content stand alone?
Although a well-written article is essential, it's not enough to ensure success alone. Creating a visually attractive site is crucial for capturing readers’ attention and drawing them in.
A Poor Bounce Rate
Once solid SEO rich content brings attention to your work the search engines send visitors your way.
Think of it like preparing for a much-anticipated house guest.
Some of us go all out to ensure our guests have a positive experience, leaving them impressed, while others don’t put in the effort.
Who ends up getting better reviews and more return visits? A large block of text on a page is the main reason visitors leave; they quickly judge it as unprofessional and move on in their search.
Whether we like it or not, our target audience constantly judges us. They often make quick, firm evaluations and mental notes about our content.
Note: Visitors may not be familiar with revenue-sharing sites and often view your individual pages as blogs or websites, judging and comparing them to other sites. Use this platform to transform any article into an impressive webpage that effectively represents you!
How to Build a Great Wizzley Page
Turning great information into an impressive web page is easy at Wizzley
The article "How to Properly Shave" below serves as a great example of using various tools effectively:
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Thumbnail Image: Always upload a related thumbnail image. I added an AllPosters image at the bottom of the page, which I can also use as a thumbnail. AllPosters is an excellent source for high-quality images.
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Informative Text Modules: Provide useful information in text modules and support it with related Amazon products. Mention the featured products and their benefits in the text.
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Text Module Highlighting: Use the grey background option in the upper right corner of text modules. Readers have noted that this improves readability, reduces glare, and makes the text more prominent, resulting in less eye strain.
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Short, Impactful Titles: Use concise and direct text titles to create a visually balanced content section. These titles are one of the first things visitors notice, so make them engaging. Avoid long, messy titles that disrupt the flow and create confusion.
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Relevance: Ensure that text module titles are always relevant to the main page title or topic.
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Polls and Duels: Add polls and duels in visually appealing areas. They can be easily inserted without disrupting the page’s balance. Place duels near the bottom of the page, as they can grow with visitor participation, creating a more dynamic experience. Use these tools to foster interaction and drive traffic.
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Color Schemes: Use wallpaper options to enhance your page’s appearance and give it a unique website feel. Coordinating colors with product images can create a cohesive look.
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Sidebar Content: Include sidebar content that best serves your visitors. For this shaving page, I’ve included various articles relevant to both men and women seeking grooming tips, resulting in a diverse and informative page.
While this page doesn’t utilize every available tool, it effectively incorporates the basic elements that every successful Wizzley author should use.
Aligning Text and Amazon Modules
How to position Amazon modules beside text modules.
To arrange the modules, start by positioning the text module above the Amazon module that contains a related product. Then, click the side-by-side arrow (the third from the left) to move the text module to the left. Next, use the same side-by-side arrow in the Amazon module to align it to the right of the text module.
Note: In page view mode, the side-by-side text and Amazon modules may drift out of alignment if there are no barriers above and below them. To prevent this, use the space tool to add a space module above and below the two side-by-side modules. This creates a barrier with a subtle line, enhancing the visual appeal of your page.
How to Chose the Best Page Theme
I carefully match the color of my page with the products added to link everything in a unifying package that screams website.
Select a page color and theme that complements the thumbnail image and the products included on the page. Feel free to change the colors as you work, evaluating what looks best. I often seek feedback from those around me, asking for their opinions on what looks appealing. Remember, it’s not about my personal preference; it's about what resonates with my target audience.
How to Use Sidebar
The sidebar pulls a page together including additional relevant information.
Plus, it looks fantastic! This may be one of my favorite tools at Wizzley—it's like the icing on the cake. What other site allows you to showcase your work in the sidebar? The only place that does is your website! This is a game-changer!
To use it, simply open the sidebar tab and paste the URLs of the articles you want to include. Don’t forget to hit the save button before closing the sidebar. It’s a fun tool that I enjoy using, and it's a great marketing asset.
Think about it: you can showcase up to four related articles, presenting your credentials and impressing your readers.
Thanks, Wizzley, for allowing us to OWN our work and maximize our potential!
Article Example
See how I used all the tools I just mentioned.
Popular Topics
The topics becoming the most popular are often surprising to the author.
Just when you think you've identified a hot topic sure to be popular, you will no doubt be proven wrong. Time and time again, the articles I don't think will be earth-shattering but useful are those that become the most popular among readers.
My most popular articles here at Wizzley to date are;
My Most Popular Articles
Surprisingly Popular Articles
What it Takes to Become a Writer
It takes a curious type of person who enjoys continually learning to succeed as a content writer.
If you're naturally curious, the content market is an excellent place for you to explore topics and share your insights.
It's also beneficial to write about subjects you’re genuinely interested in, as this leads to more engaging articles. When you're invested in the content, it shines through in your writing.
A personal desire for knowledge and a commitment to self-improvement are also valuable traits.
