How to Submit Articles for eHow

With its plethora of "how-to" articles for just about anything you can dream up, eHow is a virtually unlimited resource. Learn how to itemize your tax deductions or how to use a power drill. You can also use your own "how-to" knowledge to submit your own articles to eHow for publication. Follow these steps to find out how.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Computer with Internet service

Get Started

1. Visit the eHow homepage (see Resources below) and log in to the system.
2. Locate and click the page tab divider titled "weHow."
3. Find the "My Account" link. Click to be forwarded to your account and profile information.
4. Scan the "Account Settings" page and find and click the "Contribute" divider tab.

Submit Your Articles

5. Enter the title of your article in the labeled text field. Click on the "Category" box. Determine which category your article should be listed under.
6. Select a few keywords or tags to summarize your article and type them into the "Keywords" text box. This will further enable readers searching for articles by keywords to locate your article.
7. Type your article introduction into the labeled 'Introduction' text box. Once you have entered your introduction, click on the "Additional Categories" menu box to select any sub-categories relevant to your article.
8. Rate the difficulty of your article process from easy to challenging by clicking the "Difficulty Rating" menu box and selecting the appropriate rating. Attach an image or video by clicking the appropriate links to upload items to your article.
9. Check the spelling of the text you have entered to this point by clicking the "Check Spelling" link. Save your work and preview the article by clicking the "Save & Preview" link.
10. Enter a list of items needed to complete the process outlined by your article in the "Things You'll Need" text box. Enter chronological steps outlining the process you are highlighting in your article in each numbered text box labeled "Steps." To add more steps, click the "Add A New Step" link.
11. Enter tips and warnings for completing the process outlined in your article by filling in the text box labeled "Tips"' and "Warnings."
12. Search for related articles by typing in keywords into the "Search for Related Articles" text box. Once you've entered a keyword, the system will automatically search for relevant articles. Select an article and click the "Add" box. This will link the article to your article, which increases your article exposure and readership.
13. Save and preview your article by clicking the "Save & Preview" button. Proofread your article text for spelling and grammar errors and verify that each statement in your article is factual. Review the rules for article content "No-No's." Verify that your article is in accordance with the regulations.
14. Click the "Publish" button to submit your article for public viewing and commenting. Enjoy sharing your information and knowledge with others. Look forward to hearing feedback from readers in response to your article.

Tips & Warnings

• When registering, remember to keep your password private. Avoid using passwords that are easily guessed.
• If you need additional assistance or have questions about a certain aspect of eHow, visit the "FAQ" page (see Resources below).
• You must be a registered eHow member to submit articles to weHow (see Resources below). Registration will automatically enroll you for membership to each site.