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<div align=justify>To stay competitive in business, you need to update your site constantly. One of the best ways to do this is to add articles. The articles should be informative and catch the eye of a reader. But sometimes you may run out of ideas what to write about. You start asking yourself, “What would visitors want to read? Is there anything I would like to write about? What have I already written? What topics are related to my site?" 

Actually, you do not need to be an expert on writing articles or anything of the kind. And you do not need to ask yourself all those questions.

Try using a journalistic approach. They just discover a problem and look for a solution. So, become a journalist. You may ask: how exactly should I do this? How to find a problem and solution? Don't worry, just follow this article and you'll know how.

* '''''Look for popular questions people ask online.'''''

You can use several sources here: 

'''''1.''''' Search Engines

Think on different questions and type them into search engines. Use different word combinations.

For example, you are a hosting provider and would like to write an article on how to secure a site from hackers. You may enter the following into search engines: 'how to secure site?', 'how to secure Joomla?', 'how to prevent site hacking?', 'how to make sure site is secure?' and so on. Find the most competitive one (or several of them) and use it for your future article.

'''''2.''''' Your site statistics.

What exact search queries people use in Google to find your site? Make a research on this as this will provide you with valuable information about both your current and potential visitors.

'''''3.''''' Google Adword Tool.

Try different questions and note the exact number of monthly searches for them. Don't forget about using different word combinations. You are sure to get back a long list. 

'''''4.''''' Blogs and Discussion Boards.

Search for blogs and discussion boards related to your site, and look through them for insight. There may be some interesting ideas there which you can use for your own site.

* '''''Answers to those questions'''''

There are several ways to find the answers:

'''1.''' You yourself is the expert on some particular topic. 

'''2.''' Look for the answer online or use other sources (books, magazines, etc.).

'''3.''' Ask an expert. Look for someone you know and make sure he is competent enough to answer your question. An alternative way here is to send the question to someone’s website and see whether they will answer them. Offer to give them a credit or add backlinks to their site in your article.


What people look for online is the answers/solutions to their questions. This is one of the main reasons people use the internet to begin with. And a well written article on your site which may provide solutions to these questions is of great value. First of all, do the research to find the word combinations  with the best possible chance of being found.

Divide your article into clear and logical parts to make it easy to read and understand.

Every potential site visitor site has questions and needs answers for them. Find the questions and provide the answers in your articles and you'll benefit a lot from it.</div>
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