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Advice You - Properly Formatting Articles - Article Submission!
How Do I Know How To Format An Article Properly?
My company owns and operates 5 article directories that have over 10,000 articles listed online. I've seen every type of article submission there is. We typically get 100's of submissions every single day!!!
Convinced? Let's move on!
Before we can get into the steps to take for formatting articles, we need to learn about the different types of submissions you may come across.
My company owns and operates 5 article directories that have over 10,000 articles listed online. I've seen every type of article submission there is. We typically get 100's of submissions every single day!!!
Convinced? Let's move on!
Before we can get into the steps to take for formatting articles, we need to learn about the different types of submissions you may come across.
According to USFDA, a combination product is one composed of any combination of a drug and device; biological product and device; drug and biological product
1) Real Time Article Submission:
These types of directories simply offer an online contact form which you can copy & paste your article into. Most of these forms go to the editors/webmasters email account directly. If you don't format your article properly, editors may simply delete the email since it may take them a lot longer to add your article to their site.
2) Author Login Article Submission:
These types of artic
These types of directories simply offer an online contact form which you can copy & paste your article into. Most of these forms go to the editors/webmasters email account directly. If you don't format your article properly, editors may simply delete the email since it may take them a lot longer to add your article to their site.
2) Author Login Article Submission:
These types of artic
; or drug, device, and biological product and fixed dose combination would include two or more combinations of drug.
Examples of combination products may in
Examples of combination products may in
e directories require that you sign up as an author to get your own personal account. You then need to login and submit articles. These directories usually have all their article format requirements listed when you submit your articles. This process is where many fail to format their articles properly.
3) Text Only Article Submission:
Some "Real Time" directories and "Author Login" directories demand that you ONLY submit r
3) Text Only Article Submission:
Some "Real Time" directories and "Author Login" directories demand that you ONLY submit r
lude drug-coated devices, drugs packaged with delivery devices in medical kits, and drugs and devices packaged separately but intended to be used together.
aw-text when submitting your article to them. In this case, they do not want HTML edited text, they just want the raw text in order to give them the ability to format your article by their own editor requirements. Below I will show you how to format a "raw-text" article the right way.
4) HTML Edited Article Submission:
Some, not many but some ezine article directories allow you to pre-format your article with simple HTML i
4) HTML Edited Article Submission:
Some, not many but some ezine article directories allow you to pre-format your article with simple HTML i
here is enormous increase in the number of combination products entering the market in the recent years. Combination products have proven advantages but fixe
cluded within the article. Typically these directories are strict on what HTML code commands you can add within your articles. Below I will show you easy to use HTML that will not offend any editor’s world wide.
Now that we have gone through the types of ezine article directories out there that we may encounter, we can now break down how to format your articles for the above submission types.
======FORMAT #1======
1) Article
Now that we have gone through the types of ezine article directories out there that we may encounter, we can now break down how to format your articles for the above submission types.
======FORMAT #1======
1) Article
d dose combinations are still in the process of convincing regulatory authority on their advantages over the single ingredient formulations.
Combination pro
Combination pro
ormatting - Text Only (Raw Text)
This type is the most commonly used for all article directories. The reason why editors want you to submit raw text only, is because when you submit HTML formatted articles, you may compromise the websites FONT properties, COLOUR co-ordination, and will probably make the destined directory look pretty gimmicky. Many webmasters spend a lot of time on the "look & feel" of their directory. By not a
This type is the most commonly used for all article directories. The reason why editors want you to submit raw text only, is because when you submit HTML formatted articles, you may compromise the websites FONT properties, COLOUR co-ordination, and will probably make the destined directory look pretty gimmicky. Many webmasters spend a lot of time on the "look & feel" of their directory. By not a
ucts have become life saving products for the pharmaceutical companies who doesn’t have many innovative molecules in their product pipeline and have been inc
dhering to their specifications, your articles might simply get deleted as fast as they are submitted.
Step 1) Always use "Notepad (Windows)", or "PlainText (Mac)" for copying & pasting your articles to and from Word Document, etc. Ideally, you want to simply type your article right unto "Notepad" or "PainText".
"Notepad" & "PlainText" are simple programs that don't jumble up your article with dead code hiding in the backgroun
Step 1) Always use "Notepad (Windows)", or "PlainText (Mac)" for copying & pasting your articles to and from Word Document, etc. Ideally, you want to simply type your article right unto "Notepad" or "PainText".
"Notepad" & "PlainText" are simple programs that don't jumble up your article with dead code hiding in the backgroun
easingly used in the product life cycle management. Even the companies having product patents are trying to extend their product life cycle through the combi
.
DO NOT USE MICROSOFT WORD...
Programs like Microsoft Word are THE WORST to copy & paste your articles from. This style of program always hides useless code in the background that only article directory editors will be able to see.
As an editor, if we see this garbage code generated from Microsoft Word, we will simply rip your article out of our system and copy it into "Notepad". Once we do that, you will have lost any boldi
DO NOT USE MICROSOFT WORD...
