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When it comes to article marketing, writing skill is important. If you possess such skill, congratulations, you are well ahead in the game. The question is, how can you format your article in such a way that produces the best results you want?

Usually, a good article starts with a striking and attention grabbing headline. But, the headline cannot be 'hype.' Right after the headline, you should have a sub headline, which also should not be hype. The ability to create good headlines is very important, especially in the Internet World.

Bear in mind that other than the headline, there is no other means like a 'cover' to judge your article by. The headline must attract the potential reader to read the article, and the sub headline should also serve the same purpose, stating what the article is all about.

An effective article will be between 300 and 500 words in length, consists of not less than three paragraphs. Paragraph with only 1 sentence should be avoided, unless that sentence is just a few words long and needs to stand out for special attention.

The opening paragraph is important because it contains the main key point you want the reader to know about the article, and what they will learn in the following sentences. Remember the thesis you wrote in high school or college? The same applies to articles writing too. You can either make a statement or ask a question, then prove it or answer it within the context of the article. It is crucial that you keep the reader interested and hence he will continue reading the next paragraph, and the next until he reaches the end of the articles.

You should wrap up your article at the last paragraph, summarizing what has been conveyed in the body of the article. Following the final paragraph, a resource box should be provided, which contains critical information about the author ' you ' and should include a link to your website, where the reader can learn more about the topic you have discussed in the article.

Last but not least, you want to let readers know that they are free to reprint your article or even post it at their blog as long as it stays intact and includes the resource box. This is where your article can become a viral marketing tool.

When you have finished writing your article, put it aside and read it again the following day. You will find that you may have been too subjective about the topic. Seek a second opinion about your article and ask for criticism.