FAQ

Q. Why do you charge for phone calls or consultations?

A. There are several reasons that we charge for phone calls, but the main reason is that our business is 100% online and email is the most viable communication option for us. We consider ourselves to be a very customer oriented company, however, our popularity on Elance and being the top writing company there has resulted in a large number of people requesting phone calls and as writers, this is simply not feasible for us to handle. You can read the extended version of why we charge for phone calls here.

Q. Are the articles unique?

A. Yes, the articles are always unique and never copied from any other website. All of our staff writers are professionals, and pride themselves on their creative abilities. To make sure you are receiving a one-of-a-kind article, we screen all of our content through Copyscape, which is a web software program that analyzes content to see if it is duplicated elsewhere on the Internet. It’s basically plagiarism protection.

Q. If I order a package with blogs.  What’s the difference between blogs and articles?

A. Yes. Blogs are unique from the articles. We believe in providing copy that is fresh and interesting, so we would never give you the same content for two separate web entries. We will write articles and blogs based on the topics or keywords that you provide. Of course if the subject is the same the content will be similar, but we will write the two entries in an entirely different way so that your content will be original.

Q. What do I need to provide to you?

A.  All that we require are your topics or keywords – but of course you may provide us as much direction as you wish. If you do not have topics or keywords, we are happy to come up with topics for you, however, they are not sent to you for pre-approval.  Topic creation is part of the organic writing process. You can also download our questionnaires here. These will assist you in providing the information we need to write your project.

Q. Will I see the articles before they are submitted?

A. Yes, we will send the articles to you for approval prior to submission. We allow editing for content at no additional charge, provided it is in the scope of the assignment. For instance, we would rewrite something if it wasn’t entirely accurate free of charge, but adding two more web pages to your site would not be in the original scope of the project.  However, if you make changes to the articles and the article directories deem them to be promotional or keyword heavy, we are not responsible if they are rejected.

Q. What article directories do you submit to?

A. ArticleSnatch.com, GoArticles.com, ArticlesBase.com, ArticleDashboard.com and ArticlesYouWant.com.

Q. Why don’t you submit to any other directories?

A. These are the most popular directories and have long histories. We have submitted to various other sites in the past only to find that they have a very slow approval process (in some cases over a month) or the sites suddenly shut down and disappear one day.  Obviously this does not help you from a SEO standpoint, and it also makes the submission process more complicated on our end – a lose-lose situation for everyone!

Q. Are the articles posted under your name?

A. Yes – either your name, or a name that you choose. All of our articles are ghost-written so that we can provide you with excellent content that belongs to you. A “pen name”  — either your name or another name you request – will be set up on our master account, since we will be submitting the articles for you. However, readers will not be able to tell that the articles are on our master account. They will appear under your chosen pen name. If your requested name already exists on a directory, initials will be used. For instance, Mike Smith would be M. Smith.

Q. Is a discount available if I purchase more than one package?

A. Words You Want strives to give you the best service at the most economical rate. Each and every one of our packages is priced in a very cost-effective way, so no additional discounts exist for purchasing more than one package.

Q. Can a package be split between two sites?

A. Yes, we can split packages between two of your websites.  For instance, a Platinum package can be split for two sites to have 10 articles and 10 blogs for each site.

Q. Do you provide resource boxes?

A. Yes, I will write one resource box for you that will be used across your articles.  You must provide the two links and keywords that you want in your resource box. Of course, you’re always welcome to send your own resource box if you prefer.

Q. Can I have links in my articles?

A. Unfortunately, most article directories do not allow links to be used in the article body. However, they do allow links in the resource box.  Anchor text keywords cannot be longer than 3 words due to article directory restrictions.

Q. Will you provide me with links to my articles?

A. At the end of your first month, once all articles have been accepted to the directories, we will send you links to your author profile page.  There you will be able to see all of the articles posted for you. We do not provide links to individual articles or any other type of report. If we did, our rates would have to increase to cover the amount of time it would take to generate such reports.

Q. Do you include pinging, RSS feed submission or social bookmarking in all posts?

A. No, we do not automatically provide this service, as it adds additional time to the submission process and could eventually require us to increase our rates. However, you may purchase social bookmarking services for an additional fee.

Q. Do you submit the same articles to the same directories?

A. Yes, the same articles are submitted to each directory. But in case you were wondering, this is not considered duplicate content in the eyes of the search engines. Search engines know that people want to read informational articles, and as long as the articles are not spammy in tone, heavily loaded with keywords, etc., then they will not be considered duplicate content by the search engines.

Q. What happens after the month is over?

A. For convenience for our clients, our packages are purchased as monthly subscriptions via PayPal.  However, you have the right to cancel your package at your discretion.

Q. How effective is article marketing at ranking on Google?

A. It is quite effective, although results vary by site and by industry. For instance, when Words You Want focused our efforts on our own ranking for “SEO packages” in Google, we were able to rise to the fourth organic position in only about six months.

An “organic” position is a true result of searching, it does not refer to the sponsored links that typically appear at the very top or the side on a search engine results page. Most customers are savvy enough to ignore these sponsored links.

However, increasing your rank on an organic search can be challenging. You have to consistently maintain your article marketing campaign to ensure you keep your ranking, as competitor sites are also working against you. It’s a fierce competition – but don’t worry. Words You Want is in your corner, and we have the expertise and knowledge to help you increase your online presence!

Q. Do I have to provide any research information?

A. No, we do all research necessary and will ensure the articles complement your website.  However, you are welcome to provide any additional research you would like your articles to reflect.

Q. What keyword density do you use?

A. We use 1-2%, as it is the most common requirement amongst the directories.

Q. How much traffic can I generate from article marketing?

A.  Your success rate is dependent on several factors, which makes it impossible for us to provide you with statistics. However, once you start your campaign, you will be able to see what sites are driving traffic to your website through your own analytics software.  Since we are also working on a “ghost” basis, the majority of our clients do not share their success with us – they just keep ordering articles, which speaks for itself.

Q. How long are the articles posted for?

A. Articles are posted forever, or until the website shuts down, which is not going to happen to any of these sites in the foreseeable future.  Article marketing really is a long-term investment.

Q. Do you submit to EzineArticles.com?

A. No, we do not. Since Google released their Farmer (a.k.a. Panda) Update, we have had to drop EzineArticles.com due to unrealistic expectations. You can learn more about this decision in this blog.

Q. Do you use software to submit the articles?

A. No, we do not use software. All articles are manually submitted, which allows us to control the submission process and make the best decisions about where to submit your content. In fact, many directories are implementing processes that block submission software from working properly in order to avoid spam and auto-generated content.

Q. Do you spin articles?

A. No, we do not spin articles.  Readers want to read new and informational articles, not one that has 40% changes made from the original.  If you want articles rewritten, it’s better for you to rewrite them in a natural manner.

Q: What’s the best day to post a press release?

A. The best days to post a PR are typically Tuesday-Thursday. Mondays are hectic “catch-up” days at work and Fridays are vacation days. If there is a holiday weekend involved, Tuesday is the new Monday, making Wednesday and Thursday ideal. When submitting a PR, you want to send it through PRWeb the day before you want it to post, as it takes a day for the submission to be accepted and posted.

Words You Want offers a variety of different SEO article writing services. You can read about our various services in our article resource section.