Programs like Microsoft Word are THE WORST to copy & paste your articles from. This style of program always hides useless code in the background that only article directory editors will be able to see.
As an editor, if we see this garbage code generated from Microsoft Word, we will simply rip your article out of our system and copy it into "Notepad". Once we do that, you will have lost any boldi
nation products and maximize the revenues. But the companies involved in this practice are overlooking that they are burdening the patients both economically
g, italics, active links that you may have wanted within your article.
DO NOT USE YOUR WEBSITE...
Just like Microsoft Word, when you copy & paste articles directly from your website, you will ultimately copy all the code along with it. This website code will result in deletion of your article right away or editing from an editor that you didn't want happening.
HOW TO LOCATE NOTEPAD & USE IT EFFECTIVELY...
Click on: Start - A
DO NOT USE YOUR WEBSITE...
Just like Microsoft Word, when you copy & paste articles directly from your website, you will ultimately copy all the code along with it. This website code will result in deletion of your article right away or editing from an editor that you didn't want happening.
HOW TO LOCATE NOTEPAD & USE IT EFFECTIVELY...
Click on: Start - A
and physically. They need to rightly judge the benefits of the combination products and they have to even look at the risks involved when combining the produ
ll Programs - Accessories - Notepad
Once notepad is opened, you need to make sure that "Word Wrap" is NOT active. Without de-activating word wrap, your article might get submitted all broken up with major line breaks, and may end up looking like Mickey Mouse wrote it.
DE-ACTIVATE "WORD WRAP"...
In order to check to see whether or not word wrap is active, simply click on "FORMAT" up top. Make sure that "Word Wrap" does NOT hav
Once notepad is opened, you need to make sure that "Word Wrap" is NOT active. Without de-activating word wrap, your article might get submitted all broken up with major line breaks, and may end up looking like Mickey Mouse wrote it.
DE-ACTIVATE "WORD WRAP"...
In order to check to see whether or not word wrap is active, simply click on "FORMAT" up top. Make sure that "Word Wrap" does NOT hav
ts. Some of the combination products were well accepted by physicians while others suffered. Companies involved in development of combination products are fi
a checkmark beside it. If a checkmark is present, click on the checkmark to remove word wrap.
Now that notepad is ready for use, it's time to copy & paste your article within it. You can copy & paste your article directly from either Microsoft Word or your website. You'll notice that once you do, all the "bold", "italics", "website links" won't be active. This is exactly what you want. Take a minute to go through and find area
Now that notepad is ready for use, it's time to copy & paste your article within it. You can copy & paste your article directly from either Microsoft Word or your website. You'll notice that once you do, all the "bold", "italics", "website links" won't be active. This is exactly what you want. Take a minute to go through and find area
ding difficulty in defining their combination products and facing various challenges from selecting a combination to marketing it.
Following aspects would a
Following aspects would a
where you had active links. You'll need to add the actual website address were it's needed. If you find it difficult to edit your article with "word wrap" off, simply re-activate it for the time being.
Once you've edited your article and fixed any improper line breaks, you're now ready to start submitting your article. Simply remove word wrap from Notepad and copy & paste the information directly into the article submission fo
Once you've edited your article and fixed any improper line breaks, you're now ready to start submitting your article. Simply remove word wrap from Notepad and copy & paste the information directly into the article submission fo
dd to the challenges in developing combination products:
Which markets to tap where the combination products can do fairly well?
Which combination prod
Which markets to tap where the combination products can do fairly well?
Which combination prod
rm.
If you use Notepad(Windows) & PlainText(Mac) properly, there is no reason why editors may delete or edit your articles accordingly.
One last thing! Make sure to make use of proper paragraphs within your articles. There is nothing worst than viewing an article that never ends and looks like one massively long blob of text.
======FORMAT #2======
2) Article Formatting - HTML Ready (Simple code)
This step gets a little tric
If you use Notepad(Windows) & PlainText(Mac) properly, there is no reason why editors may delete or edit your articles accordingly.
One last thing! Make sure to make use of proper paragraphs within your articles. There is nothing worst than viewing an article that never ends and looks like one massively long blob of text.
======FORMAT #2======
2) Article Formatting - HTML Ready (Simple code)
This step gets a little tric
cts are meaningful and rational?
Which therapeutic categories to select?
Which Combinations can address unmet needs of the patients?
Do combin
Which therapeutic categories to select?
Which Combinations can address unmet needs of the patients?
Do combin
ier. I will have to assume that you have some basic knowledge on using HTML!!!
Here are the top 4 HTML commands you typically can use:
1) Font properties (Bold,Italics,Underline)
2) Header Command (H1 / H2 / H3)
3) Bullets (Dotted / Numbered)
4) Active Web Links
Anything besides those are usually forbidden within most article submission websites that allow HTML to be used. Within your HTML editor, I suggest
Here are the top 4 HTML commands you typically can use:
1) Font properties (Bold,Italics,Underline)
2) Header Command (H1 / H2 / H3)
3) Bullets (Dotted / Numbered)
4) Active Web Links
Anything besides those are usually forbidden within most article submission websites that allow HTML to be used. Within your HTML editor, I suggest
tions increase the patient compliance?