Helpful Tips and Tricks
Below is a collection of helpful tips and tricks from other readers. Did you find this helpful if so what, if not what can you add to help those seeking helpful advice?
No, I knew the information offered here today but am happy to add this helpful tip;
No I'm aware of it and yet I witness so many writers trying to make it out here in the world wide web destine to fail as they do not present well designed pages to the world. The best looking landing pages, web sites, blogs, and articles get traffic plain and simple. Bottom line is many writers are lazy and don't put in the time. The competition is to steep to hope for any gains without stepping it up.
I knew most of this and I can add one powerful tool - use statistics. I will not go into details, but if were limited to only one tip, this would be mine: check stats!
No, I knew the information offered here today but am happy to add this helpful tip; Many times using long tailed keyword rich titles, over promise, and under deliver, which I believe we all agree is never a good idea. Keep titles piffy, to the point, and accurate satisfying the readers burning desire for both timely and useful information, Ok a bit of entertainment keeps a reader from clicking away. :) M
Agree with a lot of what you said. Excellent reminder. I do tend to rush and want to get articles published. I too will click off articles with long blocks of text.
I'm really bad about writing long titles. I know when I'm doing it, and a little birdie tells me not to, but I go ahead and do it anyway. This is a reminder to me to stop doing that. I'm going to check over them today to see if I can tighten them up. I'm a color junky and love bright colors. That attracts me to a page right away. I will leave a page that is too visually stimulating (too much going on). Long passages also scare me off. However, Jo has a lot of long passages in her work, and she is doing very well. Of course, she writes very interesting articles.
Yes I found this helpful I learned to do things and think the following will work best for me;
Thank you for the walk-through. I like the way you begin with the niche, target audience since it's easy to forget, when caught up in something that interests the writer, to ask who will be most affected and interested.
This is all stuff I wish I'd known when I first started and presented in a way I would have been able to do something with then. It should be available to anyone who begins writing here. The whole site would benefit.
This has been one of the best articles I have read that has all these points in one place - good to look over each time I post a new article till I get it all straight. So far actually used it to help me with one, though it might need more work still.
This has been one of the best articles I have read that has all these points in one place - good to look over each time I post a new article till I get it all straight. So far actually used it to help me with one, though it might need more work still.
This has been one of the best articles I have read that has all these points in one place - good to look over each time I post a new article till I get it all straight. So far actually used it to help me with one, though it might need more work still.
Katie McMurray I have followed you now for years and still to date you are by far one of the most earnest, talented writers with something valuable to read. I always feel moved and or empowed by knowledge after having read your work. Furthermore your ability to remain humble and down to earth is inspiring. I'll never forget the day I saw you standing in the ... airport you were so nice, remembered me, didn't blow me off and introduced me to your director friend. BTW you are stunning in real life.
Didn't know about the space module - definitely going to check that one out. Also, I really should do more on the themes.
Space module? Am I missing something? I don't see that as one of our choices. Would love to find it because the text and Amazon modules don't always align properly and it drives me crazy.
I don't write here but this is helpful for me at hubpages. BTW glad I found you here. I still enjoy reading your existing pen name at HP ur alias TV is interesting.
What Color Looks Best?
Which color would you pick for this page?
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Chat about what mistakes you've seen, no names please, share examples of things you feel should be avoided or corrected.
cmoneyspinner, Thank YOU!
Love that Oscar Wilde quote.
DerdriuMarriner, I appreciate your feedback and the Items you find successful.
katiem2, Thank you for the tour through Wizzley writer mistake-land! The sample article puts into helpful practice what you cover. In particular, I like the importance of being considerate to readers with attractive colors, friendly organization and welcoming phrases: as in life, it's difficult to get past bad props and shoddy packaging.
Also, thank you for the list of the four most popular articles. I'm looking forward to the other three since I've already been impressed by "How to Find the Love I Want and Get Love in Return."
Thanks for the article. I learned some new features I can include on my Wizzley pages.
davestone13, LOVE IT! I'm going to keep this in mind, I love writing like that!
The biggest shortcoming - and I see it all the time - is not making an article more of a casual conversation. You hint at it with the note about big, blocky text turning people off.
Searchers want information they can digest easily and from someone they like, not lectures.
That's my take on it.
frankbeswick, hoover over the allposters image, copy and save as it into your browser, upload it into your thumbnail. It is within the writers professional privileged to do so, if the said writer is promoting said allposters within the article.
NateB11, When writing an engaging and informative article on a topic the keywords come naturally. This is a area so many struggle with. Many go in search of keywords when in fact they should be in search of the factual content answering the burning question the reader seeks. The writer who answers the question(s) the reader seeks, without adding fluff from keyword insertion, naturally creates an article containing relative terms and keyword rich reading materials packed with helpful content and truthful answers.
How do you use allposters as a thumbnail?