by Matthew Adams

Created on: November 03, 2009

When you cannot find an appropriate article title then why not suggest your own title? This is actually a strategy used by Helium authors such as myself, and you can suggest your title on a topic of preference.

To begin with, consider the general subject or topic of the title. Subjects such as IT, sport or finance can generate more interest, and so consider suggesting a title for these subjects or any that suits you better.

When you are set on a subject, try and be more specific. An IT article for example, can be software or hardware related. Then of course, software articles can cover a variety of software. So of course, your title will need to be more specific if it is to be accepted.

Let us consider a few examples for software titles. Generally, software reviews can make for suitable titles. There is good scope here, and you can submit a title with software review: and then the software title. Alternatively, software guides and tips can make for good titles.

Original titles will most likely not have previously been submitted. If a title is not especially original, then it may well be the case that a very similar title has already been submitted.

When you are set on a title, you will need to submit it to Helium. You cannot miss, suggest a title on the left of My Helium. Select this option, and then you can submit a title to write a new title.

When you submit the title take note of: "Avoid puns and cute wording - straightforward is best." This is quoted from Helium, so is worth noting. A pun, joke or one-liner, may not be suitable for Helium titles.

You will also note the keywords, which should be included. Use keywords included in the title, and ones that are relevant. Again, note that commas are needed between the keywords.

A search phrase may also be added. This will be a most appropriate search phrase for a title submitted. You can use the title itself if appropriate. Helium also includes another note here: "Do not enter your name."

Hereafter, you may find that a very similar, or duplicate, article title has already been submitted. If so, then cancel the title suggestion and submit an article to the title. However, if that is not the case then you should submit the title with the submit option.

Hopefully, your title will then be accepted by Helium. From here, you can draft the first article for the title. Then also consider submitting further tiles if required.

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