How-To Articles (just found on internet and thought it may be helpful.)

A “how-to” article is an article which provides a step-by-step way of doing something that the reader wants to learn how to do

Examples of “How-To” Blog Post Titles:

How to Buy a Used Computer (and Save Money)
How to Start an Ecommerce Business

Structure of the Post Title:

Usually addresses the full targeted keyword term. Optionally, you can add a “modifier” to the end, such as “without going crazy” or “and save money” or “and impress your friends”.

Adding the modifiers is supposed to increase curiosity, so be creative :)

Usual Format and Contents:

Introduction
Sub-headings with the Step Number and Step Name
3-7 paragraphs describing each step
Images to support the instructions in each step
Conclusion and links to further resources for the user to explore

Why This Format Works:

People love step by step guides on how to do various things
Usually this is excellent long-form content that ranks really well in Google

How to Make How-To Articles SEO-Optimized:

Include the main keyword into the Post Title. For example, if your keyword is “how to buy a used computer” then make your Post Title “How to Buy a Used Computer (and Save Money)” or “How to Buy a Used Computer (and Not Go Insane)”
Link to relevant high-quality resources from each article
Repeat the main keyword several times in the body of the article

SEO Implementation Example:

For example, if you’re writing about “How to Buy a Used Computer (and Not Go Insane)”, then make sure to mention your keyword “How to Buy a Used Computer” at least once in the first paragraph of the article
Then, mention several variations of this keyword throughout the article such as “buying a used computer” …. “I bought a used pc” … “buying a used laptop”... etc. - to vary up your keyword

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