I started with the most general "business" and "self-improvement/success" articles. Then, I submitted my niche articles: "business/entrepreneurs", and "women's interest". By the time I submitted #6, all my articles went live and my status changed to Platinum.

It worked for me. I don't know if Chris noticed, but I sure did. So, give it a try.

[Interestingly, My Article Report shows that my niche articles are getting the most hits.

WooHoo...this means people need me and my content ;-) ][Stick to your keywords and phrases.]

Whenever I see (C) I say, "Hey, this chick is watching her back". Even though there are reprint guidelin

Now that I know what an honor it is to be a Platinum member with unlimited submissions, priority publishing, specialized client services, etc., I do not want any aspiring website, blog, or ezine publisher to take their submissions to ezinearticles.com lightly. Please note that I may have experienced some luck, as Chris and I were working at the same exact time. I also have a prolific freelance writing career for over 10 years. Therefore, I do not guarantee similar results. Ultimately, it is your content that will sell.]

Okay, so here it goes: How I Became An EzineArticles.com Platinum Member in One-Hour Flat & How You Can Too.

1. Research where you want to be.

   I looked at other Platinum members and noticed that their articles ranged between 600-800 words. Phew...all of mine where right in that range.

   While you're allowed to submit articles between 200-4000 words, I may push the limits now, but for my first 10--no way.

2. Give credit where it's due.

   In the submission form you're asked who referred you. So, don't leave it blank. My answer was EzineQueen.

3. Read The Editorial Guideline carefully, and edit accordingly.

   Your article's format is like your clothes, it's the first thing Chris will see. Impress him.

   Use white space, and keep your words clean, tight and neat. [ See ]

4. Make your 10 free submission your best articles.

   Quality content means: Originality, timeliness, resourcefulness, inspirational, fun, punchy, snappy, personable, and with your own "Sabra Spunk". Personality counts.

   For example, I sent my timely Vioxx article, original The Meaning of “Ponn" article, resourceful Leads, Referrals & Recommendations article, and inspirational I Don't Believe in Failures. Catch my drift?

   Read the "Articles Should/Should Not" lists. Don't upset or offend the busy guy (I've been an editor before, and with the number of articles Chris gets I don't know how he does it. I'd delete a submission if these basic rules were violated).

5. Find a happy medium.

   In your resource box you get 1-5 lines. I notice some authors with nothing (dum-dums...lost opportunities) and others stuff their 5 sentences (show-offs...who cares!?)

   I picked a happy 3. Here's mine:

   • Who am I?

   Ponn M. Sabra, MPH is the Author of "Empowering Women to Power Network" (with active link)

   • Call to Action. What the reader should do?

   To learn more about her book and sign-up for FREE tips, articles and resources, visit her at http://www.EmpowerWomenNow.com (with active link)

   • Why me? Nothing too flashy or long-winded.

   Ponn is profiled in Marquis' Who's Who of America and Who's Who of American Women.

6. Submit articles in a specific order.

   I started with the most general "business" and "self-improvement/success" articles. Then, I submitted my niche articles: "business/entrepreneurs", and "women's interest". By the time I submitted #6, all my articles went live and my status changed to Platinum.

   It worked for me. I don't know if Chris noticed, but I sure did. So, give it a try.

   [Interestingly, My Article Report shows that my niche articles are getting the most hits.

   WooHoo...this means people need me and my content ;-) ][Stick to your keywords and phrases.]

7. Keep your copyrights. List it on the bottom.

   Whenever I see (C) I say, "Hey, this chick is watching her back". Even though there are reprint guideline

   Transplanting Your Family
   Moving to a new state or country is stressful in and of itself. For kids, it can be especially so, so here are some thoughts on how to handle the transition.Relocating to a new area or even a new country can be a difficult task for anyone. However, moving can often be very stressful for children, especially if they are too young to understand what is going on. With a little bit of preparation, you can make the transition to your new home as smooth as possible.You should begin preparing your children for a move once you are certain it will take place. The older the child is, the more notice should be given. This way they will have to time to process what moving means and how it will effect them. Before speaking t
   . Ultimately, it is your content that will sell.]

   Okay, so here it goes: How I Became An EzineArticles.com Platinum Member in One-Hour Flat & How You Can Too.

   1. Research where you want to be.

      I looked at other Platinum members and noticed that their articles ranged between 600-800 words. Phew...all of mine where right in that range.

      While you're allowed to submit articles between 200-4000 words, I may push the limits now, but for my first 10--no way.

   2. Give credit where it's due.

      In the submission form you're asked who referred you. So, don't leave it blank. My answer was EzineQueen.

