Successful article submission
Creating and publishing articles to directories as a way to promote products or services is a “shrewd move” for any aspiring internet marketer.
However, numerous people are at a complete loss when it comes to submitting their articles and do not know how and where to start. In this article, I will outline the entire process in 5 easy steps.
The difficulties encountered when submitting articles to various directories can easily be easily avoided with some simple organization ideas:
Step 1: This goes without saying, but you should always proofread your article and read it a few times to make sure that there are no inconsistencies. Also pay attention to the title. It should not only be appealing to readers, but also be a brief summary of your article.
Step 2: Initially, open an account with the top 10 article directories – (as your website grows, you will add more directories to your list)
EzineArticles.com
ArticlesBase.com
Buzzle.com
SearchWarp.com
ArticleAlley.com
GoArticles.com
Web-Source.net
ArticleSet.com
WebProNews.com
Amazines.com
Some directories like Ezine articles and Buzzle.com will only accept unique material, so you will need to re-write the articles before posting them to these directories.
Step 3: Write the author bio and the resource box for each directory. Getting the resource box right is crucial in generating traffic to your site. This is the only place where you are allowed to promote your products and services. Make sure you place the relevant hyperlinks strategically within the resource box.
Step 4: Make a list of the information needed to log into each single directory. In most cases, this will be the e-mail, username and password. For example: Ezine – myemail – myusername – mypassword. From one directory to another the categories’ name will vary, so also make a note of the applicable category title for each directory. Read more...
