Every webmaster knows that to gain ranking positions in search engines you need to build links. This usually means hours at a computer submitting your site to directories and emailing other webmasters requesting reciprocal links. There is another way of getting links which often overlooked and complements your current link building strategy, writing articles.
Content is the life blood of the Internet every webmaster needs it and every website needs fresh content to keep Google and the other Search engines coming back regularly. By writing articles you can provide this content and at the same time get yourself permanent backlinks to your website. This article will attempt to answer some common questions asked by first time article writers.
What should I write about?
Write about what you know and make it relevant to the content of your website this will ensure that the links back to your site are also relevant and enhance the links value in the search engines.
How do webmasters find my articles?
Once you have written your article you submit it to Article Listing websites. These website provide a categorized list of articles that are free to use on websites as long as certain conditions are adhered to. One of these conditions is that all links must be live. When you submit your article you add a short biography and a link to your site in the resource box.
Won't people just remove the links?
Yes this does happen but not as often as you think. It is very easy to track these webmasters down. Use a tool like Google alerts which checks the internet for relevant key phrases. It is very useful if you add a unique key phrase to your articles that you can enter into the search tool. You can also search for your name to ensure that all the links are live.
How long should the articles be?
There is not set length of article but anywhere from 200 words to a maximum of 3500 words is normal. Personally I usually aim for 350 -500 words as this usually sits nicely on a page.
How many sites should I submit to?
That is a matter of personal choice some people believe that you should submit them to as many as possible, personally I only submit to 2 or 3 sites with a Google PR of 3 and above. My personal belief is that this keeps the articles unique enough to benefit any webmasters who use the articles.
How many Articles should I write?
The more you write the better If 1 article a week gets you an extra 50 links then imagine the links you'll get if you write one article a day. I usually try to write 1 article before breakfast everyday.
Mark Thompson ran an IT consultancy in London for many years . He now live in Spain and runs an number of websites including freezine articles
recurring maid service Wilmette ..Publishing content on the internet is not a hard task.... Read More
You have probably heard that writing articles is one of... Read More
How is it possible to turn an idea into the... Read More
Many writers struggle with the decision of whether or not... Read More
Writing articles for publication on the Internet is, at the... Read More
Still following along on the Copywriter's Crash Course in article... Read More
When you have to share what you've created, where do... Read More
Not every web designer has the time ? or skills... Read More
Writing a letter to your newspaper's editor is a privilege... Read More
Chances are good that the next article or book you... Read More
In this article I will show you how to use... Read More
Looking for another no cost promotional tool? Your fee will... Read More
Sharing knowledge on the web can be a very powerful... Read More
If you haven't considered the power of articles as part... Read More
You've got to start somewhere, but once you've created your... Read More
Frequently when I am communicating with other webmasters and I... Read More
Been reading up on SEO? If so, you know that... Read More
As we prepared to move our 12,000 article database from... Read More
It is important for all webmasters to realize that if... Read More
IntroductionThere are two ways to submit to magazine editors.One is... Read More
Part 1 of a 2-part series To read Part 2... Read More
Have you ever wondered why Ezine Articles have become one... Read More
Gasp! I can hear it from the purists now: Matt... Read More
So how can you make your article worth reading?It's all... Read More
I have seen the question asked so many times. How... Read More
last minute cleaning help Highland Park .."Ten Tips" articles are the easiest piece to write because... Read More
Sharing knowledge on the web can be a very powerful... Read More
Publicity?you're business can survive without it, but it certainly won't... Read More
So how can you make your article worth reading?It's all... Read More
Last time on "Because your articles suck" ? we discussed... Read More
I was busiy submitting some articles I ghost wrote for... Read More
We all know that article writing is a great way... Read More
One of the most effective (and free!) ways to get... Read More
Are you short of ideas? There are times when we... Read More
Still following along on the Copywriter's Crash Course in article... Read More
A huge problem for many people who are working on... Read More
1) Don't use all capitals in your title:People don't like... Read More
Frequently when I am communicating with other webmasters and I... Read More
Many writers do not understand that the online writing business... Read More
Many writers struggle with the decision of whether or not... Read More
Have you been writing and submitting your free reprint articles... Read More
Finding something to write about can be frustrating for all... Read More
This has to be the number one thing that most... Read More
Getting people to join your company can be hard work.... Read More
As of July 1st, the year was half over! July... Read More
How would you like to have your name and web... Read More
No one can logically argue against the fact that content... Read More
Advertisements are one of the biggest indicators of a magazine's... Read More
Are you looking for a better way to promote your... Read More
Writing articles related to your business is a great way... Read More
Article Writing |