What would be the developing cost?
How to tackle the risks encountered during combination product developmen
What would be the developing cost?
How to tackle the risks encountered during combination product developmen
you prepare your article these commands only...
Do's & Don’ts:
DO NOT - Use "Microsoft FrontPage". This program is not good when trying to create simple code that will be acceptable throughout the submission process. Editors usually delete articles that have been edited by Microsoft FrontPage.
DO NOT - class="something"... This is not necessary for websites other than your own.
DO NOT - <"span="Something","something"">... Th
Do's & Don’ts:
DO NOT - Use "Microsoft FrontPage". This program is not good when trying to create simple code that will be acceptable throughout the submission process. Editors usually delete articles that have been edited by Microsoft FrontPage.
DO NOT - class="something"... This is not necessary for websites other than your own.
DO NOT - <"span="Something","something"">... Th
t?
As combination products don't fit into the traditional categories of drugs, medical devices, or biological products, the USFDA is in the process of devel
As combination products don't fit into the traditional categories of drugs, medical devices, or biological products, the USFDA is in the process of devel
is style of command is real difficult to remove from within articles and usually take up a lot of extra time for the editor. Time they may not be willing to take.
DO NOT - <"font face="Times New Roman" size="3"">... This is usually a NO NO for most sites simply because the website you're submitting to might be using another type of font which does not match the one you submitted. Also, sometimes size does matter. I would refrai
DO NOT - <"font face="Times New Roman" size="3"">... This is usually a NO NO for most sites simply because the website you're submitting to might be using another type of font which does not match the one you submitted. Also, sometimes size does matter. I would refrai
ping new procedures for reviewing their safety, efficacy and quality.
Professional from academic institutions, pharmaceutical industries, health care indust
Professional from academic institutions, pharmaceutical industries, health care indust
from using a font style & size all together.
DO NOT - Use any images at all. Images never stay active forever and affect speed time. I'll bet that 99.9% of ezine article directories online do not allow image tags & commands within your article. Even if you need to show a graph or something similar to prove a point, it is usually not acceptable. You'll need to find other ways and use text instead.
DO - Use "p" for paragraphs i
DO NOT - Use any images at all. Images never stay active forever and affect speed time. I'll bet that 99.9% of ezine article directories online do not allow image tags & commands within your article. Even if you need to show a graph or something similar to prove a point, it is usually not acceptable. You'll need to find other ways and use text instead.
DO - Use "p" for paragraphs i
y and representatives from various regulatory agencies are working out to design the regulatory requirements for manufacture and sale of combination products
stead of "span" & class" tags.
DO - Use either "strong" or "b" for bolding text.
DO - Use "em" for italics.
DO - Use "u" for underline text.
DO - Use "ul" to create a list of information with dots/numbers.
DO - Use "H1","H2","H3" tags for larger headlines if it's accepted.
DO - ahref="www.yoursite" if permitted, for activating links.
That's all you really want to use when preparing your articles with HTML commands. Anythi
DO - Use either "strong" or "b" for bolding text.
DO - Use "em" for italics.
DO - Use "u" for underline text.
DO - Use "ul" to create a list of information with dots/numbers.
DO - Use "H1","H2","H3" tags for larger headlines if it's accepted.
DO - ahref="www.yoursite" if permitted, for activating links.
That's all you really want to use when preparing your articles with HTML commands. Anythi
.
As there is an increasing trend of the combination products companies manufacturing such products should be able to tackle the problems involved in the de
As there is an increasing trend of the combination products companies manufacturing such products should be able to tackle the problems involved in the de
ng more than those specified above usually are not accepted and may mean the difference between articles that get accepted by editors, or simply deleted by editors.
=== IN CONCLUSION ===
Make sure to pay special attention to ezine article directories "Editor Guidelines" and follow the guidelines. When formatting articles, use only "NOTEPAD" or "PLAINTEXT" for raw-text submissions and use only simply HTML tags for HTML accepted
=== IN CONCLUSION ===
Make sure to pay special attention to ezine article directories "Editor Guidelines" and follow the guidelines. When formatting articles, use only "NOTEPAD" or "PLAINTEXT" for raw-text submissions and use only simply HTML tags for HTML accepted
elopment. They need to be wiser in analyzing the market trends and the regulatory requirements.
Companies that provide selfless information through particip
Companies that provide selfless information through particip
articles.
Some article directories may reward you if you closely follow their guidelines and only submit properly formatted articles to them. Just remember, 99% of article submissions are incorrect. As more and more authors start submitting articles, you'll want to set yourself aside from the rest. Your articles will get approved quicker and the less chances you'll have that some editor simply deletes your articles all together
Some article directories may reward you if you closely follow their guidelines and only submit properly formatted articles to them. Just remember, 99% of article submissions are incorrect. As more and more authors start submitting articles, you'll want to set yourself aside from the rest. Your articles will get approved quicker and the less chances you'll have that some editor simply deletes your articles all together
tion in industry events and feedback to regulatory authorities would be able to face the challenges and will be successful in developing combination products
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