There are many advantages to writing articles and distributing them to online article directories. Driving more visitors to your web site is just one of the benefits. Article directories allow you to include a resource box at the end of your article with a link back to your web site. This translates into more visitors and back links to your web site.
Most likely, these links will help your search engine ranking because major search engines count back links as a factor to rank web sites. So be sure to add the URL to your web site using anchor text with your key words.
Writing articles on a specific topic and submitting them to article directories can establish you as an expert. And online credibility counts a lot!
Hundreds of web site owners are looking for fresh online content. Your articles will help other web masters to add valuable content to their web sites. It is a win – win situation!
It is totally free. Submit your articles to article directories for free. You will only need to invest some of your time to write a nice article and a little more time to submit it to article directories.
You can submit your articles manually but it can take a lot of your time to do so, especially if you plan to submit your article to many article directories.
Another option is to use an Article Submitter. This software submits your articles to one or two hundred article directories almost automatically saving you time and efforts.
I know, writing a nice article takes time, but it can become very rewarding. Keep your articles short, about 400 - 800 words. Do not copy from other writers. Check your grammar and spelling. Write a title that makes your reader want to read more. Include a call to action like click here. Believe it or not, it can make a difference! Add a link back to your web site in your resource box.
About the Author:
John Iacovakis is an Internet consultant and has over 10 years of marketing experience. He is the owner of PopAds Online Advertising and Article Submitter Software