   3. Read The Editorial Guideline carefully, and edit accordingly.

      Your article's format is like your clothes, it's the first thing Chris will see. Impress him.

      Use white space, and keep your words clean, tight and neat. [ See ]

   4. Make your 10 free submission your best articles.

      Quality content means: Originality, timeliness, resourcefulness, inspirational, fun, punchy, snappy, personable, and with your own "Sabra Spunk". Personality counts.

      For example, I sent my timely Vioxx article, original The Meaning of “Ponn" article, resourceful Leads, Referrals & Recommendations article, and inspirational I Don't Believe in Failures. Catch my drift?

      Read the "Articles Should/Should Not" lists. Don't upset or offend the busy guy (I've been an editor before, and with the number of articles Chris gets I don't know how he does it. I'd delete a submission if these basic rules were violated).

   5. Find a happy medium.

      In your resource box you get 1-5 lines. I notice some authors with nothing (dum-dums...lost opportunities) and others stuff their 5 sentences (show-offs...who cares!?)

      I picked a happy 3. Here's mine:

      • Who am I?

      Ponn M. Sabra, MPH is the Author of "Empowering Women to Power Network" (with active link)

      • Call to Action. What the reader should do?

      To learn more about her book and sign-up for FREE tips, articles and resources, visit her at http://www.EmpowerWomenNow.com (with active link)

      • Why me? Nothing too flashy or long-winded.

      Ponn is profiled in Marquis' Who's Who of America and Who's Who of American Women.

   6. Submit articles in a specific order.

      I started with the most general "business" and "self-improvement/success" articles. Then, I submitted my niche articles: "business/entrepreneurs", and "women's interest". By the time I submitted #6, all my articles went live and my status changed to Platinum.

      It worked for me. I don't know if Chris noticed, but I sure did. So, give it a try.

      [Interestingly, My Article Report shows that my niche articles are getting the most hits.

      WooHoo...this means people need me and my content ;-) ][Stick to your keywords and phrases.]

   7. Keep your copyrights. List it on the bottom.

      Whenever I see (C) I say, "Hey, this chick is watching her back". Even though there are reprint guidelin

      How to Make Your Website Sticky!
      Five Nifty Ways to Make Your Site Sticky!'Stickiness' is one of the most overlooked aspects of site promotion. Webmasters, jump thru hoops to optimize their sites for the search engines, work like mad to find the right keywords, and double over backwards to build links.The mere mention of PR Rankings can have them frothing at the mouth!Yet, many webmasters ignore the one factor that can greatly improve 'all of the above'.That factor is 'stickiness'!Does your site stick to your visitors. Do you make a good impression. Will they remember your site. And most of all, will they come back?How sticky is your site? Will your visitors spend 30 seconds (if you're lucky) on your site
      rds clean, tight and neat. [ See ]

   8. Make your 10 free submission your best articles.

      Quality content means: Originality, timeliness, resourcefulness, inspirational, fun, punchy, snappy, personable, and with your own "Sabra Spunk". Personality counts.

      For example, I sent my timely Vioxx article, original The Meaning of “Ponn" article, resourceful Leads, Referrals & Recommendations article, and inspirational I Don't Believe in Failures. Catch my drift?

      Read the "Articles Should/Should Not" lists. Don't upset or offend the busy guy (I've been an editor before, and with the number of articles Chris gets I don't know how he does it. I'd delete a submission if these basic rules were violated).

   9. Find a happy medium.

      In your resource box you get 1-5 lines. I notice some authors with nothing (dum-dums...lost opportunities) and others stuff their 5 sentences (show-offs...who cares!?)

      I picked a happy 3. Here's mine:

      • Who am I?

      Ponn M. Sabra, MPH is the Author of "Empowering Women to Power Network" (with active link)

      • Call to Action. What the reader should do?

      To learn more about her book and sign-up for FREE tips, articles and resources, visit her at http://www.EmpowerWomenNow.com (with active link)

      • Why me? Nothing too flashy or long-winded.

      Ponn is profiled in Marquis' Who's Who of America and Who's Who of American Women.

   10. Submit articles in a specific order.

       I started with the most general "business" and "self-improvement/success" articles. Then, I submitted my niche articles: "business/entrepreneurs", and "women's interest". By the time I submitted #6, all my articles went live and my status changed to Platinum.

       It worked for me. I don't know if Chris noticed, but I sure did. So, give it a try.

       [Interestingly, My Article Report shows that my niche articles are getting the most hits.

       WooHoo...this means people need me and my content ;-) ][Stick to your keywords and phrases.]

