If you are looking to use internet marketing articles as a means of promoting your business or products, the first this you should know is that you're not alone! The tactic of marketing articles for these purposes are widely used and can be extremely effective, if you are able to make your offerings exciting, vibrant, informative and able to stand out from the hundreds of other pieces of content that are published every day in this arena.

Internet marketing is a very competitive niche, and it's usually the first stop for anyone looking to market anything online. This is why it's somewhat more competitive than other niches, say like desk globes. If you have a great product or service, or are willing to put in the time and work required to get noticed, it is a great way to market!
One of the best ways to get your internet marketing articles noticed is to start at the beginning: the title. A title that not only conveys exactly what the piece is about, but can also evoke humor, intrigue, emotion, and curiosity will get you more page views than a dull, matter of fact title. This may seem like a tall order, especially when you've been taught that people love to see articles listing "5 Easy Ways to Become a Millionaire", or "How to Make Money Online". Now, while those titles may well reflect the content of the article precisely, how tired are they? Haven't we seen them or slight variations of them endlessly, so subconsciously, your mind is saying, "Oh, I already read that." Not good!

Instead, give things your own, unique spin by injecting some personality and life into your writing. Use emotional triggers. Use enticing language. Don't opt for tired clichés. In the internet marketing world you must evolve or die!

Show your readers how your product will make their lives so much better, and if you're trying to promote others products as an affiliate, don't just promise a slightly tweaked version of the salesletter; get personal! Explain why they should give this a look, admit your own misgivings, and how you overcame them and are now able to confidently recommend this product. Show the warts, and give workarounds or solutions. People value honesty, and if you are straight with them, you are far more likely to have gained their trust, and a shot at a sale.

Use stories if possible and if they fit. People love stories, and they go a long way toward delivering the social proof needed to sometimes close the deal. Don't be fictitious, because in the end it will be a disservice to you. Don't include fake testimonials, for once you are found out your reputation as a marketer is finished.

In short, give the reader content that is fresh, alive, lighthearted and true, and you will find that your article views will outpace the pack!