I've managed to start my first campaign using the tools of article marketing. Everyone that has given advise here at WA is right about the leaning curve.  I have learned a lot from this first campaign! Mainly the power of keyword research and what the term "too broad of a term" means. Unfortunately, I did use them in this first campaign which has resulted in very little traffic. But it's something that finally clicked. I've also learned that while doing a search in "quotes" on google if no search results are returned that it can be a good thing. Previously I thought that it meant there wasn't any interest on the subject I was writing about.

 

I just learned something here on WA about targeting the audience you want with the product you're promoting. All these things I will be applying in my second campaign.

 

In all my efforts I was able to achieve a Platinum membership with EzineArticles. A huge accomplishment for me and more motivation to keep pushing forward.