   11. Keep your copyrights. List it on the bottom.

       Whenever I see (C) I say, "Hey, this chick is watching her back". Even though there are reprint guidelin

       Arizona Car Insurance Quote - What is Too Much to Pay?
       Arizona auto insurance is not cheapArizona ranked as the thirteenth most expensive state for auto insurance during the years 1999 to 2003. With insurance average insurance premiums rising to $920.38 in the year 2003 that is nearly a 5% increase from the previous year. If these trends keep up the average for 2005 premiums paid will be about $1014.00.With more than 3.3 million cars insured privately in Arizona there is plenty of opportunity to shop around and try to decrease what you are spending for car insurance. Even with high risk drivers saving money on auto insurance is quite easy.Where do I start saving money on car insurance?The first place to look to save money is with the dedu
       . Catch my drift?

       Read the "Articles Should/Should Not" lists. Don't upset or offend the busy guy (I've been an editor before, and with the number of articles Chris gets I don't know how he does it. I'd delete a submission if these basic rules were violated).

   12. Find a happy medium.

       In your resource box you get 1-5 lines. I notice some authors with nothing (dum-dums...lost opportunities) and others stuff their 5 sentences (show-offs...who cares!?)

       I picked a happy 3. Here's mine:

       • Who am I?

       Ponn M. Sabra, MPH is the Author of "Empowering Women to Power Network" (with active link)

       • Call to Action. What the reader should do?

       To learn more about her book and sign-up for FREE tips, articles and resources, visit her at http://www.EmpowerWomenNow.com (with active link)

       • Why me? Nothing too flashy or long-winded.

       Ponn is profiled in Marquis' Who's Who of America and Who's Who of American Women.

   13. Submit articles in a specific order.

       I started with the most general "business" and "self-improvement/success" articles. Then, I submitted my niche articles: "business/entrepreneurs", and "women's interest". By the time I submitted #6, all my articles went live and my status changed to Platinum.

       It worked for me. I don't know if Chris noticed, but I sure did. So, give it a try.

       [Interestingly, My Article Report shows that my niche articles are getting the most hits.

       WooHoo...this means people need me and my content ;-) ][Stick to your keywords and phrases.]

   14. Keep your copyrights. List it on the bottom.

       Whenever I see (C) I say, "Hey, this chick is watching her back". Even though there are reprint guidelin

       Why Directory Submission Is Important And Its Role In Search Engines
       Many webmasters today fail to understand the differences between a search engine and a directory. Failure to differentiate between the two has often led to failures in effectively using Internet directories.Search engines use automated programs called spiders, which find and collect information from web pages in order to add them into the database of the search engine. The search engines also find other WebPages through links, and human editors review each site before adding them into their directories.The reason why directory submission is so important these days is because many search engines use human edited directories in order to determine the value of the websites they index. This is why it is important fo
       -winded.

       Ponn is profiled in Marquis' Who's Who of America and Who's Who of American Women.

   15. Submit articles in a specific order.

       I started with the most general "business" and "self-improvement/success" articles. Then, I submitted my niche articles: "business/entrepreneurs", and "women's interest". By the time I submitted #6, all my articles went live and my status changed to Platinum.

       It worked for me. I don't know if Chris noticed, but I sure did. So, give it a try.

       [Interestingly, My Article Report shows that my niche articles are getting the most hits.

       WooHoo...this means people need me and my content ;-) ][Stick to your keywords and phrases.]

   16. Keep your copyrights. List it on the bottom.

       Whenever I see (C) I say, "Hey, this chick is watching her back". Even though there are reprint guidelines for each online article submission portal like ezinearticles.com, putting it directly in your article guarantees that the copyright stays with you--always.

       I can't speak for Chris if this was a consideration or not; but for me, (C) signifies a more professional writer/author.

   17. Maintenance. Now, I have to stay here.

       Here's my plan:

       • Active submissions,

       • Active recommendations to EzineArticles.com and

       • Actively reading his ezine and autoresponders so I apply his fabulous tips.

   He gave a great tip in a Post Script, and he knows I caught it. Pay attention, and apply what works.

   Oh, and please read his Highlighted: Article Marketing Tips. These are all tips to help you get more articles published and generate more traffic. So, give the guy a break and don't make these silly time-consuming mistakes. I've made a couple so far, but you can bet your bottom I'm not going to do it again. I want to stay right where I am.

   All of these steps took me a few minutes to complete, and the remainder of my time was dedicated to actually submitting the articles.

   No doubt, that was the single-best hour I spent in my online business career. I hope its yours as well!

   (C) 2005 Ponn M. Sabra, MPH

   [Note to ezinearticles.com readers: If I helped you in anyway through this article, please let our readers (and Chris) know by ranking this article below. Much thanks. To your success, Ponn]