You can edit your published articles, but should you?
Your article is published. Perhaps a day or two since release, you
notice an awkward sentence and would like to rephrase it. Perhaps a year
from now, you would like to update the information presented. Perhaps
three years from now, you would like to update the article’s Resource
Box to direct traffic back to your new website or blog.
Should you edit the article?
If you need to edit for minor corrections, like a misspelled word or random fact that needs to be updated, then edit! Editing in these instances may be advantageous, ensure you’re reaching your audience, as well as maintain your credibility. However, there are other times when it may not be a great value to update an existing article.
Why? We’ll share some insider tips with you in the Top 5 Editing Mistakes:
Mistake #1: Creating a new article submission to replace the live article or in addition to the live article.
To uphold your credibility and show you’re more than a “one hit wonder,” it’s important your articles are unique. In addition, our systems are highly tuned to detect derivative and plagiarized content, which will block your submission from being accepted. Should you choose to edit your articles, remember to “Edit” instead of “Submit New Article.” Should you choose to write an article that’s a variation on a theme, ensure it provides a new, informative take on the topic.
Mistake #2: Resubmitting an article that’s no longer compatible with the Editorial Guidelines.
Quality is quality and there is no “grandfathering” here on EzineArticles.com. All articles are subject to the article review process to ensure quality (even live article submissions are subject to current guidelines when edited). Should you edit an article without updating it to meet today’s Editorial Guidelines, it may not be republished.
Mistake #3: Removing a link without updating referential context or swapping a link with an irrelevant link.
Dead links, while ugly, happen. Not just that, perhaps four years from now, you might massively re-haul your brand and redirect your website. All of your articles published with that original link will no longer be valid to your existing brand and website. Should you remove that link, ensure you’ve removed any context references like “visit my website” or “click here” to avoid confusion. Additionally, should you swap the link with another link, ensure any brand references are updated and relevant to the article.
Mistake #4: Swapping out Resource Box content with irrelevant content or completely removing the Resource Box.
Relevance is critical to maintaining your reader’s trust. Should you write an article about the state of the global economy and then provide a link to a “get your ex back” website, your credibility will take a swan dive. Ensure your Resource Box and any links therein are 100% relevant to your article body. Alternately, avoid removing a Resource Box entirely. Always provide a succinct call-to-action with a relevant link for readers to follow up with you (even if it’s a link to your social media page).
Mistake #5: Wasting your time by reconstructing more than 10% of the article.
Is taking the time to edit a live article worth it? If it’s a minor correction, such as a wayward grammatical error, then a quick update is worth it. However, if you find yourself reconstructing an entire article because the content will negatively affect your credibility and the health of your article portfolio, then deleting the article and writing a new article with a fresh take with accurate information may be more advantageous. Consider what will give you more value: a quick edit or a brand new article?
All in all, we recommend you leave your published articles to their devices. To really get the most return and value out of your efforts, submit fresh, quality, and informative content in the form of an original article every time. This means each article you publish continues to work for you over the years, those articles are promoted upon initial release, and your portfolio gives a wider breadth of your credibility.
Should you edit the article?
If you need to edit for minor corrections, like a misspelled word or random fact that needs to be updated, then edit! Editing in these instances may be advantageous, ensure you’re reaching your audience, as well as maintain your credibility. However, there are other times when it may not be a great value to update an existing article.
Why? We’ll share some insider tips with you in the Top 5 Editing Mistakes:
Mistake #1: Creating a new article submission to replace the live article or in addition to the live article.
To uphold your credibility and show you’re more than a “one hit wonder,” it’s important your articles are unique. In addition, our systems are highly tuned to detect derivative and plagiarized content, which will block your submission from being accepted. Should you choose to edit your articles, remember to “Edit” instead of “Submit New Article.” Should you choose to write an article that’s a variation on a theme, ensure it provides a new, informative take on the topic.
Mistake #2: Resubmitting an article that’s no longer compatible with the Editorial Guidelines.
Quality is quality and there is no “grandfathering” here on EzineArticles.com. All articles are subject to the article review process to ensure quality (even live article submissions are subject to current guidelines when edited). Should you edit an article without updating it to meet today’s Editorial Guidelines, it may not be republished.
Mistake #3: Removing a link without updating referential context or swapping a link with an irrelevant link.
Dead links, while ugly, happen. Not just that, perhaps four years from now, you might massively re-haul your brand and redirect your website. All of your articles published with that original link will no longer be valid to your existing brand and website. Should you remove that link, ensure you’ve removed any context references like “visit my website” or “click here” to avoid confusion. Additionally, should you swap the link with another link, ensure any brand references are updated and relevant to the article.
Mistake #4: Swapping out Resource Box content with irrelevant content or completely removing the Resource Box.
Relevance is critical to maintaining your reader’s trust. Should you write an article about the state of the global economy and then provide a link to a “get your ex back” website, your credibility will take a swan dive. Ensure your Resource Box and any links therein are 100% relevant to your article body. Alternately, avoid removing a Resource Box entirely. Always provide a succinct call-to-action with a relevant link for readers to follow up with you (even if it’s a link to your social media page).
Mistake #5: Wasting your time by reconstructing more than 10% of the article.
Is taking the time to edit a live article worth it? If it’s a minor correction, such as a wayward grammatical error, then a quick update is worth it. However, if you find yourself reconstructing an entire article because the content will negatively affect your credibility and the health of your article portfolio, then deleting the article and writing a new article with a fresh take with accurate information may be more advantageous. Consider what will give you more value: a quick edit or a brand new article?
All in all, we recommend you leave your published articles to their devices. To really get the most return and value out of your efforts, submit fresh, quality, and informative content in the form of an original article every time. This means each article you publish continues to work for you over the years, those articles are promoted upon initial release, and your portfolio gives a wider breadth of your credibility.
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