The pros will tell any novice writer that putting up a website or blogging as a business requires writing and distribution of articles to draw target traffic. And while we are on the subject, this is why content writers are in high demand. The submission of your article to specific channels helps you get free traffic that results in mailing lists and subscribers. Moreover, it levels up your search ranking on Google as your site grows in popularity. Consider these tips to help your article writing process.

1) Write a listicle

Listicles are among the easiest type of articles to write. Find a topic related to your niche. For example, if you write about beauty and skincare, research an article on the top ten best sunscreens in the market. You can throw in a piece of advice about how to protect your skin from sunburn during a trip to the beach, provided that you cite an expert to add credibility. Once you have made your list, write a paragraph for each item and explain them in detail.

To hook your audience, write an introductory paragraph to hook them into reading. For example, you could write in your intro why the beach is a popular destination during summer. You can name drop some popular beaches that you know to better connect with your reader. Then, start talking about the one hassle that many beachgoers face, and that is sunburn. At the end of your listicle, sum up what you have listed down and give your audience a call to action on what sunscreen they like to use.

There you go. You just finished writing an article. The great thing about listicles is that you can shorten them depending on how many items you have planned for your article.

2) Make a recording

I have seen writers recording their thoughts before writing them down. Transcribing and editing come easy when you have your ideas documented on a recorder. Some writers express their ideas better orally. If you belong to this type of scribe, you may want to try recording your ideas first. MP3 and MP4 players come with record options, or you can look for other alternatives. Once you have chosen your topic, start talking as if explaining a lecture in front of an eager class. You can always delete any information that does not go well with the rest of your topic. Like the written essay, add an intro, body, and conclusion to your recording.

3) Ghostwriters are available

Most contemporary writers nowadays wear two hats—that of a writer and a marketer. Most of them do not have the luxury of time to write. The solution is to hire content or ghostwriters. With content writing in high demand, it is easy to find ghostwriters who will write original articles for your site. Do your research and find the best ghostwriting service that will not eat a huge chunk out of your budget. Try visiting sites like Upwork or Elance to find good help.

4) Prepare an outline for your articles and hire someone to write it

This is another option to consider if you do not have the time to write the article yourself.  You have a brilliant idea inside your head, but you are overwhelmed with other tasks. Outline an idea and then ask a friend or a fellow writer you know to write the article for you. Talk to them about the terms and conditions if you want to pass the article off as your authorship.

There are many ways to help you get started on your article writing and marketing. It is important that you get a number of articles out there to work their way into generating traffic to your site. Maintaining a site means that you are expected to deliver articles consistently.